Finding the Right 20 BMX Rear Wheel for Your Setup

If you've been riding for a while, you know that picking out a 20 bmx rear wheel is a much bigger deal than just finding something that spins. The rear wheel is basically the heart of the bike. It takes the brunt of every landing, handles all the torque when you're cranking hard toward a jump, and is the first thing to get hammered when a trick goes sideways. I've lost count of how many times I've looked down after a rough session only to realize my rim looks more like a potato chip than a circle. ...

May 9, 2026 · 7 min · Rebeca Belzberg