cubsala Freestyle BMX Bike
- BMX Bike
- 20 inches
- 220.46 pounds
- Pedal
- Better rated than 69%
- More reviewed than 75%
A well-built frame at this price point that most reviewers are glad they bought, held back by brakes that several owners could not get to grip firmly even after adjustment.
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How it ranks among the 21 bmx bikes we track
4.4★ across 212 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
212 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 21 bmx bikes we track - how the scorecard works · full bmx bikes data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jun 21, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
A 20-inch freestyle BMX with a Hi-Ten steel frame, aluminum U-brake and hand brake, and a 165mm one-piece crank, built for street, park and trail riding and shipped 85 percent assembled.
Reviewer feedback lines up closely on frame and build quality, with owners across more than a year of use reporting no structural issues. Brake performance is the recurring weak point: several riders, including one who took the bike to a shop for adjustment, say the brakes will not lock the wheel even after tightening.
- 20 inch wheels, Hi-Ten steel frame
- 165mm one-piece crank with 25T chainring
- Aluminum U-brake and hand brake levers
- Suggested rider height 4'8 to 6'2
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Owners consistently praise the frame and overall build, with more than one reviewer reporting a year or more of regular use without issues. The brakes are the clear recurring complaint: several reviewers say they cannot get the tire to lock even after tightening or a shop adjustment, and one buyer received a damaged box with poor quality screws that needed replacing.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Frame holds up over a year of use
- Ships mostly assembled with tools included
- Well suited to street and trick riding
- Brakes reported unable to lock the tire
- No kickstand included
- One buyer received a damaged box
Performance notes
The Hi-Ten steel frame and aluminum wheelset have held up under regular riding for reviewers tracking use over a year or more, with no reports of frame failure. Assembly arrives 85 percent complete with tools included, and most reviewers found it straightforward, though a couple recommend having scissors or a box cutter on hand for the packaging. The recurring issue is the brake setup: multiple reviewers, including one who brought it to a professional shop, could not get the brakes to lock the tire even after tightening, which limits it more to trick riding than speed control.
Specifications
| Brand | cubsala |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Wheel Size | 20 inches |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 220.46 pounds |
| Size | 20 inches |
| Minimum User Height | 66.9 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Bicycle Drivetrain Type | Single-speed |
| Number Of Speeds | 1 |
| Age Range Description | Kids |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Pedal |
| Construction & materials | |
| Frame Material Type | Carbon Steel |
| Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Seat Material | Foam |
| Color | Gold |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Tool Kit |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Other details | |
| Bike Type | BMX Bike |
| Suspension Type | Rigid |
| Gear Type | cassette |
| Number of Handles | 1 |
| Is Assembly Required | Yes |
| Is Autographed | No |
| Skill Level | Beginner |
| Additional Features | Freestyle BMX, Adjustable Saddle, Aluminum U-brake, 25T Chainring |
| Brake Style | U Brake |
| Style Name | 20" Yaphet |
| Specific Uses For Product | Trail |
| Intended Riding Terrain | BMX Terrain, Paved Roads, Unpaved Trails |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in bmx bikes.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| cubsala Freestyle BMX BikeThis product | 4.4 / 5 | 212 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Elite BMX Bicycle 18"Bicycles | 4.3 / 5 | 202 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Throne Cycles Goon 29erThrone | 4.4 / 5 | 77 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Mongoose Legion Freestyle BMX Bike for Advanced-Level or Professional RidersBrand | 4.2 / 5 | 795 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Dynacraft Krusher 26-Inch Mens BMX Bike for Age 15-99 YearsDynacraft | 4.1 / 5 | 156 | 3.9 / 5 |
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Questions about the cubsala bmx bikes
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How much assembly is required?
The bike arrives 85 percent assembled with tools included, and most reviewers found final assembly straightforward.
Are the brakes reliable?
This is the most reported weak point. Multiple reviewers, including one who had a shop attempt adjustment, found the brakes would not lock the tire.
Is it good for tricks or for speed?
Reviewers describe it as a trick bike suited to street and park riding rather than one built for fast, hard braking.