For the rider just getting into the sport who is looking to make a smaller upfront investment, the Octave makes the true BMX feel attainable with features like a top load stem, 25-9 gearing and added clearance on the frame, fork and brake for wider tires. The fully sealed rear cassette and 3 piece cranks add durability to the bike and the 20-inch top tube, 8.0-inch bars and 170mm cranks, give it a nice compact feel. The unsealed headset, American bottom bracket and value components mean this bike will need more care, regular maintenance and investment in replacement parts to keep it running smoothly. NEW FOR 2016: Wider and stronger pull U-brake for 2.4 tire clearance, VELO 3mm padded vinyl cover seat.
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Top Tube Length: 20″
Frame: Hi-tensile steel frame, HT(°): 74.5, CS (“): 13.25, SO (“): 8, BB (“): 11.5, ST (°): 71
Seat Clamp: Alloy
Fork: Hi-tensile steel, 2 piece
Handlebar: H: 8.0″, W: 28″, hi-tensile steel
Stem: Alloy top load – 50mm
Grips: Mushroom 147mm
Headset: Standard unsealed 1-1/8″
Brake: Wider pull U-Brake for 2.4 tire width
Brake Lever: Alloy for U-Brake
Gearing: 25/9
Cranks: Chromoly 3 piece, forged 170mm
Bottom Bracket: Am BB 19mm
Sprocket: Steel, 25T
Pedals: Wellgo plastic 9/16″, chromoly spindle
Chain: 410H
Front Hub: 3/8″ unsealed, 17mm axle nuts
Front Rim: Alloy single wall 36H
Front Tire: Forza 20 x 2.125
Rear Hub: 3/8”, fully sealed cassette with 9T, 1 piece driver, 17mm axle nuts
Rear Rim: Alloy single wall 36H
Rear Tire: Forza 20 x 2.125
Seat: VELO 3mm padded leather cover
Seat Post: Integrated with seat