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Product Spotlight – Academy Origin 16″

The Academy Origin is an awesome entry level 16″ Freestyle BMX bike that we designed with value for money in mind but not skimping on features you want and expect from Academy such as the Fully sealed cassette hub with 25/9 gearing.

Frame: Academy Origin 16” 16.0”TT Hi-Ten, 11.25” rear, 75.0º HA, 71º ST, USA BB, External Headset.
Forks: Academy BMX Origin 16” Hi-Ten tapered legs.
Handlebars: Academy 7.0” rise 23” wide Hi-Ten.
Grips: Academy
Headset: 1-1/8” External
Stem: Academy Forged Alloy Top Load
Brakes (rear): Alloy U brake.
Brake lever (right): Alloy.
Cables: Slick (rear).
Sprocket: Academy 25T.
Crankset: Academy 1pce Hi-Ten 140mm.
Bottom Bracket: USA loose ball.

Chain: KMC.
Pedals: Plastic.
Rims: Alloy Single Wall 36h.
Front Tyre: 16” x 1.75″/2.1” (tyres will vary per production)
Rear Tyre: 16” x 1.75″/2.1” (tyres will vary per production)
Spokes: Black.
Front Hub: Academy alloy, looseball, 10mm axle.
Rear Hub: Academy alloy, Sealed bearing cassette, 10mm axle with 9t driver.
Seat: Academy Railed.
Seatpost: Steel.
Weight: 10.5 kg’s

Product Spotlight – Academy Inspire 18″

The 18″ version of the Academy Inspire is the perfect stepping stone bike before you hit the big leagues and jump on a 20″ Freestyle BMX bike. It includes a fully sealed cassette hub, CrMo 3pc cranks and sealed mid bottom bracket. We also lightened up the frame with a CrMo downtube which makes life easier for learning the basics and makes the frame stronger.

Frame: Academy BMX Inspire 18” CrMo Downtube 18.0”TT, 12.0” rear, 75.2º HA, 71º ST, Mid BB, Integrated Headset.
Forks: Academy Inspire 18” Hi-Ten Tapered legs.
Handlebars: Academy 8.0” rise 26” wide
Grips: Academy Pro.
Headset: Integrated.
Stem: Academy Alloy forged top load, 40mm reach.
Brakes (rear): Alloy U brake
Brake lever (Left): Alloy
Cables: Slick (rear).
Sprocket: Academy 25T.

Crankset: Academy BMX 3pce CrMo Tubular 8 spline, 152mm.
Bottom Bracket: Sealed Mid 19mm.
Chain: KMC.
Pedals: Plastic.
Rims: Alloy Single Wall 36h.
Front Tyre: Family F2128 18” x 2.1”.
Rear Tyre: Family F2128 18” x 2.1”.
Spokes: Black
Front Hub: Academy Alloy, sealed bearing, 10mm axle, 36 hole
Rear Hub: Academy Alloy Cassette, 36 hole, 14mm axle, Fully Sealed Bearing w/9t driver.
Seat & Seatpost: Railed Academy seat with Steel post.
Weight: 10.1 kg’s

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – ACADEMY TROOPER 20″

Academy BMX Trooper 20″ complete freestyle bike is back and with some upgrades! Now coming standard with a sealed mid bottom bracket and sealed cassette 9t hub.

Frame: Academy Trooper 20″ 19.5”TT Hi-Ten, 13.25” rear, 75.2º HA, 71º ST, Mid BB, External Headset.
Forks: Academy BMX Trooper 20″ Hi-Ten tapered legs.
Handlebars: Academy 8.5″ rise 28″ wide Hi-Ten.
Grips: Academy Pro
Headset: 1-1/8″ External
Stem: Academy Forged Alloy Top Load
Brakes (rear): Alloy U brake
Brake lever (right): Alloy composite
Cables: Slick (rear).
Sprocket: Academy 25T.
Crankset: Academy 3pce Forged 8 Spline, 170mm.
Bottom Bracket: Mid sealed 19mm
Chain: KMC

Pedals: Plastic.
Rims: Alloy Single Wall 36h.
Front Tyre: Family F2128 20 x 2.3″
Rear Tyre: Family F2128 20 x 2.3″
Spokes: Black.
Front Hub: – Academy Alloy, 10mm axle, loose ball, 36 hole.
Rear Hub: – Academy Alloy Cassette, sealed bearing, 36 hole, 10mm axle.
Seat: Academy railed
Weight: 11.5 kg’s.

Product Spotlight – Academy Entrant 20″

Possibly the best looking entry level 20″ Freestyle BMX bike, the Academy Entrant looks on point with big bars, fat tyres and a sealed cassette hub. Getting you started the right way in BMX!

Frame: Academy BMX Entrant 19.5”TT Hi-Ten, 13.25” rear, 75.2º HA, 71º ST, MID BB, Integrated Headset.
Forks: Academy Entrant , Hi-Ten tapered legs.
Handlebars: Academy 8.5″ rise 28″ wide Hi-Ten.
Grips: Academy Pro.
Headset: 1-1/8″ Integrated.
Stem: Academy Forged Alloy Top Load
Brakes (rear): Alloy U Brake.
Brake lever (right): Alloy composite.
Cables: Slick (rear).
Sprocket: Academy 25T.
Crankset: Academy BMX 3pce Tubular CrMo 8 Spline 170mm.
Bottom Bracket: MID Sealed Bearing.

Chain: KMC
Pedals: Plastic.
Rims: Alloy Single Wall 36h.
Front Tyre: Family F2128 20 x 2.3″
Rear Tyre: Family F2128 20 x 2.3″
Spokes: Black
Front Hub: Academy Alloy, sealed bearing, 10mm axle, 36 hole.
Rear Hub: Academy Alloy, sealed bearing Cassette, 36 hole, 14mm axle, 9t driver.
Seat: Academy railed.
Seatpost: Steel.
Weight: 11.5 kg’s.

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – ACAEMY ORIGIN 18″

When you’re looking for a great value for money 18″ BMX bike to bridge the gap before you jump into a 20″ bike the Academy Origin is the perfect bike for you. Still packed full of features such as the 25/9 gearing with a fully sealed cassette hub and an alloy top load stem.

Frame: Academy Origin 18” 18.0”TT Hi-Ten, 12.25” rear, 74.0º HA, 71º ST, USA BB, External Headset.
Forks: Academy BMX Origin 18” Hi-Ten tapered legs.
Handlebars: Academy 7.5” rise 25” wide Hi-Ten.
Grips: Academy.
Headset: 1-1/8” External.
Stem: Academy forged Alloy Top Load.
Brakes (rear): Alloy U brake.
Brake lever (right): Alloy.
Cables: Slick (rear).
Sprocket: Academy 25T.
Crankset: Academy 1pce, Hi-Ten 152mm.
Bottom Bracket: USA loose ball.

Chain: KMC.
Pedals: Plastic.
Rims: Alloy Single Wall 36h.
Front Tyre: 18” x 1.75″/2.1” (tyres will vary per production)
Rear Tyre: 18” x 1.75″/2.1” (tyres will vary per production)
Spokes: Black.
Front Hub: Academy alloy, looseball, 10mm axle.
Rear Hub: Academy alloy, sealed bearing cassette, 10mm axle with 9t driver.
Seat: Academy Railed.
Seatpost: Steel.
Weight: 10.6 kg’s

The 18″ Academy Origin is available now in stores around the world.

Product Spotlight – Academy Aspire

The Academy Aspire is the staple complete BMX bike from the range as it’s been in the line up since day one! Value for money and a bike that looks the part is the key with the Aspire as it comes standard with sealed hubs and a 9t driver along with CrMo bars and cranks. The Aspire really is a great first bike for riders looking to learn there way around a BMX at the local park.

Frame: Academy Aspire CrMo Downtube 20.4”TT, 13.25” rear, 75.0º HA, 71º ST, Mid BB, Integrated Headset.
Forks: Academy Aspire Tapered legs with CrMo steer tube.
Handlebars: Academy 8.75” rise 28” wide, CrMo
Grips: Academy Pro.
Headset: Integrated.
Stem: Academy Pro forged Alloy top load.
Brakes (rear): Alloy U brake
Brake lever (Left): Alloy.
Cables: Slick (rear).
Sprocket: Academy 25T.

Crankset: Academy 3pce CrMo Tubular 8 spline, 170mm.
Bottom Bracket: Sealed Mid 19mm.
Chain: KMC.
Pedals: Plastic.
Rims: Alloy Double wall, 36h
Front Tyre: Family F2128 20” x 2.3”.
Rear Tyre: Family F2128 20” x 2.3”.
Spokes: Black
Front Hub: Academy Alloy, sealed bearing, 10mm axle, 36 hole.
Rear Hub: Academy Alloy, sealed bearing Cassette, 36 hole, 14mm axle, 9t driver.
Seat & Seatpost: Academy Seat/Post Combo.
Weight: 10.9 kgs.

The Academy Aspire is available in stores now, worldwide.

Product Spotlight – Academy Desire

The Academy Desire Freestyle BMX Bike is the top of the line Academy with full CrMo frame, forks, bars and cranks. Along with fully sealed hubs and double wall rims! The 21″ TT Desire will hold its own up against some of the best complete bikes available.

• Frame: Academy Desire Full CrMo, 21”TT, 13.25” rear, 75.2º HA, 71º ST, Mid BB, Integrated Headset.
• Forks: Academy Desire Full CrMo, tapered Fork Legs.
• Handlebars: Academy 9.0” rise 28” wide, full CrMo.
• Grips: Academy Pro.
• Headset: Integrated.
• Stem: Academy forged Alloy top load.
• Brakes (rear): Alloy U brake
• Brake lever (right): Alloy.
• Cables: Slick (rear).
• Sprocket: Academy 25T.
• Crankset: Academy 3pce CrMo Tubular 8 spline, 170mm.

• Bottom Bracket: Sealed Mid 19mm.
• Chain: KMC
• Pedals: Plastic.
• Rims: Alloy Double Wall 36h.
• Front Tyre: Family F2128 20”x 2.3”
• Rear Tyre: Family F2128 20”x 2.3”
• Spokes: Black
• Front Hub: Academy Alloy, sealed bearing, 10mm axle, 36 hole
• Rear Hub: Academy Alloy sealed bearing Cassette, 36 hole, 14mm axle, 9t driver.
• Seat & Seatpost: Academy Seat/Post Combo.
• Weight: 10.7 kgs.

The Academy Desire is available in stores around the world right now.

New Academy’s Landing Now

We have just landed new colours for the Academy Aspire, Entrant, Origin’s and Trooper’s. Check all the full the specs here.

Academy Bikes Now in New Zealand!

We’re stoked to let everyone know that the Academy complete bikes are now available in New Zealand bikes stores courtesy of Advance Traders NZ. Hit your local store for the goods.

New Academy Bikes Available Now!

We’re stoked on the new bikes that have just landed! You can get the full scoop on the bikes here and look