Cult Control BMX Bike
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"The Cult Control is an awesome 100% full chromoly bike designed to ride street, skatepark or trails. The cockpit is the perfect size for any rider and will hold up to any riders stunts. Lined with high end parts this bike will last you a long time. The lightweight chromoly cranks give your feet plenty of room while riding pegs and getting your grind on. The sealed wheels will fly around any terrain and will work perfectly with pegs. If you need a great bike out of the box to rip any spot load this monster in your truck today."
Looking for a beginner BMX bike that you won't immediately outgrow as your riding improves? The Cult Control BMX Bike combines modern freestyle geometry, a 100% chromoly frame, sealed bearings, and quality Cult components into one complete 20 inch BMX bike.
While many entry level BMX bikes focus on keeping the initial purchase price low, the Cult Control gives beginners a higher specification starting point for learning bunny hops, manuals, 180s, 360s, and other freestyle BMX tricks.
The Cult Control features a 20.75 inch top tube, a shorter rear end design, and modern geometry that makes it a great option for riders who want to develop their street and skatepark skills.
Instead of relying on a basic high tensile steel frame, the Control features 100% chromoly construction with investment cast dropouts.
You'll also find heat treated 170mm chromoly 3 piece cranks, a sealed Mid bottom bracket, sealed front and rear hubs, Cult Match rims, and 2.40 inch Cult x Vans BMX tires.
The sealed 9 tooth cassette rear hub provides the direct pedal engagement many beginners appreciate when learning bike control and basic freestyle tricks.
Whether you're purchasing your first serious BMX bike or replacing a basic beginner model, the Cult Control gives you a complete BMX setup designed to support your progression.
Start with quality. Learn the fundamentals. Progress with the Cult Control BMX Bike.
Product Use
The Cult Control is a complete freestyle BMX bike for beginners who want quality components and room to progress.
Ideal riding applications include:
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Learning BMX fundamentals
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Learning bunny hops
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Practicing manuals
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Learning 180s and 360s
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Skatepark riding
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Street BMX riding
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Riding banks, ramps, and transitions
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Developing bike control
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Learning fakies with a cassette hub
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Building confidence before more advanced tricks
The Cult Control is best suited to riders whose height and fit preferences match its 20 inch wheels and 20.75 inch top tube. It's not automatically the right size for every beginner.
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Specs:
Frame: 20.75"Â Chromoly front triangle
Top Tube: 20.75"
Chain Stay:Â tba
Head Tube:Â tba
Seat Tube: tba
Stand Over:Â tba
Brake Mounts:Â Removable
Fork: 100% Chromoly
Bars: 9" 100% Chromoly - 2pcÂ
Grips: Cult Heaven's gate Grips
Bar Ends: Cult Nylon
Headseat: 1 1/8" Threadless
Stem: CULT Forged Salvation V5 Top Load Stem
Rims: Double wall 36 Hole Alloy
Front Hub: 3/8"Â female sealed
Rear Hub: 14mm Sealed Cassette
Tires: Vans X cult 2.4" Tires
Cranks: Hollow Chromoly 3pc 170mm
Bottom Bracket:Â Sealed Mid
Sprocket: 25t Member style Alloy Sprocket
Gearing: 25 - 9
Chain: Cult 410 Chain
Pedals: Cult Nylon Pedals
Seat: Cult Pivotal
Seat Clamp: Integrated
Brakes: Alloy 990Â Brakes
Extras: N/A
Why Beginner BMX Riders Choose the Cult Control
Full Chromoly Frame
Many budget beginner BMX bikes use high tensile steel frames. The Cult Control offers a 100% chromoly frame, giving riders a quality foundation for progressing into more demanding freestyle riding.
Modern Geometry
The shorter rear end design creates a responsive riding feel that can be useful when learning bunny hops, manuals, and spins.
Sealed Bearings
Sealed hubs and a sealed Mid bottom bracket provide a more refined component package than the loose ball bearing systems found on some entry level bikes.
3 Piece Chromoly Cranks
The Cult Control comes equipped with heat treated chromoly 3 piece cranks, a valuable upgrade over basic one piece crank systems.
Cult x Vans Tires
The 2.40 inch Cult x Vans tires provide a wide freestyle BMX tire profile with the distinctive Vans inspired tread design.
5 Problems You Can Run Into With Other Beginner BMX Bikes
1. High Tensile Steel Frames
Some lower cost beginner BMX bikes use high tensile steel frames instead of full chromoly. Riders progressing into more demanding freestyle riding may eventually want to upgrade the frame.
2. One Piece Crank Systems
Basic one piece cranks can limit component choices compared with modern 3 piece BMX cranksets.
3. Unsealed Bearings
Some entry level bikes use loose ball hub or bottom bracket bearings that can require more frequent adjustment and maintenance.
4. Geometry That Doesn't Match Your Goals
A beginner bike designed mainly for casual riding may have geometry that feels less suited to technical freestyle tricks.
5. Replacing Multiple Components
Buying a very basic BMX can sometimes lead to several upgrades as the rider progresses, including cranks, hubs, tires, and other drivetrain parts.
5 Reasons the Cult Control Is a Better Choice Than Many Basic Beginner BMX Bikes
1. 100% Chromoly Frame
A full chromoly frame is a meaningful upgrade over the high tensile steel frames used on many budget models.
2. Heat Treated 3 Piece Cranks
The Cult Control comes equipped with a modern 3 piece chromoly crankset rather than a basic one piece system.
3. Sealed Hub and Bottom Bracket Bearings
Sealed components give beginners a higher specification drivetrain and wheel setup from the start.
4. Modern Freestyle Geometry
The updated shorter rear end is designed around responsive BMX handling and freestyle progression.
5. Quality Components Already Included
With Cult Match rims, Cult x Vans tires, a Salvation V5 stem, and sealed cassette hub, the Cult Control offers a stronger starting component package than many basic entry level complete bikes.
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Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the Cult Control BMX Bike good for beginners?
A: Yes. The Cult Control is a good option for beginners who want a higher specification 20 inch BMX bike. Its chromoly frame, sealed bearings, 3pc cranks, and modern geometry make it suitable for riders learning freestyle BMX and planning to progress.
Q: Is the Cult Control a beginner or intermediate BMX bike?
A: The Cult Control is best described as an intermediate level complete BMX bike that can also be an excellent first serious BMX for beginners who want better components from the beginning.
Q: What size wheels does the Cult Control have?
A: The Cult Control uses 20" BMX wheels and a 20.75Z" top tube. Riders should choose a bike based on height, reach, and riding preferences rather than experience level alone.
Q: Does the Cult Control BMX Bike have a chromoly frame?
A: Yes. The Cult Control has a 100% chromoly frame with investment cast dropouts. This is one of its major advantages over many basic beginner BMX bikes.
Q: Can beginners learn bunny hops on the Cult Control?
A: Yes. The Cult Control is suitable for learning bunny hops, manuals, and other basic freestyle BMX tricks. Progress depends on practice, technique, proper bike fit, and safe riding conditions.
Q: Can you ride the Cult Control BMX Bike at a skatepark?
A: Yes. The Cult Control is designed for freestyle BMX riding, including skateparks, ramps, transitions, and street obstacles.
Q: Does the Cult Control have sealed bearings?
A: Yes. It comes with sealed front and rear hubs, sealed headset and a sealed Mid bottom bracket, providing a higher specification setup than many entry-level bikes.
Q: Does the Cult Control have 3 piece cranks?
A: Yes. The Cult Control includes 170mm heat treated chromoly 3 piece cranks.
Q: Does the Cult Control BMX Bike come with brakes?
A: Yes. The current Cult Control comes with a removable 990 U-brake installed, allowing riders to begin learning BMX with a rear braking system.
Q: Why buy the Cult Control instead of a cheaper beginner BMX bike?
A: The Cult Control includes a full chromoly frame, sealed bearings, 3 piece chromoly cranks, and quality Cult components. For beginners committed to learning freestyle BMX, these features may reduce the desire for immediate component upgrades compared with a more basic complete bike.
