Best BMX bikes under £350 for skateparks & street

What you actually get at this price

• Frame: high-tensile steel, sometimes with chromoly on the top or down tube for added strength
• Fork: steel, often with reinforced dropouts
• Drivetrain: single-speed with a 25/9 or similar ratio for street-friendly torque
• Brakes: rear U-brake only, with a basic alloy lever
• Wheels: 20-inch rims, usually single-wall; sealed rear hubs are becoming more common
• Extras: platform pedals included; pegs, gyro and guards often sold separately

How to choose

What to look out for

• Very cheap single-wall rims that dent easily on missed landings
• Unsealed headset or bottom bracket bearings that wear quickly in wet UK conditions
• Plastic chainrings or very small axles that struggle with repeated drops
• Frames with no clearance for wider tyres, limiting future upgrades
• Overly flashy paint hiding poor weld quality

Worth spending more on

Frequently asked questions

Is a BMX under £350 strong enough for skateparks?

Do I need chromoly at this price?

Are pegs included?

Should I buy used instead?