cubsala Trident 24 BMX Race Bike vs Joystar Brockway Freestyle 24" BMX Bike

The Joystar Brockway is the safer pick for most young riders. It has a stronger owner rating from more than twice as many buyers, a lower stand-over frame that suits ages 7 and up, and a freestyle setup aimed at beginners. The cubsala Trident is the racier option: a 36T chainring, 165mm cold-forged cranks and V-brakes give it more of a BMX race feel, but its 3.9 rating and mixed spec sheet (24-inch name, 20-inch wheels listed) make it the riskier buy.

• Choose the cubsala Trident if you want a race-flavored 24-inch BMX with V-brakes and forged cranks for a taller, more confident rider.
• Choose the Joystar Brockway if you want a proven freestyle bike for a beginner kid, with a low stand-over frame and the better owner track record.