Kink 2025 Roaster 12" Bike - Digital Orange 12.5"

Kink 12" BMX Roaster Bike - Digital Orange

The Kink Roaster 12" BMX bike has scaled down geometry of the larger 20" BMX bikes with a 12.5" long top tube. As younger riders are progressing so fast these days this 12" BMX bike has the geometry and components to help riders learn new tricks faster and advance in BMX.

What parts are on the Kink Roaster 12" BMX?

The Kink Roaster BMX bike features a durable High Tensile Steel frame and forks with tapered legs which are connected with an 1 1/8" threadless headset.

This 12" kids BMX bike features a rear coaster brake, these are common on small bikes (particularly in America) and require the rider to pedal backwards to engage the brake. Younger riders adapt to this quickly and find it's often easier to stop by back pedaling than trying to pull a brake lever. Both wheels are laced up with 20 spokes using Mission X7 rims and are fitted with Mission Tracker 2.25" wide tyres, these have a smooth tread pattern designed for all different types of riding.

The Kink Roaster comes with one piece cranks rather than 3 piece, typically these cranks are more than strong enough for the kids that are riding a 12" BMX bikes. These are fitted to the frame using an American style loose-ball bottom bracket. Although this doesn't have sealed bearings it very rarely needs adjusting. Completing the drive chain is a Mission Coil 24 tooth sprocket and Mission Junior Plastic pedals.

Up top there's Mission Micro grips on 5" rise Kink T500 High Tensile Steel bars which are clamped to a Mission front load stem.

Ensuring you have a comfortable ride is the Mission Weider Combo seat attached to a 25.4mm standard sized BMX seat post.

What age is the Kink Roaster 12 inch suitable for?

We would recommend this bike for riders that are between 90cm/2'11" to 115cm/3'9" tall. Based on UK data this would typically be for a child between the ages of 2 1/2 and 5 years old. This is only an approximate guide and you may find riders that are slightly shorter or taller can competently ride this bike.

If you are looking for larger BMX bike check out the Kink Pump 14".

What type of BMX riding is the Kink Roaster suitable for?

This Kink 12" Roaster BMX bike is designed for all round riding, so whether it's ramps, street, dirt, concrete/wooden parks or pump tracks this bike will do it all. This kids BMX bike is ideal for either a first entry into BMX or for someone that's out grown a 12" balance bike.

What else should I know before buying a Kink 12" BMX?

This 12" BMX bike is fitted with an internal rear hub brake called a coaster brake and doesn't include a front brake. This bike is not designed to used on the road and should only be used in off road locations such as skateparks and pump tracks. This bike will require some basic assembly prior to riding which will include putting the handlebars in the stem, fitting the front wheel, pedals and seat post. The minimum tools you will require are: 15mm spanner, 5mm and 6mm Allen keys.

For a full guide on how to assemble this bike click here to view the Kink BMX pdf. Please note that this guide applies to all Kink BMX bikes rather than this specific model.

What are the technical specifications of the Kink 12" 2025 BMX?

What is the frame and fork geometry of the Kink Roaster 12"?