--- product_id: 603590133 title: "cubsala Freestyle BMX Bike, 18 20 Inch Kids Bicycle for 5-13 Years Old Kids and Beginner Level Rider, Multiple Colors" brand: "cubsala" price: "VT252869" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Cubsala" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/603590133-cubsala-freestyle-bmx-bike-18-20-inch-kids-bicycle-5 store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # 18-inch durable BMX frame 152mm one-piece crankset 85% pre-assembled with tools cubsala Freestyle BMX Bike, 18 20 Inch Kids Bicycle for 5-13 Years Old Kids and Beginner Level Rider, Multiple Colors **Brand:** cubsala **Price:** VT252869 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸš€ Ride the streets like a proβ€”start your BMX journey with Cubsala! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** cubsala Freestyle BMX Bike, 18 20 Inch Kids Bicycle for 5-13 Years Old Kids and Beginner Level Rider, Multiple Colors by cubsala - **How much does it cost?** VT252869 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/603590133-cubsala-freestyle-bmx-bike-18-20-inch-kids-bicycle-5) ## Best For - cubsala enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted cubsala brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Precision Control:** Aluminum U-brakes and hand-levers deliver smooth, reliable stopping power for beginner riders. - β€’ **Effortless Assembly:** Arrives 85% assembled with all necessary toolsβ€”get your kid riding faster, no sweat. - β€’ **Street-Ready Durability:** Hi-Ten steel frame built to handle parks, trails, and street rides with confidence. - β€’ **Freestyle Inspired Geometry:** Modern BMX design encourages skill-building from bunny hops to pumping ramps. - β€’ **Perfect Fit for Growing Riders:** Designed for kids 3'7" to 4'5" tall, ideal for ages 5-13 stepping into BMX culture. ## Overview The cubsala Freestyle BMX Bike is an 18-inch beginner-friendly BMX designed for kids aged 5-13, featuring a durable Hi-Ten steel frame, precision aluminum U-brakes, and a 152mm one-piece crankset. With 85% pre-assembly and included tools, it offers an easy setup for young riders ready to explore freestyle BMX basics on streets, parks, or trails. ## Description cubsala Freestyle BMX Bike, 18 Inch Kids Bicycle for 5-9 Years Old Kids and Beginner Level Rider, Black with Blue Tires Review: Absolutely worth the cost! - My kids ride casually and have grown out of their smaller bikes. I am a lifetime BMX rider and was looking for bigger bikes so that we can continue riding together. I wanted to buy two higher end 18" BMX bikes but could not justify the cost. Global manufacturing of kids' bikes is at a low point, so the option seemed to be poorly designed department store bikes. Fortunately, I stumbled across the Cubsala 18" BMX bike here on desertcart. The Cubsala 18" BMX bike is a low-end product inspired by higher end design. Essentially, it is what I want for my kids' bikes and sacrifices only what I do not consider to be necessities for them. For instance, it features modern freestyle BMX geometry which made it easy to set up for them. It uses freestyle BMX U-brakes and does not have a coaster (foot) brake. It also has a clamp style stem instead of the antiquated wedge style stem. In order to decrease the overall cost, these 18" Cubsalas use one piece cranks, unsealed bearings, hi-tensile steel frame, hi-tensile steel forks and off-brand parts. The 18" Cubsala BMX bike is ideal for a kid who physically can fit the 18" BMX size and will be mostly pedaling. It can also be an introduction to freestyle BMX bike. I believe that a kid can learn the basics such as bunny hops, fly outs, and pumping ramps on it. However, 180 and 360 type spin tricks will destroy the wheels. Grinding with pegs will bend axles and dropouts. The frame does not look to be reinforced and overall, the parts are not built to withstand the stresses of freestyle BMX. Therefore, any kid who advanced beyond the beginner stage of freestyle BMX should not be riding this bike. Given the target rider, there are two minor issues I found with the bike. First, the brake pads are terrible. From the factory, stopping power on the Cubsala is poor largely due to the brake pads and painted rims, even after the brakes are dialed. Depending on how the bike is being used, the brakes may or may not be an issue. In fact, most BMX riders do not use brakes. Regardless, the Cubsalas are for my kids and I am a BMX brake user, so I changed the pads on the Cubsalas to Kool Stops and this improved braking considerably. Secondly, the forks are welded in a way which leaves the front wheel offset to the right. Both of our bikes have this exact same problem, which leads me to believe the jig they use to hold the forks together for welding have an inherent offset problem. The offset is not really a problem unless you run front brakes and this bike does not come with any. And in reality, most people would not notice this. To fix the offset, I simply placed a washer on the right front axle inside of the dropout to push the wheel in the opposite direction. Assembly was easy since the bike is shipped mostly assembled. First, I checked all of the bolts, nuts and screws. These were all torqued adequately and the threads were lightly greased. Then I installed the bars, wheels and pedals. I went on to make adjustments such as bar angle and seat height to suit my kids. Finally, I disassembled the braking system and tuned it by greasing the brake mounts, cutting/adjusting the cables, changing/adjusting the brake pads and adjusting the spring tension. U-brakes are a little difficult to tune so I recommend checking an online tutorial for dialing u-brakes if you are interested in improving braking. The Cubsalas come with tools to assemble the bike if you do not have any. Each bike came with some extras which I did not opt to use such as a kick stand and chain guard. Review: Quality product - Great buy No driving to Store got here on time for birthday All tools provided for build ## Features - Beginning Rider Design - The Crossea18 is a great first BMX bike for young riders that offers everything a beginning rider needs to hit the streets! Suggested rider height is 3'7'' - 4'5''. - Durable Frame - The frame is made from strong Hi-Ten steel to give riders reliable support and long-lasting comfort and is perfect for the street, park or trails with 17.3'' top tube length. - Easy to Ride - The drivetrain features 152 mm one-piece crank with a 32T chainring. Aluminum U-brake and Hand-brake levers provide precision speed control. - Reliable Wheelset - The wheelset features 18'' x 2.125'' tires mounted on aluminum single wall 36H rims with 3/8'' female axle hubs and 16T cog freewheel. - Easy to Assemble - 85% of the bike is assembled and comes with assembly tools. It's backed by a limited life time warranty. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0BPNQMQPL | | Additional Features | BMX Style, Adjustable Saddle, Aluminum U-brake, 32T chainring, Lightweight | | Age Range Description | Kids | | Best Sellers Rank | #9,386 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #21 in Kids' Bicycles | | Bicycle Drivetrain Type | crankset | | Bicycle Gear Shifter Type | Down Tube | | Bike Type | Kids Bike | | Brake Style | U Brake | | Brand Name | cubsala | | Color | Black with Blue Tires | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (787) | | Frame Material Type | Chromoly Steel | | Included Components | Pedals, Seat, Handlebars, Brake Calipers, Chain, Crankset, Bottom Bracket, Freewheel, Spokes, Rims, Hubs, Fork, Headset, Stem, Grips, Front and Rear Reflectors | | Is Assembly Required | Yes | | Is Autographed | No | | Item Weight | 21.3 Pounds | | Manufacturer | cubsala | | Maximum Weight Recommendation | 60 Pounds | | Minimum User Height | 43 Inches | | Model Name | Crossea18 | | Number Of Speeds | 1 | | Power Source | manual | | Seat Material | Vinyl | | Size | 18 Inch | | Skill Level | Beginner | | Style Name | Crossea 18'' (Without Pegs) | | Suspension Type | Rigid | | Warranty Type | Limited | | Wheel Material | Aluminum | | Wheel Size | 18 Inches | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** Kids - **Bike Type:** Kids Bike - **Brand:** cubsala - **Color:** Black with Blue Tires - **Frame Material:** Chromoly Steel - **Number of Speeds:** 1 - **Special Feature:** BMX Style, Adjustable Saddle, Aluminum U-brake, 32T chainring, Lightweight - **Suspension Type:** Rigid - **Wheel Size:** 18 Inches ## Images ![cubsala Freestyle BMX Bike, 18 20 Inch Kids Bicycle for 5-13 Years Old Kids and Beginner Level Rider, Multiple Colors - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ZNmWU5ZpL.jpg) ![cubsala Freestyle BMX Bike, 18 20 Inch Kids Bicycle for 5-13 Years Old Kids and Beginner Level Rider, Multiple Colors - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71MftUlEPwL.jpg) ![cubsala Freestyle BMX Bike, 18 20 Inch Kids Bicycle for 5-13 Years Old Kids and Beginner Level Rider, Multiple Colors - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71cZmjpvGuL.jpg) ![cubsala Freestyle BMX Bike, 18 20 Inch Kids Bicycle for 5-13 Years Old Kids and Beginner Level Rider, Multiple Colors - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ZWVkPIvFL.jpg) ![cubsala Freestyle BMX Bike, 18 20 Inch Kids Bicycle for 5-13 Years Old Kids and Beginner Level Rider, Multiple Colors - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61fdcQqJiTL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely worth the cost! *by A***U on April 3, 2026* My kids ride casually and have grown out of their smaller bikes. I am a lifetime BMX rider and was looking for bigger bikes so that we can continue riding together. I wanted to buy two higher end 18" BMX bikes but could not justify the cost. Global manufacturing of kids' bikes is at a low point, so the option seemed to be poorly designed department store bikes. Fortunately, I stumbled across the Cubsala 18" BMX bike here on Amazon. The Cubsala 18" BMX bike is a low-end product inspired by higher end design. Essentially, it is what I want for my kids' bikes and sacrifices only what I do not consider to be necessities for them. For instance, it features modern freestyle BMX geometry which made it easy to set up for them. It uses freestyle BMX U-brakes and does not have a coaster (foot) brake. It also has a clamp style stem instead of the antiquated wedge style stem. In order to decrease the overall cost, these 18" Cubsalas use one piece cranks, unsealed bearings, hi-tensile steel frame, hi-tensile steel forks and off-brand parts. The 18" Cubsala BMX bike is ideal for a kid who physically can fit the 18" BMX size and will be mostly pedaling. It can also be an introduction to freestyle BMX bike. I believe that a kid can learn the basics such as bunny hops, fly outs, and pumping ramps on it. However, 180 and 360 type spin tricks will destroy the wheels. Grinding with pegs will bend axles and dropouts. The frame does not look to be reinforced and overall, the parts are not built to withstand the stresses of freestyle BMX. Therefore, any kid who advanced beyond the beginner stage of freestyle BMX should not be riding this bike. Given the target rider, there are two minor issues I found with the bike. First, the brake pads are terrible. From the factory, stopping power on the Cubsala is poor largely due to the brake pads and painted rims, even after the brakes are dialed. Depending on how the bike is being used, the brakes may or may not be an issue. In fact, most BMX riders do not use brakes. Regardless, the Cubsalas are for my kids and I am a BMX brake user, so I changed the pads on the Cubsalas to Kool Stops and this improved braking considerably. Secondly, the forks are welded in a way which leaves the front wheel offset to the right. Both of our bikes have this exact same problem, which leads me to believe the jig they use to hold the forks together for welding have an inherent offset problem. The offset is not really a problem unless you run front brakes and this bike does not come with any. And in reality, most people would not notice this. To fix the offset, I simply placed a washer on the right front axle inside of the dropout to push the wheel in the opposite direction. Assembly was easy since the bike is shipped mostly assembled. First, I checked all of the bolts, nuts and screws. These were all torqued adequately and the threads were lightly greased. Then I installed the bars, wheels and pedals. I went on to make adjustments such as bar angle and seat height to suit my kids. Finally, I disassembled the braking system and tuned it by greasing the brake mounts, cutting/adjusting the cables, changing/adjusting the brake pads and adjusting the spring tension. U-brakes are a little difficult to tune so I recommend checking an online tutorial for dialing u-brakes if you are interested in improving braking. The Cubsalas come with tools to assemble the bike if you do not have any. Each bike came with some extras which I did not opt to use such as a kick stand and chain guard. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality product *by O***A on February 24, 2026* Great buy No driving to Store got here on time for birthday All tools provided for build ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cool bike *by D***. on January 4, 2026* Great bicycle for my 11-year-old grandson. He loves it. My only complaint is that in the instructions it mentions pegs for the wheels and they were not included. ## Frequently Bought Together - cubsala Freestyle BMX Bike, 18 20 Inch Kids Bicycle for 5-13 Years Old Kids and Beginner Level Rider, Multiple Colors - 80SIX Triple Certified Multisport Helmet - Ideal for Bike, Scooter, Skateboard, Roller Skate and Inline Skate --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/603590133-cubsala-freestyle-bmx-bike-18-20-inch-kids-bicycle-5](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/603590133-cubsala-freestyle-bmx-bike-18-20-inch-kids-bicycle-5) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-09*