Verde BMX Cadet vs. Mankind Bike Co. NXS - Direct Comparison
In this comparison, we show you the key differences between Verde BMX "Cadet" BMX Bike - Matt Mint and Mankind Bike Co. "NXS 20" BMX Bike - ED Black.
Key Differences

Why buy Verde BMX "Cadet" BMX Bike - Matt Mint?
- ✓ Best price (302.48 EUR)
- ✓ Best value for money

Why buy Mankind Bike Co. "NXS 20" BMX Bike - ED Black?
- ✓ Lightest (10.70 kg)
- ✓ Most CrMo parts (3)
- ✓ Pro quality
- ✓ Most sealed bearings (2 of 2)
Conclusion
- Verde BMX "Cadet" BMX Bike - Matt Mint excels in: price
- Mankind Bike Co. "NXS 20" BMX Bike - ED Black excels in: weight, material quality and bearing quality
Technical Specifications
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| Product | Verde BMX "Cadet" BMX Bike - Matt Mint | Mankind Bike Co. "NXS 20" BMX Bike - ED Black |
| Price |
420.13 EUR302.48 EUR Taxfree excl. shipping 🏆 |
420.13 EUR335.25 EUR Taxfree excl. shipping |
| Manufacturer | Verde BMX | Mankind Bike Co. |
| Weight | 11.11 kg | 10.70 kg 🏆 |
| Specifications | ||
| Wheel Size | 20" | 20" |
| Top Tube (TT) | 20.25" | 20.5" |
| Chain Stay (CS) | 13.5" | 13.25" |
| Head Tube (HA) | 74.5° | 75° |
| Seat Tube (SA) | 71° | - |
| BB-Height (BB) | 11.7" | - |
| Standover (SO) | 8.8" | - |
| BMX Fork | 1020 HiTen, 2-piece steerer | 1020 HiTen, 1-1/8", 1-piece steerer, tapered legs, 28mm offset |
| BMX Bar | 1020 HiTen, 2-piece, Height: 9" | - |
| Grips | Verde "Leaf", plastic barends | Mankind "Control" grips, rubber, plastic barends |
| Stem | Aluminum, topload, 50mm reach | Mankind "Control", topload, aluminum, 50mm reach |
| Headset | 1-1/8", loose ball | Mankind "Control", 1-1/8" integrated, sealed bearing (SB) 🏆 |
| Gyro | - | - |
| Gyro compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Lever | Aluminum, 2-finger | aluminum, 2-finger |
| Brake Cable | Slick | - |
| Brake | Aluminum, U-Brake | U-brake, aluminum, rear |
| Seat | Verde Hex, seat combo | Mankind "NXS Mid" Seat/Post Combo, mid padded |
| Seatpost | Aluminium, 25.4mm, 175mm length | - |
| Seat Clamp | Aluminum | Mankind "Control", aluminum |
| Pedals | DUO Brand Resilite, plastic | Plattform, plastic |
| Chain | KMC "410" Chain | PYC "410" |
| Sprocket | Verde Recon, CrMo, 25t | Mankind "Control Steel", Steel, 25T |
| Crank | Tubular CrMo, 3-piece, 8-spline spindle, 170mm | CrMo, 3-pieces, 8 spline 19mm spindel, 170mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Mid BB, sealed Bearing, 19mm | Mid BB, 19mm, sealed bearing (SB) |
| Hub (front) | Verde 100, Aluminum, sealed bearing, 3/8" axle 🏆 | Aluminum shell, 10mm (3/8") male CrMo axle, loose ball (LB), 36H |
| Hub (rear) | Verde 100 cassette hub, sealed bearing, 14mm axle, 9T | Mankind "Control" Cassette hub, 14mm CrMo male axle, sealed bearing (SB), 36H, 9T, sealed bearing (SB) |
| Rim (front) | 6061 Aluminum, single wall, 36H | 20", 6061 aluminum, single wall, 36H |
| Rim (rear) | 6061 Aluminum, single wall, 36H | 20", 6061 aluminum, single wall, 36H |
| Tires (front) | DUO Brand Stun 1, 65 psi, 20" x 2.35" | - |
| Tires (rear) | DUO Brand Stun 1, 65 psi, 20" x 2.35" | - |
| Pegs | - | - |
| Seattube (SA) | - | 71° |
| BB-High (BB) | - | 11.5" |
| Standover (SO | - | 8.5" |
| Height | - | 8.75" |
| Width | - | 28.5" |
| Backsweep | - | 12° |
| Upsweep | - | 2° |
| Clamping Diameter | - | 22.2mm |
| Seat Post | - | Seat/Post Combo, aluminum |
| Tire (front) | - | Park/Street BMX tire, 20" x 2.3" (60 PSI) |
| Tire (rear) | - | Park/Street BMX tire, 20" x 2.3" (60 PSI) |
| Delivery | - | The BMX bike comes pre-assembled in a box. For final assembly, only the handlebar, front wheel, pedals, and saddle need to be installed. Tools are not included. |
| Usage | - | BMX Freestyle – designed for tricks, jumps, and fun in the skatepark or on the pump track. |
The Brands
About Verde BMX: Founded in 2007 by Steve Buddendeck and Cory Muth, Verde BMX is a rider-owned brand known for its high-quality, well-designed complete bikes. With... View all Verde BMX products
About Mankind Bike Co.: Founded in 2004 in Hamburg, Germany, Mankind Bike Co. is a rider-owned brand driven by Christoph Huber. With 20 years of riding experience, the... View all Mankind Bike Co. products
Related Category
Both products belong to the category BMX Beginner.