Mankind Bike Co. NXS vs. Fit Bike Co. Series One - Direct Comparison
2 BMX Bikes compared side by side: Mankind Bike Co. NXS and Fit Bike Co. Series One. The lightest and at the same time the cheapest is Mankind Bike Co. NXS (10.70 kg, 355.95 EUR). Mankind Bike Co. NXS meets this category’s quality standard.
Key Differences
Why buy Mankind Bike Co. "NXS 20" BMX Bike - ED Black?
- ✓ kunstform Pick: we ride it ourselves and we pass it on
- ✓ Meets 2 of 7 quality markers: Sealed bearing, Mid BB
- ✓ Lightest (10.70 kg)
- ✓ Best price (355.95 EUR)
- ✓ Most sealed bearings (2 of 2)
Why buy Fit Bike Co. "Series One" 2023 BMX Bike - Hot Rod Red?
- ✓ kunstform Pick: we ride it ourselves and we pass it on
- ✓ Full CrMo/4130
- ✓ Pro quality
Conclusion
- Mankind Bike Co. "NXS 20" BMX Bike - ED Black excels in: price, weight, quality markers and bearing quality
- Fit Bike Co. "Series One" 2023 BMX Bike - Hot Rod Red excels in: material quality
Technical Specifications
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| Product | Pick Mankind Bike Co. "NXS 20" BMX Bike - ED Black | Pick Fit Bike Co. "Series One" 2023 BMX Bike - Hot Rod Red |
| Price |
445.95 EUR 355.95 EUR 🏆 Taxfree excl. shipping |
534.95 EUR 389.95 EUR Taxfree excl. shipping |
| Manufacturer | Mankind Bike Co. | Fit Bike Co. |
| Weight Scale: light to heavy (BMX Bikes category) | 10.70 kg 🏆 | 11.79 kg |
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| Quality markers | 2/7 Quality | 2/7 |
| Class | Beginner | Beginner |
| Fork | Hi-Ten fork legs | Hi-Ten fork legs |
| Headset | ✓ Sealed bearing 🏆 | Loose ball |
| Bottom bracket | ✓ Mid BB | ✓ Mid BB |
| Seat system | Combo (seat/post) | Combo (seat/post) |
| Sprocket | Steel | Steel |
| Frame | Hi-Ten steel | ✓ 4130 CrMo 🏆 |
| Handlebar | Hi-Ten steel | Hi-Ten steel |
| Specifications | ||
| Wheel Size | 20" | 20" |
| BMX Frame | 1020 HiTen, Gusset at top- and downtube, welded U-brake sockets, Integrated headset, Mid BB | HiTen, 4130 CrMo down- and toptube, integrated headset, welded U-brake sockets, gusset at downtube, Mid-BB 🏆 |
| Top Tube (TT) | 20.5" | 20.25" |
| Chain Stay (CS) | 13.25" | 13.11" |
| Head Tube (HA) | 75° | 75.5° |
| Seattube (SA) | 71° | 71° |
| BB-High (BB) | 11.5" | - |
| Standover (SO | 8.5" | - |
| BMX Fork | 1020 HiTen, 1-1/8", 1-piece steerer, tapered legs, 28mm offset | 4130 CrMo 1-1/8" steerer, 1020 HiTen legs, 10mm (3/8") dropouts, 33mm offset 🏆 |
| BMX Bar | 1020 HiTen, 2-piece | 1020 HiTen, 2-piece BMX bar |
| Height | 8.75" | 8.7" |
| Width | 28.5" | 29" |
| Backsweep | 12° | 11° |
| Upsweep | 2° | 1° |
| Clamping Diameter | 22.2mm | - |
| Grips | Mankind "Control" grips, rubber, plastic barends | Fit "Longtech" Grips |
| Stem | Mankind "Control", topload, aluminum, 50mm reach | Fit "Forged" Topload, aluminum, 50mm reach |
| Headset | Mankind "Control", 1-1/8" integrated, sealed bearing (SB) 🏆 | 1-1/8" A-Headset, Loose Ball |
| Gyro | - | - |
| Gyro compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Lever | aluminum, 2-finger | Aluminum, 2-finger |
| Brake | U-brake, aluminum, rear | Aluminum, 990 U-Brake |
| Seat | Mankind "NXS Mid" Seat/Post Combo, mid padded | Fit "Combo" Seat/Post Combo, slim padded |
| Seat Post | Seat/Post Combo, aluminum | Fit "Combo", aluminum, 25.4mm |
| Seat Clamp | Mankind "Control", aluminum | 1-Bolt, aluminum |
| Pedals | Plattform, plastic | Fit "Mac", nylon |
| Chain | PYC "410" | KMC "S1" |
| Sprocket | Mankind "Control Steel", Steel, 25T | Fit "Key", Steel, 25T |
| Crank | CrMo, 3-pieces, 8 spline 19mm spindel, 170mm | 3-piece, CrMo, 8 Spline 19mm axle, 165mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Mid BB, 19mm, sealed bearing (SB) | MID BB, sealed bearing |
| Hub (front) | Aluminum shell, 10mm (3/8") male CrMo axle, loose ball (LB), 36H | Fit "S1W", Aluminum, 10mm (3/8") CrMo male axle, loose ball, 36H |
| Hub (rear) | Mankind "Control" Cassette hub, 14mm CrMo male axle, sealed bearing (SB), 36H, 9T, sealed bearing (SB) | Fit "S1W" Cassette hub, aluminum, semi-sealed bearing, 14mm male axle, 36H, 9T, CrMo, sealed bearing |
| Rim (front) | 20", 6061 aluminum, single wall, 36H | 20", Fit "S1W", single wall, 36H |
| Rim (rear) | 20", 6061 aluminum, single wall, 36H | 20", Fit "S1W", single wall, 36H |
| Tire (front) | Park/Street BMX tire, 20" x 2.3" (60 PSI) | Fit "OEM" BMX Tire, 65 PSI, 20" x 2.4" |
| Tire (rear) | Park/Street BMX tire, 20" x 2.3" (60 PSI) | Fit "OEM" BMX Tire, 65 PSI, 20" x 2.4" |
| Pegs | - | - |
| 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. | - |
| BB-Height (BB) | - | 11.8" |
| Standover (SO) | - | 8.8" |
| Brake Cable | - | Slic |
| Spokes | - | Stainless steel 14G, brass nipples |
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What makes a good BMX bike?
Beginner, middle class and high end differ mainly in price and equipment - a good beginner bike is not a bad bike, it is one that saves in the right places. The bearings decide the most: a sealed-bearing headset and a Mid-BB bottom bracket run smoother, last longer and need no maintenance - and both are common on good beginner bikes today. A fork made entirely from 4130 CrMo instead of Hi-Ten legs survives grinds and hard landings far longer. A Pivotal seat and an aluminium sprocket save weight and can be upgraded individually later on. More on this in the category FAQ
The Brands
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
About Fit Bike Co.: Fit Bike Co., founded around 1999/2000 by S&M Bikes legend Chris Moeller, revolutionized the market with high-quality BMX complete bikes and parts... View all Fit Bike Co. products
kunstform Picks from the BMX Beginner category
Our history with BMX parts did not start when we opened kunstform in 2003: some of the team have been riding longer than the shop has existed, and most of us are still on a bike today. So we know pretty well which parts we can trust. A kunstform Pick therefore only goes to what we would bolt onto our own bikes: parts where the quality and the value are right, and that you will enjoy for a long time.
Lightest and heaviest: BMX Bikes
Weights range from 10.40 kg to 14.60 kg - 11.94 kg on average, 11.90 kg in the middle of the field. The chart shows all 227 comparable products in this category; the markers are the ones being compared.
- 1 Mankind Bike Co. NXS
- 2 Fit Bike Co. Series One
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Cheapest and most expensive: BMX Bikes
Prices range from 267.95 EUR to 1781.95 EUR - 574.76 EUR on average, 525.95 EUR in the middle of the field. The chart shows all 227 comparable products in this category; the markers are the ones being compared.
- 1 Mankind Bike Co. NXS
- 2 Fit Bike Co. Series One
