Kink’s 2020 Launch is a ‘rookies dream’. The small 20.25″ frame, compact geometry, and 8.75″ bars will make it easy for a new rider to progress. This bike is one of Kink’s most popular bmx bikes because it cost’s just over $300 and weighs 26 lbs.
2020 Kink Launch Overview
The 2020 Launch continues the legacy of a truly remarkable bike. This bike is still one of the best value priced models in the market, hands down, year after year. Available in Gloss Guinness Black, Matte Dusk Lilac, and Gloss Raw Holographic colorways, the Launch pairs its great color selection with even better components.
The Launch is equipped with both a sealed integrated headset and sealed Mid bottom bracket, which drastically improves performance and virtually eliminates maintenance of these components. Combined with a parts package that includes Kink Stryker forks, Kink Human CC 8.75” bars, and Mission Triumph 3pc tubular chromoly cranks, this bike is a rookies dream.
Limited Edition Gloss Digital Blue Available Mid November! Only 420 made!
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2020 Kink Launch Highlights
- $319
- 20.25″ Top Tube
- Lots Of Mission Parts
- Kink Stryker Forks
2020 Kink Launch Specs
Retail
$319.99
Colors
- LTD Edition Gloss Digital Blue
- Gloss Guinness Black
- Gloss Raw Holographic
- Matte Dusk Lilac
Specs
| Frame Material: 100% Hi-Ten Steel |
Toptube Length: 20.25″ – Learn what size is right for you here. |
| Fork: Kink Stryker 4130 Chromoly Steerer Tapered Fork Legs |
| Bars: Kink Human CC 8.75” 100% Hi-Ten Steel |
| Grips: Kink Paragon Flangeless |
| Barends: Kink Thrust |
| Stem: Kink Bold HRD 50mm |
| Headset: Mission Sealed Integrated (41.8 x 45) |
| Brake Lever: Mission Token |
| Brake Cable: Mission L3 Linear |
| Brakes: Mission Cease V2 |
| Cranks: Mission Triumph 3pc Tubular Chromoly 170mm – 8 Spline |
| Bottom Bracket: Sealed Mid 19mm |
| Pedals: Kink Hemlock |
| Chain: Mission 410 |
| Sprocket: Mission Rank 25T |
| Front Hub: Mission Covert Unsealed 3/8″ Axle |
| Rear Hub: Mission Function Semi-Sealed Cassette 14mm |
| Driver: 9T |
| Front Rim: Mission X7 |
| Rear Rim: Mission X7 |
| Seat: Mission Garson Combo |
| Post: Mission Combo Steel Post |
| Seat Clamp: Mission Slim |
| Front Tire: Kink Sever 2.4″ |
| Rear Tire: Kink Sever 2.4″ |
| Gyro Tabs: Tapped for Tabs |
| Weight: 26lb 6oz |
2020 Kink Launch Price
$319 is a low low price. Most entry level bmx bikes sit right around this price.
2020 Kink Launch Quality
While it’s not the best quality, it is a very good deal for the price. The frame and bars are 100% Hi-tensile steel, which is the weaker kind of materiel. Most bearings are unsealed, meaning they won’t last as long as sealed bearings. But for a beginner bike, this is fine.
Highlights
Great Geometry for beginners
Smaller frame is set for smaller riders to get into bmx and progress fast. 8.7″ bars offer a little height advantage to help with bunny hops.
Lowlights
Hi-tensile steel
Usually hi-tensile steel parts bend and don’t last as long as 4130 chromoly. This is ok to ride before you start sending big tricks.
Buy if you are learning:
- 180
- tire grab
- x-up rides
- bunny hop
- half-cab
Don’t buy if you are learning:
- tailwhips
- 360 stair-sets
- feeble 360
- ice pick
Conclusion 🤩
Perfect bike for riders who are just starting out. If you plan to learn the tricks mentioned earlier you will have fun riding the 2020 kink launch. It has sick colors too!
