Designed for new riders to get a good quality bike for a good price. The 2021 Kink gap mixes in some chromoly, giving it that pro feeling. While the specs will make it easy for a new rider to progress and get better at the sport.
Highlights
⛔️ – Full Chromoly
✅ – Under $500
⛔️ – Double Wall Rims
⛔️ – Pegs
⛔️ – Fully Sealed Bearings
✅ – 3 pc. Cranks
⛔️ – Freecoaster – What is a freecoaster?
2021 Kink Gap Overview
The Gap is a versatile machine ready to handle anything you throw at it. Featuring modern geometry, the frame, fork, and bars add 4130 chromoly into the mix and is available in both Matte Bone White and Gloss Black Chrome colorways. Components found on the Gap take things up a notch and are not to be missed.
Not only will it look the part, but the 9” Kink T900 bars, Kink Stryker forks, Kink Bold HRD stem, sealed Mission Engage cassette hub, and Kink Ridge 3-piece tubular chromoly cranks help it to feel and perform the part. The addition of a Stealth seat and seat post are not to be overlooked either and add both adjustability and modern compatibility. Modern frame geometry brings a lower bottom bracket and raised standover height to the Gap, for a stable ride.
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Other 2021 Kink Bikes
| Bike Model | Bike Price | Bike Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Kink Coast | $149.99 | Kids |
| 2021 Kink Roaster | $199.99 | Kids |
| 2021 Kink Pump | $259.99 | Kids |
| 2021 Kink Carve | $319.99 | Kids |
| 2021 Kink KickerKink Roaster | $319.99 | Kids/Beginner |
| 2021 Kink Curb | $289.99 | Beginner |
| 2021 Kink Launch | $329.99 | Beginner |
| 2021 Kink Gap | $379.99 | Beginner |
| 2021 Kink Gap FC | $399.99 | Beginner |
| 2021 Kink Gap XL | $379.99 | Tall Beginner |
| 2021 Kink Whip | $439.99 | Mid-level |
| 2021 Kink Whip XL | $439.99 | Mid-level |
| 2021 Kink Switch | $499.99 | Mid/high-level |
| 2021 Kink Cloud | $599.99 | High-level |
| 2021 Kink Williams | $749.99 | Pro-level |
| 2021 Kink Drifter | $449.99 | Mid-level |
2021 Kink Gap Specs
Price
$399 from sourcebmx
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Specs
| FRAME MATERIAL: 100% 4130 Chromoly HT, TT and DT |
| WHEEL SIZE: 20″ |
| TOP TUBE LENGTH: 20.5″ |
| CHAIN STAY LENGTH: 13.25″ |
| HEADTUBE ANGLE: 75° |
| SEAT TUBE ANGLE: 71° |
| FORKS: Kink Stryker 4130 Chromoly SteererTapered Fork Legs |
| BARS: Kink T900 9″ 100% 4130 Chromoly |
| STEM: Kink Bold HRD 50mm |
| HEADSET: Mission Sealed Integrated (41.8 x 45) |
| BRAKE MOUNTS: Welded |
| BRAKES: Mission Cease V2 |
| FRONT HUB: Mission Covert Unsealed 3/8″ Axle |
| FRONT RIM: Mission X7 |
| REAR HUB: Mission Engage Sealed Cassette 14mm |
| REAR RIM: Mission X7 |
| TYRES: Kink Sever 2.4″ |
| SPROCKET: Mission Rank 25T |
| CRANKS: Kink Ridge 3pc Tubular Chromoly 170mm – 8 Spline |
| BB: Sealed Mid 19mm |
| PEDALS: Kink Hemlock |
| SEAT: Kink Plymouth Stealth |
| GEARING: 25/9 |
| WEIGHT: 26lb 13oz |
Frame Geometry
A: Top Tube Length: 20.5″ – Learn what size is right for you here.
This is a short toptube.
Designed for riders who are 5′ 3″ to 5′ 9″
B: Chain Stay Length: 13.25” – Learn About Chain Stays Here
This is a longer chain stay, it will give you more balance when doing manuals and pulling up for higher bunny hops.
C: Head Tube Angle: 75° – Learn About Head Tube Angles Here
Steep head tube angles make the bike “snappy” meaning more responsive to fast turns.
A less steep head tube gives you more control.
D: Seat Tube Angle: 71°
E: Bottom Bracket Height: 11.6″
F: Stand over height: 9″
This is a medium/tall standover.
A medium stand over provides a good balance between responsiveness and control.
While a tall stand over allows you to pinch more of the seat for bars and t-bogs.
Common Questions
What is the price?
The 2021 Kink Gap will cost you $399. Keep in mind that this is for the GAP and not the GAP XL or the GAP FC. While this isn’t the highest quality bike, the 2021 Gap has a great bang for your buck. It comes with some aftermarket parts and a little bit of chromoly to keep you rolling. At a crazy good price.
It is good quality?
The 2021 Gap is a lower quality bike with single wall rims and a hi-tensile steel mixed frame. That is why it is ranked as beginner quality. Nothing wrong with it as long as you are riding at the same level.
How much does it weigh?
The Gap is 26 lbs and 13 ounces. The XL version and the FC version will weigh just a little bit more. This is the weight of the bike with brakes. So riding brakeless will save a little bit of weight.
Highlights
Really Affordable
The gap is low priced. It will be easy to convince your parents to buy you this bike easpecially if it is your birthday or something.
Lowlights
Hi-tensile steel/single wall rims
These are weak specs that tend to break or bend over time. If you start sending yourself down big stair sets or casing big ramps.. you will not be having fun on this bike.
Buy if you are learning:
- 180
- 360 taps
- Manuals
- pull up Barspin
- no-handers
- footjam
Don’t buy if you are learning:
- Freecoaster tricks
- Grinding hand rails
- Huge drops
- 720
- Flips
- Whips
- Big 360
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2021 Kink Gap Conclusion
If you are a beginnner with a low budget, the 2021 kink gap is perfect for you. It makes a really good 1st bike for someone who just wants to get into a new hobby and try it out.
