The Broc Raiford signature forecaster looks dope. I love the colorway. Sunday included some aftermarket parts like the Clutch freecoaster, and gave you an option between LHD or RHD hubs. This Forecaster model has a 21″ toptube and weighs 26.78 lbs.
Highlights
- ⛔️ – Full Chromoly
- ✅ – Under $500
- ⛔️ – Double Wall Rims
- ⛔️ – Pegs
- ✅ – Fully Sealed Bearings
- ✅ – 3 pc. Cranks
- ✅ – Freecoaster – What is a freecoaster?
- ✅ – Brakes
- ✅ – Gyro tabs
Key Features
| Product features |
|---|
| Odyssey Clutch v2 Freecoaster |
| Sealed Front and Rear Hubs |
| Sunday Lightning Rims |
| Removable Brake Hardware |
| Sunday Seeley Signature Grips |
| Odyssey Twisted Pro Pedals |
| Sunday Freeze Top Load Stem |
| Odyssey Springfield Brakes and Lever |
| Odyssey Path Pro OEM 2.40″ Tires |
| Sunday Badge Pivotal Seat |
| FSA Conical Headset |
Overview
The Forecaster is a model that rides, feels and looks like a pro-level bike.
Broc Raiford is Sunday’s newest pro and with that comes his brand new signature Forecaster. You’ll find Signature spec’d design cues like the Odyssey Broc Signature Grips, combined with incredible parts like an Odyssey Clutch v2 Freecoaster hub, Odyssey Twisted Pro pedals, and Path Pro tires.
A truly dialed bike for every style of riding. Follow @brocraiford.
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Specs
Price: $489.99
Colors
Specs
| Product Specs |
|---|
| Frame: 21″ top tube, integrated 1-1/8″ head tube, chromoly down tube and dropouts, removable brake hardware |
| Fork: Sunday Forecaster, 20″ fork w/ 2-piece chromoly steerer tube and welded pre-load |
| Handlebar: Sunday, 2-piece |
| Stem: Sunday Freeze front load, 48mm |
| Headset: FSA integrated conical, 1-1/8″ |
| Alloy Cap: Sunday M16, aluminum |
| Brake Lever: Odyssey Springfield |
| Brakes: Odyssey Springfield U-brake |
| Brake Cable: Odyssey Quik Slic |
| Grips: Odyssey Broc Raiford |
| Seat: Sunday Badge, Pivotal |
| Seat post: Sunday Pivotal |
| Seat Clamp: Sunday |
| Sprocket: Sunday Sabertooth v2, 25T, steel |
| Cranks: 170mm, 3-piece, chromoly |
| BB Parts: Sealed, Mid, 19mm |
| Pedals: Odyssey Twisted PC Pro |
| Rims: Sunday Lightning, 20″, 36H |
| Front Hub: Sunday, 36H, low-flange, sealed , 3/8″ female axle |
| Rear Hub: Odyssey Clutch v2 freecoaster, 36H, 14mm female axle w/ 9T driver, LHD or RHD, non-drive side plastic guard |
| Spokes: 14g steel, black |
| Tires: Odyssey Path Pro OEM, 20 x 2.4″ (F & R) |
| Chain: KMC Z1 wide |
| Approx. Weight:26.78lbs (with brakes) |
Frame Geometry
A: Top Tube Length: 21″ – Learn what size is right for you here.
This is a small toptube.
Perfect for riders that are between 5’7″ to 6’4″
Getting a top tube that is taller than suggested will make the bike feel more controlled and less responsive
Getting a top tube size that is smaller than normal will make the bike feel a lot more snappy and responsive.
B: Chain Stay Length: 13.2″ – 13.5″ – Learn About Chain Stays Here
This is a medium-long chain stay.
This will make the bike feel stable and controlled.
A short chain stay makes the bike feel twitchy. Spins will be easy, but airing and jumping might feel hard to control.
A long chain stay will make the bike feel really controlled. Spins will feel sluggish, but manuals and air tricks will feel nice because it will be more stable and controlled.
C: Head Tube Angle: 75.5° – 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: 11.5″
F: Stand over height: 9″
This is a tall standover.
A tall standover gives the bike a responsive and snappy feeling. Good for barspins and controlled riding.
Bar Geometry – Learn more here
G: Rise: 9″
Riding a tall rise, will give you more leverage on the bike. Making it easier to pull back and lift the front wheel up.
H: Width: 28.5″
This is a medium width.
Narrow bars make barspins easier.
Wide bars give you more control and stability when steering.
I: Backsweep: 12º
What does backsweep do?
As far as I know, there is a sweet spot for backsweep. Too much will make the bike feel weird, and too little will make the bike unstable. It seems like the sweet spot is around 11º to 12º. If you need something a little more aggressive and straight feeling, go for 10º, but only do this if 11º is uncomfortable.
J: Upsweep: 4º
This is a high upsweep!
What does upsweep do?
There is a lot of discussion about 1º upsweep vs. 4º upsweep. Some people are running experiments and testing if the greater upsweep will make drops feel better. It seems like a lot of street riders run 4º to 5º upsweep. This helps for wrist pain and lessens the impact of big drops.
Price
This Sunday bike cost’s real close to $500. While this is a good price for a new bmx bike, I think it is a little over priced.
Quality
This bike is overpriced because the quality just isn’t there for me. A bike in this price range should have at least tri-moly and double wall rims. Even though it has some aftermarket parts, it should still be cheaper. A better option is the 2021 Sunday EX
Buy if you are learning:
- 180
- Fakie/Fakie tricks
- pull up bars
- footjams
- 1/2 cab
- Full cab
Don’t buy if you are learning:
- big drops
- tail whips
- 540
- back flip
Conclusion
The 2021 Sunday forecaster is designed for a rider who wants to try out a free coaster. It has a 20.75″ toptube so it is for medium-sized riders. The color looks stylish but the quality on the bike is kind of lacking.
For the price, you should be able to find something with a little better quality. Don’t get me wrong. Sunday is a great brand. I just think the forecaster is a little overpriced.. Check out the 2021 Sunday ex or 2021 kink Whip for a better quality option.
Common Questions
- Where can I buy this bike? As an affiliate for sourcebmx.com, I always recommend them. They have a warehouse in the USA so shipping is pretty fast and they do so much to support bmx. Buy it here
- Is this bike for park, dirt, or street? Best for street. But it is pretty well-rounded meaning you could ride it on anything.
- How much does it weigh? 26.78 lbs
