How to Build a Grind Rail for a Bike

BMX biking is one of the most popular extreme sports in the world today. A common trick for the BMX rider is grinding rails. Having a grind rail of your own will allow you to practice and perfect all your grind tricks. With the right tools and materials, you can build your own grind rail.

Things You'll Need

  • Metal or PVC pipe
  • Welding equipment
  • Metal plates
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Instructions

    • 1

      Choose the material you want to use to make your grind rail. The best and longest-lasting material is some type of metal. Galvanized steel pipe works best because it is very solid. You can also use PVC pipe, which is cheaper and slides well but doesn't last as long. Either type of pipe can be found at your local home improvement store, such as Lowe's or Home Depot.

    • 2

      Determine how long you want your grind rail to be. A good grind rail is usually between 7 and 10 feet. Cut a piece of metal or PVC pipe down to this length.

    • 3

      Cut another piece of pipe into two 10-inch-long pieces that will be used for legs. Use your welding equipment to weld one end of the pipe to one metal plate. Repeat this process with the other 10-inch piece.

    • 4

      Weld the grind rail pipe piece to the top end of the two 10-inch pieces of the pipe you cut in the previous step. Your grind rail is now complete and ready to use.