Radio: BMX Roots, Race Tracks and the Move to Dirt Jumps

Radio is a German bicycle brand with a clear connection to riding built around jumps, tricks and BMX tracks. Its range spans freestyle BMX, dedicated race equipment and larger-wheeled dirt jump bikes. For riders exploring the brand, the useful starting point is the intended discipline: Radio’s different families serve distinct purposes, even when they share a name.

A BMX background with several directions

According to its company history, Radio Bike Co. was founded in 2012 by the creators of Wethepeople BMX. That background gives the brand a specific identity within BMX rather than a history borrowed from general bicycle manufacturing. Complete bikes, frames and accessories form part of its offering.

The company distinguishes Radio Bike Co. from Radio Raceline, its dedicated BMX racing division. It also identifies Arise as its component division. This separation matters when browsing: a freestyle complete and a Raceline race bike belong to different riding programmes. Choose the discipline first, then compare the individual model’s fit and equipment.

Freestyle choices beyond one wheel size

The BMX collection includes familiar names such as Revo, Dice, Saiko, Darko and Valac. Revo and Dice appear in 14-, 16-, 18- and 20-inch versions, while Saiko has both 18- and 20-inch options. Those choices make wheel size an essential part of the shortlist, particularly when comparing bikes for smaller riders.

Compare fit before the model name

A shared family name does not make different sizes interchangeable. Radio provides separate freestyle, race and dirtjumper sizing resources on its manuals and size-guide page. Use those guides alongside the individual bike’s dimensions; the appropriate comparison starts with the rider and riding discipline, rather than colour or branding.

Dirt jump bikes reveal another side of Radio

Radio’s larger-wheeled range offers concrete differences worth examining. The Griffin 26 has a 6061-T6 aluminium frame and a 100mm-travel fork. The Asura Pro 26 instead uses a full 4130 chromoly frame, also paired with a 100mm fork. Frame construction is therefore a meaningful comparison point within the brand’s dirt jump offering.

These examples show why Radio rewards a focused search: start with freestyle, racing or dirt jumping, establish fit, and then inspect the exact build. Explore the Radio bikes guide with that sequence in mind.