General
crooked
What does crooked mean?
A grind performed on diagonally opposite pegs, such as the front-left and rear-right, so the bike sits at an angle across the obstacle. It is a technical, off-axis grind.
"That crooked grind down the double kink was insane."
Origin
Shared with skateboarding's crooked grind; describes the skewed, crooked bike position.
Frequently asked questions
What is a crooked grind in BMX?
It's a grind on diagonally opposite pegs, like the front-left and rear-right, so the bike sits at an angle across the obstacle.
Why is it called crooked?
The name describes the skewed, crooked position the bike takes across the rail or ledge, and it's shared with skateboarding's crooked grind.
Is a crooked grind hard to do?
Yes, it's considered a technical, off-axis grind because you're balancing on two diagonal points rather than a stable same-side pair.
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