General
turndown
What does turndown mean?
An air trick where the front of the bike is pulled up almost vertical, turned sideways, and the bars are crossed nearly 180 degrees before being brought back to land. It is a classic, expressive freestyle move.
"His turndowns are so tweaked they nearly touch the frame."
Origin
BMX freestyle term describing the downward-turned bars.
Frequently asked questions
What is a turndown in BMX?
It's an air trick where the front of the bike is pulled up and turned sideways while the bars are crossed nearly 180 degrees, then brought back to land.
Why is it called a turndown?
The name refers to the way the bars are turned down and crossed during the trick.
What makes a good turndown?
Riders judge turndowns on how tweaked or stretched out they are, with the best ones bringing the bars nearly to the frame.
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