Webco BMX, The First Name in Motocross on Two Wheels

Before BMX was a worldwide sport with stadium lights and TV coverage, it was a handful of kids in Southern California, taking their bikes off-road and pretending to be motocross stars. And leading the charge was Webco BMX.

Founded in the early 1970s, Webco was one of the very first companies to see the potential in this new movement. Long before “BMX” was a household name, Webco was building tough, lightweight frames and parts designed to take the abuse of dirt jumps, backyard tracks, and endless wheelies down the block.

Their gear quickly became the standard for young riders pushing the limits. Webco bikes weren’t about cruising; they were about racing, jumping, and going bigger every time. By the mid-70s, BMX tracks were popping up across the U.S., and Webco was already cemented as one of the founding names of the sport.

Today, Webco’s legacy lives on in the culture of BMX. Every tail whip, tabletop, and backyard session trace its roots back to those first kids on Webco bikes, proving that a simple idea - mixing motocross style with pedal power - could launch an entire movement.

Webco BMX wasn’t just early to the game. They were the first name in motocross on two wheels.