SilverCracker

hi, I need some help with spare parts, either used but still working or new. I bought this BMX about ten years back for the kids. They have been using it relentlessly and it still runs good. I suspect its a 2000 model, but unsure. The label indicates its some 40th anniversary special addition. It does need some restoration, and a good clean. New brake cables (gyro system, still works fine) But the cables are all sticky making you pray each time you ride it. Both brake levers are still working, except for the rear brake lever. Some wannabe ex wife new boyfriend a s s thought he knows bikes and stripped the tread. I manage to fix it, but suspect the fix will not hold for long. Well its holding longer then his status as boyfriend..... anyways, back to the bike..... Tires (sorted, local bike shop) Pedal, bearings are a bit loos, but I suspect a tab of grease and some tightening will work here. Crank, still good with no play on it. Will have to open and check the bearings, but my suspicion is that they are still good. Rims, still straight as an arrow Spokes, some polish will make them shine again, else I just spray the lot black. The whole thing will be stripped, paint sandblasted and resprayed again. My main concerns are the brake cables Where do I get them. I have checked Mongooses Vintage website, but they only have manuals and pics up to the 90's. Any help or pointing in the right direction would be appreciated.

Thanks, I use a standard BMX chain and the fear (previous encounters) of snapping a chain holds a sensitive spot (if you know what I mean) I weigh about 95KG (not even close to over weigh) with no spaghetti type legs. Thanks for the pointing to Rapide, I will check out their inexpensive chains and maybe use them. Will move about the chain line as well to see what gives, or not.....

I did the 947 this past weekend with the single speed. 3h19 across the line. The bike was in perfect shape, but every time I laid down power on a uphill, I heard like "ting ting" coming from the chain or back wheel. So for fear of snapping a chain, I didn't lay down the power on uphills. The question is...... double chains..... I use two of everything next to each other. Chain rings, chain and rear sprocket. There is enough space for it. Any thoughts on this?

Nice frame. I have a Scott Speedster 2 running on 38/14. Didn't know the 46/18 was the magic gear so I had to use an actuator. I can still do a healthy 28 km/h ave alone on hills and 34 km/h ave with a group (70km) of angry looking pissed of roadies running expensive geared up bikes looking down on my SSS...... love this bolt on thing.....

I have the same frame, also converted to a single speedster....... I need to know the following, if the info is available. Crank make and model, as well as the BB. I was told by my LBS that because of the setup (single speed 3 14 gearing) that my BB will now always take strain and be replaced sooner. It has been replaced but now even the new BB is giving me squeaky sounds. Please advise, if possible on the make and model or even what else I can use that will last. thanks

So the Scott is now done and ready for the maiden flight. Running a 39/12 gearing to test the waters......it comes down to a 1 to 3 ratio......bring on the sweat......

in the making..... Scott Speedster 2.....sorting the gearing out now. messed up the "fixed" hanger when the derailleur got caught up in the spokes. So I am very limited to what can be used as a tensioner as the thread got damaged when the derailleur got removed..... Any suggestions?

So reading through some of the older and newer posts, I still have no idea of what ratios to use.... and what route to take in my conversion....let me explain.... 1. I have a drop out frame and DON'T want to use a tensioner unless I really really have to. 2. My rear derailleur is most probably bent (met some spokes) leading to nr 3... 3. My frame doesn't have a separate hanger....the hanger is part of the frame...and that was slightly bent.....it was bent back, couldn't see any cracks, so can be used in nr 4... 4. If I really really need a tensioner, cant I just chop the 105 derailleur shorter and use that as a tensioner? I am on a strict budget but really like this thing you call cycling. And besides, single speedsters get more respect when they chop gears and still kicks ass.... Please help.....

if all else fails, try one + one = one long one

This may already be out ther, but naturaly I cannot find it. Does anybody have the split times for a sub 3 hour race at the 94.7 cycle challange and the amashove clasic race. thanks

I heard that Cancer Clowns is also one to look out for. Check the ride for a purpose page and send a mail to them.

It doesnt matter. As long as it has the pockets and no extra holes in them its fine. If you want some cool cycling shirts, design them yourslef and get a printing company to make them for you. It more expensive that way. If you want to ride for a good cause, ride for Cancer Clowns. check them out on bookface and Google....

cool topic. Im going to that Wolwespruit on sunday. Riding there from Clubview. at about 7AM...Brrrrrrr Anybody wants to join in, PM me so we can meet up.

The self learning idiot tried only the chain, (still keeping in mind all the good tips mentioned above) and the problems still exists... So the chainrings needs replacement... The next question. Do I need to remove the crank in order to remove all the chainrings? The two big ones are removed. (did not try the smaller one yet)

Good day, As you might know, parts wear out, some faster than others, some never... I have some of my parts since 2007. Worn part obviously replaced when they break, others still working fine for me, like the rear and front derailleurs, chain rings, sprockets, discs etc. Chain rings: Damaged on some of the big chaining teeth, but never missed or slipped a gear. The others still look fine. Chain: Stretched, needs replacement anyhow so I went into mud and water with it. Rear deralleur: Replaced wheels, still working fine My problem now is the following: (Problem occurred after the muddy ride) They chain hops on all three chain rings if power is applied. Put a spare chain on (also old but not as stretched as the Fu*&ed chain) and it hops less. Is hopping on the front chain ring due to an overstretched chain? What is the symptoms of a stretched chain? thanks