MTB0007 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Have wanted a BMX since I sold my 1980 BMXI spent days on my BMX in the 80's ..Sold her in 99 to a staff member needing wheels Now closing in on 50.. I decided it is time to let the13 year old in me loose again,but this time I want to build a racespec decent BMX Found an unused new 08 Gt frame for a bargain.. Scoured and found external BB..Bought a Sinz fork on line, and some bits here and there..All pieces were ready Thurs to begin the BuildI might move to a Chromoly frame, for the classicLook but cruisers BMX frames and parts are a little less easy to find.. New cane creek head set fitted forks onnew BB fitted ..Will be using Sram X1 1000 cranks with single chain ring.. Possible Alienation wheels on the cards..Anyone know of 24 " BMX race components ..eg wheels etc pm me Edited August 22, 2014 by MTB0007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylark Posted August 22, 2014 Share Nice!Nothing like riding around on a bmx for a while and then jumping on an mtb and it feels like riding on a penny farthing the wheels are so big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTB0007 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Got an original GT Cruiser bar with pad..needs a clean and respray ..Added PRO stem , seat post and seat post clamp..Got hold of a set of unused Gold double wall rims on Redline hubs ..(Rhino lite rims)Might need to respray the frame some custom color to suit the rims ..Maybe also do the bars in gold... Edited August 25, 2014 by MTB0007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udxcob Posted August 25, 2014 Share Cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTB0007 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Don't know if BMX racers are weight weenies but???I'm trying to keep weight down on the buildSo far she tips the digital hanging scale at 6kg..Need rubber on wheels , brake cable and Crankset with pedals and chain...to finish..I hope to tip them scale as close to 8kg ..Not shabby for a BMX in 24" ..Anyone know what a decent strong 24" Cruiser should top the scales at? Edited August 25, 2014 by MTB0007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted August 25, 2014 Share 10kg region, at least thats what mine feels like, never had the opportunity to weigh it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTB0007 Posted August 27, 2014 Share The Crank arrived, so I spent some hours in the evening - getting the chain wheel to fit --- this involved manually engineering the bicycle side of crank spider to fit a SINZ 41 tooth chain wheel (Filing) -- End result - good (cheaper than a new crank) Also added pedals, and began the colour change process on the frame - Pics will follow of frame -- took one of cranks - gold chain ring bolts are on order, Chose flat pedals over clipless system for ease of use - and to keep the BMX - looking like a BMX -- (IMHO) - Flat pedals look the part... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylark Posted August 27, 2014 Share Flats all the way! Where did you get those Vp pedals from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udxcob Posted August 27, 2014 Share I have a frame like yours for sale if you want another one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTB0007 Posted August 27, 2014 Share OK pics as I progress ..Did the Bars over in Black and added lock on grips with Gold lock on and KCNC end caps ..Have Shimano brakes on order the std tektro are #$$&..Assembled her after the taping was removed ..Need to tidy up the frame and reglue the top pad..Tyres are on order ...Pedals were found scratching through Cajees in four ways.. Ive learnt to scratch cos asking is always met with "no we don't have....blah .blah.."They had another set also in black.. In the back of the pedal case\display cabinet ( white box in back )Detail work to finish her then test ride hopefully next weekend.. Edited August 27, 2014 by MTB0007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTB0007 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Will be wanting a Tioga Spyder saddle in black if anyone has an idea where /who stocks these pls PM me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest notmyname Posted August 27, 2014 Share Sweet ride. I'm not a fan of the additional black paint though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTB0007 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Gold on Black .. .. Retro ..I myself are not a fan of two tone ... Bicycle Moto X.(.BMX..)Needs to be " tough ..mean.." Just my opinion..Two tone is soft... The blue GT stripping and Gold break the black..Leaving her looking ready to win... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Looks sweet, are you going to "race" her down at the local BMX track? there is a age catergory for you :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTB0007 Posted August 28, 2014 Share REALLY Old toppies close to 50 - A class for us --- -- good to know -- I will give it a bash -- Cant break more bones than I have in mountain biking --- already -- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTB0007 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Some finer details - I added a 17 tooth Surley Sprocket -- will run 17 / 40 ................. I will also try 17 / 41 18 / 40 & 18 / 41 -- will see which my legs like more --- Sadly next 3 days and nights will be counting stock so she will be left alone .. The Red Line (Red) chain tensioner will be replaced by gold when I can find one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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