My New Mid School Bmx Frame and other bits the build begins

[Spen69]

Evening.... had a rummage through my spares box and found a possible fix to your headset problem. PM me your address and i'll post them out to you

[rodriguez]

Not only are half link chains new school but worse still as said above they are a pain in the dick to work with, a better alternative would be one of these.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KMC-Z510hx-RUST-FREE-singlespeed-HUB-GEAR-Bicycle-Chain-1-8-/190472554016?hash=item2c590c8620:m:mDDG2Pqgama1IpTrVRuThVA

I agree 4pc bars are the way to go on this I've PMed you about a cheap set.

Looks like you are going to need a different stem also, maybe something like this, you could strip it and give it a polish.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Zoom-Bike-Bicycle-BMX-Alloy-Quill-Stem-22-2mm-Fit-4-Bolt-36mm-Length-HB151-/271762724075?hash=item3f465214eb:g:pmoAAOSwBahUz6iU

Don't cut your forks go with Spens fix for your headset problem.

You can learn to do a lot of things on Youtube

How to set up a u brake

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The bike in this video is similar to yours and has a caliper brake on the front like yours should have, look for a Dia Compe Bulldog and do a potts mod (cable is routed up through the fork and out of the hole in the stem)

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Dia Compe Bulldog

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dia-compe-Bulldog-front-brake-caliper-/162418545388?hash=item25d0e652ec:g:p3IAAOSwax5YuueQ

[AceFto]

Hi Spen I'l Pm you in a bit

Hi rodriguez thank you very much for that I cant access internet on my mobile phone as i've forgotten my password for this site lol

and can only access it on my work pc,

but last night I purchased these handlebars don't shoot me

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112281074753?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=412697445239&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[griff]

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[Andyboy77]

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Everything will fall into place Griff! 

[workshyfop]

time to start a POSOTM thread, rather than BOTM!

[rodriguez]

Hi rodriguez thank you very much for that I cant access internet on my mobile phone as i've forgotten my password for this site lol

and can only access it on my work pc,

but last night I purchased these handlebars don't shoot me

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112281074753?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=412697445239&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

No probs.

We'll not shoot you but I'll give you an honest opinion, those bars are heading in the right direction but the just aren't quite right and won't look so good, the bottom bar is too wide, really on that frame you need knee savers, if it was me I'd cancel the purchase or return them if they've already sent it'll only cost you a couple of quid.

Here's another set of bars that would be better, you can see how the bottom bar is a lot narrower.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/nos-old-school-bmx-bars-knee-saver-style/122299614641?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3D7dc5796467014759bf6cb1ea9ab32f66%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D302257368220

You are nearly there 

Heres another couple of bikes for inspiration.

http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/standard_bykes/12774

http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/standard_bykes/88350

[ED209]

See below ... good advice.

You've gone the other way and bought 'too new' ... the ones linked below are great for the frame 

Hi rodriguez thank you very much for that I cant access internet on my mobile phone as i've forgotten my password for this site lol

and can only access it on my work pc,

but last night I purchased these handlebars don't shoot me

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112281074753?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=412697445239&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

No probs.

We'll not shoot you but I'll give you an honest opinion, those bars are heading in the right direction but the just aren't quite right and won't look so good, the bottom bar is too wide, really on that frame you need knee savers, if it was me I'd cancel the purchase or return them if they've already sent it'll only cost you a couple of quid.

Here's another set of bars that would be better, you can see how the bottom bar is a lot narrower.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/nos-old-school-bmx-bars-knee-saver-style/122299614641?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3D7dc5796467014759bf6cb1ea9ab32f66%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D302257368220

You are nearly there 

Heres another couple of bikes for inspiration.

http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/standard_bykes/12774

http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/standard_bykes/88350

[ED209]

time to start a POSOTM thread, rather than BOTM!

Bit harsh that ... I prefer the approach of 'encouragement while you learn'

Ace is learning and enjoying the process ... give him a chance

[oldtired]

yes a little abrupt,  although i suspect meant in good humour and missing a smiley ? 

[rodriguez]

You might also what to consider one of these 1 inch gyros too Ace

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FISHBONE-Set-complete-fishbone-rotor-BMX-25-5mm-bicycle-/281810789128?hash=item419d3b6308:g:L-gAAOSwWnFWBvIP

[AceFto]

rodriguez I would love to fit the gyro cables but I have no idea how to fit them i'm already struggling with the U cable lol
I have a few new parts coming for the bike can't wait to ride it lol

[Andyboy77]

rodriguez I would love to fit the gyro cables but I have no idea how to fit them i'm already struggling with the U cable lol
I have a few new parts coming for the bike can't wait to ride it lol

What kind of gyro do you have? Are you struggling to fit the upper or the lower Y-cable(s) ? 

[Spen69]

Don't cut your forks go with Spens fix for your headset problem

Your "fix" is on the way Abid - let me know it's arrived ok and if you understood my explanation pm on what bit to put where

[AceFto]

rodriguez I would love to fit the gyro cables but I have no idea how to fit them i'm already struggling with the U cable lol
I have a few new parts coming for the bike can't wait to ride it lol

What kind of gyro do you have? Are you struggling to fit the upper or the lower Y-cable(s) ? 

no gyro at the moment, just a standard u brake I think i'm missing something hence why it won't work properly will try to upload a picture later on tonight

[AceFto]

Don't cut your forks go with Spens fix for your headset problem

Your "fix" is on the way Abid - let me know it's arrived ok and if you understood my explanation pm on what bit to put where

Thanks Spen much appreciated will let you know if I get stuck

[AceFto]

Hi guys let me know what u lot think

[pickle]

I agree those bars are a bit too modern for it.

For the love of all that is holy, what's with the reflectors? It's not a Burner 

Not keen on the white wall tyres, something skin walked would be nicer but understand you're on a budget 

[Spen69]

Hi Abid - have the spacers worked mate? For the record I actually like it (except the reflectors!) even though it's a bit of mix and match, who cares, just get it riden and enjoy it

[deeman]

It's a bit of a mish mash but looks cool imo....The one thing that stands out which needs changing to me is the stem! way too skinny...looks like it is about to snap!! something like a nice polished Dk shouldn't break the bank....Above all you have a BMX to ride and enjoy, which is more than most do on here....

[AceFto]

I agree those bars are a bit too modern for it.

For the love of all that is holy, what's with the reflectors? It's not a Burner 

Not keen on the white wall tyres, something skin walked would be nicer but understand you're on a budget 

I've put the first set of bars for sale once they sell will buy the right ones
I took it out today first time I've just put it on for safety even tho I've purchased Lights for it

I wanted a white wall look, I have new kenda tyres that Andrew sent me if I get bored Il put them on

[AceFto]

Hi Abid - have the spacers worked mate? For the record I actually like it (except the reflectors!) even though it's a bit of mix and match, who cares, just get it riden and enjoy it

Hi mate thank you

Just need to clean the spacers and will put them on 

[AceFto]

It's a bit of a mish mash but looks cool imo....The one thing that stands out which needs changing to me is the stem! way too skinny...looks like it is about to snap!! something like a nice polished Dk shouldn't break the bank....Above all you have a BMX to ride and enjoy, which is more than most do on here....

Bars will be replaced once I sell the old ones, I was looking at a stem that someone put a link on here few days ago and I missed it on Sunday as I was driving and forgot to bid on eBay

All in good time il say atleast now I can ride it
Thank you

[Spen69]

Glad they arrived ok - like I said, there's a couple of cheap midschool stems in my for sale thread mate, the third from the left is a chunky black Dyno for twelve quid posted



Cheaper than ebay and you don't have to bid 

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,189810.0.html

[oldtired]

not bad that         


don't think the bars are that far out of place, i think the real problem is the stem , it's got quit a high rise to it,  something a little flatter and wider  will improve the line of the front end, by lowering the bars towards the frame ,    take the plunge and trim down the steerer tube to lower the headset , it's easy enough to do if you measure it well an take your time to cut it , again will improve the look of the front end ,   turn the seat guts round so they're inside the seat , tan wall tires would be more suited to the era, and are a good contrast to chrome and will tie in the odd couple of yellow parts you have on  ,    of course just M.O 

  looks like you've set it up for cruising round on , you may find should you hit up jumps or skateparks you may want to move the bars back inline with the forks , this will get rid of the twitchy feel to front end