After finally admitting that I'd look like a complete tw*t riding one of my 20" old school bmx builds around the local track with my kids at the age of 46, I decided to build a 24" cruiser.
Although I will still undoubtedly be considered an embarrassing Dad by my 8 year old twins, I'm planning to take this out for a spin around the track.
Frame and bent forks sourced from Ebay for £80 in original chrome which was way beyond saving.
I took inspiration from the 20" Beta in candy apple red and set sail.
It will not be to everyones taste but, I really like the way it has turned out.
Although I do think it may have been better if I'd toned down the colour scheme a little
Forks straightened on the jig at my mate's car repair bodyshop.
Powdered in candy apple red.
Rims - 1982 NOS Araya copies
Bars - 1982 Falcon cruiser bars original to frame
Hubs - NOS Malliard in gold
Tyres - Yellow gum walls from Pork Chop
Crank - SR one piece original to the frame
Spider - NOS Landar
Chainring - Suntour
Chain - Izumi
Pedals - KKT repop
Seatpost clamp - NOS Landar
Seatpost - Unknown fluted layback repop
Seat - NOS MX San Marco
Headset lock nut - NOS Landar
Headset - NOS Tioga
Stem - NOS profile
Brake caliper - 1982 Weinmann
Brake lever - NOS Landar
Grips - NOS AME Cam
I have a quality set of custom decals from Del which need to be applied in order to complete the build.
Will update pic's when complete.