Author Topic: Aero reflex new build by an amateur (Read 2001 times)

phelps69 · « **on:** October 19, 2009, 01:54 PM »

Hi there. I have just bought an Aero reflex frame and threaded forks. I have everything I need apart from the headset and bottom bracket. I believe a Tange MX-2 will suffice for the headset. is there anything else I need to make this connect to the stem properly. I havent yet bought the headset, so if anyone has any other suggestions. there is a Hatta MX-100 on ebay at the mo.

I have got a Redline monster chrome 3 pieve crank with Sugino chainring. What do I need for the bottom bracket.

Help would be really appreciated and hopefully following your advice I'll be able to post pics of the finished product

Thanks

pickle · « **Reply #1 on:** October 19, 2009, 01:58 PM »

as far as headsets go, i would get a Tioga Beartrap II....you should pick a new one up for about £20.

as for Bottom bracket? you will need a US sized sealed BB, you will need to know what your axle size is though, probably be 19mm for the bearings

ED209 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 19, 2009, 02:11 PM »

Alright dude - I'm doing one off these tonight! will get some pictures up tomorrow.

Any old school 80s headset will be fine ( he says, waiting to be told different

)

We are putting in a NOS Tioga Beartrap headset and Tange BB that I pulled out of an old bike ( but thats for a Ku 1pc crank )

...are you looking at the NOS Hatta Unsealed MX-1000 BMX 1" Threaded Headset GOLD - says its 80s so should be ok.. pretty pricey though but if you want to but a £70 headset into a £20 frame thats up to you!

( that we we just paid for a Reflex )

I got my BB and headset from this guy in the states as they were so cheap

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Old-Schoo-NOS-BMX-Tioga-BB-220-ST-Bottom-Bracket_W0QQitemZ160370848252QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item2556d8f1fc

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-BMX-Tioga-Head-Set-MX-II-2-Bear-Trap_W0QQitemZ150381154241QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCycling_Parts_Accessories?hash=item23036a4fc1

Can't say for sure that will work with your Redline Monster... I'm sure someone else will flow the knowledge on that..

good luck with the build

pickle · « **Reply #3 on:** October 19, 2009, 02:48 PM »

one of these BB's will do the job nicely

http://www.radbmxshop.co.uk/shop/article_71/Redline-US-Bottom-Bracket-19mm.html'shop_param=cid%3D23%26aid%3D71%26

phelps69 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 19, 2009, 02:53 PM »

Bought the headset, £15 delivered from the states, £25 from Vert-ego without the delivery. Cheers pal. Looks as though the crank axle is 19mm. So please confirm exactly what i need, thanks for your help again
Scott