2013 United BMX new school goodness

[Indyjps]

Wanted to try out new school BMX geometry with short chainstays, so I built one. Hope you enjoy. Had a good time with this build, learned how to nickel plate parts.

Build thread. http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/united-build-brakes.101659/

Specs
Frame, 2013 United KL40 Pro, 21" top tube, confirmed serial # with United, 100% chromoly
Paint, automotive black, last coat 25% clear
Fork, United tapered leg, nickel plated
Headset, FIT bike new take off
Bottom bracket, 19mm, new bearings, Mission spindle
Cranks, Haro fusion, nickel plated
Sprocket, eastern 25t
Pedals, mission clear
Chain, KMC chrome
Rims, Kinlin BM25 double wall
Rear hub, Proper mangalight
Front hub, United sealed, painted to match rear
Spokes, wheelsmith
Seatpost, 300mm
Seat, Verde 1000 beans Drew York
Seatclamp, United
Stem, eastern
Bars, S&M Slam
Grips, ODI
Brakes, Odyssey Springfield, tektro wide hanger

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Nice work!
What do you think of the new school geo?

 

[Indyjps]

It's good, the short chainstay makes the entire bike more responsive, turns fast if that makes sense. Bunny hop is much easier not sure if I've gotten any height improvement yet, definitely more leverage.

Even though it's 21" top tube, feels more compact than 21" race frame when riding.

Haven't tried manuals yet.
Need to get some hops with rotation going and get comfortable before trying fakie into 180.

Relearning all this as well, I did a little freestyle BITD, but it was never my focus.

Still want to get a 9" bar on this and compare.

 

[Funkme]

Another nice,clean BMX. not for long...

 

[kingfish254]

Super clean build!