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Don't have a picture handy, but google Moosegoose BMX or click the link below. You want to see what a funky looking big frame looks like with 20" tires?

http://www.vintagemongoose.com/products/moosegoose.php

But they are cool as heck to ride and pull wheelies on. The first time I took mine to the BMX track, I did not even go around once, when I got stopped by a couple of middle agers, like myself, asking me if I wanted to sell it!
 
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My current project is slated to have 20" wheels on a 26" MTB frame, slightly chopped. The crank is plenty high enough and clears the front tire, even with the fork turned around.

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spistols said:
Don't have a picture handy, but google Moosegoose BMX or click the link below. You want to see what a funky looking big frame looks like with 20" tires?

http://www.vintagemongoose.com/products/moosegoose.php

But they are cool as h*** to ride and pull wheelies on. The first time I took mine to the BMX track, I did not even go around once, when I got stopped by a couple of middle agers, like myself, asking me if I wanted to sell it!
moosegoose's are great! i guess the only thing thats different is that the rear triangle and crank height is changed so that itll all work and there'll be no clearance issues.
 
Check the chain line with the BB at a different location on the frame. It may contact the chain stay. One other thing is the angle of the front wheel, steering may be difficult if the wheel is too far forward.
The bottle opener is a nice addition.
 
Cuz this is what I’m thinking about
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It would take:
1. Front fork dropout mod
2. Rear dropout mod
3. BB weld-in about where blue tape is
That’s a lot of work but that may be where I’m headed.
Thoughts and ideas welcome
And if all else fails I would be happy to give those mags a restoration and second life 😁
 
If you are looking for a cool set of Mags, i don't mind to let go of the GT mags i used in this build in 2019. The bike is on sale ever since and still not bought, so i am okay parting it out.
Not sure shipping would be worthwhile across the pond
 
yeah ya can run real low like that but as you said, just move the crank case forward and up, that should give you the clearance! you may have to do seat mods as well to get your desired ergonomic riding position!
 

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