STBO Mixte bag

GTHOtrod · Oct 23, 2024

Couple little jobs today.
Found a pushrod for the shifter and installed it, also changed out the 22t sprocket for an 18t.

OddJob · Oct 24, 2024

Liking the mods and look of this, GTH. Color scheme works as a flashy BMX for sure! Any thoughts to frame painting? Or maybe a clear to make it pop with your other colors?

Don't want to send any 'mixte messages'; I like how she stands now too. :grin:

GTHOtrod · Oct 24, 2024

OddJob said:
Liking the mods and look of this, GTH. Color scheme works as a flashy BMX for sure! Any thoughts to frame painting? Or maybe a clear to make it pop with your other colors?

Don't want to send any 'mixte messages'; I like how she stands now too.

I honestly have no idea on the paint at this stage. At first I was definitely painting the frame. But now I look at it and don't mind the original paint and decals. I might clean it up, and add a coat of clear to make it pop.

GTHOtrod · Nov 1, 2024

Got the frame cleaned up today, and applied a coat of blo. Looking nice out in the sun.

Found a better location for the shifter also, much better. I wanted to keep the front end clean, hence the suicide shifter.

GTHOtrod · Nov 7, 2024

Ditched the mtb forks and fitted up a bmx set. Looks cooler, suits the colour theme

Tintmanpa · Nov 14, 2024

GTHOtrod said:
Swapped out the fork, and cut the rear end for tyre clearance.
Then threw some parts at it for a look see. Planning to run the 7 speed internal geared hub. I like the clean look without a derailleur. View attachment 279380 View attachment 279381 View attachment 279382 View attachment 279383 View attachment 279384

What’s a hub like that cost. I’m thinking of that for a future build

GTHOtrod · Nov 14, 2024

Tintmanpa said:
What’s a hub like that cost. I’m thinking of that for a future build

No idea on the cost. I bought a donor bike, just for the hub. Love IGH. The machinist in my has a strong dislike for derailleur's

Tintmanpa · Nov 14, 2024

GTHOtrod said:
No idea on the cost. I bought a donor bike, just for the hub. Love IGH. The machinist in my has a strong dislike for derailleur's

Yes I agree. I’m just figuring them out.

. I’m planning on doing a build with rear suspension (swing arm) and that would be great.

GTHOtrod · 2024-11-22T05:09:49-0600

I fitted up the vee tire skin walls from the start of the build, just did not work with the colour combo I've got going on here, so it was back to the white walls. Did a bit more cleaning up, added a couple more splashes of red, and a more comfy saddle.

Calling this build complete.

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