20" wheels on 26" frame...

[spistols]

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 hell 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!

 

[aka_locojoe]

 

[Georgeediii]

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.

 

[stretch]

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.

 

[Oak Tree]

Bringing this old question back to the top.
Any recent additions? And I mean pics, please.

 

[Wildcat]

20's on a 24" frame. Using a 26" fork gave the pedals enough clearance.

 

[Oak Tree]

That’s cool. Do you remember the length of the cranks?

 

[Wildcat]

Standard, 170mm.

 

[Oak Tree]

Cuz this is what I’m thinking about

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

 

[Wildcat]

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.

 

[Captain Awesome]

Cuz this is what I’m thinking about
View attachment 223746
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

 

[Starnger]

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.

 

[Captain Awesome]

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

 

[Starnger]

Not sure shipping would be worthwhile across the pond

Shipping would be 44$. Calculated it for MattiThundrrr last spring, he wanted to have them but then things changed

 

[Son of Kradus]

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!