Hybrid theory

[bmxerpete]

My 11 year old wanted to go mountain biking with me, but all the 24" mtbs we looked at were absolute junk...so we made one.

I took a late 90's MCS Hurricane mini bmx cruiser and fitted a set of mtb forks to it. Since the MCS has a 1" head tube I had to swap out the 1-1/8" steerer tube on the forks to a 1". I used a 1" Cane Creek Aheadset, and a 1" to 1-1/8" stem shim to run a Trek mtb stem and alloy bars. The frame was designed for 24 x 1-1/8" mini cruiser rims, but I was able to use a set of 24 x 1.50" cruiser rims and tires to get a fatter tire on there. It's close, but it clears. I had to run a set of Tektro mini V-brakes to center the pads on the rims.

It's simple and light, and it cost almost nothing to build. Now he can go mountain biking with his big brother and I and he's stoked.

 

[bigj]

Very nicely done. I have one question however. Where are the mountains in Palm Beach?

 

[Rat Rod]

Looks great!

Maybe reverse the tires though for better traction???

 

[manida]

Pete, thats really cool! Nice.

 

[bmxerpete]

Thanks Matt!

Bigj...we have drawbridges...do they count? :mrgreen:

Steve, my original plan was to run the Primo V-track that's up front in the rear, but the frame tapers in so quick that the outer row of knobbies rubbed. The Intense Microknobby that I have on the rear has made it through everything we've ridden so far with no problem. Real deep mud might be an issue...we'll find out come rainy season!