Lets See Those 26" BMX Styled Cruiser Builds

[ThundaCrymz]

This thread been on my mind and got me to change my ‘61 Schwinn Racer into Bmx inspired cruiser today. Still a few changes to be made.View attachment 180700

Why does this sweet ride remind me of the General Lee from Dukes of Hazard

 

[Palepainter]

All wrapped up. Waiting on a set of NOS fork trusses for it.

 

[Karate Chicken Industries]

All wrapped up. Waiting on a set of NOS fork trusses for it. View attachment 196804View attachment 196808View attachment 196806

Beauty

I swung through Eerie yesterday and the pump track there is finally open. When you get the truss rods, pics of it on the wallrides could be fun.

 

[Palepainter]

Beauty

I swung through Eerie yesterday and the pump track there is finally open. When you get the truss rods, pics of it on the wallrides could be fun.

Where at in Erie?

 

[Karate Chicken Industries]

Maxwell Ave. just East of CR1 near the ballfields. I may mosey over there today to begin learning the lines.

 

[Palepainter]

Maxwell Ave. just East of CR1 near the ballfields. I may mosey over there today to begin learning the lines.

Got ya. I know right where it is. About 3 miles from me.

 

[Karate Chicken Industries]

I figured it was kinda close to you.

Determining off-hours in the Summer may be difficult. There were a bunch of kids there around 2pm yesterday, despite the 95f temp. I just don't trust the tweens or millenials there to be respectful of a 200lb 25mph missle, just as they tend to be at the other Velosolutions pump tracks around here. The only one (so far) that regularly allows me to take hot laps without worrying about killing a kid that errantly (or even defiantly, as some have done after being asked nicely not to do so) drops in on me is the Superior track. I don't hit the pump tracks to barge, dominate, or for any other superficial ulterior motive, just to do what's fun to me. I take my turn, communicate in a friendly manner and take the time to pick up garbage around the tracks upon arrival. Hopefuly some kids pick up on this, as a lot of their parents obviously haven't taken the time to give them a clue on how to navigate through society without leaving a slimy snailtrail in their wake.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

When I was a kid, busting the sk8 park unwritten rules would earn you a savage beatdown. Especially repeat "snaking" (cutting in line) offenders. It's the biggest cause of collisions in the park. Common courtesy, along with sense, are becoming less than common.

 

[Karate Chicken Industries]

When I was a kid, busting the sk8 park unwritten rules would earn you a savage beatdown. Especially repeat "snaking" (cutting in line) offenders. It's the biggest cause of collisions in the park.

I saw some harshness dealt at Skatopia in Buena Park, CA waybackwhen. Though I already knew to not be a snake, it reaffirmed that being uncool had consequences. Today, consequences are not dealt regularly and thus, we have a permeation of the Idiot Nation.

 

[Captain Awesome]

I saw some harshness dealt at Skatopia in Buena Park, CA waybackwhen. Though I already knew to not be a snake, it reaffirmed that being uncool had consequences. Today, consequences are not dealt regularly and thus, we have a permeation of the Idiot Nation.

Very true. Our local skatepark is built at the county rec center next to 8 soccer fields. It is inundated with unsupervised kids all the time. And idiot parents that are quick to blame the actual skaters/bikers using the park when their kid gets hit or hurt

 

[Karate Chicken Industries]

Very true. Our local skatepark is built at the county rec center next to 8 soccer fields. It is inundated with unsupervised kids all the time. And idiot parents that are quick to blame the actual skaters/bikers using the park when their kid gets hit or hurt

Now that you mention it, the Eerie location is in a large community park with sportsball fields and playgrounds as well and that seems to be what's happening there. Once I figure out off-hours, I'll go back and enjoy it when it's not crowded.

This is all well and good though because when advocating for one in my burg, the location needs to be one of the highest considerations. If it is the destination attraction, that'll filter out the unattended child melee that seems to create dangerous conditions for all users.

 

[Palepainter]

Finished up the King Sting. Took first in its class at a show this week. Love this thing. Blast to ride. So light.

 

[Palepainter]

Some more American cruiser looptail goodness In progress.

 

[RustyGold]

Some more American cruiser looptail goodness In progress.View attachment 199347View attachment 199348View attachment 199349

Is this one of the mystery 3-bars from the Emory wharehouse?

What's the head badge?

Intrigued!

 

[Palepainter]

Is this one of the mystery 3-bars from the Emory wharehouse?

What's the head badge?

Intrigued!

Yes. It is an old badge I had lying around that the colors worked. Sticky taped in position.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

The frame is a beaut! Loving the drum brake up front, what are you clamping the arm with?

 

[Palepainter]

The frame is a beaut! Loving the drum brake up front, what are you clamping the arm with?

TNT seat post clamp modified

 

[RustyGold]

I have two of those frames stashed somewhere.

Very cool.

 

[Palepainter]

I have two of those frames stashed somewhere.

Very cool.

If you want to get rid of any, let me know. Interested.

 

[RustyGold]

I'm in the process of reorganizing my hoard as it is overflowing. Some stuff has to go, if I throw one of those frames in the sell pile... I'll let you know.