Murray Fx240
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MattiThundrrr
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That sounds like a good plan. Leaving the fork as is? Looks like it belongs with the frame
Yessir. Frame, fork, headset and possibly the stem will stay.
So, I bought these wheels for cheaper than I could purchase the hubs themselves. I think a bike share program fell through. They are 26" (559) wheels, so only the hubs will be used. I didn't know what they would be used for when purchased, and didn't plan to disassemble them, but the hubs will be perfect for this project. Sturmey Archer RXL-RD5 rear and XL-FDD front.
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Pictured here are the donor wheels along with the new recipient parts. SE Racing J24SG rims with non machined sidewalls, perfect! It was not easy finding the correct length spokes (226 & 224). Seems that there is a gap between 212 and 228 from my regular sources. JBI had some, but only in 13 gauge, 2.34 rather than 2.0. But thicker spokes are cooler.... I hope they fit the hubs. Also, nippies were not easy to find either. Ebay to the rescue... I hope they fit the rim. 
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MattiThundrrr
Rattus All Terrainus
Oof that's a sweet setup. You are making me rethink the plan for my 24.
I like your style. Excellent parts line up, can't wait to see more.
I have a sturmey 5 spd internal freewheel on the shelf, all new wheel laced on a 20" need to figure out the shifter. Did yours come with shifter? I can't see the wheel pic
I have a sturmey 5 spd internal freewheel on the shelf, all new wheel laced on a 20" need to figure out the shifter. Did yours come with shifter? I can't see the wheel pic
Thanks! No, the wheels did not come with a shifter, but luckily my co-worker has one from a previously abandoned build, yay!
I wanna see, I wanna see!
Uh Oh... Yeah I'm using google pics.
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You can upload the pics directly here. Much easier
BAD NEWS, EVERYONE!
So this frame was given to me for free abut 5 years ago. The rear was twisted and the brake bridge was cut out for some reason. I suspect the owner was trying to fit larger tires in it. Anyways, after a few attempts at alignment the thing cracked.
So this frame was given to me for free abut 5 years ago. The rear was twisted and the brake bridge was cut out for some reason. I suspect the owner was trying to fit larger tires in it. Anyways, after a few attempts at alignment the thing cracked.
MattiThundrrr
Rattus All Terrainus
Oh snap a new contender emerges!...
Sucks about the other frame though.
Sucks about the other frame though.
DANG! Sorry to hear about the frame snapping in two. Hopefully you won't have the same problem with your ORBO entry.
After some quiet contemplation, I remembered another 24" bike that has been built over and over again with the end process never exactly feeling "right". So the build will continue.
Here we have a Team Murray FX240.
The frame is the important part here. None of those parts will stay, maybe the bars.
Fork and Tires I'm hoping fit.
Check out the decals!!
This bike has been hanging around for years and years. Usually I can remember exactly where and when I procured bikes / parts, but for the life of me this one is a mystery. I have no idea when I found / received it. I'm nearly positive it was a salvaged curb find. We have a "Spring Cleanup" where people are allowed to put crap on the curb and the city picks it up after a week or two. Its goldmine for the Trash is Treasure types.
Here we have a Team Murray FX240.
The frame is the important part here. None of those parts will stay, maybe the bars.
Fork and Tires I'm hoping fit.
Check out the decals!!
This bike has been hanging around for years and years. Usually I can remember exactly where and when I procured bikes / parts, but for the life of me this one is a mystery. I have no idea when I found / received it. I'm nearly positive it was a salvaged curb find. We have a "Spring Cleanup" where people are allowed to put crap on the curb and the city picks it up after a week or two. Its goldmine for the Trash is Treasure types.
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