The BIG-MX

[GTCOMA]

My goal is to build a 26" BMX

Starting off with a nasty Jamis Taxi frame. It is a nice looptail cruiser frame. Not sure what color paint yet. I am debating on getting some anodized parts... not sure...

Anyway, here is what I am starting with.

gonna lose the chainguard and grind off the tabs.

anybody have a spare top plate for an MX550?

 

[GTCOMA]

picked up a set of Forte Pisgah tires from Performance bikes. I thought they had a 80's bmx tread feel to them

 

[yoothgeye]

26" BMX... you've got my attention!

 

[druggedonions]

Me too, I'll be following this for sure.

 

[gowjobs]

I'm quickly becoming a fan!

 

[slow rider]

you got me wanting to see more.

 

[herr_rudolf]

Funny thing...
I always saw mountainbikes as 'just' 26" BMX-bikes...
This build should be awesome. Don't forget to post pics with persons standing next to it (or riding) for a good comparison.
8)

Good luck and have fun.

 

[Gdcast]

Good start, wanna see more!

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Looks really cool :wink:

 

[skillsthebarber]

thats a great frame for a 26" bmx project. Im working on one now as well.

If you want bmx tires check out these that pork chop makes. They also have a lot of great anno parts. And they are a site sponsor

http://www.porkchopbmx.com/Comp-III...wall-tire-26-X-175-BLACK-143G-26175-BLACK.htm

 

[GTCOMA]

I have been checking out all the goodies at porkchop. I just can't decide which direction to go. I saw those tires, but I'm not really a fan of gumwalls, but the Comp3 tread copy is nice. I figured I would go with a newer style tire instead to give it a mix of old and new.

 

[GTCOMA]

I made a little sideways progress on this one. I went on vacation to Virginia beach and I wanted a beater that I could ride on the boardwalk, but didn't have to worry too much about scratching the paint. So I built up this frame real quick to take. Very few of these parts will probably end up on the finished bike, but It sure was fun to ride.

 

[stretch]

i almost built a 26" BMX bike. your build makes me wish i could do mine!

 

[yoothgeye]

I'm still watching, nice quick rider though. Like that small chainring.