Worksman BMX- Finally Finished Pictures on Pg. 6

[Bicycle808]

Re: Worksman BMX

808,

Funny you mention that, looks like you ran into the same issue as I did when I build my first worksman frame.

Check out my previous build I have pics of sanded shims.

viewtopic.php?f=21&t=49936&st=0&sk=t&sd=a

Oh yeah; I remember that thread! I hadn't put together that you're the same guy.

The first worksman I built, ran into weird issues. I cam veyr close to getting the porkchop fork, but my intuition saved me when I decided to remeasure the thing. I knew that a regular road/mini 1" threaded headset wouldn't work, but I figured the outsized bmx size would. I was wrong, but it needed only a bit of aluminum to shim it; I recall that you had to sand down some 34mm 1.125" shims to get them to fit the 30.0mm cups. Different ways to achieve the same results.

That first worksman, I put some landing gear forks on there. They didn't need any modification, but they do take the 26.4mm crown race. Don't you wish these "standards" were more standard?

Next one I build, I'm going to try to run 1.125" threadless...

 

[MIGZ]

Re: Worksman BMX

808,

Funny you mention that, looks like you ran into the same issue as I did when I build my first worksman frame.

Check out my previous build I have pics of sanded shims.

viewtopic.php?f=21&t=49936&st=0&sk=t&sd=a

Oh yeah; I remember that thread! I hadn't put together that you're the same guy.

The first worksman I built, ran into weird issues. I cam veyr close to getting the porkchop fork, but my intuition saved me when I decided to remeasure the thing. I knew that a regular road/mini 1" threaded headset wouldn't work, but I figured the outsized bmx size would. I was wrong, but it needed only a bit of aluminum to shim it; I recall that you had to sand down some 34mm 1.125" shims to get them to fit the 30.0mm cups. Different ways to achieve the same results.

That first worksman, I put some landing gear forks on there. They didn't need any modification, but they do take the 26.4mm crown race. Don't you wish these "standards" were more standard?

Next one I build, I'm going to try to run 1.125" threadless...

The head set is the biggest pain in the butt

 

[MIGZ]

Re: Worksman BMX

I'm on the home stretch I have about 97% of the parts. Here is a quick pic of my recent order.

The only things still missing are:
- Spokes and Nipples
- Tires
- Powder Coat
- Welding Steer Tube.

I hope to have this one done by mid May.

 

[Tater]

Re: Worksman BMX

Man, I need to check out this part of the forum more often. That is a lot of great looking parts. Looking forward to seeing this one come together.

 

[MIGZ]

Re: Worksman BMX

I've been really busy with my day job that i have not been able to really toy around with this thing. Another good thing that happened was I sold my electra wheel set so he have funding to finish this one up.

Tried something a little different this time, as some may know the head tube size of the worksman frames is a bit odd. Rather than grinding on the shims I just did the head tube this method was a lot faster and a lot cleaner.

Also welded up the steer tube, came out perfectly straight.

Should be dropping of the frame & fork for powder coat this week.

 

[MIGZ]

Re: Worksman BMX

spokes and nipples came in, just finished building up the wheels and installing the freewheel. Frame and fork are still at the powdercoater, he ran out of the color I wanted so waiting on him.

Last challenge is getting the tires, does anyone know where i can get some kenda kranium 26 tires? i have searched but no one has them.

 

[ind-chuckz]

Re: Worksman BMX

Thats sik!!!

 

[Uncle Stretch]

Re: Worksman BMX

10,000 tires and you pick something they don't make anymore. :shock: :shock: :shock:
Nice build.

 

[MIGZ]

Re: Worksman BMX

Thats sik!!!

Thanks Chuck. Once done this bike is going to ride awesome.

 

[MIGZ]

Re: Worksman BMX

10,000 tires and you pick something they don't make anymore. :shock: :shock: :shock:
Nice build.

That's the story of my life a minute late and a penny short.

Here are both wheels complete and the front for my rrbbo8.

 

[MIGZ]

Re: Worksman BMX

10,000 tires and you pick something they don't make anymore. :shock: :shock: :shock:
Nice build.

Found another tire that will work. Its the Specialized Compound Control

http://www.specialized.com/us/en/ftb/mt ... nd-control

 

[MIGZ]

Re: Worksman BMX

Wheel and tires are done.

I should have cleaned the tires before I put them on, I may do that this week.

 

[the_undecider]

Re: Worksman BMX

Hot looking wheels. Are those Araya rims?

I find it easier to clean tires after mounting and inflating. A rag and some Simple Green or Windex does the trick for me.

 

[MIGZ]

Re: Worksman BMX

Hot looking wheels. Are those Araya rims?

I find it easier to clean tires after mounting and inflating. A rag and some Simple Green or Windex does the trick for me.

Yes sir those are NOS Araya Wheels.

 

[MIGZ]

Re: Worksman BMX

Finally got the frame back from powder coating.
Installing the problem solvers, these will allow me to run a 1" head set

Cups for 1" sealed threaded head set

Here are a few more

Rather than using a worksman head badge I went with .....

Sealed bottom Bracket

 

[yoothgeye]

Re: Worksman BMX- Updated Pictures

Looking great!

 

[Rat Rod]

Re: Worksman BMX- Updated Pictures

In the event that you don't like the "Black Ops" logo on the seat post, acetone makes it go away real quick.

Bike looks great so far!

 

[yoothgeye]

Re: Worksman BMX- Updated Pictures

In the event that you don't like the "Black Ops" logo on the seat post, acetone makes it go away real quick.

Bike looks great so far!

And in the event you don't like the entire bike, I can make it go away real quick.

 

[ind-chuckz]

Re: Worksman BMX- Updated Pictures

Looking good......

 

[MIGZ]

Re: Worksman BMX- Updated Pictures

Thanks everyone !!!!

I'm pretty excited about this build I think this is going to be one of my favorite bikes once done. Some of the parts I have may change if this thing turn out to be a good rider. The seat will have to go so I can get something more comfortable on it.