Classic Mini-velo
08-11-10, 09:45 AM
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Classic Mini-velo
Alas, it's finally complete!
This bike has undergone some major transformation. Started off as a Formula 1 BMX bike I picked up cheap. Stripped off every component, turned it into a fun cruiser. Now, I present to you this lean mean road machine...
Frameset: SKYLINE Formula One BMX
Cranks: Pake 165mm cranks with 53t chainring
Wheels: 451mm rims with 20X 1 1/8 Kenda high pressure tires
Pedals: Shimano PD-A550
Saddle: Wrights W3N
Handlebar: Sakae Road Champion
Bar Tape: BBB Aluminum Tape
Brake Levers: Tektro R200
Brakes: Generic BMX calipers
When I first bought it
First transformation
with saddle bag
Everything came to be just under $200...
This bike has undergone some major transformation. Started off as a Formula 1 BMX bike I picked up cheap. Stripped off every component, turned it into a fun cruiser. Now, I present to you this lean mean road machine...
Frameset: SKYLINE Formula One BMX
Cranks: Pake 165mm cranks with 53t chainring
Wheels: 451mm rims with 20X 1 1/8 Kenda high pressure tires
Pedals: Shimano PD-A550
Saddle: Wrights W3N
Handlebar: Sakae Road Champion
Bar Tape: BBB Aluminum Tape
Brake Levers: Tektro R200
Brakes: Generic BMX calipers
When I first bought it
First transformation
with saddle bag
Everything came to be just under $200...
Last edited by special_k; 08-23-10 at 02:15 PM. Reason: added pics
08-11-10, 10:26 AM
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Very sweet indeed... Can imagine it tearing up the asphalt!
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08-11-10, 10:36 AM
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Very nice and especially for the budget.
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08-12-10, 06:11 AM
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Really nice, special_k. Reminds me I should have bought the Cannondale Hooligan after I test rode it.
08-12-10, 10:03 AM
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Thanks! I'm looking for a suitcase within regulation size that'll fit the bike. I built the bike so I can bring it with me as a checked luggage.
I'll try to take pics of me on the bike.
I'll try to take pics of me on the bike.
08-14-10, 11:19 PM
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The F1 BMX bikes made in the late 1980s were designed for parking lot races. It never really caught on and there are only a few hundred of those bikes in existence today.
08-23-10, 02:17 PM
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ust cut down a cardboard box to fit the bike. 34"X 20"X8".
It's a really tight fit and the box bulges a little around the edges, but hopefully I won't get dinged!
weight in at about 27.4lbs right now...which leaves me with plenty of room for padding
It's a really tight fit and the box bulges a little around the edges, but hopefully I won't get dinged!
weight in at about 27.4lbs right now...which leaves me with plenty of room for padding
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