Go Back  Bike Forums > Bike Forums > BMX
Reload this Page >

26" BMX or MTB?

Notices
BMX Dirt, vert, flatland or street? Drop in the BMX forum to talk to other 20" riders around the world. What is the best BMX bicycle for you? Learn all about it here.

26" BMX or MTB?

Old 06-20-07, 06:03 PM
  #1  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 16
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
26" BMX or MTB?

Just curious, I have been posting details about a new (old) project I have been working on in Canada.



3 weeks ago I put together this 26" flatland bike and I enjoy what I do. I have been riding flatland for 2 1/2years (on different beach cruiser flatland bikes) under the auspice "cruiser_flatland" and I feel honored to introduce this (bike) sport as an option to a 20" wheel. The concept is the same, but physics allow for some different perspectives on riding expression.

What do you think, 26" Bmx or Mtb? [comments are greatly appreciated]

urbanflatland.com coming July 1/2007

cheers, cf
cruiserflatland is offline  
Old 06-20-07, 06:42 PM
  #2  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 545
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
thats a sweet bike
cwt341 is offline  
Old 06-20-07, 08:07 PM
  #3  
Yeah. I Race.
 
minichamp31's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Northeastern PA
Posts: 2,888

Bikes: Custom Race, 2007 GT Bump, 2007 Gt Powerseries Pro, Dyno VFR

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
BMX fa sho.
minichamp31 is offline  
Old 06-20-07, 10:01 PM
  #4  
BMX Veteran
 
live4muzic2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: H3N-DURR-SUN,Las vegas,Nevada
Posts: 1,704

Bikes: gt mirraco redline torker2 magna mini

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
yep bmx. what kind of paint is that?
live4muzic2 is offline  
Old 06-21-07, 03:22 AM
  #5  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 16
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Originally Posted by live4muzic2
yep bmx. what kind of paint is that?
1) Epoxy Automotive paint that mixes with "Compound B"

2) Custom color using artic cat green and yellow and white

3 Application: primer, 2 coats, no clear. Painted at autobody.

Color is pretty close to the new Odyssey Guacomole grips -- I didn't know.
cruiserflatland is offline  
Old 06-21-07, 03:43 AM
  #6  
Junior Member
 
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 14
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
did you make that frame yourself?

its pretty original.
definetly looks freestyle.

everything else that is 24" + has race/dirt geometry

I wonder what it feels like to ride....

Are there any benefits to 26" flatland?

flatland gearing is surely useless for commuting - so i gues that wasnt your angle?

have you seen some of the fixie tricksters?

https://gargles.net/bicycle-tricks/

Last edited by thesku11s; 06-25-07 at 05:35 AM.
thesku11s is offline  
Old 06-21-07, 03:55 AM
  #7  
Junior Member
 
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 14
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Originally Posted by thesku11s
did you make that frame yourself?

its pretty original.
definetly looks freestyle.

everything else that is 24" + has race/dirt geometry

I wonder what it feels like to ride....

Are there any benefits to 26" flatland?

flatland gearing is surely useless for commuting - so i gues that wasnt your angle?

have you seen some of the fixie tricksters?

https://gargles.net/bicycle-tricks/
have i just made myself sound a idiot, is it a gt powerseries?
thesku11s is offline  
Old 06-21-07, 07:42 AM
  #8  
bike ri-durrr
 
bmx2478's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: ballina, nsw, australia
Posts: 529

Bikes: one with wheels

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
gt powerseries pro is minichamps tag/sig not the brand of bike in the pic.
bmx2478 is offline  
Old 06-21-07, 09:07 AM
  #9  
Dig.
 
KinetikBiker's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: VA
Posts: 6,168

Bikes: FTW, Gunnar Roadie, Open U.P, Gunnar Rock Hound, S&M CCR

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
That's so weird, but yet so cool.

I love the color.
KinetikBiker is offline  
Old 06-21-07, 12:25 PM
  #10  
BMX Veteran
 
live4muzic2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: H3N-DURR-SUN,Las vegas,Nevada
Posts: 1,704

Bikes: gt mirraco redline torker2 magna mini

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Originally Posted by cruiserflatland
1) Epoxy Automotive paint that mixes with "Compound B"

2) Custom color using artic cat green and yellow and white

3 Application: primer, 2 coats, no clear. Painted at autobody.

Color is pretty close to the new Odyssey Guacomole grips -- I didn't know.
oh thats cool
live4muzic2 is offline  
Old 06-24-07, 08:13 PM
  #11  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 16
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Hi gang,

Thanks for the comments!!

The frame is made by a company (now defunct) in Montreal called BALFA, the "minuteman" frames were ahead of their time, so I knew I had to get one. I researched the industry and figured if I got one of the welders from Pro Cycle (Balfa was sold to these guys) to do some mods for me it would be sweet. I thought I'd adjust the rear dropout width to 110mm to occupy a BMX (freeecoaster hub) nicely.

The wheels are 26"....

One thing for sure is that it is 250% more difficult than 20", but just as fun.
cruiserflatland is offline  
Old 06-24-07, 08:45 PM
  #12  
Yeah. I Race.
 
minichamp31's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Northeastern PA
Posts: 2,888

Bikes: Custom Race, 2007 GT Bump, 2007 Gt Powerseries Pro, Dyno VFR

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Originally Posted by cruiserflatland
The wheels are 26"....

One thing for sure is that it is 250% more difficult than 20", but just as fun.
Yeah, it must be A LOT harder to do flatland and stuff on. I can't even imagine. If you can have someone video tape you doing some flatland on it or take some pics.
minichamp31 is offline  
Old 06-24-07, 08:49 PM
  #13  
I rule with a mighty leg
 
FitRider 921's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Smithtown, NY
Posts: 8,571

Bikes: Fit Pro custom

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
I'm sure the balance points must be much more exaggerated. I could never do flatland on a 20", so I know that must be difficult. I know Madman wanted to get into it a bit, did he ever do it?
__________________
I am Gunz. Gunz are me.
FitRider 921 is offline  
Old 06-26-07, 02:55 AM
  #14  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 16
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Yeah, I was riding with Flatland Percy in Edmonton on the weekend and tried his 20" flatland bike out. I haven't ridden BMX since I was 18 so it seemed kinda weird. Well, the next thing, I get on and try a tailwhip... I kicked the frame so hard that I heard Percy and this other guy yelp at how fast the frame whipped around. Needless to say, it came around and cranked me on the hip... (ouch!!)

Normally when I do opposite foot steams in circles for over 30 seconds I start to scream because the weight is almost unbearable to hold. I practice by just holding my frame straight out with one arm.

...Try holding the frame for as long as you can in front of you and count the seconds... that's what flatland is pretty much like on 26".

I should have video soon. On July 1, 2007 www.urbanflatland.com will be up and running.
cruiserflatland is offline  
Old 06-26-07, 03:04 AM
  #15  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 16
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Like anything that's a challenge -- it's tough but worth the effort.

I noticed lately that when you're just learning, straight rolling is a thing of beauty. But when you try switchfoot, opposite hand, double foot, ect. the body strain is more exaggerated. And this can be a little disuading, but when you find the "sweetspot" or the perfect roll, I feel it's the closest thing to flying.

It's just you, chro-mo and physics, baby!!


Tell Madman to get his pegs on and tear up a street tonight!!!
cruiserflatland is offline  
Old 06-26-07, 07:12 AM
  #16  
Dig.
 
KinetikBiker's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: VA
Posts: 6,168

Bikes: FTW, Gunnar Roadie, Open U.P, Gunnar Rock Hound, S&M CCR

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
I still can't stop thinking about how awesome the color is.
KinetikBiker is offline  
Old 06-27-07, 07:06 AM
  #17  
Senior Member
 
eightdip's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Manchester, England
Posts: 4,038

Bikes: T1 Ruben

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Those forks look like big director forks
eightdip is offline  
Old 06-28-07, 01:24 AM
  #18  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 16
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Originally Posted by eightdip
Those forks look like big director forks
Nice one....

Your right, close but, have you check'd out the crown details on the new 41 Thermal -- Sweet!
cruiserflatland is offline  
Old 06-28-07, 06:25 AM
  #19  
Dig.
 
KinetikBiker's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: VA
Posts: 6,168

Bikes: FTW, Gunnar Roadie, Open U.P, Gunnar Rock Hound, S&M CCR

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Originally Posted by cruiserflatland
Nice one....

Your right, close but, have you check'd out the crown details on the new 41 Thermal -- Sweet!
If you are referring to the new preload bolts, they are pretty ugly. But they are still good.
KinetikBiker is offline  
Old 06-28-07, 01:15 PM
  #20  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 16
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Originally Posted by KinetikBiker
If you are referring to the new preload bolts, they are pretty ugly. But they are still good.
Nope, this...






BTW, the fork I am running is trials fork made by Echo Bikes ("Urban"), who also make a 20" version. ("mod fork")
cruiserflatland is offline  

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.