[MCMLXXXIX]

i need some help with BMX bikes

i have a GT from years ago that im restoring but i wanna get white tires. how the hell do i measure it. everywhere online is mad confusing. and also do all BMX bikes have 16 inch wheels?... need to know the measurements of that too. i think mine are def 16 inch

the tube says 20 x 2.125...so i guess thats the tire size?

[silvergray545]

Originally Posted by MCMLXXXIX

i need some help with BMX bikes

i have a GT from years ago that im restoring but i wanna get white tires. how the hell do i measure it. everywhere online is mad confusing. and also do all BMX bikes have 16 inch wheels?... need to know the measurements of that too. i think mine are def 16 inch

the tube says 20 x 2.125...so i guess thats the tire size?

That is the tire size. Regular BMX bikes have 20 inch wheels. 20 is the rim size and 2.125 is the width. I changed plenty of them back in my day lol.

I used to ride BMX when I was younger...I miss those days.

You're lucky I'm even helping you...all those terrible things you said about my future wife...

[MCMLXXXIX]

Originally Posted by silvergray545

That is the tire size. Regular BMX bikes have 20 inch wheels. 20 is the rim size and 2.125 is the width. I changed plenty of them back in my day lol.

I used to ride BMX when I was younger...I miss those days.

You're lucky I'm even helping you...all those terrible things you said about my future wife...

of all people

thanks a lot tho man. i guess youre future wife isnt THAT baaaaddd after all lol

[silvergray545]

Originally Posted by MCMLXXXIX

of all people

thanks a lot tho man. i guess youre future wife isnt THAT baaaaddd after all lol

That's what I thought...

[MrAdams]

most BMX have 20" let me know where you find them I want some spares for my "PK RIPPER"
Post a pic of your bike when it's done!!!!

[MCMLXXXIX]

wow! your bike is sick!...did you set it up that way? im thinking of getting Tuff Wheels. i wanna go for that old school look

this is the site im using. they have tons of stuff...as well as white tires. i think i may get new wheels or keep my spoked ones and paint em. i dont know bikes much but Tuff Wheels have a 3/8" axle. i dont know wtf mine are

http://www.coloredtuffs.com/shop/ind...ewCat&catId=17



heres mine at the moment lol. havent touched it in years

[MrAdams]

thanks. yea I put it all together piece by piece it took me a while to find the matching forks. and the frame went up in price right after I got it, so I got lucky. I almost got tuffs but they were pricey I got mine for like $100 i think I don't remember. yes Tuffs are what all the retro bikes use.. check out this site it'll give you some ideas on what to do with your bike. that thing has potential http://bmxmuseum.com/
GT section...
http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/gt_bicycles/

[richeerich03]

Nice GT...

I miss my bmx's, I used to race back in the day..
Had 2 redlines and a free agent..

[MCMLXXXIX]

Originally Posted by richeerich03

Nice GT...

I miss my bmx's, I used to race back in the day..
Had 2 redlines and a free agent..

thats awesome. my cousin had a redline, thing was sweet


thanks for the links 1989 (the other 1989...LOL) defff helps. the tuff wheels i sent you on that site are like a little over a 100. i think im just gonna take apart the bike, prepare it and then choose what color scheme ill do and if ill get wheels. so hard to choose

[b335i]

watch: http://www.chainlove.com/ they have killer deals on BMX stuff from time to time. Site owned by whiskeymilita for those who are familiar.

[MrAdams]

Originally Posted by b335i

watch: http://www.chainlove.com/ they have killer deals on BMX stuff from time to time. Site owned by whiskeymilita for those who are familiar.

god call. but not too retro... I think that's what the OP needs with that GT

[MCMLXXXIX]

wait wut... you dont think it should be retro?

this bike is such a pain to take apart

[MrAdams]

Originally Posted by MCMLXXXIX

wait wut... you dont think it should be retro?

this bike is such a pain to take apart

I don't think the site he posted was tetro enough for your GT. HELL YESS your bike should be retro. like the one in Leave it to Beaver the disney movie!!!

[b335i]

Retro is sick! I was just offering a place for deals w/BMX deals!

Ebay is a good place to try and pickup some retro parts/components though.

[MCMLXXXIX]

thanks for the info. but that site, i dont understand how it works. everytime you open it a new deal comes up?

what do you guys think of this...
i have front and rear brakes but i wanna get rid of the front ones. should i do a full brake delete? front and rear?

[MrAdams]

Originally Posted by MCMLXXXIX

thanks for the info. but that site, i dont understand how it works. everytime you open it a new deal comes up?

what do you guys think of this...
i have front and rear brakes but i wanna get rid of the front ones. should i do a full brake delete? front and rear?

I'm running no brakes at all. but If you want to remove the fronts swap the front forks to some without the little posts. It'll look better. and keep the rears you have. maybe new pads if they're old.

[MCMLXXXIX]

Originally Posted by 1989baby

I'm running no brakes at all. but If you want to remove the fronts swap the front forks to some without the little posts. It'll look better. and keep the rears you have. maybe new pads if they're old.

the pads are surprisingly in good condition. and i want the bike to look clean so ill see how it comes apart and if ill keep it. also for the fork, im thinking of just grinding the little pieces off but there might be a hole

also im doing a front peg delete. the pegs screw into the fork rather than the axle which i guess was good for the design but i dont want them anymore

[ejazbmw]

ahh bmx i use to ride all day before i got a license, but then again when i attempted to do a 360 off a ramp and broke my arm that made me get over bmx rather quickly lol...

[BillLee]

damg, you guys got some old school bikes.

[MCMLXXXIX]

Originally Posted by Phiberglass

http://danscomp.com - This
http://empirebmx.com - That

nice!...more goodies to look through. much appreciated

Originally Posted by ejazbmw

ahh bmx i use to ride all day before i got a license, but then again when i attempted to do a 360 off a ramp and broke my arm that made me get over bmx rather quickly lol...

damn. haha i stopped after i hit a curb and popped my tire.....................................

heres an update...

pedal reflector delete you know how e90post is with their reflectors


im having ridiculous trouble taking the second pedal off as well as the cranks. theyre tightened to the max!


handlebars...thinking about cutting out the section piece

[BillLee]

Originally Posted by MCMLXXXIX

im having ridiculous trouble taking the second pedal off as well as the cranks. theyre tightened to the max!

are you sure you're turning it the right way? because on the right side for the pedals you have to do the opposite to the left. hope that made sense.

[MCMLXXXIX]

Originally Posted by BillLee

are you sure you're turning it the right way? because on the right side for the pedals you have to do the opposite to the left. hope that made sense.

are the cranks screwed together in the center? so that ones like a negative and ones a positive??
i just tried but its making too much noise slamming against the floor lol. ill try it first thing in the morning