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How can I modify my mountain bike to make it more like a BMX bike?
My bike is already small, and its similar in size to a BMX bike. Im just starting to get into it, and I kinda want to make it look and function a little bit better.
And, if possible any ideas on how to make it look cooler?
would help if we knew what the bike was.
try getting wheels with a high number of spokes (40+) as these are usually seen on bmx’s. maybe remove the front brake and get a short stem, handlebars with a big bend in them. if you have three chain rings on the crankset, perhaps change that for a single chain ring crank, and stick a single speed sprocket on the back, rather than a gear cassette. that way you can remove any gear cables/shifters. bmx’s usually have a rigid fork on the front, so look into getting a rigid jump fork rather than suspension. lower the seat. maybe some of those funky retro bmx grips with the big rubber disc on the inside edge.
thats the best i can come up with from my imagination as i don’t know how your bike is set up.
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about 1 year ago
BOKE ON IT!! CHUNDER ME TIMBERS!!
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about 1 year ago
would help if we knew what the bike was.
try getting wheels with a high number of spokes (40+) as these are usually seen on bmx’s. maybe remove the front brake and get a short stem, handlebars with a big bend in them. if you have three chain rings on the crankset, perhaps change that for a single chain ring crank, and stick a single speed sprocket on the back, rather than a gear cassette. that way you can remove any gear cables/shifters. bmx’s usually have a rigid fork on the front, so look into getting a rigid jump fork rather than suspension. lower the seat. maybe some of those funky retro bmx grips with the big rubber disc on the inside edge.
thats the best i can come up with from my imagination as i don’t know how your bike is set up.
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about 1 year ago
There are so many variables here that it is impossible to answer your question. Also, what do you mean by ‘function a little better’?
Frame size and style, drop out type, frame spacing, wheel size, gear type and number, forks, etc.
The easiest way would be to convert it to a single speed by converting to a single chain ring up front and a freewheel at back. However, the rear wheel will need re dishing and unless you have horizontal or semi horizontal rear drop outs you will need a chain tension er.
Problem now is that it will probably look like a jump bike.
Just an idea, why not buy a second hand B.M.X. bike?
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about 1 year ago
drive it to the bike store and buy a BMX
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