26" bmx build frame suggestions needed

[skillsthebarber]

I want to do a 26" bmx build, but dont have a frame. I was thinking I could use an 80's mountain bike frame but dont know enough about them to know what to look for. a cruiser frame might work too . I would like to see what you guys would suggest. Photos of frames would be appreciated too.

thanks,


Jason

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=37221

 

[MikeS]

Hey Skills Stop by the shop.....I have a couple of vintage 80's mountain bike frames that might work out for you.

 

[Philphine]

i'll try to remember to take a pic tomorrow. i have a gt mountain bike i thought looked like a big bmx bike, so that's what i plan to do with it. it's a low priorty though, so i haven't messed with it much.

 

[Rat Rod]

http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=37221

Heck, just buy the whole thing... :lol:

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=41043

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

You gotta go with a Pork Chop Land racer!

 

[Sinner4]

My $10 girls magna build

From this. yes its a 24 incher but any 26er will do. I have done 3 in the big ones.

 

[Philphine]

not sure how sharp the pic is, but the frame says gt outpost. i only got it 'cause it was cheap and it looked like a big bmx bike (which i feel is sound and well thought out reasoning).

but like i said, it's a low priority so it'll get built as i luck onto parts and come up with ideas.

 

[socal_jack]

There's a variety of ways you can go, I used a fairly recent Redline MTB frame for this. Just depends if you want the more moden looking BMXish build or old school.

I sold bikejunkie a Kona Humu frame and he made one out of that.

 

[Rat Rod]

Here's my 84 GT Timberline. Not easy to find, but they show up every now and again.

I removed the front derailleur and added the Skull Skates BMX cruiser bars and AME Tri grips.

 

[skillsthebarber]

thanks for the pics guys, im going to go check out Mike at vintage bicycle supply and see what he as over there.