A Little Different: Finished!

[IronDio]

This is a bike my sister found for me. It's a Schwinn Predator Pro.

It's not a bad looking bike...but, I don't want/need another bmx and I've had some ideas floating around in my mind to do with it. I like that the bmx frame is simple, or basic. So, I want to take that a little further.
I swapped out the threadless fork for a threaded one off a parts bike so I could use a mountain bike stem and handlebars I have left over from my Raleigh M20 "A Serious Ride" project.
Next, I have an idea for a layback seatpost using pipe fittings. And I'll top that off with an older Troxel seat I have.
Then, I'll strip it down and paint it semi gloss black.
Last, finish it off with a set of wide whitewall tires.
It will be part BMX, part mountain bike, part cruiser. So, for now I'm calling it an MTX Cruiser.

 

[IronDio]

Re: Predator MTX Cruiser(?)

Got a little done with the seat post tonight...

 

[Carbon]

Re: Predator MTX Cruiser(?)

That thing will look pretty bad with some black on er and a fat set of white walls. Cool idea.

 

[IronDio]

Re: Stealth Predator MTX

Got the frame and fork painted. I decided to add a little copper to the paint scheme...

...Now, just waiting on my tires, supposed to be here Tuesday.

 

[IronDio]

Re: Stealth Predator MTX

Getting really close with the bike...it's turning out sweet! Had to go with a different set of rims, so, plus 1 coaster brake, minus 1 hand brake. That cleans things up a little more...

 

[IronDio]

Re: Stealth Predator MTX

Here's where I got with it tonight. Have to shorten the chain, then I'm thinking about adding a headlight to match the taillight

 

[IronDio]

Re: A Little Different

Added a headlight...it's done!

 

[Sorcerer]

I'm not a BMX fan, but Ilike this alot. Very Cool. 8) 8)

Sorcerer

 

[wheelbender6]

I like the way you murdered it out but still used some gold accents and white walls.

 

[deven_science]

I'm not a BMX fan, but Ilike this alot. Very Cool. 8) 8)

Sorcerer

+1. Very cool.

 

[Woodyrigged]

I really like this one. It looks like a blast to ride.

 

[IronDio]

Thanks for the compliments! I'm really happy with how it turned out. It's a little small for me...but my daughter fits it well