I Built a MTBers BMX With Carbon Rims, Disc Brake And A Few Surprises

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I’m getting a lot of comments asking about the bb adaptor, here is a link to the one I used 👍🏻 www.unleadedbmx.com/en/mid-euro-bottom-bracket-converter-7393.html

[@Eduardo-iz4lo]

What is the name of the chainring? I need one.

[@Orion_5764]

Bro can I please ask why you call shims shems no one who I've ever met has ever said that. It sounded so stupid and you said it was such confidence multiple times. It was quite comical

[@bmxriderforlife1234]

Heads up you mightve been able to make a mid 24mm bottom bracket work.

[@guitaroidman524]

@@Orion_5764 Because you can't assume their gender bro

[@shawclip43]

Ive been riding bmx for over 15 years and that my friend is one of the best looking bmxs i have ever seen!!!

[@hunterarek]

As a big fan of strange bmx'y creations, including the oldschool Flatland ones. This is sick af. :D

[@Cesar-cm4if]

Agreed! Remember to wear an nta helmet like xnito or bern with your bmx, most helmets don't protect you as they should

[@NoBrakes23]

@@Cesar-cm4if I just use my MTB or roadie helmet when I flatland, and accept that I look like a durk

[@bmxriderforlife1234]

You should see a build someone I know has. Norco 250 first mrb free coaster on the planet. King front hub. Old 4x Marzocchi fork. Odyssey gyro kit to bb7 short pull calipers. Custom axle in the front. 4 custom pegs. Flatland mtb.

[@reubengrigori-johnson3628]

As someone who frequently mashes bmx and mountain bike together, currently a bmx with 27.5 ROCKSHOX forks, front disc, rear v brake, and bmx handlebars, with 20 inch wheels, 20x3 tires, I call mine MTBMX!

[@ambruszkristof7318]

As a BMX rider who was an ex trials rider it's so pleasant to watch for me. Never seen something like this before. Hope you'll shred on it a lot :) Can be quite a good new experience

[@cendaracing]

The result looks surprisingly good. It's a Hi tech bmx with a disc brake and indestructible rims. Nice work!

[@andrewince8824]

Nah. G-Sport Ribcages are indestructible rims.

[@davidbreitwieser3591]

“Odyssey hazard lites” are the best rims, I’ve had mine for 10 years, and they will go out of true and always come right back with some lovin

[@andrewince8824]

@@davidbreitwieser3591 and the Hubs Odyssey usually pair with them are second only to Profile.

[@haromirra21]

The Eclat carbonic is the best carbon bmx specific rim but the ribcage is practically indestructible and there not made anymore but the alex tripple walls were incredibly strong but very heavy

[@allanweede2599]

@@andrewince8824 those, hazard lites. And theres another one from eclat.. i forget Edit: i dhoulda read the replies. Its all here already😂❤️

[@markhirst1296]

Once again, another banging video. Seriously, you must be the coolest guy on YT. Awesome bike rider and superb mechanic all rolled into one. Would love the opportunity to ride with you one day, although my beginner status would require much work to not be too embarrassed. Keep up the great work 💪🤘👍🏻

[@pauljames1978]

4:35 this has been the norm since 2000 i’ve been riding Bmx since 1985, and I’m 43 now still riding bmx and love it 👍🚲💨

[@JQ700R5]

This is the first and probably only video with "disk breaks" on a BMX, thank you so much, i have been wanting to that for so long now :)

[@Cheesicle_]

this is the build i have searching for! ty

[@teamsano]

As a bmxer, i'd say it looks great. i dont know of anyone using tubeless for street or park stuff, but disk brakes, carbon rims and alloy cranks are popular in the bmx race world. i'm really curious to how disks would work for feathering during manuals etc as i haven't tried them on my bmx.

[@trevorsherman3993]

Handlebars with a 31.8mm clamping area have also been popular in bmx racing for some time.

[@GroundCRow]

When working with those metal leafs try to apply a thinner layer of the glue. And once that has dried, apply the metal with the paper still sticking to it. Press that paper on there and peel it off the leafs, which rather choose to stay with the glue. For remaining blank areas use whatever leaftovers(!) you have. I hope to see some colourless metal applications on your bike builds in the future!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

After that attempt I experimented and pretty much came to the same conclusions…you can see I added a big sheet to the top tube. The awkward corners were still tedious though 😋

[@GroundCRow]

@@Ali_Clarkson I can imagin those awkward corners being quite challenging! But you got me hyped on trying out some metal leafs on one of my bikeframes in the future! I hope the finish (even with layers of clear lacquer ontop) kind of holds up to the classic BMX abuse!

[@Angus-Bethune]

Wow another great build! I love the brake and drivetrain, the guys at Tarty sure know there modifications. Nice riding too, already doing fancy 180 half cabs after a few moments! That saddle I'm afraid isn't ringing a bell, I do love a good memory challenge

[@_Val1312_]

Made me want to build a BMX myself. I've ridden BMX as a teenager but never done a proper build

[@w0nderb0b]

I LOVE the scissor trick for hollow shimano pre-load adjusters! learned that one at home when I didn't have the right tool. Works a charm

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Haha wasn’t sure if anyone would notice that but yeah, they work really well don’t they!

[@glennpettersson9002]

🧐

[@Dan_Kornfeld]

MBMX (my name for it). An epic small build! As a downhill and enduro rider, I would absolutely ride this! Now you just need to throw some 20" trail tires and a front brake on it and hit a downhill bike park😜👍 Keep doing what you do!

[@nugenki]

1:00 I get that it's a joke, but just in case people don't know, the standards are there for cross-conpatibility. It comes from a rejection of corporate businesses that try to proprietorize parts. Disc brakes aren't common, due to damage from grinding. A rim brake has a lot of play, and is out of the way when doing stalls or grinds. As far as I know, half link chains, and probably a few other things that can be seen on other bicycle styles, were invented for bmx. And bmx takes from other styles as well, including the Fingers Crossed 20" bmx with full suspension. Your finished bike is awesome!

[@KokoroKompass]

One step closer to a mod! The curiosity will surely get the best of you after this build haha

[@RyanCranage]

That bike turned out so unique and would ride so well! Cool to see the Zing handlebars. They’re a local pro here in South Australia’s signature bars. Liam Zingbergs. I met him when I was younger and he’s a absolute shredder. In 2016 when I had brain cancer he gifted me a set of bars. He’s a legend!

[@pyromaniac1207]

I love your style in bikes, Ali! As a seasoned mountainbiker who is very BMX curious I appreciate this video a lot. Thanks!

[@Entity738]

The KZbin algorithm gets it right once in a while & this happens to be one of those times, that bike is sweet & the hubs were choice 👍

[@markpeterson8978]

Another cool build Ali. And coincidentally again I am building the same kinds of bicycles as you are but I didn't plan it this way. You should see what I did to my shiny Cannondale killer V. Now I am building a vintage Haro BMX. I am building my 1st set of wheels and using your videos as a guide. I will let you know how that goes. I really like watching you build bicycles. I might even say I like watching you build bicycles more than I like to watch you ride them, but that isn't true. Congrats on the medal and podium, well done Sir.

[@Fearborne]

8:28 Most 2000s BMX bikes had a 35t front sprocket and 16t rear sprocket. Microgearing wasn't introduced until late 2007. My 2007 Haro Nyquist One (before I taco'd the rear wheel and sharktoothed the sprocket) had a 39t front and a 16t rear.

[@ekzekutisto8599]

Nice Crossover, maybe a droppost would be a nice Addition, you know for when you are Just Roding around you can have the saddle in a more comfy Position, and with a pull or click it get's out of the way for Tricks.

[@Spaffboy]

Would love to see some Winter BMX park sessions on the channel!

[@this_Jamie]

This is a lush build Ali! Would love to see what someone like Kris Kyle thinks of the disc brake, you never know it could be the future!

[@tonymighalls9667]

This looks mint, love how chunky the wheels look with the deep rims!

[@cyrustakem7993]

As a brakless bmxer (and also Enduro mtber) the bike looks preety nice. Either way, since you are using tubeless and carbon rims, maybe you want to use a pivotal seat system, it's more bmx like and it probably saves a bit of weight

[@jasonkroll9532]

Premium products frame with disc is sweet...cranks look perfect with the wheels.. Looks great as a whole with the roughed up look. But restored later would look great too. Then you can tear it back up again.

[@ferocious5975]

My friend put some suspension forks on a bmx, we had the same one so I donated my entire bike to him so we could take the best part's and put them on and it was so good, obviously we didn't take it off-roading but for riding around our little city doing wheelies/manuals and jumping off stuff it was almost perfect. You should 100% throw some supsension on and give it a little ride if you can

[@Marcellus74]

One of the most beautiful bmx build. I absolutely love that bare metal look.

[@SteezeShop]

Gotta say I love everything about your videos. You’ve been doing such a great job and damn I can only dream of building my bikes with some of your uniqueness and flair some day!

[@GenerateLance]

I built an S&M 24” ATF with disc brakes a few years back. Profile racing elite hub and some other nice parts. Then sold it 😫. I’ve wanted to do a 20” build and you may have just given me the nudge I needed! Great job

[@vanzv3671]

I’m not gonna lie the first video I’ve seen on this channel, I was a bit confused with the piece of wood he uses to jam parts with, but when he started blowing the handles like a horn, I was like what even is happening.😂 Jokes aside, love the humor I love the video style keep it up 😁

[@dimitarhristov8394]

I want to build a street bike for the next summer and your videos are amazing for getting more ideas for my build

[@thexcolexman]

This has me wanting to redo my S&M PBR I’ve had since I was in High School! Bang Up Job!

[@shottingham]

I absolutely love this build, narration and candour. 10/10. Would definitely buy this bike.

[@glennpettersson9002]

It looks sensational. I have 9" rise BMX bars on an old MTB with shimmed stem, I can hang a backpack off the cross bar which makes the bike super useful as transport.

[@gophop]

My 2nd BMX bike was a Specialized Fuse 4. It may have been the first BMX bike Specialized has released. Back in 2006, I think. It had a few MTB components: Euro BB with MTB cranks, Aluminum frame, dual-cable rear brake, integrated bash guard on the sprocket. 10mm rear dropout, I believe. It was pretty trick and very light for the time. I ended up destroying the dropouts with pegs.

[@bicross87]

i didn't finish the video yet, but man, Oh man, i'm JEALOUS now. Sickest bike build you've done :)

[@Max-xl3ml]

Bought a set of dominions because of your recommendations Ali. The bike is in the shop still but I'm pretty excited to give them a try. Should be a lot better than my bargain bin Shimano single pistons 😅. Always wanted to build a bike like this a little trials BMX hybrid.

[@throwyourbike]

I know a lot of what you said was tongue in cheek, however I just couldn’t let some of it slide. It’s not necessarily that BMX riders or companies are backwards, the reality is that simplicity is often best. Having worked in the bike industry for over 20 years I have seen many MTB and road companies successfully introduce new standards. Often, these don’t offer any real benefit to the average rider but instead drive sales for their brand. It’s good business and keeps the industry alive. In the BMX world, BSD, Wethepeople, Stranger and others have tried to introduce oversized bars, tapered head tubes etc. etc. but ultimately they didn’t catch on. Why? Well, they just aren’t necessary. No one doubts the science behind these products but they are trying to fix a problem that doesn’t exist currently. Combine that with the fact that the BMX market is typically younger, with less disposable income - any innovation needs to offer a significant improvement over what’s out there already. Pivotal seat systems are a great example. Your bike is definitely very interesting and fair play to you for putting in the effort. As you say though, a lot of the components just wouldn’t last on the streets.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I 100% agree with you 👍🏻

[@ewenwilby6495]

Great Video Ali, I really liked the way this went together. Thanks for sharing.

[@joelewis4689]

This is one of the coolest bike builds I've seen!

[@sloemost5809]

Finally! You teased this a while ago.. looks great. Love the wheels and discs. And the MTB cranks. Painted fork would look nice. And the commentary is always hilarious! Have at it my violent friend!

[@whengchung90]

Definitely my new favourite build in your collection! Absolutely stoked on how it looks

[@acalabash]

Every build is a masterpiece Will be looking forward to the next one!

[@DerEmrich]

This is amazing! I kind of lost my love for BMX because of those crappy brakes. The feeling and consistency of disc brakes are unmatched against the u-brake standard in BMX. I would love to have such kind of a frame though. Good Job there !

[@64Spokes]

Love your bike builds!

[@jimbo80982]

I love it! Excellent idea. Might grab those adapters so I can use my MTB cranks on my BMX if they snap!

[@joeldriver381]

I like the bike! Those wheels look so tiny with the large sidewall on those carbon rims. The 160mm rotor also looks comically large. (no cats were harmed in the making of this video)

[@matthubbard904]

Ali clarkson would love to see you ride the bmx in more videos 🙏🙏

[@todd_on_bikes]

Man, I’d love a disc brake on my bmx! Nice one, Ali.

[@rogeriocosta1035]

Nice movement on the rear dropouts. May some drops of the same locking compound would help the most slippery part of the shims on the steam clamp, leaving room for adjusts in the textured part.

[@Mk3Lew]

The entire reason I’ve been brakeless on my bmx for a decade is because once I got into mtb and felt the power of a hydraulic disc brake, the brake on my bmx just wasn’t gonna cut it no matter how well set up it was. I’d love to run a disc brake on it. I’ve seen a few people experiment with that now and I understand that Profile Racing now make a disc hub that uses the non drive side cone as a disc mount but jeez it’s expensive just to be able to run a decent brake! May have to fire up the mig welder and weld a mount on like this frame in the video has and get one of those Hope hubs instead

[@jst88]

This is really awesome. Can’t wait to see it ridden!

[@kevinbarrio]

I ride BMX and also buyed some months ago a Banshee Scratch, and i feel really identified with some of the struggles you had right here, because the Scratch frame uses mainly MTB parts except for the cranks, and i have a lot of nightmares to make it work, so you may have "inspired" some fixes hahaha.

[@fradd4045]

Douglas Adams would be proud of the cute thiefs creation

[@zethjugos1250]

That does it...ill have to build myself a bmx again...its where I started and have always wanted one again😊😊😊

[@Olly_C]

Random Ali C x BMX related story, years ago I actually purchased a WTP Primate BMX from you via Trials Forum 😅 It was black with front and rear chrome rims, front and rear brakes with plasmatic style pads and a bashring style front sprocket. Do you remember that bike? And did you ride it much or was it a brief dabble to maybe try and learn bar spins 😁

[@ethanwoodward9182]

I honestly didn’t think I would like this build but it’s really awesome as a BMX rider there’s a couple things I would change first being the pedals my shins are crying just thinking about those but I really love this build

[@MrPlum1282]

That. Is. Beaut! Can’t wait to see what you get up to on it! First ride, popping a sick manual like you’ve been riding it years 😂👌🏻

[@3Dsjk]

If you want a different look, check out the textured or ‘crackle’ paints some car guys use on their intakes and cylinder heads.

[@chillzonejawn]

It is amazing how you have neglected any research about any of the points of BMX you seem to have some very harsh criticisms about. There are now Freestyle grade BMX Carbon Fiber rims manufactured by Eclat, in fact they now offer a complete bike that feature carbon fiber rims as stock spec. The 3/8" (10mm) axle standard for front wheels has been predominant for a number of years, and has proven itself more than useful. I can see the oversight regarding disc brakes in the Freestyle world, but they are more than accepted in the race world and have been for a number of years. I would make a comment about how disc brake compatible cassette hubs have been available at the 110 spacing found on BMX frames, but the adjustments you made to the hope hub does seem to be more your style. I thank you for spending some time in the world of BMX, I hope you find more to love as you enrich yourself.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Dude it’s a video about my cat going out and finding parts, it’s not that serious and I was being hyperbole 😊. I love Bmx and was just poking a little fun at how militant some oldschool riders can be about not accepting change

[@Erickridebikes]

It is so good to see you riding a bmx bike.. love the build but you should get a longer stem Good job Ali!

[@harrylancasterr.clothing2915]

As a bmx rider I think this is sick !!!!

[@ynfinify]

Very interesting as a bmx RACER, where disc brakes, carbon rims, tapered forks, 31,8mm bars and slowly even tubeless tires are or become standard. Maybe look into it, if you like riding pumptracks

[@chimerabmx]

Such a cool build! You make a great point about stems and the diameter of the handlebar clamp area. BMX should definitely increase the clamping diameter. I'm really interested to see how the rear wheel holds up. Quality components and a great wheel build for sure but is the flange-to-flange narrower (~50mm?), and if so won't the lateral strength be a little low for BMX?

[@andrewince8824]

Bmx wheels get their strength from usually being 36 hole and only 20". There's one heck of a triangle created by the spokes. Even a 32h with a disc mount will be pretty solid.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Tbf the same flange size is used on bigger wheels (like my street trials bike) and they’ve been faultless, with the extra stiffness of smaller rims and spokes I really don’t think there’s any strength issues regarding the wheels (for my riding anyway)

[@dub_rider]

that's another awesome and unique build there Ali, love it!

[@andrewince8824]

BMX Hardly shys from development. We've adapted to tyres over 2.5", developed 9t integrated drivers, freecoasters. We have 19mm, 22mm and 24mm BBs all in the pursuit of perfection. Discs are heavy and pretty pointless with slick tyres and small wheels. A U-brake is more than sufficient. Furthermore, removing the disc mount offers a wider flange spacing for a stronger wheel. All modern BMX run a 14mm rear and 10mm front axle. It keeps a good balance between weight and strength. 25.4mm OS is fairly common on bars now a lot more force is being put through them. Carbon rims are becoming a thing with Eclat Carbonic rims coming about. Adapters really aren't necessary. Just run a 24mm Mid BB, it's a standard in BMX with BSD, Odyssey and Primo offering solid cranksets and BBs in this size. You should use half-link chains. They're stronger and offer a refined adjustment. BMX looks simple but under the surface is a massive drive to get more out of a bike without adding anything unnecessary. Some incredible innovation comes from this. Box components started as a racing BMX company buy have taken that knowledge into MTB with some brilliant kit.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I was being hyperbole regarding the lack of development 😋 I was just poking a bit of fun at the hate some brands get when they try to introduce updated standards (tapered headtubes etc). You make some good points with the other parts though…I was being specific to street/park Bmx regarding the lack of disc brakes and 31.8mm bars etc but I guess I wasn’t vocal about that…I see race Bmx as a completely different thing. As for the 24mm bb, I did actually just try and use these cranks with a 24mm mid bb but even though both brands claim to be 24mm either the bearings are slightly under or the axle is slightly over as they simply wouldn’t fit, shame as that would’ve been nice and simple! I do have to disagree with you about halflink chains being stronger though. As a trials rider chain strength is very important and halflink chains are a no-go! The curved shape of the plates inherently want to be stretched straight under high loads, when they do stretch they become weaker. It’s maybe not so bad on a Bmx with less torque which is why people have had good experiences with them but I can’t bring myself to run one on any bike.

[@andrewince8824]

@@Ali_Clarkson things like tapered headsets and 31.8 bars will always struggle to get into street or park because the standards in place make the bikes so easy to maintain and upgrade. We see the problems in MTB with trying to find compatible parts, hubs especially are a nightmare with so many standards. BMX thrives on the simplicity of simply needing a headset rather than a specific headset or a stem rather than a specific stem. Salt has a seat and seatpost combo which can build a BMX. The seat holds a hex key with a 5mm and 6mm end, the seatpost has a 17mm socket. Between those three tools an entire bike can be sorted out parkside, something which the BMX scene loves. A lot of consumables are kept available because the standards are so common. New headset bearings cost less than £15, a replacement pair of hub bolts are about £5. Brake pads are brake pads, for less than £10 you can get a set which you know fits. With the lack of dedicated BMX shops this really helps keep the bikes running, most spares can be found in Halfords. Elsewise it's a wait for the parts to come online. With MTB there's a risk the part won't fit and you'll need to send it back and get something new, not so with BMX. WTP tried tapered but no one wants to go out and get a new frame, fork and headset when their 2015 frame is still golden and the fork they've run since 2010 is still solid, to the BMX scene it feels unnecessary and almost like a cash-grab. 24mm BBs and 25.4mm clamps have remained on the fringes because running them requires a new BB for £30 and new cranks for about £150, or a stem for £50 and bars for about the same. Sure these things offer better performance but at a cost and complexity no one wants. Must say, kind of odd the cranks and BB didn't work on your build, I've seen some DJ builds do exactly that and work but it's probably down to particular cranks and bearings being just right together. With that said, a BMX crank and MTB BB seems more common in that field so maybe it's not a priority for manufacturers to make it work the other way round. Threaded BBs are certainly easier to work on, that's one thing BMX could benefit from, press fit is a nightmare to remove for replacement.

[@melwalshmtb9121]

Coolest BMX I've ever seen. Then again, I'm a mountain biker so of course I think that. Great video as per Ali

[@GnarShred]

Awesome bike mate! Just one nit-pick! I do believe you put the bottom bracket adapters in backwards. Or opposite of the side they should be on to be specific. Right side bottom bracket cup should thread in regular. Left side bottom bracket cup should thread in opposite with left threads. Either way, thanks for the vid mate! Good watch.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I wouldn’t put it past me to get it wrong but I checked, double checked and checked again they were correct…they had little L R letters machined in to let you know which side is which.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

And actually I’m pretty sure you’re wrong, right hand side is opposite, left is regular

[@GnarShred]

Appreciate you mate

[@iradiateflu]

I sometimes take my bmx with me to the trails and honestly it feels like so much fun to evade roots and such. Great fun stop looking for the biggest easiest rolling things

[@ammdss3368]

Sweet build, manual, and crack when you first ride!

[@joaquinrodriguez206]

Im not a fan of beat up looks on my bike but i loved this one, those rims are definetly a must, they look f great

[@bmxscape]

if your bike isnt beat up you dont ride it enough

[@grahammiller9157]

Absolutely class build. Looks amazing 👏 pump track at cathkin in coming 👌

[@erich5406]

A few bmx companies make 31.8 bars. Box, Tangent, Insight, Supercross (carbon), Prophecy(carbon) and a 2 other euro brands that I can’t remember. All of those options are sort of hard to find in stock right now, but just look for bmx “race” bars.

[@falcon0351]

Ali looks good bro..Don’t sorry for an old bloke😛you still got it mate.cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

[@chrissonnenschein6634]

Now all you would need to do is replace the front freehub with another ratcheting hub, in reverse, with all 4 pawls ground down a smidge, for a truly monster sound (Doubt doubling springs needed, but hey-ho).

[@melihspots7939]

I allways wished there was a bmx with disc brakes back in my days. 😅

[@jonnythelegs2597]

Back in the 2000's my friend Carlos at bikefix got late great Mike Burrows to make him a carbon lefty fork for his bmx it looked sick as, just thinking you could do that with an old cannondale badboy fork. Needs doing and I reckon you're the man for it.

[@alimantado373]

really good vlog... BMX needs to intergrate into 21st century. "Live Like the Amish" 😅 An episode with you riding trials style on this one!... I think it will be a first! And Im sure everyone here wants to see it! Bike looks sick!

[@NoBrakes23]

BMX has been adopting other standards as the years go by. Those integrated 45 degree "Campy" bearings that BMXers use in the headset actually come from the road bike world. Tubeless and carbon rims have been making their way into BMX freestyle for almost a decade. BMX picked up on threadless head sets more or less at the same as mtb and road. But some things like hydro disc are less common because many freestylers are brakeless and those that aren't often run cable gyros. (Trickstuff produces a hydro gyro when they feel like it, but most BMXers aren't dropping that kind of cash on a gyro.) As for handle bars, there is no reason for BMX to keep getting bar bloat like MTB.

[@Tusken91]

just getting into the bike scene and your videos are amazing! loving the crazy build and hoping one day with a bit of funds saved ill be able to build something similar to this! amazing stuff keeping me learning

[@mistahfabb2064]

personally i feel like there were somethings you could of used to not have to make it harder on yourself. first being the stem, bsd, cult, and a few other companies make stems that are meant for the 1" clamp system, shims on bars in bmx is not the best idea because of the rigidity and how much tension is put on the bars so unfortunately they are way more prone to slip just pumping around. second the BB, I'm not sure the size of the spindle on the cranks but there are tons of options for BB's and various sizes like 19mm, 22mm, and 24mm so that would of eased up the process a little more. all in all cool video and interesting to see the premium frame being adapted for discs

[@Bicycle_Fungi]

Loved this. Thanks Ali, great work as usual. Looks great raw with the unique mtb touches. I appreciate the genre blending. Being tall, I opted for a WTP 22” wheeled BMX (which is also “controversial” in BMX). A great middle ground for a “MTBMXer” I’ve always wanted to know your thoughts on a 22. Maybe a future project? After all, N+1. 👊

[@brapamaldi]

dont know about 22" but 24" bmx are awesome for longer legs (and older backs, haha)

[@Bicycle_Fungi]

@@brapamaldi both 22” and 24” are good for ergonomics if you are taller/older etc, but 22” is definitely closer in feel to 20”. 24” is rad too or whatever wheel size you are into 👍

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Very tempted by a 22” Bmx, I think that’s a nice compromise 👍🏻

[@rayskiblagblagan]

Nice build and ready for street tricks and race

[@moose6790]

this thing looks sweet! I love the bmx/mtb combo

[@bmxadv]

Bike looks really nice. I did the complete opposite, took a 29er single speed rigid mtb and threw on a bunch of bmx parts.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Now there’s an idea :)

[@lookwhotalkin]

Great looking bike, love the build!

[@jasonrollo]

Looks fantastic looking forward to some bmx videos

[@jasonrollo]

The smooth carbon rims looks sweet. On the front of my wethepeople trust bmx had a smooth brakeless eclat rim loved the look

[@Marco-717]

Great build-my favorites are the cranks and the carbon wheels

[@chrisko6439]

The cat alone warrants a sub.

[@insanebmxthomas]

Mann Ali that nosebonk 180 and the rollback shows how long you've been riding. Stylish AF bwoii

[@yanduval7172]

I loooove the wheels! Good job!

[@goatboatmoat2476]

That thing is freaking sick!!

[@mtbworld3904]

That was a sweet build. I had to do the drop out mod on my DJ as well.

[@mrshaneyt43]

I think it’s looks great . Interested to see the fun you have on it 👍

[@Dave_the_Dave]

Maybe disks are rare in BMX freestyle, where they moved away from brakes entirely a long time ago, but in BMX racing disk brakes are very widely used. You can buy disk brake adapters for bmx dropouts from Dan's Comp. BMX racing is no stranger to carbon, and ODI lock on grips were being used on bmx in the 90s

[@easygannaway8346]

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