Hi, im thinking of building my own custom BMX, i have an old BMX that i was thinking of using for most parts other than the frame, i have seen a frame online but have thought of my parts not fitting and then have to buy all new parts. So overall i am asking whether the parts i have would or have a good change of fitting on a new frame.

Also i am struggling to remove the pedals etc. and im worried that when i remove the system from the frame it will all end up in an oily mess on the garage floor, is this the case?

The bike i have is a Magna and the frame i may be buying is a Ruption LX.

Any help would be appreciated, Cheers Adam.

 

you want to go on rad bmx matey, i kind of recall a magna as being a toys r us bike, don't shout if i'm wrong, i'm into old bmx's but old as in old school 80's

 

ok cheers mate.

 

ruption lx's were only a Ł200 bike back in the day and that was complete,not sure on the magna,never heard of em,depends where you want to use it,i have an old Haro sport(diet) had it since i was 15,payed 280 2nd hand 14 years ago,needs a tidy up but they still sell them on e bay

 

mah=gna is not a good make of bike

 

I've just finnished building one, got a Standard STA 500 frame of ebay for Ł90.00, bloody bargin considering they're guarenteed for lift. Standard forks, profile cranks just need some decent wheels as i've got shitty ones at the moment.

I wouldn't build a bike using a ruption frame if you want to do any kind of street/park riding on it. If just to roll about on then far enough.

 

Re pedels they normally screw in the oposite way that you think they would. Crank bearings depend on type, some are self contained and some have a case and individual bearings. Are they 3pc or 1 pc?

This complete bike on ebay looks good http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Volume-hellion...1%7C240%3A1318

 

Not really worth it mate.

What do you want to use the bike for?

 

I know thats why im hoping to build a better 1, although the frames are sold out now...

Theres some dirt tracks near me so i was thinking of using it for that sort of thing etc

Ive done some research into cranks and i would of had the correct one if i would of got the frame

 

I got a huffy M80 with loads of extras, the only thing that is the m80 is the frame, its for sale too!

 

eddy boy pm me the details on that might be interested

 

pm sent

 

i'm currently restoring a raleigh mag burner
i found halfords good for bearings etc