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Mid School BMX (>87) 1989 to 2003 (<05) => Mid School ( Keep the faith ) => Topic started by: losidan on May 19, 2010, 07:22 PM

Title: Do new skool bits go on mid skool frames?
Post by: losidan on May 19, 2010, 07:22 PM

silly question i suppose but thought i'd check. Got an 92ish mongoose hooligan to clean and build, mainly for my little niece to use when she comes to ours. I have plenty of the original bits but wanted to get down with the kids and throw some new skool stuff on it too...mainly cranks...

So, do I need a specific size for the mid skool stuff.

Title: Re: Do new skool bits go on mid skool frames?
Post by: harris on May 19, 2010, 07:35 PM

you can run most parts just be carefull going very low on the gearing as you might have chain hitting the chainstay.

Title: Re: Do new skool bits go on mid skool frames?
Post by: Barrera006 on May 19, 2010, 08:02 PM

Spindles are generally 14mm not 10mm, may not fit the dropouts.

Title: Re: Do new skool bits go on mid skool frames?
Post by: losidan on May 20, 2010, 10:58 AM

cheers...it is 1" threaded and I think I am ok on the headset stem front as already got em...

time to break out the coke and foil me thinks

Title: Re: Do new skool bits go on mid skool frames?
Post by: Jon The Bassist on May 20, 2010, 11:11 AM

Quote from: Barrera006 on May 19, 2010, 08:02 PM

Spindles are generally 14mm not 10mm, may not fit the dropouts.

True. Some 14mm slotted axles will fit though. Things like seat tube diameter vary between eras and makers.

Title: Re: Do new skool bits go on mid skool frames?
Post by: pickle on May 20, 2010, 11:35 AM

or if you don't want to go cassette on the rear, Cyclesport (BMX City) do 10mm sealed hubs  :daumenhoch: