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Title: Can I build a Jr frameset....
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on May 11, 2013, 02:33 PM: with 1.75's or 1.50's?

I have been offered a lovely frame set but it is a 'Jr'. It has a 20" TT and runs a euro BB.

Any help/advice is appreciated please guys :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Can I build a Jr frameset....
Post by: Spen69 on May 11, 2013, 02:55 PM: Yes mate. Built my mini ProClass with 1.5" rims and tyres and it looked awesome. Bars are the tricky bit to get right though tbh :-\
Title: Re: Can I build a Jr frameset....
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on May 11, 2013, 03:26 PM: Well don't stop there Spenster :LolLolLolLol:

What caliper did you use? Why are the bars tricky? :D
Title: Re: Can I build a Jr frameset....
Post by: Spen69 on May 11, 2013, 03:34 PM: Standard 890/900 calipers but the mini Renthalls were an arse to find. Johnjo74 who bought the f&f has been after a set for ages now as he didn't think he needed them at the time. ...... :-\
Title: Re: Can I build a Jr frameset....
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on May 11, 2013, 03:42 PM: Okay mate. Basically, I want to run it as a rider so, I was thinking of putting pro size bars on it, 170mm cranks, MX900/880 caliper with 1.75 rims and 1.50 tyre on rear, 1.75 tyre on the front.

I also have a DK square corner stem to use.

Would that set up be okay?
Title: Re: Can I build a Jr frameset....
Post by: bodamus on May 11, 2013, 03:45 PM: What Frameset is it?
Title: Re: Can I build a Jr frameset....
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on May 11, 2013, 03:53 PM: I would have to shoot you to tell you Ian ;D
Title: Re: Can I build a Jr frameset....
Post by: bodamus on May 11, 2013, 03:55 PM: Ohh is it something embarrising then ;)
Title: Re: Can I build a Jr frameset....
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on May 11, 2013, 04:07 PM: Quote from: bodamus on May 11, 2013, 03:55 PM
Ohh is it something embarrassing then ;)
:D ;D
Title: Re: Can I build a Jr frameset....
Post by: stidds on May 11, 2013, 04:22 PM: Quote from: Londonhellboy on May 11, 2013, 03:53 PM
I would have to shoot you to tell you Ian ;D

Tell him then shoot him Terry :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Can I build a Jr frameset....
Post by: Spen69 on May 11, 2013, 05:35 PM: Here you go bud, I built a custom mini one for my daughter (cheers N2cus & Del).......

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/aa149/Spen69/IMG_2379.jpg)

I think they are 1.75" tyres in the pic but I did run 1.5's on it eventually and it looked ace :smitten:
Title: Re: Can I build a Jr frameset....
Post by: Bigfrawg on May 11, 2013, 10:12 PM: Mini renthal bars are easy to find , I have some upstairs
Title: Re: Can I build a Jr frameset....
Post by: Spen69 on May 12, 2013, 01:12 AM: Well my young padwan ramp monster, help my mate johnjo74 out then as he's after a set :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Can I build a Jr frameset....
Post by: johnjo74 on May 12, 2013, 07:29 AM: Quote from: bigfrawg on May 11, 2013, 10:12 PM
Mini renthal bars are easy to find , I have some upstairs

???

Pm sent Mr Frawg
Title: Re: Can I build a Jr frameset....
Post by: ED209 on May 12, 2013, 09:06 PM: I've just built a Auburn Jr frame with 1.75s :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Can I build a Jr frameset....
Post by: ED209 on May 13, 2013, 12:54 PM: here ya go Terry :angel:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/i63/209ed/BMX/IMG_2238_zps165930f0.jpg) (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/209ed/media/BMX/IMG_2238_zps165930f0.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Can I build a Jr frameset....
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on May 13, 2013, 01:24 PM: Very nice mate :daumenhoch: I do like Auburn frame sets.
Title: Re: Can I build a Jr frameset....
Post by: mrs ratty on June 01, 2013, 07:50 AM: Depends what era the bike is from personally i'd do 1 3/8on an expert but if it's a rider and not show then whatever you fancy :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Can I build a Jr frameset....
Post by: Jon The Bassist on June 01, 2013, 09:30 AM: If you're wanting to replicate an authentic racebike then 1 &1/8 or 1 &3/8 wheels and tyres. If it's for general riding/use then whatever you can get to fit and work :daumenhoch: