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Step 6Final assembly!
Finally, you'll want to install your wheels, then figure out how to route your chain. If you use BMX frames you may need to get (extra) creative because the small rear triangles only let a chain in from certain directions. You'll see what I mean.
Figure out a way to install brakes. Easiest to hook up only front brakes, otherwise it may be difficult to find long enough brake cables.
If you opt out of brakes, you can always just stick your left foot down onto the rear tire to stop. This works surprisingly well to stop, but it's not so great for your shoes.
Go riding! Figure out what you can and can't do on the bike!
Warnings and such:
DON'T RIDE IN FLIP FLOPS (see Brakes section above). Start Slowly! Do not be surprised if you end up doing a massive wheely and end up standing in the road with the bike flipped out in front of you. Adjust handlebars and seat as necessary to avoid this.
The bike pictured, though welded in only one place is really strong and steers just as easily as a normal bmx. It was sturdy enough I was able to bunny hop it a couple of times. It didn't collapse, and the bottom frame seatpost didn't telescope downward or anything. I weigh 210lbs. I was not at all worried.
Figure out a way to install brakes. Easiest to hook up only front brakes, otherwise it may be difficult to find long enough brake cables.
If you opt out of brakes, you can always just stick your left foot down onto the rear tire to stop. This works surprisingly well to stop, but it's not so great for your shoes.
Go riding! Figure out what you can and can't do on the bike!
Warnings and such:
DON'T RIDE IN FLIP FLOPS (see Brakes section above). Start Slowly! Do not be surprised if you end up doing a massive wheely and end up standing in the road with the bike flipped out in front of you. Adjust handlebars and seat as necessary to avoid this.
The bike pictured, though welded in only one place is really strong and steers just as easily as a normal bmx. It was sturdy enough I was able to bunny hop it a couple of times. It didn't collapse, and the bottom frame seatpost didn't telescope downward or anything. I weigh 210lbs. I was not at all worried.
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