24" bmx + shiver sc = good or bad?

udir510 · 06-07-2004, 12:00 PM

would this be the tightest dirt jumper/slalom bike ever? or will the fork screw the geometery up too much? The way I see it, if I don't use riser bars, and just use normal mtb bars the bar placement will stay about the same. Please comment...

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= pimp ass bike or waste of money?

GT Rider · 06-07-2004, 12:11 PM

all the way man you will be pimped! that is so damn sick. the bike alone is just sweet. also i was looking at that bike about a month ago and thinking haha. how much is that bike? and what is the brand?

But im not sure if that would mess it up but im sure it wouldnt. nice looking bike tho so sweet.

nvm hemi pro cruiser. thanks. and just to let people know a bit more \/

http://www.specialized.com/BMXFrames...7007&spid=5999

StratGuy · 06-07-2004, 01:27 PM

you realize that you will need a new front wheel/hub cuz that one is not a 20mm thru axle hub

Grrande · 06-07-2004, 01:32 PM

Well we gots one of them there special_ed cruisers at Mike's, and I've ridden it around the parking lot and given it a hop or two. I would personally NOT put a shiver SC on there - the geometry is spot-on with the rigid fork. Even if you slap on low-rise MTB bars, the head angle will just be too slack for what the bike is designed around. I personally love the bike stock, and I'd reccomend it stock (maybe you could get away with a 80-100mm fork or something, but a 120mm like the shiver is overkill).

-Grandizzle

dhfrman7 · 06-07-2004, 02:09 PM

try puttin a manitou black on it.
http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product.aspx?i=FK705A04

might work better than a shiver.

Danny K · 06-07-2004, 03:28 PM

yeah like Grande said, 120 might rake it out to much, and the shiver is kinda a tall fork. If you had the cash for like a sherman jumper, that would be uber pimp...

udir510 · 06-07-2004, 03:42 PM

hmmm... i really want the shiver for some reason... does anyone know if i could adjust the travel to like 4 inches? the black does look good though...

StratGuy · 06-07-2004, 03:50 PM

hope you guys know this years shiver has 100mm of travel check it out http://marzocchi.com/template/detail...IDOggetto=2651

dhfrman7 · 06-07-2004, 04:38 PM

http://www.supergo.com/profile.cfm?L...604&referpage=

This is the one that might fit you a bit better than the other black i showed you. sorry i couldnt find this link before.
I am actually considering getting this fork myself. :05:
looks pretty sweet

Lil' Nick · 06-07-2004, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GT Rider

and what is the brand?

Specialized.... its in a number of spots including the DT, CS, and fork.

FR4life · 06-07-2004, 05:31 PM

That would be sick, but like grande said, don't buy a fork with over 100mm. of travel. Also if you havent already, when you get the new fork, slap on a new headset while your at it. I would recommend an FSA PIG or PIG DH Pro, unless you have enough money for a Chris King. :006:

udir510 · 06-07-2004, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by dhfrman7

http://www.supergo.com/profile.cfm?L...604&referpage=

This is the one that might fit you a bit better than the other black i showed you. sorry i couldnt find this link before.
I am actually considering getting this fork myself. :05:
looks pretty sweet

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
that fork is SWEET looking and looks like it will ride killer too! the adjustable travel is gonna kick ass!!! :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy

dhfrman7 · 06-07-2004, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by udir510

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
that fork is SWEET looking and looks like it will ride killer too! the adjustable travel is gonna kick ass!!! :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy

hell yeah, NP man!
i think that I am about 2 buy the one w/ 100mm-130mm i believe from a buddy of mine used.
good luck w/ your new bike! :1244:GREAT price on this fork also, you can go down to supergo and check them out in person if you would like. i am pretty sure they have them in stock.

FR4life · 06-07-2004, 07:13 PM

Keep in mind that running the stock 24" wheel with the black will not mess up the geometry very much at all, since it will be 2" lower to the ground in the front with a 24" wheel, rather than running a 26" front wheel like the fork is designed to hold. If you want, you can also run a disc brake in the front, if you lace the rim to a disc hub or buy a whole new wheel. You might also be able to fabricate a disc mount for the back, or you might be able to find a disc adapter that will work, but ask someone else about that if you are interested.

dh4life · 06-07-2004, 07:19 PM

I would not put a suspension fork on a bmx because dude, what is the point. I would get a small hardtail mtn bike and throw some 24 inch wheels on it. If you do get a fork, go for a 3 inch dirt jumper, like the Manitou Sherman Jumper.
-Rob