Does anyone know where I could buy a small quantity of these?
I need at least one, but would take more depending on the price.
I need at least one, but would take more depending on the price.
Mid or spanish bottom bracket shell (for framebuilding)
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I am also looking but haven't found any. It seems like I might have to get a friend to put his lathe to use.
I have a lathe.... I guess I could buy some tubing and cut one. I guess I'd need another chunk with an OD the same size as the ID of the shell for bearing stops.
Check your pm. . .
Or PM Melms
Found a place that will make me some..... but they wont cut less than 20 feet at a time, so I'd have to buy around 80 of them at an estimated $3.50 to $5.00 each. 
Anyone need 79 spanish bottom brackets?
Anyone need 79 spanish bottom brackets?
simple bike co, he custom made me a frame and i had a choice in the BB it got. also note, this is the small simple bikes out of the northwest, not the trendy bmx 1
What's the project? Why Spanish and not Mid?
Called Simple and Oscar is hooking me up!!! wo0t! Thanks Demo9!
Cru:
Spanish is what I have now on my Majesty, and the parts will fit. Spanish is also a little smaller and lighter.
http://www.macneilbmx.com/blog/2009/05/spanish-bbs-are-the-****/
Here's what I'm building:
Wheels 24"
Top tube - 22.5" (actual)
Bottom bracket - 12"
Spanish
Fork will be 435mm a2c.
Head angle - 71 degrees.
Chainstays - I'm going to run 25/10, which works out to 14.58" with 38 links. 14-1/4" slammed.
Seat tube - 71 Degrees.
BMX sizing (25.4mm)
10-12" whatever works out best.
Rear axle spacing - 135mm
Disc brake tabs
Cru:
Spanish is what I have now on my Majesty, and the parts will fit.
Spanish is also a little smaller and lighter. http://www.macneilbmx.com/blog/2009/05/spanish-bbs-are-the-****/
Here's what I'm building:
Wheels 24"
Top tube - 22.5" (actual)
Bottom bracket - 12"
Spanish
Fork will be 435mm a2c.
Head angle - 71 degrees.
Chainstays - I'm going to run 25/10, which works out to 14.58" with 38 links. 14-1/4" slammed.
Seat tube - 71 Degrees.
BMX sizing (25.4mm)
10-12" whatever works out best.
Rear axle spacing - 135mm
Disc brake tabs
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lol... that was you eh? I was at Oscars shop when you called. He got off the phone and was stoked that he found a spanish bb for you. funny stuff if you ask me.
adios
adios
Ha! Small world, eh? 
Oscar seems like a real cool dude, I'll recommend him if anyone asks.
Oscar seems like a real cool dude, I'll recommend him if anyone asks.
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w0ot! Almost there! Waiting for paint to dry!
http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/4538192/
4.144 lbs before paint
http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/4538192/
4.144 lbs before paint
TT - 22.5" (actual)
Chainstays - 14.58" with 25/10 and 38 links of chain (14.25 slammed)
2.5:1 gear ratio - 60 gear inches with 24s.
Head angle 70 degrees
Integrated headtube, Spanish BB.
BB height @ 12" with 435mm DMR Trailblade II.
The frame is now Satin Black, I pick it up tomorrow!
Built by Rancid Bikes in Oregon. The first pinkbike link is his profile there....
Just hand built some 32 hole Singletracks to a WTB Superduty Front and a Nashbar style rear, the rear hub will get an odyssey 10T as soon as I can secure one.
I'll post bike build pics in a day or two!
Chainstays - 14.58" with 25/10 and 38 links of chain (14.25 slammed)
2.5:1 gear ratio - 60 gear inches with 24s.
Head angle 70 degrees
Integrated headtube, Spanish BB.
BB height @ 12" with 435mm DMR Trailblade II.
The frame is now Satin Black, I pick it up tomorrow!
Built by Rancid Bikes in Oregon. The first pinkbike link is his profile there....
Just hand built some 32 hole Singletracks to a WTB Superduty Front and a Nashbar style rear, the rear hub will get an odyssey 10T as soon as I can secure one.
I'll post bike build pics in a day or two!
Super nice. I can't believe how light it is. What happened with simple?
I bought the BB shell from Simple, my guy at Rancid didn't have one.
I hadn't planned for Simple to build anything, but might consider it in the future!
I hadn't planned for Simple to build anything, but might consider it in the future!
Oh, I misunderstood. I thought simple was doing the build.
Can't wait to see it built!
Can't wait to see it built!
Still need tires, and a rear brake cable....
Having a tough time deciding on tires. I want LARGE, light tires with street tread. Hard to find in 24". Might end up trying to find some K-rad 2.3s, not so light, but large, and affordable, and decent tread for trails and street.
Having a tough time deciding on tires. I want LARGE, light tires with street tread. Hard to find in 24". Might end up trying to find some K-rad 2.3s, not so light, but large, and affordable, and decent tread for trails and street.
between the seat/fork/stem the bike is lookin nice and chunky despite the mega skinny frame.
i like!
i like!
I used the chainstay calculator to get my chainstay length, and built the frame with dropouts in exactly the right place.
Got tires and a 10T driver today, she's all done.
well that sh!t is on point for sho. What's the rise on those bars?I used the chainstay calculator to get my chainstay length, and built the frame with dropouts in exactly the right place.
I don't hablo spanish
I think they list them as 3.5" (89mm) but they're more like 3".
I can pm you the guy's email if you want, but I can't discuss the price.
That thing looks great. I am loving the tiny drops. Getting me excited to build up my Liquid.
Ditto. Nice ride!
New bikes are awesome, especially custom ones! looks sweet man go throw down!
have you checked out geax tires? they have the tattoo light, and another tire that comes in a light version as well. although form pics i have seen, some guys sponsored by them, like the guys riding the dmrs, are running the geax aka tire.
I might do that, my LBS just told me the specialized rhythm lites are back-ordered.
my mistake, their website doesnt list 24's, so i assume they aren't produced.
what about schwalbe table tops?
intense mk2?
kenda npj?
i have in 24's, the khe mac is a good tire grip wise, but it is extremely light, which means strength is sacrificed.
what about schwalbe table tops?
intense mk2?
kenda npj?
i have in 24's, the khe mac is a good tire grip wise, but it is extremely light, which means strength is sacrificed.
I found these when I was looking for 24s. . .
http://cgi.ebay.com/Specialized-Rhythm-Lite-Moutain-Tires-pair-26x2-3-/260591654867?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cac7917d3
I have a pair of the 26" Rhythms, which is why I want them for my 24" wheels..... great tires.
What I have on there now will work, I still have an extra K-Rad too. I'll just have to wait till specialized makes some more!
I looked at the KHE tires, I like the weight, but I like a big tire, and they are on the smaller side.
What I have on there now will work, I still have an extra K-Rad too. I'll just have to wait till specialized makes some more!
I looked at the KHE tires, I like the weight, but I like a big tire, and they are on the smaller side.
Sorry, I forgot you are on 24s now. I guess thats why I'm the dumb turtle