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Yet another #$%*& 24" Question

Feb 17, 2009
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San Francisco
I've been looking for a 24" bike to jump and ride a little light street. So far I've looked at the DK general lee, Shadow Conspiracy, Fit, WTP, and considered building from a Standard or a S&M. Recently I came across the Giant Method 24 and the DK cygnus, any thoughts on these bikes? I have a Giant method Team 20" and have been very happy with it, but the Cygnus is only $300. Somewhere in the back of my mind I'm also thinking I may build up a a 24"mtbmx, but I want it as BMX as possible, Rigid, V or U brakes, 14mm axles, etc.
I have scoured hundreds of pages of this and other forums, just looking for some real time advice.
thanks
 

Weaver

Monkey
Oct 27, 2003
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austin, TX
I've been looking for a 24" bike to jump and ride a little light street. So far I've looked at the DK general lee, Shadow Conspiracy, Fit, WTP, and considered building from a Standard or a S&M. Recently I came across the Giant Method 24 and the DK cygnus, any thoughts on these bikes? I have a Giant method Team 20" and have been very happy with it, but the Cygnus is only $300. Somewhere in the back of my mind I'm also thinking I may build up a a 24"mtbmx, but I want it as BMX as possible, Rigid, V or U brakes, 14mm axles, etc.
I have scoured hundreds of pages of this and other forums, just looking for some real time advice.
thanks

do people actually run 14mm axles these days? i know most bmx guys got away from the indestructible builds and went lighter... even ti spindles...
 

Strauss

Monkey
Aug 22, 2007
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14mm is standard spec for a street bike, and even most trails bikes. Strictly for the rear drop out though.
 

Strauss

Monkey
Aug 22, 2007
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Shadow, WTP, Sunday, FIT, Subrosa all have nice 24 inch bikes. The DK I would shy away from because it probably doesn't have sealed hubs or cranks.
 

DirtBag

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Feb 1, 2006
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do people actually run 14mm axles these days? i know most bmx guys got away from the indestructible builds and went lighter... even ti spindles...
MTBMX is the way to go. I can't ride a 20" anymore. My new Molly looks to be the perfect middle ground. I run a Mob as well but wanted something in a 24" to be able to ride street and park with.

110 x 14mm rear is still the standard for good BMX/street. Now the way around that is hollow CrMo, solid Ti or hollow Ti axles if you want it. Just built me up a new Profile rear with hollow CrMo and Ti nuts. Light but not overly expensive.

 

Bikael Molton

goofy for life
Jun 9, 2003
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El Lay
you need to determine a pricerange maybe?
... obviously an S&M or Standard would be a nicer bike than a stock DK complete.
 
Feb 17, 2009
36
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San Francisco
Ideal price range: $500
as far as the standard and s&m, they're options, but a complete would be ideal, I'd probably build a tonic or USB before one of those.
 
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oldtricks

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Feb 23, 2009
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There are good deals on the mirraco 20 forty 2007 version. Anyone ridden one of those? Any major differences?
I've also been scouring pages trying to figure out which 24 to buy. It doesn't help that I haven't been able to actually sit on any of the bikes but only see pics of them on the internet.
 

Leethal

Turbo Monkey
Oct 27, 2001
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Avondale (Phoenix)
I am not quite sure to say this without sounding to spamish--- I happen to own a cruiser (Alliant --Gary Turners Brand post GT--yes GT) and it is way on the race side of the equation, I also had a Standard which had short stays for a race bike.. Neither ride like a Molly or a Tonic and for the purpose they shouldn't. It sounds crazy but the true cruisers ride less like a 20" then the 24" MTBMX's or whatever you wish to call the bikes Union-Street and Tonic make... I have not ridden a Sunday and it geometry is much different than most anything. I would caution making a judgement on 24" wheeled bikes from a sampling of one style.
 
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Feb 17, 2009
36
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San Francisco
Arethere any options like the Molly or FG but a little cheaper? I like the NS bikes but they all have disc brakes, anyone ride a DMR drone? I feel like I've just heard bad things about DMR...
 
Feb 17, 2009
36
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San Francisco
The Traildigger does not have a full chromoly frame, and that is a deal-breaker. On this forum I recently read a post that said something about seeing "too many broken DMR's". If DMR is a quality brand I may spring for the drone. Any experience with this bike?
 
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A Grove

Monkey
Nov 20, 2007
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State College, PA
I have read nothing but solid things about DMR. Must of missed that thread. BUT - I personally have ridden a friends drone and thought it was a fun bike. It isnt the best of quality, but it seems to be a middle ground between mass-produced sh*t and high-quality handmade frames. Their components may be in a different "category", but I have been nothing but happy with my hub and pedals... In fact, I don't think I'll be running any pedals other than v.12 mag's from here on out. Overall, DMR seems to bring pretty nice, quality product to the market. Their forks, however, have been known to be very weak. But, that is what I've read on the intrawed...
 

Axis

Monkey
Jun 9, 2004
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I love my usb molly. I have ridden one for 3 years now. This year I am on the DMR rigid fork. I have nothing but good things to say about the fork too. I ride 3 times a week @ RaysMTB and I have a good 6 months on the DMR fork. Hundreds of 50/50'ed/cased mid sized jumps and over a thousand smooth jumps on it. So far it is flawless for me.

I rode a FIT 24" and a WTP 24" tonight @ Rays. Very nice bikes for sure but I like the shorter stays on the molly.

Leethal is right give a few 24" bikes a try they are REALLY different... trust me.
 
Feb 17, 2009
36
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San Francisco
I'm buyin the DK Cygnus 24". It's 299 shipped from sunrise cyclery and it will be good just to have at the jumps at my mom's house for friends to mess around on. I'll post some opinions when I get the bike. Meanwhile I'll save up for a Molly...