TT length on BMX

[Boxxer]

So, its been a long time since Ive spun around on 20 inch wheels and it will be almost strictly used at the skate park. I love my fall guy for street and will probably continue to use it there. I was considering a fuse 4 as a complete and it runs a 21" TT. Ive asked and guys near my height of 5'10" seem to like 21 or 21.5. Ive also heard 20 and 20.5. Ive noticed the HAs are much steeper... in the 74 area. Any recommends of frames and geos would be appreciated.

Ive looked at the grim reaper and fuse 4 and sundays so far. Any input on CS length too? Not sure that I want to throw a huge wad of cash at this as far as frame up build.... I like profiles nano drive and 990 brakes would be nice.

[scurban]

I rode last years Fuse IV with a 21" head tube, and it felt good. I went from a Fall Guy to it. I recently bought an FBM Deployer with a 21.25" TT, and it's amazing. Its a really good transition the Fall Guy to the deployer.

I'd steer away from anything over 21.4" for skate park use. Since you are coming from a MTB I would also avoid anything too short. 21-21.25 TT should be a good fit.

Look closely at the Geomatry as well. You don't want anything that is too steep (75 degree HA's are popular) anything from 74-74.5 should feel nice. Other frames to examine are the Mutiny Captain, Fly Pantera II, and Anything from T1.

Also, this is a my own personal prefrence, but run S&M Slam bars, (or similar height/width/bend) They will really help smooth the transition between the FG, and BMX.

[sb317]

I'm riding a borrowed '05 Haro Nyquist right now and it has a 20.6 tt and I couldn't believe how easy it was to transition over from my Molly which I'll never get rid of. Other than bigger tires and a little front suspension they feel really similar. I'm about 5'11". I'd get a 21" if I got one.

[MC peepants]

you would probably be very happy witha 21 inch TT for your height. Check out the take time frame it has a really good geo. Head angle is in between regular and steep (74.75) Tall bars are always good for your back and feel good.

[Stoked]

tonic fall guys feel like a 21" TT Fit if that helps at all

[Boxxer]

Then 21 it is, thanks. Any input on rear center length? I already had the S&M bars in mind, seems they treat everyone well.

[standard125r]

Then 21 it is, thanks. Any input on rear center length? I already had the S&M bars in mind, seems they treat everyone well.

look for a tight slammed backend, from "13 to "14 is fine,

s&m bars are very nice, i've had castillo's,slams and smals in the past but the berringer lt's i'm on at the moment are the best yet,

at 5'10" a "21 toptube should suit you fine,
think about the head angle too, a 75degree headtube on a "21tt frame gives you an effective 21.25 toptube whilst still retaining a relatively short, nimble wheelbase,

[jherich]

I also came from riding, MTB, but only but after breaking two Gold Labels one at the trails, and on at the Park, I've been riding 20's bikes.

I started on and FBM Old Boy with a long rear end and a 21" TT then a FBM Nighttrain with a 20.75" TT. Now I ride a FBM Auto pilot 20.62 TT with a really short rear close to 13.75. The bike is great for park street or trails, but I've noticed I like 21 for trails.

But if you mainly want a park bike shorter can be better once you get use to it.

[Li'l Dave]

I say go with a 21" tt. BMX only guys will give you a shorter top rube recomendation, but going back and forth to a big bike feels weird sometimes with a short tt on the 20". I'm about your height, and my 21 is awesome w/ short stays for park and trails. Since getting a nice 20, I haven't ridden the MOB at all.

[scurban]

13.75" chainstays have a nice feel to them. They are similar to what 14.75 feels like on a fall guy. You'll be amazed at how easy a 20" with 13.75" chainstays manuals.

here's some of my other parts reccommendations

Stem: your choice, but the fly stem is nice
Fork: Primo Kamakazi: Light at 38oz, cheap $89.00 and guranteed for life
Cranks: you could go really light with Whombolts, or Fly's, but if you want something burly, cheap, and realitively light get Stolen's.
Wheels: After riding a fall guy, go with what you like here.
Brakes: the Odyssey Evolve II is cheap, and IMO just as good as the Fly Brake, or the new Demolition.

I have all the listed parts above, 14mm axels front and rear, a steel spindle, and my bike weighs in at 26lbs. I could diffinately put it on a diet, but coming from a MTB 26Lbs is so easy to throw around.

[sama1ter]

21" is golden. im 6'3-4 though...
I'm selling an almost new 2007 fuse 4. check it out

http://www.ridemonkey.com/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=3754

[sama1ter]

check out 20" love.
my spec comes in at 22.6-and its all steel.

coming from a 27lb mob, its niiiice.
and 13.75" stays are short-especially on a 21" top tube-you'll get a lot of leverage. but that being said, i like mine cause i can whip it around so easy
i'm progressing very fast too

[standard125r]

check out 20" love.
my spec comes in at 22.6-and its all steel.

coming from a 27lb mob, its niiiice.
and 13.75" stays are short-especially on a 21" top tube-you'll get a lot of leverage. but that being said, i like mine cause i can whip it around so easy
i'm progressing very fast too


22.6lb,
bull****.
proof?

[scurban]

22.6lb,
bull****.
proof?

My friend has a 22lb bike with un-cut slams, Fit Aiken frame, odyssey dirt fork, 25/9 gearing, and fly cranks. diffinatley do-able with 20" bikes

[Bicyclist]

22.6lb,
bull****.
proof?

That's a pretty regular weight nowadays.