Y282’s GT mtb to bmx cruiser conversion…
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MCsanandreas
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I have done something similar with a Kona Smoke but five speed gearing. Must get some pictures of it.
Black_puma
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Black_puma
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Thanks, they're DMR jump forks, I have another set of Identiti forks but they come without brake bosses, which were originally fitted to my '99 GT Tequesta, but realised I prefer to have both front and rear V brakes.Love it! The straight forks are excellent
Those DMR forks were the closest I could find to resemble the look of the old 80's GT BMX forks. Referring to angle at which the legs are welded to the steerer tube. I do like the looks of these forks on the Tempest.
It is a great bike to ride too, very smooth thanks in part thanks to the DMR Moto tyres and a Shimano XT drivetrain!
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MCsanandreas
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Found a not very good pic of the Kona, have to take it for a spin and get better ones.
Y282
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That looks bang on. Really makes me re-evaluate my front forks
Scott-S
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No insult intended but the stance and bars made me think of my old Raliegh Grifter, although yours is much nicer to look at
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No insult taken at all!
Y282
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Very small but (to me) important update. Finally got round to fitting an actual singlespeed rear cog. Solid and mirrored so really goes well with polished alloy spacers. Also realised I'd been running slightly wrong chainline for years but old setup didn't really show it. So, after a bit of jiggling, it's now completely finished. Drivetrain is soooper smooth and silent 
