Y282’s GT mtb to bmx cruiser conversion…

[Y282]

Thanks dude. It’s been such a faithful old bike for so long that it really earnt it

 

[MCsanandreas]

I have done something similar with a Kona Smoke but five speed gearing. Must get some pictures of it.

 

[Black_puma]

 

[Y282]

Love it! The straight forks are excellent

 

[Black_puma]

Love it! The straight forks are excellent

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.
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!

 

[MCsanandreas]

Found a not very good pic of the Kona, have to take it for a spin and get better ones.

 

[Y282]

Found a not very good pic of the Kona, have to take it for a spin and get better ones.View attachment 966256

That looks bang on. Really makes me re-evaluate my front forks

 

[Scott-S]

Found a not very good pic of the Kona, have to take it for a spin and get better ones.View attachment 966256

No insult intended but the stance and bars made me think of my old Raliegh Grifter, although yours is much nicer to look at

 

[MCsanandreas]

No insult intended but the stance and bars made me think of my old Raliegh Grifter, although yours is much nicer to look at

No insult taken at all!