I Built a MTBers BMX With Carbon Rims, Disc Brake And A Few Surprises

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  • Опубліковано 5 чер 2024
  • The Cute Thief got me this frame nearly a year ago and it's been something I've had planned but never got around to do. Welll the time has come, lots of treats eaten and now it's finished, I bet you weren't expecting this!
    What do you think?
    Thanks for watching and see you next week, I hope you have a good one!
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  • @Ali_Clarkson
    @Ali_Clarkson  Рік тому +27

    I’m getting a lot of comments asking about the bb adaptor, here is a link to the one I used 👍🏻
    www.unleadedbmx.com/en/mid-euro-bottom-bracket-converter-7393.html

    • @Eduardo-iz4lo
      @Eduardo-iz4lo Рік тому

      What is the name of the chainring? I need one.

    • @Orion_5764
      @Orion_5764 Рік тому

      Bro can I please ask why you call shims shems no one who I've ever met has ever said that. It sounded so stupid and you said it was such confidence multiple times. It was quite comical

    • @bmxriderforlife1234
      @bmxriderforlife1234 Рік тому

      Heads up you mightve been able to make a mid 24mm bottom bracket work.

    • @guitaroidman524
      @guitaroidman524 9 місяців тому

      @@Orion_5764 Because you can't assume their gender bro

  • @shawclip43
    @shawclip43 Рік тому +3

    Ive been riding bmx for over 15 years and that my friend is one of the best looking bmxs i have ever seen!!!

  • @hunterarek
    @hunterarek Рік тому +95

    As a big fan of strange bmx'y creations, including the oldschool Flatland ones. This is sick af. :D

    • @Cesar-cm4if
      @Cesar-cm4if Рік тому +3

      Agreed! Remember to wear an nta helmet like xnito or bern with your bmx, most helmets don't protect you as they should

    • @NoBrakes23
      @NoBrakes23 Рік тому +3

      @@Cesar-cm4if I just use my MTB or roadie helmet when I flatland, and accept that I look like a durk

    • @bmxriderforlife1234
      @bmxriderforlife1234 Рік тому +2

      You should see a build someone I know has.
      Norco 250 first mrb free coaster on the planet. King front hub. Old 4x Marzocchi fork. Odyssey gyro kit to bb7 short pull calipers. Custom axle in the front. 4 custom pegs.
      Flatland mtb.

  • @cendaracing
    @cendaracing Рік тому +109

    The result looks surprisingly good. It's a Hi tech bmx with a disc brake and indestructible rims. Nice work!

    • @andrewince8824
      @andrewince8824 Рік тому +9

      Nah. G-Sport Ribcages are indestructible rims.

    • @davidbreitwieser3591
      @davidbreitwieser3591 Рік тому +5

      “Odyssey hazard lites” are the best rims, I’ve had mine for 10 years, and they will go out of true and always come right back with some lovin

    • @andrewince8824
      @andrewince8824 Рік тому

      @@davidbreitwieser3591 and the Hubs Odyssey usually pair with them are second only to Profile.

    • @haromirra21
      @haromirra21 Рік тому +1

      The Eclat carbonic is the best carbon bmx specific rim but the ribcage is practically indestructible and there not made anymore but the alex tripple walls were incredibly strong but very heavy

    • @allanweede2599
      @allanweede2599 Рік тому

      @@andrewince8824 those, hazard lites. And theres another one from eclat.. i forget
      Edit: i dhoulda read the replies. Its all here already😂❤️

  • @ambruszkristof7318
    @ambruszkristof7318 Рік тому +25

    As a BMX rider who was an ex trials rider it's so pleasant to watch for me. Never seen something like this before. Hope you'll shred on it a lot :) Can be quite a good new experience

  • @markhirst1296
    @markhirst1296 Рік тому +18

    Once again, another banging video. Seriously, you must be the coolest guy on YT. Awesome bike rider and superb mechanic all rolled into one. Would love the opportunity to ride with you one day, although my beginner status would require much work to not be too embarrassed. Keep up the great work 💪🤘👍🏻

  • @Cheesicle_
    @Cheesicle_ Рік тому +1

    this is the build i have searching for! ty

  • @KokoroKompass
    @KokoroKompass Рік тому +14

    One step closer to a mod! The curiosity will surely get the best of you after this build haha

  • @_Val1312_
    @_Val1312_ Рік тому +26

    Made me want to build a BMX myself. I've ridden BMX as a teenager but never done a proper build

  • @w0nderb0b
    @w0nderb0b Рік тому +5

    I LOVE the scissor trick for hollow shimano pre-load adjusters! learned that one at home when I didn't have the right tool. Works a charm

  • @Angus-Bethune
    @Angus-Bethune Рік тому +4

    Wow another great build! I love the brake and drivetrain, the guys at Tarty sure know there modifications. Nice riding too, already doing fancy 180 half cabs after a few moments! That saddle I'm afraid isn't ringing a bell, I do love a good memory challenge

  • @reubengrigori-johnson3628
    @reubengrigori-johnson3628 Рік тому

    As someone who frequently mashes bmx and mountain bike together, currently a bmx with 27.5 ROCKSHOX forks, front disc, rear v brake, and bmx handlebars, with 20 inch wheels, 20x3 tires, I call mine MTBMX!

  • @JQ700R5
    @JQ700R5 Рік тому

    This is the first and probably only video with "disk breaks" on a BMX, thank you so much, i have been wanting to that for so long now :)

  • @SteezeShop
    @SteezeShop Рік тому +5

    Gotta say I love everything about your videos. You’ve been doing such a great job and damn I can only dream of building my bikes with some of your uniqueness and flair some day!

  • @Entity738
    @Entity738 Рік тому

    The UA-cam algorithm gets it right once in a while & this happens to be one of those times, that bike is sweet & the hubs were choice 👍

  • @shottingham
    @shottingham Рік тому

    I absolutely love this build, narration and candour. 10/10. Would definitely buy this bike.

  • @teamsano
    @teamsano Рік тому +7

    As a bmxer, i'd say it looks great. i dont know of anyone using tubeless for street or park stuff, but disk brakes, carbon rims and alloy cranks are popular in the bmx race world. i'm really curious to how disks would work for feathering during manuals etc as i haven't tried them on my bmx.

    • @trevorsherman3993
      @trevorsherman3993 Рік тому

      Handlebars with a 31.8mm clamping area have also been popular in bmx racing for some time.

    • @darkone9572
      @darkone9572 Рік тому +1

      Disk brakes are better all around ! In any situation !!

  • @tonymighalls9667
    @tonymighalls9667 Рік тому +1

    This looks mint, love how chunky the wheels look with the deep rims!

  • @Spaffboy
    @Spaffboy Рік тому +1

    Would love to see some Winter BMX park sessions on the channel!

  • @ekzekutisto8599
    @ekzekutisto8599 Рік тому +2

    Nice Crossover, maybe a droppost would be a nice Addition, you know for when you are Just Roding around you can have the saddle in a more comfy Position, and with a pull or click it get's out of the way for Tricks.

  • @ewenwilby6495
    @ewenwilby6495 Рік тому

    Great Video Ali, I really liked the way this went together. Thanks for sharing.

  • @pyromaniac1207
    @pyromaniac1207 Рік тому +1

    I love your style in bikes, Ali!
    As a seasoned mountainbiker who is very BMX curious I appreciate this video a lot. Thanks!

    • @darkone9572
      @darkone9572 Рік тому

      So we're a little bike curious, huh ?

  • @dimitarhristov8394
    @dimitarhristov8394 Рік тому +1

    I want to build a street bike for the next summer and your videos are amazing for getting more ideas for my build

  • @nugenki
    @nugenki Рік тому

    1:00 I get that it's a joke, but just in case people don't know, the standards are there for cross-conpatibility. It comes from a rejection of corporate businesses that try to proprietorize parts.
    Disc brakes aren't common, due to damage from grinding. A rim brake has a lot of play, and is out of the way when doing stalls or grinds.
    As far as I know, half link chains, and probably a few other things that can be seen on other bicycle styles, were invented for bmx. And bmx takes from other styles as well, including the Fingers Crossed 20" bmx with full suspension.
    Your finished bike is awesome!

  • @Peak_Mid
    @Peak_Mid Рік тому +4

    Love your bike builds!

  • @whengchung90
    @whengchung90 Рік тому

    Definitely my new favourite build in your collection! Absolutely stoked on how it looks

  • @PissedOffCil
    @PissedOffCil Рік тому

    Amazing seeing this. I've been riding MTB for 20 years but started BMX just last summer. As you say, it takes some getting used to as it's so twitchy. Enjoy!!!

  • @jst88
    @jst88 Рік тому

    This is really awesome. Can’t wait to see it ridden!

  • @acalabash
    @acalabash Рік тому

    Every build is a masterpiece
    Will be looking forward to the next one!

  • @Dan_Kornfeld
    @Dan_Kornfeld Рік тому +1

    MBMX (my name for it). An epic small build! As a downhill and enduro rider, I would absolutely ride this! Now you just need to throw some 20" trail tires and a front brake on it and hit a downhill bike park😜👍 Keep doing what you do!

  • @markpeterson8978
    @markpeterson8978 Рік тому

    Another cool build Ali. And coincidentally again I am building the same kinds of bicycles as you are but I didn't plan it this way. You should see what I did to my shiny Cannondale killer V. Now I am building a vintage Haro BMX. I am building my 1st set of wheels and using your videos as a guide. I will let you know how that goes. I really like watching you build bicycles. I might even say I like watching you build bicycles more than I like to watch you ride them, but that isn't true. Congrats on the medal and podium, well done Sir.

  • @sloemost5809
    @sloemost5809 Рік тому

    Finally! You teased this a while ago.. looks great. Love the wheels and discs. And the MTB cranks. Painted fork would look nice. And the commentary is always hilarious! Have at it my violent friend!

  • @Fearborne
    @Fearborne Рік тому

    8:28
    Most 2000s BMX bikes had a 35t front sprocket and 16t rear sprocket. Microgearing wasn't introduced until late 2007.
    My 2007 Haro Nyquist One (before I taco'd the rear wheel and sharktoothed the sprocket) had a 39t front and a 16t rear.

  • @pauljames4510
    @pauljames4510 Рік тому

    4:35 this has been the norm since 2000 i’ve been riding Bmx since 1985, and I’m 43 now still riding bmx and love it 👍🚲💨

  • @thexcolexman
    @thexcolexman Рік тому +1

    This has me wanting to redo my S&M PBR I’ve had since I was in High School! Bang Up Job!

  • @jasonkroll9532
    @jasonkroll9532 Рік тому +1

    Premium products frame with disc is sweet...cranks look perfect with the wheels..
    Looks great as a whole with the roughed up look.
    But restored later would look great too. Then you can tear it back up again.

  • @Marcellus74
    @Marcellus74 Рік тому

    One of the most beautiful bmx build. I absolutely love that bare metal look.

  • @Tusken91
    @Tusken91 Рік тому

    just getting into the bike scene and your videos are amazing!
    loving the crazy build and hoping one day with a bit of funds saved ill be able to build something similar to this!
    amazing stuff keeping me learning

  • @this_Jamie
    @this_Jamie Рік тому +1

    This is a lush build Ali! Would love to see what someone like Kris Kyle thinks of the disc brake, you never know it could be the future!

  • @jimbo80982
    @jimbo80982 Рік тому

    I love it! Excellent idea. Might grab those adapters so I can use my MTB cranks on my BMX if they snap!

  • @GroundCRow
    @GroundCRow Рік тому +1

    When working with those metal leafs try to apply a thinner layer of the glue. And once that has dried, apply the metal with the paper still sticking to it. Press that paper on there and peel it off the leafs, which rather choose to stay with the glue. For remaining blank areas use whatever leaftovers(!) you have. I hope to see some colourless metal applications on your bike builds in the future!

    • @Ali_Clarkson
      @Ali_Clarkson  Рік тому +1

      After that attempt I experimented and pretty much came to the same conclusions…you can see I added a big sheet to the top tube. The awkward corners were still tedious though 😋

    • @GroundCRow
      @GroundCRow Рік тому

      @@Ali_Clarkson I can imagin those awkward corners being quite challenging! But you got me hyped on trying out some metal leafs on one of my bikeframes in the future! I hope the finish (even with layers of clear lacquer ontop) kind of holds up to the classic BMX abuse!

  • @vanzv3671
    @vanzv3671 Рік тому

    I’m not gonna lie the first video I’ve seen on this channel, I was a bit confused with the piece of wood he uses to jam parts with, but when he started blowing the handles like a horn, I was like what even is happening.😂 Jokes aside, love the humor I love the video style keep it up 😁

  • @RyanCranage
    @RyanCranage Рік тому

    That bike turned out so unique and would ride so well!
    Cool to see the Zing handlebars. They’re a local pro here in South Australia’s signature bars. Liam Zingbergs. I met him when I was younger and he’s a absolute shredder. In 2016 when I had brain cancer he gifted me a set of bars. He’s a legend!

  • @GenerateLance
    @GenerateLance Рік тому

    I built an S&M 24” ATF with disc brakes a few years back. Profile racing elite hub and some other nice parts. Then sold it 😫. I’ve wanted to do a 20” build and you may have just given me the nudge I needed! Great job

  • @lookwhotalkin
    @lookwhotalkin Рік тому +1

    Great looking bike, love the build!

  • @dub_rider
    @dub_rider Рік тому

    that's another awesome and unique build there Ali, love it!

  • @glennpettersson9002
    @glennpettersson9002 Рік тому

    It looks sensational.
    I have 9" rise BMX bars on an old MTB with shimmed stem, I can hang a backpack off the cross bar which makes the bike super useful as transport.

  • @fradd4045
    @fradd4045 Рік тому

    Douglas Adams would be proud of the cute thiefs creation

  • @moose6790
    @moose6790 Рік тому

    this thing looks sweet! I love the bmx/mtb combo

  • @gophop
    @gophop Рік тому

    My 2nd BMX bike was a Specialized Fuse 4. It may have been the first BMX bike Specialized has released. Back in 2006, I think. It had a few MTB components: Euro BB with MTB cranks, Aluminum frame, dual-cable rear brake, integrated bash guard on the sprocket. 10mm rear dropout, I believe. It was pretty trick and very light for the time. I ended up destroying the dropouts with pegs.

  • @ferocious5975
    @ferocious5975 Рік тому

    My friend put some suspension forks on a bmx, we had the same one so I donated my entire bike to him so we could take the best part's and put them on and it was so good, obviously we didn't take it off-roading but for riding around our little city doing wheelies/manuals and jumping off stuff it was almost perfect. You should 100% throw some supsension on and give it a little ride if you can

  • @cyrustakem7993
    @cyrustakem7993 Рік тому +2

    As a brakless bmxer (and also Enduro mtber) the bike looks preety nice. Either way, since you are using tubeless and carbon rims, maybe you want to use a pivotal seat system, it's more bmx like and it probably saves a bit of weight

  • @todd_on_bikes
    @todd_on_bikes Рік тому +1

    Man, I’d love a disc brake on my bmx! Nice one, Ali.

  • @goatboatmoat2476
    @goatboatmoat2476 Рік тому

    That thing is freaking sick!!

  • @theollyc
    @theollyc Рік тому +2

    Random Ali C x BMX related story, years ago I actually purchased a WTP Primate BMX from you via Trials Forum 😅
    It was black with front and rear chrome rims, front and rear brakes with plasmatic style pads and a bashring style front sprocket.
    Do you remember that bike? And did you ride it much or was it a brief dabble to maybe try and learn bar spins 😁

  • @bicross87
    @bicross87 Рік тому

    i didn't finish the video yet, but man, Oh man, i'm JEALOUS now.
    Sickest bike build you've done :)

  • @yanduval7172
    @yanduval7172 Рік тому

    I loooove the wheels! Good job!

  • @MrPlum1282
    @MrPlum1282 Рік тому

    That. Is. Beaut! Can’t wait to see what you get up to on it! First ride, popping a sick manual like you’ve been riding it years 😂👌🏻

  • @javoughnplenty9298
    @javoughnplenty9298 Рік тому

    Thanks for the video the bike looks awesome 👌

  • @m00nk7d
    @m00nk7d Рік тому

    Sick looking whip! Nice build.

  • @user-df9lr3dy6r
    @user-df9lr3dy6r 9 місяців тому

    This build is awesome!!!

  • @chillzonejawn
    @chillzonejawn Рік тому +1

    It is amazing how you have neglected any research about any of the points of BMX you seem to have some very harsh criticisms about. There are now Freestyle grade BMX Carbon Fiber rims manufactured by Eclat, in fact they now offer a complete bike that feature carbon fiber rims as stock spec. The 3/8" (10mm) axle standard for front wheels has been predominant for a number of years, and has proven itself more than useful. I can see the oversight regarding disc brakes in the Freestyle world, but they are more than accepted in the race world and have been for a number of years. I would make a comment about how disc brake compatible cassette hubs have been available at the 110 spacing found on BMX frames, but the adjustments you made to the hope hub does seem to be more your style. I thank you for spending some time in the world of BMX, I hope you find more to love as you enrich yourself.

    • @Ali_Clarkson
      @Ali_Clarkson  Рік тому +1

      Dude it’s a video about my cat going out and finding parts, it’s not that serious and I was being hyperbole 😊. I love Bmx and was just poking a little fun at how militant some oldschool riders can be about not accepting change

  • @iradiateflu
    @iradiateflu Рік тому

    I sometimes take my bmx with me to the trails and honestly it feels like so much fun to evade roots and such. Great fun stop looking for the biggest easiest rolling things

  • @rogeriocosta1035
    @rogeriocosta1035 Рік тому

    Nice movement on the rear dropouts. May some drops of the same locking compound would help the most slippery part of the shims on the steam clamp, leaving room for adjusts in the textured part.

  • @jasonrollo
    @jasonrollo Рік тому +1

    Looks fantastic looking forward to some bmx videos

  • @joelewis4689
    @joelewis4689 Рік тому

    This is one of the coolest bike builds I've seen!

  • @Max-xl3ml
    @Max-xl3ml Рік тому +3

    Bought a set of dominions because of your recommendations Ali. The bike is in the shop still but I'm pretty excited to give them a try. Should be a lot better than my bargain bin Shimano single pistons 😅. Always wanted to build a bike like this a little trials BMX hybrid.

  • @rayskiblagblagan
    @rayskiblagblagan Рік тому

    Nice build and ready for street tricks and race

  • @fauliminer
    @fauliminer Рік тому

    I like your bulids so much!🥳

  • @garfieldfan3892
    @garfieldfan3892 Рік тому

    those pedal kicks on the bmx looked so weird but impressive i love it!
    ima go ride (and try to learn 180) i will definetly watch some more videos by you!
    much love!!

  • @mountaincruiser817
    @mountaincruiser817 Рік тому

    Exiting stuff. Looking forward to the ride video.

  • @Erickridebikes
    @Erickridebikes Рік тому

    It is so good to see you riding a bmx bike.. love the build but you should get a longer stem
    Good job Ali!

  • @grahammiller9157
    @grahammiller9157 Рік тому

    Absolutely class build. Looks amazing 👏 pump track at cathkin in coming 👌

  • @mrshaneyt4356
    @mrshaneyt4356 Рік тому

    I think it’s looks great . Interested to see the fun you have on it 👍

  • @davidly5793
    @davidly5793 Рік тому

    Thats a siiiick build man!

  • @beerenmusli8220
    @beerenmusli8220 Рік тому

    Awesome Creation!!!!

  • @Elhajmalikshabazz
    @Elhajmalikshabazz 9 місяців тому

    Sick build!!!!

  • @ethanwoodward9182
    @ethanwoodward9182 Рік тому

    I honestly didn’t think I would like this build but it’s really awesome as a BMX rider there’s a couple things I would change first being the pedals my shins are crying just thinking about those but I really love this build

  • @druciaqq3260
    @druciaqq3260 Рік тому

    you just posted this vid as soon as i ordered parts for my bmx with disc brake build lmao

  • @ammdss3368
    @ammdss3368 Рік тому

    Sweet build, manual, and crack when you first ride!

  • @sirbla1rsco239
    @sirbla1rsco239 Рік тому

    Looks amazing

  • @trasher2848
    @trasher2848 Рік тому

    Love the build man!

  • @kevinbarrio
    @kevinbarrio Рік тому

    I ride BMX and also buyed some months ago a Banshee Scratch, and i feel really identified with some of the struggles you had right here, because the Scratch frame uses mainly MTB parts except for the cranks, and i have a lot of nightmares to make it work, so you may have "inspired" some fixes hahaha.

  • @joeldriver381
    @joeldriver381 Рік тому

    I like the bike! Those wheels look so tiny with the large sidewall on those carbon rims. The 160mm rotor also looks comically large. (no cats were harmed in the making of this video)

  • @mtbworld3904
    @mtbworld3904 Рік тому

    That was a sweet build. I had to do the drop out mod on my DJ as well.

  • @ynfinify
    @ynfinify Рік тому

    Very interesting as a bmx RACER, where disc brakes, carbon rims, tapered forks, 31,8mm bars and slowly even tubeless tires are or become standard. Maybe look into it, if you like riding pumptracks

  • @Mk3Lew
    @Mk3Lew Рік тому

    The entire reason I’ve been brakeless on my bmx for a decade is because once I got into mtb and felt the power of a hydraulic disc brake, the brake on my bmx just wasn’t gonna cut it no matter how well set up it was. I’d love to run a disc brake on it. I’ve seen a few people experiment with that now and I understand that Profile Racing now make a disc hub that uses the non drive side cone as a disc mount but jeez it’s expensive just to be able to run a decent brake! May have to fire up the mig welder and weld a mount on like this frame in the video has and get one of those Hope hubs instead

  • @mistahfabb2064
    @mistahfabb2064 Рік тому +1

    personally i feel like there were somethings you could of used to not have to make it harder on yourself. first being the stem, bsd, cult, and a few other companies make stems that are meant for the 1" clamp system, shims on bars in bmx is not the best idea because of the rigidity and how much tension is put on the bars so unfortunately they are way more prone to slip just pumping around. second the BB, I'm not sure the size of the spindle on the cranks but there are tons of options for BB's and various sizes like 19mm, 22mm, and 24mm so that would of eased up the process a little more. all in all cool video and interesting to see the premium frame being adapted for discs

  • @HUKIT.
    @HUKIT. Рік тому

    My cats are always startled by blowing bar horns!

  • @TAKS69
    @TAKS69 Рік тому

    this looks badass!

  • @nikolasmilanovic6251
    @nikolasmilanovic6251 Рік тому

    this is really awsome dude

  • @melihspots7939
    @melihspots7939 Рік тому

    I allways wished there was a bmx with disc brakes back in my days. 😅

  • @endianAphones
    @endianAphones Рік тому +1

    Looks lovely!

  • @NanoDex
    @NanoDex Рік тому

    Fun build!

  • @chrissonnenschein6634
    @chrissonnenschein6634 Рік тому

    Now all you would need to do is replace the front freehub with another ratcheting hub, in reverse, with all 4 pawls ground down a smidge, for a truly monster sound (Doubt doubling springs needed, but hey-ho).

  • @pink43560
    @pink43560 Рік тому +1

    Sweet bike. Very nice hybrid indeed.

  • @DerEmrich
    @DerEmrich Рік тому

    This is amazing! I kind of lost my love for BMX because of those crappy brakes. The feeling and consistency of disc brakes are unmatched against the u-brake standard in BMX. I would love to have such kind of a frame though. Good Job there !

  • @ashjwhelan
    @ashjwhelan Рік тому

    Nice build. Reminds me of the Sunn Bmix as a half way type bike.

  • @malikridesmtb
    @malikridesmtb Рік тому

    Amazing build......Ride Safe!!!!

  • @Hernandomadrigal22
    @Hernandomadrigal22 Рік тому

    love this bike!