Why don't you add one more spacer to move the sprocket away from your frame. Maybe you are just bottoming out the bolt when you tighten it? You did mention the sprocket teeth being very close to your frame right? Have you tried adding spacers at all? ... more »

This is also very true.

I really like the Yukon hub. One of these days I'm gonna pick one up. I'm not a huge kink fan either, but they do make some quality hubs.

Literally, not just me. people definitely do ride 3 pegs. It's been known to happen.

Could be your new chain is stretching a bit, or your bolts aren't tight enough. Either way it's no big deal. You should definitely learn how to do this, and other simple maintenance stuff by yourself. YouTube is your friend.

It's probably happening during installation, I don't see how it could happen afterwards.

Holy shit this is the dumbest thread I've ever read. Kids are getting dumber. This is a serious social issue right here.

You could just ride 3 pegs. I personally don't see the point of 4 pegs, when you have pedals, and a sprocket. That's just me.

Fit indents are really nice solid, stiff cranks. 24mm with a BB included.

I've seen this done before I think. Can't remember who did it.

2.15 front and 1.85 rear is feeling pretty good at the moment.

that coating you are talking about is pretty much just oil. and yeah, heat treated stuff is definitely dipped into an oil bath after the process, that causes it to darken more. if you ever look at the welds on a raw frame, you can clearly see the affects ... more »

Second this. They'll be able to help you out more. Seems like you already know what it is though. As for the value, it's whatever someone is willing to pay. Vintage BMX stuff is like that.

Doesn't look like s&m to me. Did they ever use a head tube like that? If it was a solid costom, that would be even cooler though. S&m has been known for some shotty welds from time to time though.

Yeah dude, took a break from vital for a while. Still riding tho. Kinda got sick of the "is this a good bike". Threads. My smart ass is back for the moment. Good to see some familiar faces.

Wtf are 20.5 forks lol. I'm confused. They aren't heat treated either, unless they were sandblasted afterwards. I have some raw, fully heat treated forks, and they look dark, dark grey. Heat treated stuff that's raw, should look almost like it's grey ... more »

First post in a long assume time. Just gotta say, brakes, not breaks. I contributed.

Yeah 150-200 sounds fair. I wouldn't pay more than 150 personally. Be patient and check around eBay. There's always some nice deals if your patient.

Looking forward to seeing it. I always love your builds.