24 Inch Frames

chainmaker

Well-Known Member

• Jul 5, 2010

• #1

It seems like everyone who does cruisers uses a 26 in frame, why is that do these kits fit in a 24 inch frame?
Cheers
Chainmaker

 

2door

Moderator

Staff member

• Jul 5, 2010

• #2

It can be a challenge especially with the spark plug but the Chinese 2 stroke kits can be very successfully installed in a 24 inch frame. There are shorty plugs available if that becomes an issue. Frame to chain clearance can also be a problem but with a little ingenuity it can be overcome. You'll want to stay with a smaller rear sprocket, maybe a 36 or 41 T. Here's one I did. http://motorbicycling.com/f15/2door-uncle-santa-14211.html Good luck.
Tom

 

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chainmaker

Well-Known Member

• Jul 5, 2010

• #3

Thats a nice looking bike. I was thinking more about the pre and post war cruisers. Im not planning anything else right now I have my hands full with http://motorbicycling.com/f41/jenny-irene-so-far-20211.html but a guy across town has a couple for sale I was thinking of picking one up for a later project.

Cheers
Chainmaker

 

bairdco

a guy who makes cool bikes

• Jul 5, 2010

• #4

i think 24's are just harder to come by, and a lot of people are just too big for them, but they make awesome bikes.

here's my '39 Colson:

 

foureasy

New Member

• Jul 6, 2010

• #5

i like 24" bikes too, for the same reason i like girls with tiny hands....... they make my motor look bigger

 

chainmaker

Well-Known Member

• Jul 6, 2010

• #6

Nice looking bikes. Bairdco on Your cycle what is stock and what is newer manufacture?
Cheers
Chainmaker

 

scotto-

Custom 4-Stroke Bike Builder

• Jul 7, 2010

• #7

Those are some tight looking units....just imagine....24"!!! Still on a serious note, those truly are some sweeeet builds, very nice!

And as mentioned above, 24" are kinda scarce and on the smallish side for most riders. I like em!

 

bairdco

a guy who makes cool bikes

• Jul 7, 2010

• #8

the frame, fork, bars, stem,chainguard, front fender, cranks, sprocket and chain are all original parts. wheels are older Worksman with a Bendix rear hub and an Atom front drum, Brooks seat, and a backwards motor.

you can check it out more here:http://motorbicycling.com/f38/rustoration-build-off-13144.html

and here:http://motorbicycling.com/f38/backwards-engine-experiment-1939-colson-13458.html

and here's what i started with:

 

scotto-

Custom 4-Stroke Bike Builder

• Jul 7, 2010

• #9

Super transformation...WoW! Also thanks for the links bairdco.

 

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CalKustoms

New Member

• Nov 19, 2013

• #10

A couple of bikes I did. I like smaller frames.

 

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bairdco

a guy who makes cool bikes

• Nov 19, 2013

• #11

i still like 24's. working on a '70's schwinn speedster right now.

 

Russell

Well-Known Member

• Nov 19, 2013

• #12

I build on 24" frames because I am verticaly challanged!

 

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wheelbender6

Well-Known Member

• Nov 20, 2013

• #13

We have seen quite a few in-frame motorized 20 inch wheeled muscle bikes on this site, so a frame for 24 inch wheels should be no bother (I've been reading too many Intrepid Wheelwoman posts).