frame. Bigger wheels, more stability, faster rolling speed and a higher average speed, bigger wheelbase, more traction and more comfort. Ideal for a no pedal race and the closest I could get to the feel of a hardtail mountainbike without running a dirtjumper. The KTM was innovative for it’s time, just like the oversized Meybo I ride today. And luckily Vee Tire produces OS20 tires to make the set up complete.
This year marks my 11 th year with Meybo Bikes and I couldn’t see myself riding with anything else. I can’t thank Meybo Bikes, BMX24Seven and A&S Designs enough for such a hell of a job they did on such short notice and giving me the chance to create a custom build for this one off event. It came out better than I imagined and it feels special to swing my leg over this dream build with a little personal story. I can’t wait for the first lap on the track this week. The colours will be popping under the Portuguese sun!
Frame: Meybo Bikes 20’’ XXXL HSX ‘’KTM 1981 250 replica’’
Bars: Box One - 8 inch
Stem: Box One topload - 53mm
Headset: SD Components
Grips: Box One Lock-On
Brakes: Shimano XTR disc brake
Disc: SD Components - 120mm
Fork: SD Components Pro V2 Alloy
Seat: Box One
Seat clamp: Box One quick release
Front wheel: SD Components SD-X Sniper Pro with SD-X OS20 Rims
Rear wheel: SD Components SD-X Sniper Pro with SD-X OS20 Rims
Front Tire: Vee Tire OS20 1.75 Speedbooster – 74 PSI
Rear Tire: Vee Tire OS20 1.75 Speedbooster – 80 PSI
Tubes: Vee Tire
Cranks: Box One - 1.75
Bottom Bracket: SD Components - integrated
Chainring: SD Components SD-X – 47T
Chainring bolts: Box Components
Cog: SD Components – 17T
Chain: KMC
Chain tensioner: SD Components
Pedals: HT Components - AE05
Paint: A&S Designs
Sponsors: Meybo Bikes, Vee Tire Co, Box Components, HT Components, SD Components, Velosolutions, Fox Racing Europe/Fox MTB
By Niels Bensink
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.