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  1. Original post
    Sofa
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    Well, you think the nubbins on the KH cranks were
    ankle smashers!

    With the help of a hacksaw, a Dremel tool, and many beers
    (I was pleasantly suprised my handi work looked as good
    the next morning!) I was able to get those enormous
    nubbins taken care of, providing much better foot
    placement on the BC wheel, and still leaving an edge for
    if I ever get to BC hopping.

    My first session with the BC wheel left my ankles smashed
    and bloody (no ankle protection with me last night)

    This completely solved those issues. I'm much happier with
    the Mod than the original version!

    The photo makes the tire look pink...it's red. Looks super
    cool next to the red UW w/ black tire!

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  2. Andrew_carter
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    Congratulations, that looks great. Now you need to post some
    videos of you riding it.

    I got back into BC wheeling a little the other day at the
    muni weekend. I managed to get about 20m on mine which is a
    personal best and I had some really slow runs where I stayed
    on for longer than I expected. Mine's not quite as nice as
    that one. I'll get one that style eventually but at the
    moment I just have a couple of small round pegs screwed
    directly onto the axle.

    Aren't they great fun!

    Andrew

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  3. Sofa
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    ..uhh.......my video camera is broken.....that's it!

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  4. Tim
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    nice! i want one but the cost to much for just a wheel and
    platforms so im going to make one once i get to use a welder
    and learn how to use it. should be fun

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  5. One Wheeled Sta
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    Very nice! I have a BC wheel and I'm having footplates made
    by a friends father who is a steel worker! Hopefully will
    look as nice as that one!

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  6. Joe
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    I think a BC is going to be my next project.

    I dont have much money at the moment, so will try and
    do it cheap.

    I will find a front wheel off a bike, and try and get some
    platforms made. I might try and get some from Bedford.

    I'll let you know how I get on....

    Joe,

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  7. One Wheeled Sta
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    If these platforms turn out ok and are reasonably priced, I
    could try and get you some?

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  8. Sofa
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    The reason I had to pony up and purchase the BC wheel was
    because the homemade one from a bike wheel didn't hold up.

    The Axel was too thin, and would bend the platforms down
    under the rider's weight.

    Perhaps a BMX axel would hold up better?

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  9. Joe
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    one wheeled stallion said:

    *If these platforms turn out ok and are reasonably priced,
    I could try and get you some? *

    OWS, that would be great if i could buy some if they
    turn out ok. I am willing to send you money up front if
    it is needed. I will also cover any other costs to send
    them to me.

    Cheers,

    Joe,

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  10. U-Turn
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    Sofa said:

    *The reason I had to pony up and purchase the BC wheel was
    because the homemade one from a bike wheel didn't hold up.

    The Axel was too thin, and would bend the platforms down
    under the rider's weight.

    Perhaps a BMX axel would hold up better? *


    A 14mm BMX axle would be much better.

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  11. One Wheeled Sta
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    Joe, I'll see how they turn out but I won't be able to give
    you a riders opinion on them tho, cuz I can't do it yet! But
    will send you pics when they are finished.

    The guy makes circus bike things for collectors so knows his
    metal work! I'll find out if he's up for making some more.
    You'll need to find out the axle diameter when you find your
    wheel for the hole, I don't know mine yet! They should be
    powder coated in black too.

    I'll let you know as I get more info,

    James

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