Can i put bmx parts on a mountain bike?

Question

Theres this trek aluminum 7000 but i want to put a bmx crank, handle bars, and fork.

Is this possible?

because I like the trek frame but I like the bmx parts

right now im trying to decide whether to buy it off craigslist help?

Answer 1

BMX fork won't work because a mountain bike frame is designed for 26" tires not 20" that BMX uses.   So you'll need a mountain bike fork.  

Basically you are wanting a single speed mountain bike, a lot of people have done this actually.  It's actually not as simple as it would first appear, but its not that hard.  You have to mix / match components.  And figure out how to tension the chain because a mountain bike frame has a vertical drop out.



here is a great write up:  http://www.sheldonbrown.com/singlespeed....

I knew a guy that actually raced his single speed mountain in NORBA and actually did pretty well in his class.

Answer 2

yeah its possible. id reccomend taking it to a bike shop and have them do it.

Answer 3

This is possible yes. If your doing it yourself, and you have never done it before I suggest you get the help of someone who knows what they are doing and has the correct tools. Changing a crank is very difficult.