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2012 Skyway T/A XL 24

GREAT WHITE! Whited-out build of the newly released 2012 Skyway T/A 24 XL.

I'm sure we'll see a few more all-white / mostly-white Skyway T/A 24 XL builds soon, but here's mine.

Aside from the F/F and Bars kit, I tried to keep it as economical as I could utilizing the white tuffs and chain I had on another bike. Wherever I couldn't use white, I went with chrome / polished silver. The blue chain ring and the blue / white checkered donuts where the only color I was willing to go with. Although some parts are contemporary, they were used as great pieces to complete the all white color scheme. The bike has already had a few rides, and other than some minor tightening / tweaking after it's maiden long distance voyage, it's a really great and comfortable bike. Getting a lot of compliments from non-BMX random people, too! Thanks to Skyway and Planet BMX for making these happen, really loving it! Originally had an SE lightning plastic race seat with blue lightening bolt, but after the first long ride, had to swap it out for something with more cushion for the pushin'!
Frame: Skyway T/A 24" XLFork: Skyway T/A 24"Bars: Skywway Cruiser BarStem: Odyssey Classic (Top load)Headset: Tange / Cane CreekGrips: Odyssey Aaron Ross (*changed from Ame Classic Tri)Seat: Odyssey Principal Aaron Ross (*changed from SE Lightning Bolt)Seat Post: Odyssey PivitalSeat Clamp: FederalCranks: RedlineChain Ring: Porkchop 37TSpider: ProfileBB: ProfileChain: KMZPedals: VPBrake: Tektro V-BrakeBrake Lever: Tektro 319A (*changed from Dia-Comp Tech 77)Brake Pads: Kool Stop whiteBrake Cable: Odyssey Slic (*changed from generic)Tensioners: RedlineWheels: Skyway 24" Tuffs (modern, sealed)Tires: Duro Comp III style

willaw114ag · 2012-10-28 6:11am

Dude, I've seen so many Skyway TA cruisers submitted in the last 2 weeks that I'm seriously over em now. I wanted one.... til I realized they're everywhere.

JKelley · 2012-10-28 6:17am

willaw114ag wrote:
Dude, I've seen so many Skyway TA cruisers submitted in the last 2 weeks that I'm seriously over em now. I wanted one.... til I realized they're everywhere.

I guess that by using that logic none of the bikes from bitd like mongoose, GT, Redline, etc, would interest you since there are literally thousands of them lol

Edit: oh btw nice ride dude!

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Black_and_Blue · 2012-10-28 8:07am

willaw114ag wrote:
Dude, I've seen so many Skyway TA cruisers submitted in the last 2 weeks that I'm seriously over em now. I wanted one.... til I realized they're everywhere.

Seriously, post it somewhere else, not on someone's build. Which by the way is tasty, wouldn't change a thing.

midskoolguy · 2012-10-31 10:52pm

willaw114ag can suck eggs. That build is cleeeeean.

madizm · 2012-10-31 10:58pm

sick build!

TXBONE · 2012-10-31 11:15pm

Are these pictures taken in Beverly Hills right off sunset? I think I recognize this place.mgreat build.

1mongoose · 2012-11-01 12:58am

I really like the white skyways ! Nice Job on this one ! I had to buy some white Skyway pro bars for my 2010 SE Floval Flyer, blue frame , White forks and a set of bitchin Skyway bars should look Sweet. I love these Skyway Threads alot, they inspire me to hope I can one day build a 24 as nice as this ! Cheers

GenBMX · 2012-11-03 1:14am

willaw114ag wrote:
Dude, I've seen so many Skyway TA cruisers submitted in the last 2 weeks that I'm seriously over em now. I wanted one.... til I realized they're everywhere.

If you're "over em" then why keep looking at the builds? Take your negativity elsewhere I reckon...dude!

markgzy · 2012-11-03 4:41pm

TXBONE wrote:
Are these pictures taken in Beverly Hills right off sunset? I think I recognize this place.mgreat build.

Yo TXBONE,

Yah, that's the location alright! Good eye! I'm off the strip in WeHo and riding West on Sunset is the only flat ground for a smooth, non-hilly cruise in that area. Unfortunately, all the trees around there drop these annoying, juicy, seedy, red / purple berries that stick like glue to anything they come in contact with, especially tire treads and any nooks & crannies in frames, forks and brakes that they can flip up onto! Always gotta do a post ride clean-up. Even more-so now with an all-white bike, ha ha.

Good spot with plenty of sunlight to take pix of bikes. And if yer lucky, a friendly dog will come up to take a sniff while yer squatting with the camera! ha ha!

estados · 2012-11-04 9:09am

awesome build, i dig the white out theme.

markgzy · 2012-11-07 9:10pm

estados wrote:
awesome build, i dig the white out theme.

Thanks man!

Black_and_Blue · 2012-11-10 10:44am

At one point I had my 82 Kuwi 24 almost completely snowed out. Have switched it up for more of a classic look now (white/red). Yours is my favorite TA 24 I've seen.

markgzy · 2012-11-13 9:08am

Radical, thanks for the compliment! I've seen your Kuwahara's on here just not too long ago, so when you posted your all-white version, i recognized it as "that guy from Switzerland's bike!," ha ha! I've always loved Kuwi's, too, but never had one. Would love to build up a classic 24 Kuwi one day!

RadicalNick · 2012-12-09 1:47am

willaw114ag wrote:
Dude, I've seen so many Skyway TA cruisers submitted in the last 2 weeks that I'm seriously over em now. I wanted one.... til I realized they're everywhere.

Admins, can we remove this IDIOT's post from this guys bike thread???

I have a Skyway TA 24 in chrome, and this one is still my fav! maybe I shoulda got a whit f/f. Nice build dude! Very clean.

Last edited by RadicalNick (2012-12-09 1:50am)

markgzy · 2013-01-23 4:24pm

Thanks for the kind words, Radical Nick!

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