1989 Kastan KEX Pro-S 24
Resto-Mod KEX Cruiser
This bike got a rebuild with a Uni-Blade. It's right here: http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/kastan/64088 I'll leave this one up for now so folks can check out the original build.
I posted a photo in the "Comments" section of what the bike looked like when I got it.
This is a 1989 Kastan KEX Pro-S Cruiser. I got it with really beat up paint, but the frame was structurally excellent. Somebody had already welded V-brake mounts to it, which matches my 20" and makes it usable on a daily basis without crashing into everything (I know Pitbull's seemed great compared to Lee Chi calipers, but once you're ridden V-brakes, you just can't go back). I have yet to find a 24" Strut, so in the meantime I set it up with an Odyssey XTRO. It's a few years newer, but almost as quirky and weird as the Strut, so it seemed fitting. I finally got some reproduction decals made, so I was able to finish the bike last week. Here's a shameless plug, if you are looking for Kastan decals check out my posts, I have some listed for sale. Parts pick are as follows:
* Frame: 1989 Kastan KEX 24" Pro-S, White
* Fork: 1995 Odyssey XTRO, Chrome (Still searching for a 24" Strut)
* Headset: Tioga Beartrap 2, Chrome
* Stem: Profile XL Invert, Polished
* Bars: S&M Slam Cruiser Bars, Chrome
* Grips: ODI Longnecks, Black
* Brakes: Shimano Deore V-Brakes, Black
* Lever: Dia-Compe Tech 77, Black/Silver
* Seat Post: Kastan 25.4mm Chromoly, Chrome
* Seat: Fit ECCD Perfporated, Black (looks like my old Sella Italia)
* Pedals: Crupi Square, Polished
* Cranks: Profile 175mm, Chrome
* Bottom Bracket: Profile Sealed
* Chainring: Profile Whippit 39t, Silver
* Freewheel: Shimano 16t
* Chain: Sedis PC-1
* Chain Tensioners: Profile Racing, Polished
* Front Hub: Odyssey XTRO 25mm through-axle, 36-hole, Polished
* Rear Hub: Odyssey XTRO 25mm through-axle, 36-hole, Polished
* Rims: Sun Rhyno Lite 36-hole, Chrome
* Spokes: Wheelsmith Stainless, Chrome
* Front Tire: Tioga Comp III 24 x 2.125"
* Rear Tire: Tioga Comp III 24 x 1.75"
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- Company: Kastan
- Model: KEX Pro-S 24
- Wheel Size: 24"
- Headtube size: 1"