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26.0029 — DIRTWERX 24-inch Cruiser Prototype Frame and Fork
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Published inventory wording
This DIRTWERX 24-inch cruiser prototype frame and fork represents an experimental BMX racing design developed during a period when builders were exploring new frame geometries and materials for cruiser-class racing. Prototype frames such as this were often produced in limited numbers to test performance and handling before potential production. Artifacts like this illustrate the innovation and experimentation that have long driven BMX frame design and development.
Additional published context
DIRTWERX was founded by BMX pioneer Harry Leary in 1996 after the collapse of the BMX company Balance, where Leary had served as general manager. Wanting to build something of his own after decades of racing and promoting other brands, Leary launched DIRTWERX as a race-driven BMX company, focusing on high-quality chromoly frames, forks, and handlebars. The brand emphasized durability and ride characteristics over lightweight aluminum construction, reflecting Leary’s belief that steel provided better performance and longevity for most riders. Though a small operation, DIRTWERX products were exported internationally and developed through Leary’s continued involvement in BMX racing and rider feedback.
Artifact record
| Field | Published record |
|---|---|
| Artifact ID | 26.0029 |
| Artifact name | DIRTWERX 24-inch Cruiser Prototype Frame and Fork |
| Category | Frame |
| Source | Online (original Leary Locker) |
| Collection | Lititz BMX Archive |
| Location | Lititz, Pennsylvania |
| Source evidence status | original_pdf_embedded_jpeg |
Original source record
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Source trail
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Preservation note
This record preserves the artifact ID, published wording, live source address, and original source imagery without silently correcting source inconsistencies. Every displayed image in this record is an unchanged original source file. This checkpoint covers 26.0001 through 26.0101.