Artifact ID: 26.0069
Artifact Name: 1993 Auburn 24" Custom Cruiser
Theme: The Creeper's Sun
Category: Complete Bike
Source: Built
Collection: Lititz BMX Archive
Location: Lititz, Pennsylvania
Artifact ID: 26.0069
Artifact Name: 1993 Auburn 24" Custom Cruiser
Theme: The Creeper's Sun
Category: Complete Bike
Source: Built
Collection: Lititz BMX Archive
Location: Lititz, Pennsylvania
Historical Context
This custom-built 1993 Auburn 24-inch cruiser, titled The Creepers Sun, represents a distinctive example of early 1990s BMX manufacturing innovation.
The bike is based on Auburn’s unique bolt-together two-piece frame design, which combined a chromoly front triangle with an aluminum rear clip. This approach allowed manufacturers to experiment with weight reduction while maintaining structural strength for cruiser-class racing.
Cruiser BMX bikes—typically built with 24-inch wheels—were popular in racing divisions designed for larger riders and older competitors. Builders often experimented with new materials and frame geometries during this period, making bikes like this one important examples of evolving BMX design.
The custom aesthetic theme of The Creepers Sun adds a unique visual identity to the build while highlighting the craftsmanship and creativity that characterized BMX bike building during the 1990s.
Related Media
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Artifact 26.0029 - Harry Leary DIRTWERX 24" Cruiser Prototype
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Artifact 26.0045 - GHP Cruiser Bars with "15" Plate
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