Heatsink Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Hi,I was very pleased to receive photos of a 24UK Mk2 build today. This is a bike built up by Thomas Magee in Leavenworth, Washington State, USA, to the following spec:Fork: Pashley/Leeson from Mr. HeatsinkHeadset: FSA The PigStem: 70mmx20degrees (out of the parts bin)Handlebar: 28” with 3” rise (new but really cheap)Grips: BMX styleBrakes: Avid SD7 V-brakes with Heatsink CNC backings and padsBB: 68x113 square taper Crank set: Truvative 175mm arms, 22t chainring with BlackSpire GrannyGod bash ringPedals: Odyssey triple cage (cheap)Seat: Sella ItaliaFront wheel: Rhyno Light rim (29mm), AtomLab bolt on hub and a 2.3 "Kenda K-Rad tireRear wheel:Alex DM24 rim (32mm), Hadley 72 p.o.e. through bolt hub, Kenda Kinetics Stick E 2.6 tireRear Mech: Shimano 105 road short cage with six speeds (mix and match)Rear Mech shifter: old Suntour friction shifter (new but cheap)Those forks are specials where the Vee bosses were rewelded 1" lower by Clive Leeson. Forks owned by me for quite a while and I wasn't sure if I should let them go. Great to see them being put to good use again!Some further information from Thomas:I've always felt that personal health shouldn't be sacrificed along the way (during life). I used to do a lot of rock climbing and hiking. But I trashed out my knees and was practically unable to walk. So I was fortunate to have both knees completely replaced. It was bike riding that kept me going. Now my legs are my best part, so I am really enjoying learning a new way to use my body and stay in shape.Just so you can know me a little better: I'm now age 70, obviously a novice rider, and I do wear my pads!Thomas, you're an inspiration to us all! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that NBR dude Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Fair play to the guy. Would be awesome to think I could still be able to ride at 70.Massive respect to him for giving it a go and trying to stay fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarshRider Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 legend makes me feel better for being 21 and still riding.hope he drinks alot of milk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly C Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 That is Epic Steve!!Great little story and the bike looks sweet too Olly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleee Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Seriously cool, I hope i'm like that when i'm older. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duck Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Admirable.Bike looks nice too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Wow, congratulations. You must be in amazingly good shape to even consider doing such a demanding sport at your age!Just shows that there are no limits Just showed this to my dad who's also 70 and suggested he'd give trials a go. He didn't like the idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Shrewsbury Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Big up to the old timer, bike looks ace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Awesome stuff, good work sir!The bike looks amazing, and glad to hear that Mr Magee is making the most of everythingKeep it up dude, inspiring stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.McMillan Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 awesome bike awesome rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Davies Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 much respect to you, thats brilliant! fair play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli Smith Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 What a guy! deserves a load of respect for doing that! Can't see my grandad doing that for shit. So yeah, ledgend. Nice bike too. Get some vids ip of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceman Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Whoa, I was speechless! Showed it to my friends and they were speechless too! The bike sure looks good (has that bit of "old-school" look). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will4eva7k Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Respect to the man! The bike looks sweet too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Stig Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Fair play!! lol not bad he should get a vid out Whats happening with the UK 24UK's?? haha a friend of mine who i leant the money to has been waiting ages i wanna ride with him again...... Regards Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 Awsome little write up steve to be riding trials at the age of 70 he must be super fit and strong.....i have nothing more than respect for the guy ......just proves ages is no restriction Dave x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robster Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 That is great to hear, that means me and hurman have at least 30 years left in us.He might be able to get a win in in that time Nice one Steve.John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy P Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Respect to that guy! Bikes looking pretty awesome too.His brakes are the wrong way round though... Sorry couldn't resist... againAndy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Steve, are those the forks you bought off a guy called Rich ages ago? Suprised they're still going if they are the ones i'm thinking of! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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