MK999 Posted December 24, 2010 Report Share Posted December 24, 2010 (edited) Thought I'd beat the xmas day/soonest delivery date after crew and stick this in since I'm done spending too much money now Nothing amazing or even new I know but thought a few might be interested Picked up this on ebay recently as I've been after a trials bike for a while since finding a BMX too cramped to be comfortable with spec now is: Standard bits: Alex DX32 Rear rim, DX24 front Mission hubs/chainline/gearing Mission Stem FSA Pig Headset Kenda Kinetics tyres Bits I've added: Try all Loc-all grips Onza carbon bars HS33 front and rear Random front pads cam with the HS33 I got, smooth rim for a bit of modulation TNN LGM's on what I think is a medium grind on the back Speedrace single cage pedals Tartybikes chainstay protector (Mandatory equipment I think??) Comfy looking white seat from Halfrauds, which is a san marco ponza power apparently! Seat is just sat there for now until I get a seat post, which is being a pain as it's 22.2mm! Only thing I've found is a Haro BMX seatpost on ebay that will fit, NOS from the 80's! Unless I go for a stumpy pivotal style seat, which is gonna be uncomfortable to ride when I need it. Gonna be used to save a bit of money on the commute to work and hopefully have a bit of fun chucking it about (Quick release seat for dual purpose planned!) Edited December 24, 2010 by MK999 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted December 25, 2010 Report Share Posted December 25, 2010 Well... I like the colours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey1991 Posted December 25, 2010 Report Share Posted December 25, 2010 Got to say, i really really really (Ctrl c, Ctrl v.) Do not like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimpanzyyyy Posted December 25, 2010 Report Share Posted December 25, 2010 wasn't tim pratt riding of these in the old days? looks really oldshool, like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK999 Posted December 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2010 Think the main thing bringing it down is the graphics to be honest, clean white would look pretty cool and the graphics look cheap and horrible, was going to rip them all off soon as I got it but they're either lacquered over or painted on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Clark Posted December 25, 2010 Report Share Posted December 25, 2010 Bring's back memories, everyone knew someone with a Reefer/T-Raptor back the in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted December 25, 2010 Report Share Posted December 25, 2010 Will do you well for a starter bike, at least you'll have a decent back brake which is more than can be said for most of the older riders on here who had to ride these kinda bikes back in the day. Enjoy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julius Czar Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 Looks really fun, might have to dig mine out the depths of my garage... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hitcher Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 I had one of these, in same colour, was an epic bike! even when the chainstays cracked right through at the BB I still rode it for a few months and it kept on giving. Hope that inspires some confidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megamomac Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 seem to remember really liking the feel of these years ago. had mine built up with a long stem and flat bars and it rode so comfy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Seems like theres too much going on.. but if you like it and it rides nice thats all that matters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK999 Posted January 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Seems like theres too much going on.. but if you like it and it rides nice thats all that matters I agree, the decals/stickers/whatever you want to call them are too much, would look ok plain white... But stripping it down and painting is a bit too much effort/cost atm, see if I like it first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Alty Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 (edited) That was a fricken steal for £50 ! I wouldnt personally like to ride one of these, but for £50 can you go wrong? Edited January 7, 2011 by Jon Alty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK999 Posted January 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 That was a fricken steal for £50 ! I wouldnt personally like to ride one of these, but for £50 can you go wrong? Well, £50 plus what the maggies cost me, and the odd bits I got for them like some ali bolts as some were missing/useless, had to get pads as someone let me down on those, seatpost and saddle etc (for trips to work/uni) cost a bomb because of the odd size, had to source a clamp and a piece of tube to make one. Add it up and it starts to make less sense really, but then there would have been costs on top of any bike I got 2nd hand so it's swings and roundabouts. to be honest just as a commuting thing for £50 it's pretty decent, lighter than anything else you'd pick up on ebay etc, stronger and probably more reliable. The fact it's light enough and almost purposeful enough to be a decent trials frame is a bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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