mrBENN Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 So, been a number of years since iv'e posted on here, so hello everyone new and old as summers coming and a fellow few mates are getting back into riding, i want to take a break from modifying my car and get riding again! Originally had a blue Fourplay so felt right to get something similar. After scouring the forum for a while i came across Ian's Arcade frame that had been welded on the upper stay for £100! So snapped that up while I could. Got it through the post today and couldn't be happier. so with a fresh respray and some new graphics, got it looking lovely again and a perfect base to start with! Also got Arcade crankset on the way with some Inspired Team forks too! Updates to come! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 looking forward to seeing this as a whole bike,looks good so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Ooft. For some reason I was expecting something other than black but was pleasantly surprised with the gloss. Always good to hear people getting a bargain. Hope it holds up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrBENN Posted April 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Ooft. For some reason I was expecting something other than black but was pleasantly surprised with the gloss. Always good to hear people getting a bargain. Hope it holds up! Yeah i was in the paint section and really couldn't decide on a nice colour for it to be! So stuck with the safe and blacked it was the best option, but yeah, for a can job, really surprised on the finish i got! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Looking really smart mate! Wellllll up for us all getting back out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 I back that statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paperclip Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Glad you went with a gloss black to match the forks, brownie points! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrBENN Posted April 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Yeah keeping it looking smart and clean! Today i received my cranked off Mr Travis so again, gave that a spruce up lick of paint and get them on, decided to put some Inspired logos on the cranks but is a bit too much so took them off! Slowly and surely getting there! Just waiting for my forks to arrive now and we're half way there 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Whats in store for the rest of the build? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrBENN Posted April 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Whats in store for the rest of the build? Rest of the build, front end wise, looking for a high front end, Inspired high rise bars, few stackers, ideally, short stem, steep angle, not sure on front wheel yet. Rear end, Hope Pro2 on a nice double walled rim, tire wise, Maxxis Holy Roller or Schwalbe Crazy Bob. Mr Purdon (Skoze) has just popped over with some generous goodies! Inspired pedals and a Federal seat so every so grateful for them! Thats about it for now so shall see what the coming months bring! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrBENN Posted May 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) So, with forks on their way it's time to look for wheels. Purchased these from one of the members on here which they're pretty much exactly what i was after Hope Pro2's on Spank rims! Final step is bars and stem and I've got a full bike! EDIT : Just placed an order with Tarty. just need tires now and I've got a full bike Edited May 5, 2015 by mrBENN 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 This is going to look baller! Conti or Maxxis or DMR or other? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Looks like it's gonna be a pretty fresh build man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paperclip Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 No idea what the plan for the skewer is I presume that's for something else? Bike's going to look sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Usually use them on the front wheel to stop it falling out. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christiaan Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 You have to replace the endcaps on the front hub with some qr ones. Looking forward for the finished product! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 tire wise, Maxxis Holy Roller or Schwalbe Crazy Bob. Conti or Maxxis or DMR or other? Missed that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paperclip Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Yeah I thought that it was a bolt through hub and for some reason forgot about the forks not being arcade. I have a spare pair of QR end caps brand new if you fancy a swap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis.jackson Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Is it just me or is some thing not looking right with the spoke pattern 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 I dont know anything about spoke patterns but they do look strange. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrBENN Posted May 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Got replacement end caps on their way with the wheels Ross, managed to order two Schwalbe Crazy Bobs from Germany, brand new for £12 plus a tenner postage :') so pretty chuffed with that! Tarty orders turning up tomorrow, also with wheels and forks so should have everything together, bar the tires tomorrow! But thanks everyone, just need to get it together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrBENN Posted May 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 So, currently waiting for my tires to turn up and thats the build done for now Keeping it brakeless for the time being. But very happy with the build I've done for the money I've had! But here's some pictures to show 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJ. Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Get those forks sprayed up! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrBENN Posted May 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Oh they will be going gloss black too :') just haven't got round to it yet! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 stick with the brakeless. Loving it just now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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