Author Topic: Trying to relive my youth..... (Read 956 times)

salty134 · « **on:** March 21, 2011, 10:06 PM »

Hi, I am interested in building (although I'm not too hands on) an old school type BMX. I had a BMX when I was youner in the 80's and just want to try and build something like I remember I had back them.

I have a picture in my head of what I want and the main things I want it to have are....

Chrome frame
CW handle bars
Mushroom grips
Mags
Layback seat

I'm not too worried what makes, but I do have quite a small budget.

Has anyone got any suggestions where I can start??

Cheers

Salty

bodamus · « **Reply #1 on:** March 21, 2011, 10:32 PM »

Have a look in the for sale section and on ebay plenty about mate.

bodamus

Daletsunami · « **Reply #2 on:** March 21, 2011, 10:33 PM »

Yea ebay is always a good place for a starter

salty134 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 21, 2011, 10:51 PM »

What would class as the "cheaper" makes of bmx. Raleigh, Peugeot, Falcon?

Like I say I'm on a tight budget, so don't want to waste my time looking at Haro's Diamond backs etc etc Not unless I really get back into it!!!!

rick1970 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 21, 2011, 11:06 PM »

Quote from: salty134 on March 21, 2011, 10:51 PM

What would class as the "cheaper" makes of bmx. Raleigh, Peugeot, Falcon?

Like I say I'm on a tight budget, so don't want to waste my time looking at Haro's Diamond backs etc etc Not unless I really get back into it!!!!

hi,first job bud is wait till 1st april and get a site supporters tag cost you a tenner so you can buy and sell ,be patient loads of bargains and great advice ,dont rush it

ps ,i dont think you view for sale section until you get tag

and you will save a fortune on fees not like fleabay

skki3330 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 22, 2011, 08:21 AM »

Welcome to the forum Salty as Rick said wait until the 1st April get a site tag

cant wait for mine!!
Let's be honest you will start out cheap but you will get the bug and have a house full of bikes this time next year spending all your money and hours on RAD lol

On a serious note dont get a Burner! I have managed to find some really nice bikes and paid next to nowt just takes a bit of time and effort.

Good luck on your quest

Mattdub · « **Reply #6 on:** March 22, 2011, 08:39 AM »

Quote from: rick1970 on March 21, 2011, 11:06 PM

Quote from: salty134 on March 21, 2011, 10:51 PM
What would class as the "cheaper" makes of bmx. Raleigh, Peugeot, Falcon?

Like I say I'm on a tight budget, so don't want to waste my time looking at Haro's Diamond backs etc etc Not unless I really get back into it!!!!
hi,first job bud is wait till 1st april and get a site supporters tag cost you a tenner so you can buy and sell ,be patient loads of bargains and great advice ,dont rush it
ps ,i dont think you view for sale section until you get tag and you will save a fortune on fees not like fleabay

Two important points above , get a SS tag & DON'T RUSH IT