Author Topic: My first, and last S&M build. Almost finished. New Pics (Read 6412 times)

SaMAlex · « **on:** October 20, 2011, 02:32 PM »

I FINALLY got round to starting this build. Its the last (non rider) S&M I plan to build, and its also the first one I ever built.

Ive had this frame for over 20 years. I got it direct from "S&M" (Moellers tiny one room flat) in March 1991. Its been borrowed by several people but has been sat in my shed for at least half of that time. Its been patched up, modified, ridden hard, and never looked so good! Just gotta put the other bits on it now.

dordymush · « **Reply #1 on:** October 20, 2011, 02:36 PM »

man thats seen some life.
deffo think it deserves some lovin alex lol.

fugazi · « **Reply #2 on:** October 20, 2011, 02:40 PM »

That's come back well

I can spot a lot of rewelding & is that a gusset added on the d/t?

Dannywhac · « **Reply #3 on:** October 20, 2011, 02:42 PM »

That's a cracker Alex - remember seeing that front cover of BMX Now! and wanting the bike (complete co-incidence but we shared the same hairstyle back then........)

Great that you've resto'd it - nice one on getting the 990 lugs off as well

SaMAlex · « **Reply #4 on:** October 20, 2011, 02:52 PM »

I tried to take pics of some of the cool bits but the gloss black paint meant they didnt come out.

- Tripple drop out on the right side (They are 2-stuck-together dropouts and i fished a third one out of the bucket and put it on my frame)
- 990 mounds added (removed before re-spray)
- Hole drilled in seat tube for brake cable
- T-bar top plate added to right dropout (removed before respray)
- Dents put on the chain stays for chainring clearance (both for RHD and LHD)
- Gussets put on the seatpost/toptube (both sides)
- Gusset added on the Headtube/downtube (it didnt have any gussets at all when new)
- Seat stay and Chain stay brace both crushed from running Pitbull brake
- Awful welding done on seat clamp area and dropouts (when i lent the frame to someone) but all ground off for respray

lk_97 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 20, 2011, 03:42 PM »

Not usually the biggest fan of mid school, but I think this has changed my mind!

brummie · « **Reply #6 on:** October 20, 2011, 03:57 PM »

ooh love it alex

havent got any spares of those decals have you mate?

SaMAlex · « **Reply #7 on:** October 20, 2011, 04:02 PM »

Quote from: brummie on October 20, 2011, 03:57 PM

havent got any spares of those decals have you mate?

Talk to Del

JAY · « **Reply #8 on:** October 20, 2011, 04:05 PM »

Love the bike were its stood up with the only dicks ride bikes bit of plate is on it, Looking really sweet and what about all that history..........Love it......

SaMAlex · « **Reply #9 on:** October 20, 2011, 04:09 PM »

Quote from: JAY on October 20, 2011, 04:05 PM

Love the bike were its stood up with the only dicks ride bikes bit of plate is on it

I made that plate cos I was usually the ONLY BMXer on the ramps, and I'd get a bit of stick from the "cool skaters".

That is more or less the build Im going for. Ive still got most of those bits (or similar replacements)

ED209 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 20, 2011, 06:32 PM »

wicked bit of History Alex

lovin the bashguard... what year was that? pre the 92 mag shot?

xGoose · « **Reply #11 on:** October 20, 2011, 06:41 PM »

Love it Alex, always got time for some S&M!

superbikedan · « **Reply #12 on:** October 20, 2011, 08:48 PM »

awsome history in that frame alex, was a pleasure to paint it for you but really strange that i wasnt allowed

to smooth it up a bit

perfect though to leave the scars as they are

brettypeeps · « **Reply #13 on:** October 20, 2011, 09:15 PM »

Quote from: SuperBikeDan on October 20, 2011, 08:48 PM

awsome history in that frame alex, was a pleasure to paint it for you but really strange that i wasnt allowed

to smooth it up a bit perfect though to leave the scars as they are

Must have been hard Dan being the perfectionist you are.

Great bit of history Alex

kev-s · « **Reply #14 on:** October 20, 2011, 10:03 PM »

very nice

i presume this is the one you are riding in feel my leg muscles

http://bmxmdb.com/films/336-Feel-My-Leg-Muscles-I-m-A-Racer

mix section 4 mins in

SaMAlex · « **Reply #15 on:** October 21, 2011, 08:42 AM »

Quote from: ED209º on October 20, 2011, 06:32 PM

lovin the bashguard. What year was that?

I got the frame in March 1991. Its Kore bash guard and I used a plastic plate on it most of the time.

Quote from: SuperBikeDan on October 20, 2011, 08:48 PM

was a pleasure to paint it for you

Sorry Dan, I meant to say that you powder coated it for me, and as always, did an amazing job. Thanks loads

Quote from: kev s on October 20, 2011, 10:03 PM

i presume this is the one you are riding in feel my leg muscles

Yep, thats the same one

pickle · « **Reply #16 on:** October 21, 2011, 08:47 AM »

That's well cool Alex! and love those pictures!

kev-s · « **Reply #17 on:** October 21, 2011, 09:05 AM »

very nice and now very cool

i love feel my leg muscles, just a load of friends riding and having fun

nosepickben · « **Reply #18 on:** October 21, 2011, 06:48 PM »

Fantastic. Nice resto work. Can't wait for the finished bike to appear......

Betty · « **Reply #19 on:** October 21, 2011, 08:33 PM »

That's seen some action....

Nice that you've saved it Alex, lucky it hasn't been chucked out!

nosepickben · « **Reply #20 on:** October 21, 2011, 10:12 PM »

Just had a good look at that poor rusted frame with the shitty frame pad zip-tied on, looks like an aged mill town artisan that could talk a glass eye to sleep. Seems a shame to clean and restore it now.....
Dammit Alex, abuse it all over again

LENNY-LENTINI · « **Reply #21 on:** October 22, 2011, 05:50 PM »

Absolutely Killer Brother.

While the 80's were all about fashion over function, the 90's were all about function over fashion with some humour thrown in (the plate is funny as fck).

That bike has got the most 'Soul Points' I have seen for a long time. Genius to leave the dings in.

GGitM should be last weeknd in Jan, plenty of time for everyone to build.

BSR the Faith. L

condor96 · « **Reply #22 on:** October 22, 2011, 06:43 PM »

very nice and a sweet bit of history

LENNY-LENTINI · « **Reply #23 on:** October 22, 2011, 09:31 PM »

This ain't No X-Factor made up story Brothers.

This is a real story about a real bike and a real Soul Rider that was still riding when the corporates were saying BMX was dead.

S&M and Standard(although I hate to admit it) strived to make frames and parts that lasted whilst the corporates were selling flourescent Cornetos that snapped.

you can't buy soul.

Keep the Faith. L