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Offline WINI

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Another convert to the Dark side....
« on: January 06, 2012, 02:28 PM »
After a few months of thinking about it, I've finally taken the plunge and bought some NS tech to see what the fuss is about.  I ain't about to be pulling 360's on the jumpbox anytime soon, but was hoping something half decent would improve my riding compared with the OS stuff I have.

After seeing something I really liked the look of for a very good price, I bought my first brand new BMX since 1984.  Delivered last night, and I just had a 2 minute play in the back yard.

FOOK ME!  It is amazing to ride!  Was thinking it may take a while to get used to new geometry etc but I felt 10x more confident on this than any of my other bikes.  Light, strong and feels right to me (Apart from the crap seating position).  Can't believe I waited this long, love it!







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Re: Another convert to the Dark side....
« Reply #1 on: January 06, 2012, 02:34 PM »
Ooh nice  :daumenhoch: Must admit i am still on a high from getting my first new brand new bike since 1985  :smitten:
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Re: Another convert to the Dark side....
« Reply #2 on: January 06, 2012, 02:36 PM »
Ohhhhh thats nice  :smitten:
I might actually build a bike this year instead of just hoarding parts :)

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Re: Another convert to the Dark side....
« Reply #3 on: January 06, 2012, 03:00 PM »
Nice!

This isn't the "dark side" though - that is riding on wheels made from plastic.

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Re: Another convert to the Dark side....
« Reply #4 on: January 06, 2012, 03:15 PM »
Nice!

This isn't the "dark side" though - that is riding on wheels made from plastic.

Spot on there!  Don't think I'll ever ride on Tuffs again, feels like you're on jelly.  God know what Zeds are like to ride on
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Re: Another convert to the Dark side....
« Reply #5 on: January 06, 2012, 03:20 PM »
That looks Awesome!  Once you've ridden a nice new school going back to tuffs are like riding on jelly.  Lovely ride  :daumenhoch:

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Re: Another convert to the Dark side....
« Reply #6 on: January 06, 2012, 04:11 PM »
I thought the 'catalogue' photos of this model were just very cleverly taken with great lighting, but no. Your pics prove this is one good looking bike

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Re: Another convert to the Dark side....
« Reply #7 on: January 06, 2012, 04:27 PM »
God know what Zeds are like to ride on

Imaging a 19 stone bloke trying to ride on Z's.........it felt like a clown bike  :idiot2:
I might actually build a bike this year instead of just hoarding parts :)

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Re: Another convert to the Dark side....
« Reply #8 on: January 06, 2012, 04:35 PM »
 :4_17_5:

that looks awesome .......   :smitten:

very tempted to get a new school ride meself in the not too distant future ...
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Re: Another convert to the Dark side....
« Reply #9 on: January 06, 2012, 04:55 PM »
You know what they say Mark  ::)

Once you've had black ,,,,  ;)




Tis nice that  :coolsmiley:

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Re: Another convert to the Dark side....
« Reply #10 on: January 06, 2012, 05:01 PM »
Nice!

This isn't the "dark side" though - that is riding on wheels made from plastic.

Spot on there!  Don't think I'll ever ride on Tuffs again, feels like you're on jelly.  God know what Zeds are like to ride on

Zeds are fookin awsum real old school  :daumenhoch:

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Re: Another convert to the Dark side....
« Reply #11 on: January 06, 2012, 05:31 PM »
Nice, Tight jeans on order?
Whats the matter Kid, don't ya like clowns? Don't we make you laugh? Aint we fukkin funny?

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Re: Another convert to the Dark side....
« Reply #12 on: January 06, 2012, 05:43 PM »

Once you've had black ,,,,  ;)



How true!  :daumenhoch:

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Re: Another convert to the Dark side....
« Reply #13 on: January 06, 2012, 05:55 PM »
You know what they say Mark  ::)

Once you've had black ,,,,  ;)




Tis nice that  :coolsmiley:

Beginning to think that after only 5 minutes on it. The OS bikes are about to be retired to lake rides and drunk meet ups!

Yep Diggler, tight jeans and badly fitting hat on order  ;D
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Re: Another convert to the Dark side....
« Reply #14 on: January 06, 2012, 06:06 PM »
I am liking this. It looks stunning in black. The only thing I would change is the post for a longer one.  I just can't get my head around the new school slammed seat look!  Besides with my fat arse on it it would look like I've made it collapse!  :LolLolLolLol:

I really must finish getting all the bits for my new school condor.  :)

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Re: Another convert to the Dark side....
« Reply #15 on: January 06, 2012, 06:08 PM »
Welcome!  :daumenhoch:

*ps* Fooking pretty, that; looking forward to riding it tomorrow night!  :daumenhoch:

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Re: Another convert to the Dark side....
« Reply #16 on: January 06, 2012, 09:15 PM »
Nice - can I scratch it when I fall off it tomorrow night ??? :2funny:

What TT is it?
« Last Edit: January 06, 2012, 09:38 PM by Spen69 »
Still limping......

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Re: Another convert to the Dark side....
« Reply #17 on: January 06, 2012, 09:32 PM »


    :smitten: :smitten:   love it bud , hope you bring it to the Blackpool ramp night  :daumenhoch:
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Re: Another convert to the Dark side....
« Reply #18 on: January 06, 2012, 09:40 PM »
Fooking ace is that Mark  ;) I've recently bought mid to ride. I'll have to see what these new fangled bikes are about  ::)

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Re: Another convert to the Dark side....
« Reply #19 on: January 06, 2012, 10:30 PM »
Nice - can I scratch it when I fall off it tomorrow night ??? :2funny:

What TT is it?

Bugger off, I'm very capable of falling off all by myself  :LolLolLolLol:

20.75 TT  :daumenhoch:
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Re: Another convert to the Dark side....
« Reply #20 on: January 06, 2012, 10:35 PM »
very tidy  :daumenhoch:

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Re: Another convert to the Dark side....
« Reply #21 on: January 06, 2012, 10:42 PM »



Fookin darkside??....Theres a reason I am in this chair
Whats the matter Kid, don't ya like clowns? Don't we make you laugh? Aint we fukkin funny?

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Re: Another convert to the Dark side....
« Reply #22 on: January 06, 2012, 10:50 PM »
   That pic is fookin ace Mr Diggler , i thought it was Mark for a mo  :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol: well he did say he had to rest his ankle for a bit  ;)
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Re: Another convert to the Dark side....
« Reply #23 on: January 07, 2012, 11:13 AM »
Tis looking a sweet machine  >:D

brakes work better i take it then the OS stuff  ;D

you do miss the knee to seat - this is when you stand up and ride, take one hand off and use yer knees to hold the bike by the seat - it's just not there anymore  :shocked:

swiching back and forth from NS to OS will do yer head in  :D as they will feel different each time  ;D

watch this then go ride

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Re: Another convert to the Dark side....
« Reply #24 on: January 07, 2012, 11:26 AM »
Oh yeah Bendy, brake is mustard!  Still really want a front brake though, just doesn't feel right without one  :buck2:

I know what you mean about the seat too, contemplated an OS seat so my soon to be 39 year old ass can take a rest every few minutes  ;D  Think it would look stupid though so I'll get used to it.

Watched the vid, looks like just another session at the Boardroom.


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