Author Topic: Apart from EZ bars... (Read 2032 times)

Devilock · « **on:** March 14, 2012, 10:20 PM »

...what other bars would be appropriate for a chrome TA...?

I did think CW but dont want to use them...!

dordymush · « **Reply #1 on:** March 14, 2012, 10:26 PM »

are you doing a freestyle or race build.
GT bar or cw freestyle bars could look good.

Devilock · « **Reply #2 on:** March 14, 2012, 10:28 PM »

Now thats the problem...im not sure...! What did Patterson use...?!

Badbaldie · « **Reply #3 on:** March 14, 2012, 10:29 PM »

good question this

firstly as Dordy says ... is a ta a race or freestyle frame. ?

. if freestyle what about cw or gt performer bars ? if race skyway race bars if u can find sum or the repop ones? gt pro bars?

M5AT · « **Reply #4 on:** March 14, 2012, 10:32 PM »

What's up with C dubs?

Classic bar for a TA

stu27 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 14, 2012, 10:32 PM »

as has been said before
i think gt pro bars,with a gt seatpost looks mint rich

mark 2 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 14, 2012, 10:38 PM »

Monkey bars would look good, based on cw's so similar shape and proportions and it'll bring something different to the bike. A fooker to find.

Devilock · « **Reply #7 on:** March 14, 2012, 10:52 PM »

Yes, i would like Skyway race bars but suppose i should give up on that idea unless they are reissues...but who sells them?
Am i right in thinking Patterson used CW's...?

Ill just use cow horns...!

Devilock · « **Reply #8 on:** March 14, 2012, 10:54 PM »

Quote from: stu27 on March 14, 2012, 10:32 PM

as has been said before
i think gt pro bars,with a gt seatpost looks mint rich

When you gonna collect your bloody cranks ya maniac...?!!

markyp · « **Reply #9 on:** March 14, 2012, 10:56 PM »

gt pro bars always look good as do the gt xt(as used by andy patterson) ive got gen 1 hutch pro racers on mine.forget about the skyway rich finish that fookin ghp please

Devilock · « **Reply #10 on:** March 14, 2012, 11:02 PM »

Quote from: markyp on March 14, 2012, 10:56 PM

gt pro bars always look good as do the gt xt(as used by andy patterson) ive got gen 1 hutch pro racers on mine.forget about the skyway rich finish that fookin ghp please

Ha! I know, i know, you're right Mark i will...!!

Well all i need are the grips then thats pretty much it...apart from a chain & lever & cable!! Although the last two are replacements...!
Ok, so you got your own way re: grips...!!

rooski · « **Reply #11 on:** March 14, 2012, 11:04 PM »

Any nice race bars would do,powerlite,gt,hutch,cw....

Try finding CW expert bars for the TA,not quite as lofty,look a bit nicer i think

Devilock · « **Reply #12 on:** March 14, 2012, 11:09 PM »

Yeah I was thinking of starting with those... Anyone got any...?!!
Sorry, dont mean to sneak in a wanted post...!

This is all very helpful guys, thank you.

bodamus · « **Reply #13 on:** March 14, 2012, 11:11 PM »

I had chrome monkey bars on my chrome Skyway TA looked good

Deano · « **Reply #14 on:** March 15, 2012, 01:37 AM »

I know its a bit weird but i really like Mongoose procless bars on a ta

just looks retro usa to me. Not sure why tho

Devilock · « **Reply #15 on:** March 15, 2012, 01:43 AM »

Actually you've just reminded me- i think i have some proclass bars...
Might try them after the Heart is finished...

Cheers mate...!

Devilock · « **Reply #16 on:** March 15, 2012, 03:01 PM »

Who's got some bars then...?!!

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 15, 2012, 06:50 PM »

What about polished Renthals Rich?

punkdSICO · « **Reply #18 on:** March 15, 2012, 06:59 PM »

When Im looking for build ideas, I trawl through the museum..

http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/skyway/'model=55

Above at the TAs..

ta,

Paul

Gnarlyscoots · « **Reply #19 on:** March 16, 2012, 12:06 AM »

Quote from: retrodan72 on March 15, 2012, 06:50 PM

What about polished Renthals Rich?

He don't like Renthals buddy

JOKE!!

He's been after some for a long time

Glynnyboy · « **Reply #20 on:** March 16, 2012, 09:12 AM »

Quote from: mothwasp on March 14, 2012, 10:28 PM

Now thats the problem...im not sure...! What did Patterson use...?!

In 83 it looks like he was using cw's.
earliest add i could find for ez's and race bars was the 8403 edition of freestylin'. They both have the same width and rake, the only difference been that ez's have 2 bars and race bars have one.
According to woody skyway race bars weren't imported into the UK until 86 so although the US skyway team were using them the UK skyway team were sporting GT PRO bars or galindo's.

here's the 8403 freestylin add.