Author Topic: !!!!MRD ARE BACK!!!! (Read 7923 times)

Darren KAP · « **Reply #25 on:** March 25, 2012, 09:54 PM »

Quote from: oldschoolace on March 24, 2012, 07:11 PM

Nice If they turn out a freestyler any time soon Vincents may miss out on a sale

To be honest Clint i'm with you on this as i'd be having one for sure , fingers cross they do

ron burgundy · « **Reply #26 on:** March 25, 2012, 10:15 PM »

Stiffen that back end up, the chain stay looks like a rubber band.

Spen69 · « **Reply #27 on:** March 25, 2012, 11:07 PM »

NS freestyler please and I can sell my Badlander

Nice work on the braized joints - raw finish for me please

Darren KAP · « **Reply #28 on:** March 25, 2012, 11:10 PM »

Quote from: Spen69 on March 25, 2012, 11:07 PM

NS freestyler please and I can sell my Badlander

Nice work on the braized joints - raw finish for me please

first dib dobs on the Badlander if you sell bud

oldschoolace · « **Reply #29 on:** March 26, 2012, 12:48 AM »

If you are watching Tim, and do go ahead with a freestyler frame
i hereby officially and unequivocally dib dobs frame number 0001

Hows about that then Darren

renegaderacer · « **Reply #30 on:** March 26, 2012, 08:15 AM »

Definately put me down for a freestyle frame if he does one!

Giles

Darren KAP · « **Reply #31 on:** March 26, 2012, 08:45 AM »

Good call Clint

i really hope they do one judging by the pm's i've had they'll deffo be a hit

i for one would deffo be having one

fingers and toes crossed

Mattdub · « **Reply #32 on:** March 26, 2012, 08:53 AM »

Lovely workmanship & a 24 sounds cool

mrd · « **Reply #33 on:** March 26, 2012, 05:01 PM »

The frame is just at the prototype stage, i'm going to make some more changes... the comment about who i'm going to copy this time mead me laugh.. I wont be making forks and agree with the marmite comments. funny thing though as MRD was always a marmite brand.. The other bike in the picture is a 26 inch Tracker that Brian is making for me. I'm only making a LTD number of those and they are not under the MRD banner, they will be under the name Tubal Cain.... as for an MRD freestyler are you lot serious? a Brazed street/park Bike? maybe! If there was some genuine interest. All of these MRDs will not be off a production line. they will be handmade by Brian and Myself.. To order-total custom. To all you lunatic collectors out there i've just found some original pro plates.... Will put them on ebay when i get a mo.. As for stickers for frames........I think i just bought some originals (they could be bootlegs but i dont think so) so i'll get some made for those of you who send me pics with frame numbers..
Also, beefing up the back end comment? I'm not sure super rigid alloy frames are the best for racing, they are the cheapest and lightest, and that is why for the most part they appeal.... But i'm not about to follow trends just for the sake of it... The MRDS will as always be made in the UK, using UK made tubing and brass brazing. Brian taught everyone at Rickmans to braze and that's why he's the only man to do the MRDs for me.. I had talked to Steve Gaells dad John as he was at Rickmans but he told me straight.. Brian taught all of us everything we know.. So Brian it was.

As for having a team, i think anyone who rides an MRD is already on the team... I'd like to think that MRD is still in the exact same position as it was when US BMX invaded the UK all those years ago. We were the the underdogs then and we are now, rebel FM is coming back on pirate radio..

Thanks to all of you who have kept the candle lit, this time i'll try to stay for longer.

Spen69 · « **Reply #34 on:** March 26, 2012, 05:21 PM »

Pm will be with you later Tim (I assume!) with serial numbers and pictures ;-)

As for a braised park bike, there are a few of us who still give their 80's Badlanders a healthy amount of grief every other weekend and when ever we can, so you'd be suprised how tough they are!..

Cheers

Spen

renegaderacer · « **Reply #35 on:** March 26, 2012, 05:31 PM »

I'll 2nd Spen's comment about how tough they are.

I've owned my Badlander from new and it's had to do everything from dirt to ramp/park to street as hard as I could ride and is still in as good a shape as when I bought it!

MaD-RoK · « **Reply #36 on:** March 26, 2012, 05:36 PM »

Just found a March Racing Decals Pack in me cupboard.

rad_pitt · « **Reply #37 on:** March 26, 2012, 06:16 PM »

So excited about these frames it's unreal - an excuse to go new school I rate

Darren KAP · « **Reply #38 on:** March 26, 2012, 07:24 PM »

PMing you now Tim with an order

this is truely great news for the BMX scene

Kappy

HARORIDER · « **Reply #39 on:** March 26, 2012, 07:45 PM »

Quote from: oldschoolace on March 24, 2012, 07:11 PM

Nice If they turn out a freestyler any time soon Vincents may miss out on a sale

2nd that

mrd · « **Reply #40 on:** March 26, 2012, 07:48 PM »

I'll put some contact details up soon as well as a new site..I'll answer all PMs as quick as i can. Thanks for all your kind words. Has been such a surprise.. javascript:void(0);

oldschoolace · « **Reply #41 on:** March 26, 2012, 07:49 PM »

How many nods would it take to get a small run of freestyles up and running Tim?
I have my mind set to buy just one quality British frame and word from Vincents is scarce $:-\$

ron burgundy · « **Reply #42 on:** March 26, 2012, 07:58 PM »

Quote from: mrd on March 26, 2012, 05:01 PM

Also, beefing up the back end comment? I'm not sure super rigid alloy frames are the best for racing, they are the cheapest and lightest, and that is why for the most part they appeal.... But i'm not about to follow trends just for the sake of it...

It's a steel frame, it's never going to be super stiff... but something with a bit less deflection in the bottom bracket area would be interesting. As for cheapest alloy frames, yes there are a few kicking about, but you can't compare a hand made Curtis to a made in Taiwan Haro or SE, one of the Yess products or a Pure maybe closer in price and quality at £400+ and also handmade.

What's the geometry and spec at the moment, will it be on par with my 125r?

Good luck with the project and keep us updated.