S&M Bennett build ** Finally Finished **

[midschooljon]

Between 95 and 99 the only bikes I rode were S&M's. I absolutely loved them and still do to this day. In that time I rode a 1" Holmes, a 1" Challenger, and finally a Bennett. Im now on a mission to buy back all 3 of those models and the first one that popped was a Bennett (anyone got a 1" Holmes or Challenger they want to sell me?  ). As far a bikes go the Bennett was never my favourite bike, but I have loads of good memories from the time I rode it so am really keen to get this built up to the same spec as mine back in 99.

Despite the frames rather tatty appearance it is in really good shape. Normally bikes of this era have dropouts and chainstays that are pretty smashed up. Luckily this one looks like harly any grinding was done on it so it should clean up nicely.







The frame has now been sent off the the imfamous SBD to get a fresh coat of red paint put on it so Im looking forward to seeing how that turns out.

After buying the frame I started hunting for the bits I needed to build it up to the same spec mine originally was. After looking around for the various individual parts I stumbled across this little gem on ebay that had half the bits on it I was looking for. I saved it in my watch list and ended up winning it for an absolute steal!  



This little dirtbike will now be sacrificed to the Bennett build with a fair chunk of its parts getting tidied up and going onto the Bennett. The DB is actually in pretty bad shape so dont feel too bad for it  . It needs some repars as it has had the dropouts butcherd to accept 14mm axles   and there are also a few dents in the seat stays. I will still keep it though, and when I get some time will restore it as well.

Thats it for now. More updates shortly...

[kev-s]

nice i remember that db on ebay

also wasnt that bennett frame on ebay for £25 bin?

what 1in holmes are u after, mk1, mk2 or mk3

mk3 is the most common and cheapest of the 3 normally can be picked up for around £100 depending on condition

just noticed that redneck on the db is a early squared edged gyro unfriendly one

[midschooljon]

nice i remember that db on ebay

also wasnt that bennett frame on ebay for £25 bin?

what 1in holmes are u after, mk1, mk2 or mk3

mk3 is the most common and cheapest of the 3 normally can be picked up for around £100 depending on condition

just noticed that redneck on the db is a early squared edged gyro unfriendly one

Yea I got lucky with both the frame and the DB purchase. I kind of needed a break though as my PFT and Sport builds are definitely not looking cheap right now 

As far as the Holmes goes Id prefer a MK2 or MK3 simply because I rode those models. I wouldnt say no to a MK1 by any means but would be happy with a MK2/3 if thats what came up.

[kev-s]

good luck

i paid £100 for my mk3 around 4 years ago and i bought a mk2 this year for £150 and mk1's go for £300+

[lk_97]

Nice! Lucky you on finding a bike that has most of the same parts as yours from bitd

[midschooljon]

good luck

i paid £100 for my mk3 around 4 years ago and i bought a mk2 this year for £150 and mk1's go for £300+

Yea early S&M stuff is pricy for sure.

Nice! Lucky you on finding a bike that has most of the same parts as yours from bitd

Yes that was a real stroke of luck. It changed the whole build from something that could have cost a fair bit to something that will hopefully end up quite affordable.

[lk_97]

Yeah, nice build, glad to hear it won't set you back much

[Gish]

i was watching that db on ebay but forgot all about it 

good buy there dude 

[Leatherman]

The Bennett looks great Jon, glad i could help you out with something else. 

[midschooljon]

The Bennett looks great Jon, glad i could help you out with something else. 

Cheers Don. Thanks for letting me know about your "goods"  . Cant wait for that package to arrive!

[Betty]

Is that the Dirtbike i put a thread up about?

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=143892.0

[midschooljon]

Is that the Dirtbike i put a thread up about?

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=143892.0

Yes it is 

[midschooljon]

Tyres for the Bennett arrived today. Will hopefully get the wheels laced up over the weekend 

[Betty]

Is that the Dirtbike i put a thread up about?

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=143892.0

Yes it is 

Proper bargain that was 

Almost bid but i wouldn't have done owt with it

Got a pair of Dirtmonsters on me old challenger 

[midschooljon]

A few more bits arrived for the Bennett. Thanks to a few forum members for some of these parts. All I need now are some chrome slam bars and a primo rod post and Ive got everything I need for this build.

[midschooljon]

Wheels all built up. 

[Betty]

Nice.... just read your above post, someone had a primo rod for sale in the last week or so

[Betty]

Found it....

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=144813.0

[midschooljon]

Found it....

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=144813.0

Thanks for letting me know. Im holding out for a chrome one though as all the other bits on the bike are silver or chrome. Hopefully one will pop up soon enough.

[midschooljon]

Got my frame back from SBD today.    WIll post pics shortly.

[dordymush]

im just starting one of these myself.
problem is a few of the bits that should have been in the box aint  .
parcel force are about to be b ollocked 

[midschooljon]

im just starting one of these myself.
problem is a few of the bits that should have been in the box aint  .
parcel force are about to be b ollocked 

Yea they are great bikes and going really cheap at the moment. Some good deals to be had out there. 

[dordymush]

are you getting new stickers for it ?.

[midschooljon]

are you getting new stickers for it ?.

Busy sourcing reference at the moment so I can recreate them. Pretty confident I can get them all drawn up 100% accurate but its just finding the time to do it.

[kev-s]