Author Topic: I'm bikeless and dont know what to build/buy... (Read 3224 times)

Robbo · « **on:** May 16, 2012, 04:56 PM »

I've got money burning a hole in my bank and I dont know what to build.

I had recently fallen out of love with OS builds and I'm still not sure I've got my mojo back for it, I've been wondering about building a NS bike with a few old school styling cues and attending a few ramp sessions.

So any suggestions be it OS or NS, I want something but Im not sure what!?!?!

jimwise68 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 16, 2012, 05:11 PM »

wait until you know what you want to do Rob, dont rush into it mate you will just regret it.

Robbo · « **Reply #2 on:** May 16, 2012, 05:33 PM »

Quote from: jimwise68 on May 16, 2012, 05:11 PM

wait until you know what you want to do Rob, dont rush into it mate you will just regret it.

Was thinking that Jim, was going to press the BITN on a DTT on ebay but my gut feeling is saying wait for a bit.

Jaypeg · « **Reply #3 on:** May 16, 2012, 07:31 PM »

Wait for that zen moment, better your money in the bank then on an impulse buy...

glenboy · « **Reply #4 on:** May 16, 2012, 07:34 PM »

get a late 80's haro rob

Gary72 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 16, 2012, 07:35 PM »

Talk to Stody, Buy a complete and do some summer riding

Robbo · « **Reply #6 on:** May 16, 2012, 07:58 PM »

Quote from: glenboy on May 16, 2012, 07:34 PM

get a late 80's haro rob

Another one?

http://bmxmuseum.com/user/1905

glenboy · « **Reply #7 on:** May 16, 2012, 08:00 PM »

Quote from: Robbo on May 16, 2012, 07:58 PM

Quote from: glenboy on May 16, 2012, 07:34 PM
get a late 80's haro rob

Another one?

http://bmxmuseum.com/user/1905

yep

having more than one doesn't stop kappy, try and get every colour thats the ticket

deeman · « **Reply #8 on:** May 16, 2012, 08:05 PM »

check out supercrossbmx.com,they do a lovely twin top tube freestyle frame,new skool but with an old skool feel/look.comes in chrome too!

skki3330 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 16, 2012, 08:23 PM »

Quote from: deeman on May 16, 2012, 08:05 PM

check out supercrossbmx.com,they do a lovely twin top tube freestyle frame,new skool but with an old skool feel/look.comes in chrome too!

mmmm now i like that cheers fella just might spend some dosh myself

Hmoon27 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 16, 2012, 08:46 PM »

Check ed209 he's got one

deeman · « **Reply #11 on:** May 16, 2012, 08:47 PM »

Quote from: skki3330 on May 16, 2012, 08:23 PM

Quote from: deeman on May 16, 2012, 08:05 PM
check out supercrossbmx.com,they do a lovely twin top tube freestyle frame,new skool but with an old skool feel/look.comes in chrome too!

mmmm now i like that cheers fella just might spend some dosh myself

had my eye on 'em for ages!thats where my money would be if i had some!!

jimwise68 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 17, 2012, 09:16 AM »

How about a different genre altogether?

OS MTB, new MTB, cruiser, jump bike (something with larger wheels)

Robbo · « **Reply #13 on:** May 17, 2012, 09:37 AM »

Quote from: jimwise68 on May 17, 2012, 09:16 AM

How about a different genre altogether?

OS MTB, new MTB, cruiser, jump bike (something with larger wheels)

Nah, I dont think I would have the love for them mate. I'm looking at a couple of BMX options at the minute.

MaD-RoK · « **Reply #14 on:** May 17, 2012, 10:02 AM »

If you have some spare cash and don't know what to spend it on I have a little idea.....

http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserProfilePage.action?userUrl=BW-RadBMX-4-Childrenwithcancer&isTeam=true

griff · « **Reply #15 on:** May 17, 2012, 10:23 AM »

so that's why you want to use a boris bike on the london ride

thought you were after one of those honest bike NS DP frames anyway?

Robbo · « **Reply #16 on:** May 22, 2012, 03:07 PM »

Was tempted by the honest dp griff but if Neil Park is bringing out a new model I'd sooner wait, anyway a deal has been done and Rads bashguard specialist is getting something bashguard related very soon....

pedestrian · « **Reply #17 on:** May 22, 2012, 03:41 PM »

Robbo,

the zen moment has come.

Get a proper newschool bike and start BMX Racing (again).

Here´s the advantages:
- you have a new goal building up a bike (brain food)
- you´re finally slimming down (fitness)
- and therefore you´l have a better sex life (bunga bunga)

Listen to my advice.

Robbo · « **Reply #18 on:** May 22, 2012, 05:12 PM »

Quote from: pedestrian on May 22, 2012, 03:41 PM

Robbo,

the zen moment has come.

Get a proper newschool bike and start BMX Racing (again).

Here´s the advantages:
- you have a new goal building up a bike (brain food)
- you´re finally slimming down (fitness)
- and therefore you´l have a better sex life (bunga bunga)

Listen to my advice.

The trouble with me is that I wont settle for a reasonably priced NS set up and before I know it I'll be into 4 figures which I dont think is a good investment for my limited abilities, NS parts wont hold there money like OS stuff so I'm thinking I'm best sticking to what I know.

Robbo · « **Reply #19 on:** May 22, 2012, 05:24 PM »

Quote from: Glen on May 22, 2012, 05:16 PM

You could build a very good bike for £350 easily.

I know Glen but we all work hard I'm a believer of rewarding myself by getting the best bits I can afford, having a £350 bike wouldnt satisfy me. I'd only end up throwing money on upgrades and before I know it I'd have an expensive bike...

Massive Turndown · « **Reply #20 on:** May 22, 2012, 08:12 PM »

Hi Robbo,glad to hear your looking for a new bike.Just thought I would chime in and say that for the money the Sunday Bikes 'Completes' are all but unbeatable.They are fully loaded with Odyssey parts and ironically would cost significantly more to source and build seperately!!.Last year I bought an Aaron Ross 'Watermelon' Pro Limited Edition and I've got to say it's one of my favourite bikes as I think it's cool to merge Old & New BMX together.I would discourage a custom build as I went down that road with my Gen 1 Eastern Grim Reaper,it was a 'weight weanie' project with some of the lightest parts on the market (KHE premiums Odyssey Elementary,Wombolts,Ti Shadow Seatpost,bolts,axles etc etc.......and with the help of the expert building skills of Mr Dan Harris,the experiment worked,two brakes,23 pounds in weight =£1000 to build!!

(awesome bike though!!

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Sunday is well....Funday!!,if not have a look at the We The Peoples' as you can't go wrong with German engineering!.

Regards Nick.