Author Topic: Did VDC Make a Braced Layback ? (Read 2417 times)

Funkyworm · « **on:** October 21, 2013, 06:01 PM »

Just picked up an ebay purchase & the seat post on the bike is a braced layback with a vdc sticker on it , the guy reckons its authentic but is there any stamping to look for or does anyone know if vdc even made one

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AKGOFF · « **Reply #1 on:** October 21, 2013, 06:46 PM »

I have heard elsewhere that they did make a layback bor not sure about braced. As far as I know the only stamped VDC posts were the fluted ones and the solid alloy ones.

I could, and probably am completely wrong though, Steve69 would be the man to ask.

Adam

Funkyworm · « **Reply #2 on:** October 21, 2013, 07:11 PM »

Quote from: AKGOFF on October 21, 2013, 06:46 PM

I have heard elsewhere that they did make a layback bor not sure about braced. As far as I know the only stamped VDC posts were the fluted ones and the solid alloy ones.

I could, and probably am completely wrong though, Steve69 would be the man to ask.

Adam

Cheers Adam, Got to be honest i haven't got a clue ?

I know that did make lay-backs & I also have seen stamped fluted alloy posts too but i'm not sure about this one, Interesting positioning of the seat guts as well ! How the hell did they get that on

AKGOFF · « **Reply #3 on:** October 21, 2013, 07:29 PM »

Looks like a Tioga post to me!!

Dark Diggler · « **Reply #4 on:** October 21, 2013, 07:31 PM »

It would look lovely attached to a wall with a nice winter hanging basket on it

Sid1972 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 21, 2013, 07:32 PM »

you can force them open when off and the close them again with a g clamp. Getting it off maybe a little more tricky. I would clamor the back in a vice and tap the lugs open.

Good luck.

bodamus · « **Reply #6 on:** October 21, 2013, 07:33 PM »

Is it reinforced inside if it is then it's a Tioga post.

Funkyworm · « **Reply #7 on:** October 21, 2013, 07:50 PM »

Quote from: Dark Diggler on October 21, 2013, 07:31 PM

It would look lovely attached to a wall with a nice winter hanging basket on it

Your'e not wrong there !

Cant see any re enforcing

To be honest paid a lot for the bike & i'm just hoping to claw back some of the expenditure by selling off a few of the parts from the complete that i wont be using in the rebuild. The spec wasn't quite as expected so any help identifying this would be helpful in order to get a ball park figure of what i should be asking (if anything).

adenough · « **Reply #8 on:** October 21, 2013, 08:14 PM »

looks long enough to be VDC

Funkyworm · « **Reply #9 on:** October 21, 2013, 08:27 PM »

Quote from: adenough on October 21, 2013, 08:14 PM

looks long enough to be VDC

End to end is 21" if that helps.

adenough · « **Reply #10 on:** October 21, 2013, 08:33 PM »

Could well be at that length ,they were notorious for their length.

chubby · « **Reply #11 on:** October 21, 2013, 08:46 PM »

Quote from: adenough on October 21, 2013, 08:14 PM

looks long enough to be VDC

Callum does have small hands though

What you bought now bud

Gnarlyscoots · « **Reply #12 on:** October 21, 2013, 10:55 PM »

It happens that a member on the Museum has just put a chrome one of these up for sale >> http://bmxmuseum.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=4484585#p4484585

Funkyworm · « **Reply #13 on:** October 22, 2013, 04:33 PM »

Quote from: Londonhellboy on October 21, 2013, 10:55 PM

It happens that a member on the Museum has just put a chrome one of these up for sale >> http://bmxmuseum.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=4484585#p4484585

Interesting Terry, The angle of the bend & the positioning & size of the brace on the two posts look identical. There looks to be around 5-10mm more on the chrome one on the museum (at the top) where the seat fits & mine looks to be slightly longer in at the other end giving more height. Also the brace size & with look identical .... What do you reckon ?

Gnarlyscoots · « **Reply #14 on:** October 26, 2013, 11:42 PM »

According to the US seller, he bought the post from a UK member with all the 'VDC' stuff. I think that is a Rad member

AKGOFF · « **Reply #15 on:** October 26, 2013, 11:45 PM »

Quote from: Londonhellboy on October 26, 2013, 11:42 PM

According to the US seller, he bought the post from a UK member with all the 'VDC' stuff. I think that is a Rad member

I would hazard a guess at Neil Subwax.

Funkyworm · « **Reply #16 on:** October 28, 2013, 05:50 PM »

Quote from: AKGOFF on October 26, 2013, 11:45 PM

Quote from: Londonhellboy on October 26, 2013, 11:42 PM
According to the US seller, he bought the post from a UK member with all the 'VDC' stuff. I think that is a Rad member

I would hazard a guess at Neil Subwax.

Messaged Subwax but it doesn't look like he's been on here for some time...

AKGOFF · « **Reply #17 on:** October 28, 2013, 07:22 PM »

Quote from: Funkyworm on October 28, 2013, 05:50 PM

Quote from: AKGOFF on October 26, 2013, 11:45 PM
Quote from: Londonhellboy on October 26, 2013, 11:42 PM
According to the US seller, he bought the post from a UK member with all the 'VDC' stuff. I think that is a Rad member

I would hazard a guess at Neil Subwax.
.

Messaged Subwax but it doesn't look like he's been on here for some time...

He hasn't, you could try contacting him via Rewind or 'wunderwend' on EBay.

Funkyworm · « **Reply #18 on:** October 29, 2013, 08:53 AM »

Quote from: AKGOFF on October 28, 2013, 07:22 PM

Quote from: Funkyworm on October 28, 2013, 05:50 PM
Quote from: AKGOFF on October 26, 2013, 11:45 PM
Quote from: Londonhellboy on October 26, 2013, 11:42 PM
According to the US seller, he bought the post from a UK member with all the 'VDC' stuff. I think that is a Rad member

I would hazard a guess at Neil Subwax.
.

Messaged Subwax but it doesn't look like he's been on here for some time...

He hasn't, you could try contacting him via Rewind or 'wunderwend' on EBay.

Always wondereded who (wonderwend) was ! Own a bloody bike shop does he

He must of cleared out a few grands worth of stuff about 3 weeks ago before going on holiday !

Funkyworm · « **Reply #19 on:** November 28, 2013, 09:41 PM »

Awesome news on this,

Spoke to Neil Subwax & he reckons it's legit , anyway i've had it re painted & its on the bay !