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insectbones
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December 04, 2013, 07:23 AM »
Right guys, being old school i don't have a clue about new school.....
But a new school build is on the cards for next year, i think i've narrowed my choice of frames down.
So, Mankind New World, Proper TTL or Bonedeth Colt 45 seem to have pretty good reviews, anyone riding these?
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pickle
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December 04, 2013, 07:33 AM »
if you think Old school is expensive then wait till you price up a custom new school
Not as exciting but i'd either go for a good second hand or have a word with Stodgy at the RAD shop for a nice complete and upgrade as you go.
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December 04, 2013, 07:40 AM »
Lee, what Rob said mate
My Retrogeese both cost over a grand to build
I suggest you enjoy riding your '88 Sport for a while first as it rides so well
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insectbones
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December 04, 2013, 07:53 AM »
Yep, well aware its gonna hurt the bank...but i hear what you're saying
Yeah Spen, taking the Haro to where i used to ride as a kid in Andover when it gets here.
Cool place, huge bowls and lairy jumps
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oldtired
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December 04, 2013, 08:53 AM »
defo go for second hand ,to start with a least , its like learning to ride again going from os to ns, big investment if you don't get on with ns, go for a few years old too anything from about 2009 onwards is going to be more or less similar spec to new ones re frame angles/tube type etc , clearance section in the tinterweb shops are always a good place to start , can scoop some real bargains, you can always repaint stuff
as an example only, this one has cost me not much more than one of those big momma/big daddy pos , little bit of fiddling involved, rides nice , light weight, good science
not wishing to assume cash is an issue of course
we've all seen the £2000 ornament sat under the pie muncher
grips and pedals swapped out now but that's all,
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,168712.0.html
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Dannywhac
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December 04, 2013, 10:14 AM »
Whatever you do - first things first is go to an LBS and have a test ride on some of their bikes. There's no point in getting a frame that's either too short/you don't like the stand-over height/the headtubes too whippy for you. You'll have a nightmare if the frame's not to your liking as it'll put you off riding it. If the frame fits, it's so much easier to learn on. Also if you're a taller gent consider getting a 22".
Have a go on a few, then you'll know what TT length/standover etc you like. Then go find the fecker second hand to be honest. You can pick up £400 frames secondhand over on BMX Forums/PinkBike for waay less than half their OG cost, and hubs/wheels/bars etc. Only thing you need to buy new are tyres, tubes, grips.
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insectbones
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December 04, 2013, 10:42 AM »
Good advice lads cheers
I'm a bit taller than Spen Dan, so 20" will be fine
LBS next week then
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December 04, 2013, 11:34 AM »
Lee, your Sport is a 20" tt. You'd be surprised and probably need a 20.75" with a bit taller than Spen-end (cue jokes from Ed and the rest of the suspects) - 14" max. Ed has a Supercross with a 13.25" rear and it's a world of difference when you want to 180º or 360º it.
Get to a rad event and ride everyone else's bikes to see what feels most comfortable then buy a second hand one and learn how to ride all over again
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oldtired
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December 04, 2013, 03:12 PM »
i'll do it
short - arse
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December 04, 2013, 03:59 PM »
Booooom there it is - cheers Jim
lee, the bike you want is here
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,169121.new.html#new
Chrome LTF lushness
just bad timing
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pickle
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December 04, 2013, 07:50 PM »
Get along to notts on saturday and have a ride on loads there
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December 04, 2013, 08:25 PM »
Yeah Lee, where's your commitment
South coast to Nottz is an easy run you big girl
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insectbones
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December 05, 2013, 06:40 PM »
Well...popped down the local skate park today, and managed to persuade one of the yoofs for a go on his bike....had to give him the keys to my van and everything
Federal ( i think ) twilight, not bad, just need to try others to compare it to.
That S&M does look nice Spen...timing
Notts is a bit far....
I'll get me dress
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December 20, 2013, 10:27 AM »
I ride a proper ttl, and is prob the best feeling bike I've had to date, but has a Spanish bb I don't like how they flex so I will be getting somthing custom in the next year or so! Defo get a ns tho the old schools are pants to ride on ramps!!
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insectbones
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December 30, 2013, 07:04 PM »
Had a little fook around on a bike that i really felt comfortable on...
2012 The Make, Hair of the dog....
So, any good? Can't find any reviews on this frame.....
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oldtired
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December 30, 2013, 08:29 PM »
tidy gear
http://www.sourcebmx.com/product/frames/the-make-bmx/the-make-hair-of-the-dog-frame/16219.shtml
http://www.themakebmx.com/
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insectbones
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December 30, 2013, 08:44 PM »
It was that colour too, really nice feel to the bike.
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oldtired
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December 30, 2013, 09:03 PM »
couple of the local street monkeys ride em , seem to be holding up to their abuse, apparently the early ones were prone to cracks but suppose they will dropping of 10ft roofs in the winter
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insectbones
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December 30, 2013, 09:10 PM »
Quote from: oldtired on December 30, 2013, 09:03 PM
apparently the early ones were prone to cracks
This is exactly what i want to avoid, and i couldn't find any rider reviews of the frame
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oldtired
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December 30, 2013, 09:21 PM »
just a quote that , from some of the local street riders, i can't speak from experience, didn't ask what the models were, but i wouldn't take it as bad thing , the current gear looks quality
i've seen some of the frames when these kids are finished with em and you wonder how they're still in one piece
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insectbones
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December 30, 2013, 09:27 PM »
Think i'll probably go with one, just felt right for me, see how it holds up
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