Author Topic: What's Your Spring Build? (Read 3231 times)

That Swan Guy · « **on:** January 13, 2014, 05:26 PM »

As the ride dates avalanche out of the ether, one or two have declared their interest in parts for their spring builds.

Are you building a personal grail?
Are you building your childhood bike?
Are you giving an old one a facelift?
Are you keeping it a secret until MK?

I'll go first:

My rider is getting a facelift

I wasn't going to but it all started when I bought these grips:

Then these came along:

And I couldn't say no to this then!

We're still work in progress and some of the old parts will be used, but here's a sneak:

See you all at Chester

Taipan · « **Reply #1 on:** January 13, 2014, 05:28 PM »

Mmmmm! A Lemon Curd CW

southern andy · « **Reply #2 on:** January 13, 2014, 05:29 PM »

Was going to be the Jag, really want to do a JMC but it looks like it'll be the Jag $:-\$ Not convinced though as i have no 24" parts at all for it.

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 13, 2014, 05:31 PM »

Nick, I liked the grey and white combo, but this just looks mint up to now, a top colour paring IMHO.

I'm just starting to look at what parts I need for Tom's Patterson

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I'd like to have it built by Chester, but it's going to be a tough job to do that. $:-\$

pickle · « **Reply #4 on:** January 13, 2014, 05:34 PM »

Got a skyway rider on the go and also my childhood bike.

Always on the look out for that next POS build as well

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #5 on:** January 13, 2014, 05:37 PM »

Quote from: Retrodan72 on January 13, 2014, 05:31 PM

Nick, I liked the grey and white combo, but this just looks mint up to now, a top colour paring IMHO.

I'm just starting to look at what parts I need for Tom's Patterson .
I'd like to have it built by Chester, but it's going to be a tough job to do that. $:-\$

To be honest Dan I jumped in with this as a concept, it still needs to grow on me.

Those that have seen it love it.
I agree with the white/grey combo. Simple yet striking.

We'll see

dancetothedrummersbeat · « **Reply #6 on:** January 13, 2014, 06:11 PM »

Quote from: Retrodan72 on January 13, 2014, 05:31 PM

Nick, I liked the grey and white combo, but this just looks mint up to now, a top colour paring IMHO.

I'm just starting to look at what parts I need for Tom's Patterson .
I'd like to have it built by Chester, but it's going to be a tough job to do that. $:-\$

You bought that Patterson Dan?

Fantastic. I think a few of us wanted it if I remember - No funds or room for it in my case. Made up that you've bought it & looking forward to seeing it

. I know you were keen to do a few race bike builds.

BADDH · « **Reply #7 on:** January 13, 2014, 06:15 PM »

Looks great Nick

I am building three bikes up at the moment:

White powdered Robinson Gussett 1983
80/81 Chrome Robinson Gussett
1981 GT Pro Euro BB in chrome

And thinking of going to a black chrome frame n forks with my other 83 GT Pro

I then intend to return to certain builds I have to refine them

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 13, 2014, 06:19 PM »

Quote from: dancetothedrummersbeat on January 13, 2014, 06:11 PM

Quote from: Retrodan72 on January 13, 2014, 05:31 PM
Nick, I liked the grey and white combo, but this just looks mint up to now, a top colour paring IMHO.

I'm just starting to look at what parts I need for Tom's Patterson .
I'd like to have it built by Chester, but it's going to be a tough job to do that. $:-\$

You bought that Patterson Dan? Fantastic. I think a few of us wanted it if I remember - No funds or room for it in my case. Made up that you've bought it & looking forward to seeing it . I know you were keen to do a few race bike builds.

Yeah, had a chat with Tom and the deal was done.

I'm not too clued up on my Patty's, but know there was one one my wish list. It's all down to funds with me too Andy, I may just get a few bits for it, then leave it for MK, there a little Hutch I'm chasing too. $:-\$

dancetothedrummersbeat · « **Reply #9 on:** January 13, 2014, 06:24 PM »

I have two on the go at the moment...

1st up is the same model as my childhood bmx. A Falcon Pro Kappa. Have everything needed for the build except the wheels. Will hopefully get them next month. The frame & forks were in excellent survivor shape, but I wanted them to look mint, so off to Superbike Dan they went.

Here's a few pics..

and then next is the one I wanted to build since getting back into this BMX malarkey. Hutch Pro Racer. Been taking my time with this one - Almost 4 years now! Just waiting for a few parts to come back from the polishers, and then it can be built up.

Both will be done by May at the latest

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 13, 2014, 06:28 PM »

Quote from: dancetothedrummersbeat on January 13, 2014, 06:24 PM

I have two on the go at the moment...

1st up is the same model as my childhood bmx. A Falcon Pro Kappa. Have everything needed for the build except the wheels. Will hopefully get them next month. The frame & forks were in excellent survivor shape, but I wanted them to look mint, so off to Superbike Dan they went.

Here's a few pics..

and then next is the one I wanted to build since getting back into this BMX malarkey. Hutch Pro Racer. Been taking my time with this one - Almost 4 years now! Just waiting for a few parts to come back from the polishers, and then it can be built up.

2 crackers underway Andy, I'm sure.

I have the same love for a POS Falcon Pro than I do for a Hutch.

dancetothedrummersbeat · « **Reply #11 on:** January 13, 2014, 06:31 PM »

Thanks Dan. Me too on the POS point. Much rarer too, though not as desirable to many as Hutches, Pattersons, Skyways etc..

rooski · « **Reply #12 on:** January 13, 2014, 07:26 PM »

Quote from: Retrodan72 on January 13, 2014, 05:31 PM

Nick, I liked the grey and white combo, but this just looks mint up to now, a top colour paring IMHO.

I'm just starting to look at what parts I need for Tom's Patterson .
I'd like to have it built by Chester, but it's going to be a tough job to do that. $:-\$

Got a spare Patterson padset if you need it Dan

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 13, 2014, 07:32 PM »

Quote from: rooski on January 13, 2014, 07:26 PM

Quote from: Retrodan72 on January 13, 2014, 05:31 PM
Nick, I liked the grey and white combo, but this just looks mint up to now, a top colour paring IMHO.

I'm just starting to look at what parts I need for Tom's Patterson .
I'd like to have it built by Chester, but it's going to be a tough job to do that. $:-\$

Got a spare Patterson padset if you need it Dan

Noted Andrew, will be on touch. I will need another of your seat posts too Brother.

rooski · « **Reply #14 on:** January 13, 2014, 07:33 PM »

Quote from: Retrodan72 on January 13, 2014, 07:32 PM

Quote from: rooski on January 13, 2014, 07:26 PM
Quote from: Retrodan72 on January 13, 2014, 05:31 PM
Nick, I liked the grey and white combo, but this just looks mint up to now, a top colour paring IMHO.

I'm just starting to look at what parts I need for Tom's Patterson .
I'd like to have it built by Chester, but it's going to be a tough job to do that. $:-\$

Got a spare Patterson padset if you need it Dan

Noted Andrew, will be on touch. I will need another of your seat posts too Brother.

BMX1973 · « **Reply #15 on:** January 13, 2014, 07:38 PM »

Good stuff here

nosepickben · « **Reply #16 on:** January 13, 2014, 09:28 PM »

My next build will be chrome, and 90's, and an S&M.

Nick, your CW will look terrific in the new colours. That f+f used to belong to me, it kinda looked like my bike stilltuntil now. More pics of that please.