Author Topic: What part would you bring back? (Read 18132 times)

Jaymz · « **Reply #25 on:** February 20, 2014, 08:54 PM »

I'd like my ability to ride a BMX back!

gary4130 · « **Reply #26 on:** February 20, 2014, 08:57 PM »

agree with skyway power discs rob
would like skyway hotseats in grey too
also haro cd's from '87/'88 in both 44t and for smaller gearing 36t

tech 7 levers too

pickle · « **Reply #27 on:** February 20, 2014, 09:03 PM »

Good shout on Tech 7s

DoubleD · « **Reply #28 on:** February 20, 2014, 09:07 PM »

Sonlites

hunterdubber · « **Reply #29 on:** February 20, 2014, 09:35 PM »

Not a fan of repro bits $:-\$

However if they did a re run of BMX Action ,BMX Action bike or BMX plus

I'd be the first with an annual subscription

Other things to bring back

Sunshine. ,
Six week holidays at summer for all of us .
White dog shit .
And "Why don't you " on the telly

Bob_Acid · « **Reply #30 on:** February 20, 2014, 10:01 PM »

Agree with Factory Pilot on the coloured DX

24" tires for the cruiser would be nice.

steve69 · « **Reply #31 on:** February 20, 2014, 11:03 PM »

Am I missing something

Isn't finding/sourcing parts a major part of this hobby?

If you can just go out and buy everything new (repop/repro), what's the point, it's false nostalgia.

To me, it's like going into the supermarket for a bunch of grapes....
Yes you come out with grapes but they're not the big sweet juicy golden Italia grapes we had as kids. They taste of fook all and they've got no pips!!! (In short, they're fake and pointless)

pickle · « **Reply #32 on:** February 21, 2014, 07:16 AM »

Quote from: steve69 on February 20, 2014, 11:03 PM

Am I missing something

Isn't finding/sourcing parts a major part of this hobby?

If you can just go out and buy everything new (repop/repro), what's the point, it's false nostalgia.

To me, it's like going into the supermarket for a bunch of grapes....
Yes you come out with grapes but they're not the big sweet juicy golden Italia grapes we had as kids. They taste of fook all and they've got no pips!!! (In short, they're fake and pointless)

Steve, i'm with you all the way. I was asked by someone in the business about a very limited run of an old/retro part so i thought i'd ask the masses

Clean · « **Reply #33 on:** February 21, 2014, 07:30 AM »

Quote from: Gnarlyscoots™ on February 20, 2014, 01:40 PM

Oh, and fat/thin Mitsuboshi Comp II's in black skinwall

Seconded.

Affordable Comp IIs are the biggest void in my a Facebook group.

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #34 on:** February 21, 2014, 07:48 AM »

Quote from: steve69 on February 20, 2014, 11:03 PM

Am I missing something

Isn't finding/sourcing parts a major part of this hobby?

If you can just go out and buy everything new (repop/repro), what's the point, it's false nostalgia.

To me, it's like going into the supermarket for a bunch of grapes....
Yes you come out with grapes but they're not the big sweet juicy golden Italia grapes we had as kids. They taste of fook all and they've got no pips!!! (In short, they're fake and pointless)

Steve, I know what you're saying, but without repop parts, I wouldn't be able to finish my builds.

I don't get paid a massive wage so I have to go with whatever my budget will allow. I simply can't justify spending £150 on a Kashi Aero, when I can get essentially the same seat from Alan's for a 3rd of that price.

The purists may not like my bikes, or how I build them, that's fine with me. For me, one of the most fundamental factors with this hobby is how I build my bike, and how it makes ME feel when I take them out, ride them and meet up with my pals. :daumenhoch:p

steve69 · « **Reply #35 on:** February 21, 2014, 12:02 PM »

Quote from: Retrodan72 on February 21, 2014, 07:48 AM

Quote from: steve69 on February 20, 2014, 11:03 PM
Am I missing something

Isn't finding/sourcing parts a major part of this hobby?

If you can just go out and buy everything new (repop/repro), what's the point, it's false nostalgia.

To me, it's like going into the supermarket for a bunch of grapes....
Yes you come out with grapes but they're not the big sweet juicy golden Italia grapes we had as kids. They taste of fook all and they've got no pips!!! (In short, they're fake and pointless)

Steve, I know what you're saying, but without repop parts, I wouldn't be able to finish my builds.

I don't get paid a massive wage so I have to go with whatever my budget will allow. I simply can't justify spending £150 on a Kashi Aero, when I can get essentially the same seat from Alan's for a 3rd of that price.

The purists may not like my bikes, or how I build them, that's fine with me. For me, one of the most fundamental factors with this hobby is how I build my bike, and how it makes ME feel when I take them out, ride them and meet up with my pals. :daumenhoch:p

Sorry Dan, i'm not buying any of that.
I didn't mention money and i'm not picking on any person that does buy it.

Nothings stopping you finishing a build. It's your choice to buy repop as you obviously like things 'shiny and bright', as you could have bought the original for the same money if you accept it may come in a 30 year old 'pre-loved' condition with a few scrapes (and as you've admitted you ride your bikes, i don't see that as a problem)

Nobody understands better than me the pitfalls of old school BMX when your living the Champagne lifestyle on Lemonade money. I earn fook all (and i'm talking a two figure daily rate) and unfortunately i have a love for VDC's that started when i was 13 but that doesn't stop me.

I'm just not into diluting my memorys and passion with modern day money grabbing products.

Sorry if i come across arrogant it's not meant that way

Mat · « **Reply #36 on:** February 21, 2014, 01:46 PM »

Quote from: chubby on February 20, 2014, 08:54 PM

Quote from: Mat on February 20, 2014, 07:01 PM
Them wheel discs Fiola & Moralas had on Blue Peter.

Cool as

What disc were they fella

Dunno mate, but they were ace.
I've got some on me technicolor sport but they ain't as cool, got big bolts on em.

oberonspacefruit · « **Reply #37 on:** February 21, 2014, 08:12 PM »

I cant think of anything that wouldnt get hit by a copyright/logo infringement problem.

most stuff is logo'd, unless were talking about stuff like sharps lever grips etc.

BMX1973 · « **Reply #38 on:** February 21, 2014, 08:26 PM »

I'm going to say two parts Elina Seat and Sugino 1 piece cranks.

Not a part but I would also like to see a re run of BMX plus and BMX action magazines. $:-\$

Glynnyboy · « **Reply #39 on:** February 24, 2014, 04:20 PM »

Just reading Animals thread in tech, those Retrofit hubs look ace on his white tuffs.
I have a set of badgered white tuffs in the garage, one concave rear and a pitted to fook front hub from a bad bleach job.
I would wager there are quite a few sets like that knocking about that could be brought back to life with the help of Retrofit hubs.
So bring back 'Retrofit' hubs.

Jaan · « **Reply #40 on:** February 24, 2014, 04:35 PM »

I wouldn't bring back a particular part but it would be nice to bring back the prices. If they stayed low it would filter out the profiteers and flippers and leave the hobby for the rest of us...

Badbaldie · « **Reply #41 on:** February 24, 2014, 05:05 PM »

Quote from: Jaan on February 24, 2014, 04:35 PM

I wouldn't bring back part a particular but it would be nice to bring back the prices. If they stayed low it would filter out the profiteers and flippers and leave the hobby for the rest of us...

x2 well said Chris

ED209 · « **Reply #42 on:** February 25, 2014, 07:13 AM »

I'd bring back Blockaboots to help the vertically challenged

Badbaldie · « **Reply #43 on:** February 25, 2014, 09:22 AM »

Quote from: ED209 on February 25, 2014, 07:13 AM

I'd bring back Blockaboots to help the vertically challenged

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i sadly remember that Ed lol

Dannywhac · « **Reply #44 on:** February 25, 2014, 10:32 AM »

Same here

brass monkey! · « **Reply #45 on:** February 25, 2014, 10:36 AM »

proper 24" Comp 3's

ED209 · « **Reply #46 on:** February 25, 2014, 10:51 AM »

Quote from: Badbaldie on February 25, 2014, 09:22 AM

Quote from: ED209 on February 25, 2014, 07:13 AM
I'd bring back Blockaboots to help the vertically challenged

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i sadly remember that Ed lol

Very hard to find these days Lenny ... a Sheffield collector has all the surviving NOS pairs

Badbaldie · « **Reply #47 on:** February 25, 2014, 11:14 AM »

Quote from: ED209 on February 25, 2014, 10:51 AM

Quote from: Badbaldie on February 25, 2014, 09:22 AM
Quote from: ED209 on February 25, 2014, 07:13 AM
I'd bring back Blockaboots to help the vertically challenged

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i sadly remember that Ed lol

Very hard to find these days Lenny ... a Sheffield collector has all the surviving NOS pairs

ive herd the is a collector of vertically challenged items in Sheffield too... someone called Spen.

Spen69 · « **Reply #48 on:** February 25, 2014, 12:53 PM »

Nope, I sold 'em to Griff

Made a 5,000% profit too, but he was desperate for them so he paid in cash

MartyC · « **Reply #49 on:** February 25, 2014, 01:50 PM »

Black Skinwall Comp II's or Mongoose Snakebellies