Author Topic: Wow old school lives!!!! Hope you guys can help!!!! (Read 3973 times)

Oldscoool · « **on:** October 13, 2014, 06:38 PM »

Hello All, as a 42 year old I didn't dream I might be able to get my old love back, but maybe I was wrong.....
Back in the early 80's my dad stretched himself to his financial limit and bought me a shinny BMX.
Now Guys I'm not afraid to admit that I loved that bike like it was a puppy!
But all these years on I have only vague memory's of what that lovely chrome and black bike was so I'm hoping you guys might be able to work some magic and help me out!
So here is what I remember....
The bike was bought around 84, was a complete bike but wheels where changed from standard issue to black plastic wheels that supposedly would bend and then bend back again.
The frame and forks where chrome and she had various black bits. The only thing I can remember about the bike is it had superfox, I think, stickers on it.
So not much to go on but if anyone can shed any light on what my baby was and if I have any hope of requiring one I would be very greatful.....

Thanks guys

James

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #1 on:** October 13, 2014, 06:42 PM »

I reckon from your description it could have been a Superfox.

I might be wrong though.

Anything MT Racing made then Nathan (MacMania) is your man

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #2 on:** October 13, 2014, 06:43 PM »

Have a gander through here.

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,103788.0.html

NORTY40 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 13, 2014, 06:47 PM »

Like this

Pic courtesy of Nath (macmania)

Wheels ..... sounds like you changed to ACS Z rims

Oh ......

to RAD James

Oldscoool · « **Reply #4 on:** October 13, 2014, 07:38 PM »

Wow guys that was fast lol
That sure looks like it!!!!
Wheels for sure😃
So is any of this stuff still available to buy??

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #5 on:** October 13, 2014, 07:41 PM »

It certainly is my friend. Get yourself a Site Supporters Tag and get browsing the for sale section.

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,174485.0.html

Loads of ~~know it alls~~ experts on here, fill ya boots and say goodbye to your hard earned cash

Oldscoool · « **Reply #6 on:** October 13, 2014, 08:15 PM »

Awesome, thanks I shall do that.....
Exciting times ahead I hope.....
😃

Oldscoool · « **Reply #7 on:** October 13, 2014, 08:42 PM »

Oh guys something else I have just remembered.....
I also changed the saddle and seat post for a one piece thingy, I was black plastic/carbon if I remember right....... Any ideas what that would have been??

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #8 on:** October 13, 2014, 08:54 PM »

Uni seat, depends on the shape to what model it was

oldscool · « **Reply #9 on:** October 13, 2014, 09:05 PM »

close username though.

Jaymz · « **Reply #10 on:** October 13, 2014, 09:22 PM »

to your new addiction

Oldscoool · « **Reply #11 on:** October 13, 2014, 09:27 PM »

Thanks guys 😉

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 13, 2014, 09:28 PM »

to

James.

CustardLips · « **Reply #13 on:** October 13, 2014, 09:58 PM »

to Rad James.

Rick1970 has scored a Superfox f&f recently. It's very nice too.

Oldscoool · « **Reply #14 on:** October 13, 2014, 10:04 PM »

I don't suppose he would like to sell it lol
If anyone has one pleasssse let me know👍

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 13, 2014, 10:13 PM »

Quote from: CustardLips on October 13, 2014, 09:58 PM

to Rad James.

Rick1970 has scored a Superfox f&f recently. It's very nice too.

I had my finger on the BIN button for a spell there myself Nick.

CustardLips · « **Reply #16 on:** October 13, 2014, 10:16 PM »

Quote from: Oldscoool on October 13, 2014, 10:04 PM

I don't suppose he would like to sell it lol
If anyone has one pleasssse let me know👍

Don't think Rick's got any plans to shift it... he's just built it as a rider.

Start a thread in the wanted section mate. You never know someone may have one sat around doing nowt.

Quote from: Retrodan72 on October 13, 2014, 10:13 PM

Quote from: CustardLips on October 13, 2014, 09:58 PM
to Rad James.

Rick1970 has scored a Superfox f&f recently. It's very nice too.

I had my finger on the BIN button for a spell there myself Nick.

It's lovely Dan... seen it on Saturday. The chrome is mint.

Oldscoool · « **Reply #17 on:** October 13, 2014, 10:22 PM »

Ok thanks for the advice👍
Have put a wanted thread up so fingers crossed😃
This is maybe not the correct place to ask but what sort of money do these bikes go for?

griff · « **Reply #18 on:** October 14, 2014, 04:22 PM »

Quote from: oldscool on October 13, 2014, 09:05 PM

close username though.

he's not the only one

BMX1973 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 14, 2014, 08:51 PM »

to

You will be hooked

Oldscoool · « **Reply #20 on:** October 14, 2014, 10:42 PM »

Hooked for sure.......
Thought I had found a Superfox for sale but sadly it's sold😢
Guess finding one within 24 hours of posting would have been unreal lol

griff · « **Reply #21 on:** October 14, 2014, 10:45 PM »

was it definitely a superfox, not a silverfox?

Oldscoool · « **Reply #22 on:** October 14, 2014, 10:57 PM »

Yes it was a superfox, not that I know what the difference is, other than the obvious sticker 😂

griff · « **Reply #23 on:** October 14, 2014, 11:16 PM »

originally the silverfox only had cromo forks and hi-ten frame, think the superfox was full cromo (or some manganese mixture) and maybe higher spec parts

this ad was in the first ever BMX mag I bought - BMX Action from May 83
I pawed over it for ages and ended up with a silverfox the same as the ad - best Christmas ever

there's an MT racing group over on Faecebook - not that busy but maybe worth joining too as someone might be able to help you in your quest - good luck!

Oldscoool · « **Reply #24 on:** October 14, 2014, 11:22 PM »

Yeah I got mine for Christmas too, can remember sneaking downstairs Christmas Eve to have a little look.....
Thanks for the info...... Will check out the FB group👍

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