I went in last saturday for a couple of parts with a mate and had a look at the 24 and a few others. When you walk up they really look the part but when you study them for a bit the updated parts stand out a mile, even the tyres.
I think when your an old school builder you appreciate the time and effort that goes into sourcing, referbing, and building 80s bmx.
To buy one off the shelf seems like cheating to me.
Like a few of the lads have said for what they cost i'd have the genuine article all day over one of these.