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Steve Geall's first production sliding post Zima ... all done 8-)
« on: September 06, 2015, 06:38 PM »
All finished ... with massive thanks to Olly Hall, Skidmark Sen, Rob Burke, Johann Emerbmx, Jon Cong Barnett, S&M Alex, Geoff Cain, John Pooch, Nosepickben  :4_17_5:

Also thanks to Dannywhac, Rob Pickle & MidschoolJon for the inspiration to build.

Finally thanks to Mark Hepworth from Leicester from selling me his personal Zima, & Rich Chubby for buying it so I could get this one.

...oh and Phil 'Arthur Negis' Sawzall for letting me put it in his 'Antiques Roadshow' UK tent at MK ... and for actually following me round taking the piss as he was entertaining himself  :surprise:

You hear it all the time but this is my last 'all out' build  8) gonna be sticking to rider builds from now on  :daumenhoch:

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Build Spec :

• UK made Zima frame & forks ... 'sliding post' model with built in seat clamp - stamped ZIMA SG P1 - designer & maker Steve Geall's first production model.
• Peregrine HP rims laced to Alex Leech's UK made PE Hubs
• UK made Milky Bars made by Geoff Cain
• UK made prototype Static stem
• Primo V Monster tyres
• GT Freestyle seat
• ACS Boa Rob Ridge Reaction modded UK Megabrake
• 4 x UK made Backyard Yardstix pegs
• Oddy gyro with GSport George's UK made GSport Ring Piece
• Jive grips
• Dia Compe Tech 77 levers
• Dia Compe AD990 rear
• Shimano DX pedals
• GT Profile cranks
• GT chainwheel
• ACS Claws freewheel











« Last Edit: September 16, 2015, 09:53 AM by ED209 »
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Re: Steve Geall's first production sliding post Zima ... all done 8-)
« Reply #1 on: September 06, 2015, 07:06 PM »
Very nice Edwin!  :daumenhoch:
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Re: Steve Geall's first production sliding post Zima ... all done 8-)
« Reply #2 on: September 06, 2015, 07:23 PM »
Quote from: Robbo on September 06, 2015, 07:06 PM
Very nice Edwin!  :daumenhoch:

cheers dude  :slayer:
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Re: Steve Geall's first production sliding post Zima ... all done 8-)
« Reply #3 on: September 06, 2015, 07:37 PM »
Boom! That looks well, makes my back hurt just looking at it.
Are you keeping this one?
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« Reply #4 on: September 06, 2015, 07:51 PM »
Been waitin for this, definitely not disappointed, cracking job   :coolsmiley:
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« Reply #5 on: September 06, 2015, 07:53 PM »
lovely build ed  :daumenhoch:don't leave it leaning against the wall for to long

as you don't want the building to fall down!!!!!!
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« Reply #6 on: September 06, 2015, 07:59 PM »
Very nice!
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« Reply #7 on: September 06, 2015, 08:06 PM »
Thanks chaps ... yep this is a keeper  :)

It may well get a complete make over if I can get any pics from the original owner Rob or from Steve himself ... then I'd redo it as it was back in 95  :) but for now ... its dun  :smitten:
« Last Edit: September 06, 2015, 08:10 PM by ED209 »
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« Reply #8 on: September 06, 2015, 08:09 PM »
I should pull my finger out and get mine done
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« Reply #9 on: September 06, 2015, 08:10 PM »
Quote from: OllyHall on September 06, 2015, 08:09 PM
I should pull my finger out and get mine done

yeah man ... get on it!
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« Reply #10 on: September 06, 2015, 08:33 PM »
That is awesome Ed. You have done an outstanding job with that. Very jealous of the bars especially.  :smitten:  :daumenhoch:
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« Reply #11 on: September 06, 2015, 08:37 PM »
Quote from: midschooljon on September 06, 2015, 08:33 PM
That is awesome Ed. You have done an outstanding job with that. Very jealous of the bars especially.  :smitten:  :daumenhoch:

Thanks Jon ... really appriecate your support and feedback here & at MK  :4_17_5:

Your builds really set a benchmark for the rest of us ... keep doing that good shit  :angel:
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« Reply #12 on: September 06, 2015, 08:40 PM »
Quote from: ED209 on September 06, 2015, 08:06 PM
Thanks chaps ... yep this is a keeper  :)

I'll start saving now Ed  :whistle:

Fookin lovely  :daumenhoch:
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« Reply #13 on: September 06, 2015, 08:47 PM »
Whole build was aceness Ed - I nearly tried to lump it in the back of my missus car on the Sunday but it caused a hernia looking at it  :daumenhoch:
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« Reply #14 on: September 06, 2015, 09:02 PM »
i think geoff capes would struggle lifting it danny :shocked:
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« Reply #15 on: September 06, 2015, 09:06 PM »
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« Reply #16 on: September 06, 2015, 09:40 PM »
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« Reply #17 on: September 06, 2015, 09:53 PM »
Lovely jublie Ed  :coolsmiley: decked out in rocking horse shit
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« Reply #18 on: September 06, 2015, 09:59 PM »
Bob on there ed. Fair play mate, looking lovely!
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« Reply #19 on: September 06, 2015, 10:57 PM »
Very nice, what's the  difference to the boa compared to standard?
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« Reply #20 on: September 07, 2015, 07:11 AM »
Quote from: Blacky on September 06, 2015, 10:57 PM
Very nice, what's the  difference to the boa compared to standard?

Rob Ridge drilled them out to take a 10mm bolt so they were stronger and got sealed bearings to fit as well :-)
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« Reply #21 on: September 07, 2015, 09:33 AM »
Quote from: insectbones on September 06, 2015, 08:40 PM
Quote from: ED209 on September 06, 2015, 08:06 PM
Thanks chaps ... yep this is a keeper  :)

I'll start saving now Ed  :whistle:


Better not hang about Lee :teef:

That looks the bollux Ed  :4_17_5:
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« Reply #22 on: September 07, 2015, 10:16 AM »
Quote from: griff on September 07, 2015, 09:33 AM
Quote from: insectbones on September 06, 2015, 08:40 PM
Quote from: ED209 on September 06, 2015, 08:06 PM
Thanks chaps ... yep this is a keeper  :)

I'll start saving now Ed  :whistle:


Better not hang about Lee :teef:

That looks the bollux Ed  :4_17_5:

Now SOLD
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« Reply #23 on: September 07, 2015, 10:36 AM »
 :2funny:
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« Reply #24 on: September 07, 2015, 01:11 PM »
That was quick, who bought it   :-\
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