Author Topic: Ramp Room Taj build (finished). (Read 16112 times)

midschooljon · « **on:** June 30, 2017, 06:31 PM »

So after searching for a long time I finally got my hands on a Ramp Room Taj. The only Hoffman's I am really passionate about are the early ones, and with a Condor and Big Daddy in the collection, this is the last Hoffman I wanted to get my hands on.

The frame was really clean but had unfortunately had the dropouts opened up to 14mm. It is now with Leroy / Entity BMX shop geting those repaired before heading to SBD for paint.

I have also been very lucky to find both original Taj forks (thaks Sen!) and a set of Ramp Room Superforks. Im on the fence as to which ones to run, but as I sold my inverted TNT stem the day before I found the Taj forks I am leaning towards the superforks until I can get another inverted TNT stem.

Im on the hunt for the parts while I wait for the frame to come back, so will update the thread as I go along.

gary4130 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 30, 2017, 07:51 PM »

nice find on the frame+forks jon

quality selection of parts-can't wait to see it built

griff · « **Reply #2 on:** June 30, 2017, 08:22 PM »

Will be keeping an eye on this

Dodge-13 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 30, 2017, 11:34 PM »

Looking forward to seeing this finished

midschooljon · « **Reply #4 on:** July 01, 2017, 02:08 PM »

I grabbed a well used set of Super Pro's off FB a few weeks back to use on the build. When they arrived they were in better shape than I thought they would be which was a nice surprised. The Rear axle was bent, the spokes were rusty, and the bearings a bit rough, but a lot of what made them look tatty was just dirt.

After stripping them down I realised that only one bearing needed replacing, and the rear axle only needed a little tweak to get back in shape. I soaked the wheels in an oxy bath and to my surprise they came out incredibly clean. A £3.00 bearing later and they are as good as new. Im also really pleased that the original chrome spokes came out so well. Most super pros have had these replaced with stainless spokes, so to have a set of these wheels with the originals spokes is a big bouns.

I now just need to find some 2.1 tan wall GT freestyle tyres and the wheels are sorted.

insectbones · « **Reply #5 on:** July 01, 2017, 04:02 PM »

What colour are you doing this Jon?

midschooljon · « **Reply #6 on:** July 01, 2017, 04:28 PM »

Quote from: insectbones on July 01, 2017, 04:02 PM

What colour are you doing this Jon?

Im going to paint it the tan/beige colour. It was always my favourite colour and you don't see many of them about.

chubby · « **Reply #7 on:** July 03, 2017, 09:14 PM »

Christ !!!
Them wheels turned out great

Dodge-13 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 03, 2017, 10:50 PM »

Good score on the wheels dude they look rad

midschooljon · « **Reply #9 on:** September 09, 2017, 03:13 PM »

I have managed to make a bit of progress on this build. SBD worked his magic and I collected the bike form him at MK. Since then I have started putting it together but progress has been slow with work and everything else in between.

I just need to track down a Profile Ripsaw 44t and a proper old 990 and its all done.

pickle · « **Reply #10 on:** September 09, 2017, 04:14 PM »

Looks Superb Jon, love that colour

OllyHall · « **Reply #11 on:** September 10, 2017, 08:20 PM »

Very nice John

CustardLips · « **Reply #12 on:** September 10, 2017, 09:55 PM »

Looking good Jon.

thebigdog · « **Reply #13 on:** September 11, 2017, 07:54 AM »

Lovely colour that.

Think I have a older 990 , can check tonight if you like?

midschooljon · « **Reply #14 on:** September 11, 2017, 05:15 PM »

Quote from: thebigdog on September 11, 2017, 07:54 AM

Lovely colour that.

Think I have a older 990 , can check tonight if you like?

That would be much apprciated.

thebigdog · « **Reply #15 on:** September 11, 2017, 06:03 PM »

Any good? Its missing a adjuster nut and is a little used but should clean up. Not sure on date?
I have a few of these pro star copy ones and they are way better then the dia compes, bigger springs ,better adjuster nuts , bigger bolts and a nice ctr pull
Let me know if any good

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midschooljon · « **Reply #16 on:** September 11, 2017, 10:36 PM »

Thats perfect! I will send you a PM.

fugazi · « **Reply #17 on:** September 15, 2017, 09:07 AM »

Rad! Don't see too many done in tan

midschooljon · « **Reply #18 on:** September 25, 2017, 05:12 AM »

I am currently in the USA and managed to get these Ramp Room Low drag bars for the build. Steve very kindly helped connect me with a seller in the USA as part of a trade, and while I was here I managed to get them shipped to our office in Santa Cruz. They have been cut down heavily, but once I am back in the UK I will get Pat to put them back to the original 27 inch width.

Once that is done the build will be complete.

OllyHall · « **Reply #19 on:** September 25, 2017, 06:57 AM »

Wow! Nice find Jon, mega hard bars to find

nosepickben · « **Reply #20 on:** September 25, 2017, 09:50 PM »

Stunning stuff Jon. Those wheels look ideal condition.

midschooljon · « **Reply #21 on:** November 12, 2017, 05:57 PM »

Got the bars back from Pat at Limit and fitted them to the bike today. Finally got to a place where I am happy with the build. Will try and get some decent pics of the end result during the next week or so.

OllyHall · « **Reply #22 on:** November 12, 2017, 07:35 PM »

Don't get much better then that Jon

Ste · « **Reply #23 on:** November 22, 2017, 08:02 PM »

jeez that's nice Jon look forward to seeing some more pics.

CustardLips · « **Reply #24 on:** November 26, 2017, 09:21 AM »

Looks nice Jon.

Author Topic: Ramp Room Taj build (finished). (Read 16112 times)

griff