Author Topic: May 2018 BOTM (Read 6489 times)

griff · « **on:** May 16, 2018, 09:29 AM »

OK Radsters, let's see what you have in store for May BOTM

- Please post a full build spec for your entry.
- You may post a maximum of 4 pictures of your bike ( no tiled images - 4 individual pictures )
- You MUST still own the bike you enter.
- Your entry MUST be a new build and have not been entered before, or, it must be a major rebuild with significant changes.
- The build MUST be completed within the month of entry
- All entries must be in before the 1st of the following month or they will be removed.
- Any entrant found 'canvassing' for votes or other forums/social media sites will have their bike removed.

funkyfresh · « **Reply #1 on:** May 16, 2018, 12:51 PM »

So this is my first entry for BOTM, even though I have been building for years.
This is a Redline RL20 II. 1985 the first year it went into proper production after the 250 trial frames made in 84. RE serial number
Finished by SBD in powder, and I believe a very near match for the original painted colour.

1985 RL20 II

1985 Frame and forks, powdered by SBD
Redline Forklifter freestyle bars
Forklifter stem (genuine Suntour stamped)
Mint teal Peregrine Master mags with coaster.
Kenda tyres
401 flights and redline bubble font chainwheel
Nippon brake callipers (86)
NOS white Tech 4 (85)
NOS Teal DC cables (dated 86) - rare as unicorn shit
Suntour broken arrow seat clamp
NOS White Elina UL seat and post
Mint Suntour XC pedals.
NOS Beartrap 2 headset
AJK repos decal set.

This bike came to me painted in Radberry, but at the time I only had teal master mags. That and the fact I also bought NOS teal DC cables from the seller of the frameset made the decision on colour for me.

I hand polished the callipers from dull alloy to a nice shiny almost chrome finish. Then hand painted some enamel paint into the lettering on the Nippons. So stop them oxidising, I coated Gtechnic ceramic alloy wheel sealant on the callipers. Easy than lacquering them from a spray can.

The Suntour clamp was hand polished too and coated as well.
Then I bleached the NOS Elina seat as it was patchy creamy yellow. Not perfect, but it’s 100x better than it was.

Rear triangle of frame was a little dull. I used Meguiairs plastic polish on this as it’s a very fine abrasive - normal chrome cleaners are too harsh I think.

I loved building this bike, normally I take years to finish, but this one has been done from a mere thought to finished in 3 months.

Hope you like..

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dancetothedrummersbeat · « **Reply #2 on:** May 16, 2018, 10:26 PM »

I didn’t manage to get this entered in time for April, so here it is.

1985 GHP Pro 1

All parts are OG unless stated

1985 GHP Pro 1 frame & forks - ? re-chromed by a previous owner, but with OG decals
Hsin Lung pro bars
Oakley F1 grips
Dia Compe MX 1000 calipers, tech 4 levers and dated dia compe cables - all dated 1985.
Tange 320 headset
Tange headset lock
Pro Neck II stem
GHP Padset (repro)
Haro B1 plate (re-issue)
Cycle Pro Shot Gun II seat, dated '85
Kashi allen key guts
unbranded cro-mo seatpost
Suntour clamp
Weinmann rims
Suzue high flange hubs
Mitsuboshi/Tioga comp 3 tyres with grey label - era correct for an '85 build
Shimano 16T freewheel
Suntour chaninring
Sugino crank
Sugino spider
Shimano DX pedals

Avro · « **Reply #3 on:** May 19, 2018, 07:39 PM »

Swore I would never enter a build ever again as long as I breathe, but here I go again!

I do love this bike and it is called Max. Build thread http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,192953.0.html

1984 Tioga Rhino Charge frame with Tioga Max-Flo forks
Tioga Beartrap 2 headset
Tioga BB-220BT Beartrap bottom bracket
Tioga Task Force head lock
Tioga seatpost, internally braced
Tioga Max-Flo seat post clamp
Tioga Max-Flo cranks
Tioga Max-Flo spider
Tioga Max-Flo stem
Nitto power-bend bars
Araya 7W 'Aero' rims laced to Suzue loose ball hubs
Shimano 333 freewheel
Tioga 'Competition IV' tyres
Shimano Tourney caliper and brake blocks
Shimano DX brake lever
Dia-Compe cable
Tioga Surefoot III pedals
Tange grips
California lite pad set
Elina 'Lightning Bolt' saddle

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login_user · « **Reply #4 on:** May 20, 2018, 07:55 PM »

My 1983 Mongoose Supergoose3. 10yrs to finish.

nos mongoose stamped headset
nos mongoose stamped Bottom bracket
nos proclass stem
nos mongoose stamped stainless bars
nos renthal seatpost
nos mongoose Bmx aero seat
nos mongoose spider
mongoose 1pc crank
nos suntour xc2 pedals
nos proclass wheels and suzue sealed bearing hubs (i have the nos original silver ones)
nos diacompe mx1000 brakes and tech3 levers
nos rainbow label comp 3's
nos original mongoose grips(not repop)
nos mongoose DC type seat post clamp
nos supergoose 3 frame and forks

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monkian · « **Reply #5 on:** May 21, 2018, 12:52 PM »

Great to see BOTM still going strong. Awesome builds and attention to detail as always. I'm especially loving the mid 80's vibes coming off that Rhino Charge

factory pilot · « **Reply #6 on:** May 21, 2018, 06:47 PM »

Another month of amazing builds!

RAD is still the number one for OSBMX!
Best of luck to all of you

Mikku · « **Reply #7 on:** May 22, 2018, 02:21 PM »

Only 4 bikes so far but man, what a top quality selection. Voting's going to be tough this month that's for sure!

In2bmx · « **Reply #8 on:** May 22, 2018, 02:46 PM »

Just waiting on a red seat and i'll throw mine in .

torkerdude180 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 23, 2018, 01:32 PM »

great start to the month.....

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 23, 2018, 01:38 PM »

Quote from: torkerdude180 on May 23, 2018, 01:32 PM

great start to the month.....

Get the GT in.

Faze 3 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 24, 2018, 10:09 PM »

Ok so I'll have another pop, my GT Performer. Bit diff from the usually so I'm aware it won't be to everyone's taste.

84 frame, 85 forks ( re powdered by SBD )
85 GT bars
Tuff Neck stem
Ame Duals
MX100 with tech3's
Z'ds with Panaracer FStyres
Dia Compe MX seat clamp
GT layback
Redline flights
GT powerdisc
Tuffneck ring
MKS graphites
Izumi chain
Can't remember seat make

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 24, 2018, 10:16 PM »

Ooohhh, that Performer's shexshe

chrisv39 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 25, 2018, 07:46 PM »

Top quality again lads

Church · « **Reply #14 on:** May 26, 2018, 05:34 PM »

Never shooted until now , it's done for the May BOTM !

Found this frameset in an old bike shop , nearly nos , it was built with trial and new school parts and it was owned by the son of the boss . It took me 4 years of negociation to make the deal !

FRAME : 1984 GT PRO with original decals
FORK : 1984 GT PRO with original decals
HEADSET : NOS HATTA MX 10
SEAT POST CLAMP : SR
SEAT POST : GT Santa Ana Layback ( mine back in the days ! )
SEAT: GT ARIAKE 84 model dyed in black
HANDLEBAR : GT XT model , rechromed
STEM : TUF NECK RESTORED
GRIPS : A'me Round
BRAKE LEVERS : DIA COMPE TECH 3 OG 80's
BRAKE (rear ) : DIA COMPE MX 1000 OG80's
PADS : DIA COMPE
WHEELS : 7C box 20 X 1.75
HUBS : 1 st GEN GT OG black color
TIRES : Cheng shing Comp 3 20 x 1.75
FREEWHEELS : SHIMANO 17 T
CRANKS : SUGINO OPC
CHAIN RING : TUF NECK 42T polished by myself
BOTTOM B : TIOGA
PEDALS : MKS
CHAIN : KMC
PADSET : OG 80's GT not repro
PLATE : HURICANNE

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In2bmx · « **Reply #15 on:** May 26, 2018, 07:26 PM »

WOW .

Awesome bikes this month

dancetothedrummersbeat · « **Reply #16 on:** May 27, 2018, 01:22 PM »

..and they keep on coming! Great work everyone👍

Glynnyboy · « **Reply #17 on:** May 29, 2018, 11:56 PM »

Thought I’d throw in my new rider.
F/f 85 Californian
Seat viscount aero
Suntour seatclamp
Wheels pro class 3
Crank profile gen 3
Proclass power disc
Takaji chainring
Izumi chain
Pedals suntour
Mx brakes, tech 4 levers
Galindo handlebars
Tioga bear trap headset
Pro neck flex fighter
Repro comp tyres, mongoose grips & esp stem .

In2bmx · « **Reply #18 on:** May 30, 2018, 01:53 PM »

1985 Robinson team Pro ( Take two )

Frame & Forks :1985 Robinson Team Pro
Bars: Robinson stamped Pro
Seat Post : NOS Stamped Robinson
Stem : NOS Suntour
Headset :NOS Tange Mx2 headset
Seat Clamp :NOS DC Twin bolt
Brakes: NOS DC 901's Tech 4 Lever
Brake Pads : Scott Mathauser
Grips :NOS Oakley B2's
Seat: NOS Jaguar Aero
Cranks :Redline Flight cranks Techmatic BB
Chainring: Redline 43
Pedals: Hutch
Hubs : NOS Sealed Suzue
Rims : Araya 7X
Chain : NOS Izumi
Tyres : Comp 3 Yellow label
Pads : Vans Rad Pads
Plate : Hurricane

Full Story Here http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,192034.msg1937489/topicseen.html#new