Profile racing parts - Alans BMX

[Smidsy]

Notice that there are some new (still made in USA to original 70/80' spec) parts by Profile.

Stuff like chainrings, cranks, stems etc.

Are they worth going with or will they take away from an 80's build?

[deeman]

There are 2 schools of thought regarding reproduction parts....all depends what you want to use the bike for.
If it is a show build then repro parts are a no no. If you are riding the bike and don't want to destroy rare old parts then repops are the way forward. Most people us a combination of both.
Some repop parts are rubbish and just look like the original, some are better having been made form 80's moulds/ tooling,,,there will usually be some sort of distinguishing markings or date stamps etc that will differentiate from the original part to stop people passing them off as originals but that does not stop some people!

[Smidsy]

Thanks for reply.

I am building to look the part but not to sit in a cabinet.

No intention of showing but want it to have the original look/feel.

I will ride it but not to its potential (if you get my drift).