Author Topic: Redline Proline II (Read 120497 times)

Frosty · « **Reply #175 on:** July 22, 2007, 07:43 PM »

That is coming along very nicely.

Now about those Carrera Pads, where on earth did they appear from, are they the real deal or newbies? I know it took me an age (not to mention the readies)to get some NOS Redlines, but really want those Carrera ones

I think this thread has made my mind on which build is next, just need to dig out the f+f and re-examine the finish to decide on re-chrome or polish and decal up a survivor.

GREMLIN · « **Reply #176 on:** July 23, 2007, 11:34 AM »

The pad set just appeared in the For Sale section Frosty m8. Andy (funmonster) gave me the heads up to let me know they were there, and i was onto them like a shot.

Paul the seller said he classes them as originals, and that he bought them 6 years back from some matey in Germany

But they've never been on a bike.
They should arrive at some point today i think. So i'll get some pics up once they land.
It'll be nice to get another pl20 build on the go Frosty. So dig the frame and forks out m8, get some pics up, and the more the merrier

Gav.

GREMLIN · « **Reply #177 on:** July 23, 2007, 01:45 PM »

The pads turned up about 5 minutes after my last post. Thanx Paul m8

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I've checked them up against scans of known original padsets and they're totally spot on for the toptube and stem pad. I don't have a scan or decent pic of an original v-bar pad. So if anyone could be so kind... That'd be cool

In real light the lettering is a nice dark red colour, which is supposed to be right.
So i'm well chuffed now.
A couple of pics...

G.

kowalski · « **Reply #178 on:** July 23, 2007, 04:10 PM »

wow i want one of those !! great work grem that is looking top draw,
have you picked up any v bars yet

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GREMLIN · « **Reply #179 on:** July 23, 2007, 04:28 PM »

No v-bars yet m8. Still on the lookout.

I'm not going to let the build suffer over waiting for a set of ultra rare Stu thomson bars. So will probably finish initially with some other brand of decent sized v-bars.
I will also be on the hunt for a straight bar pad too. Just incase i decide to put a set of white Skyways and a set of G.h.p's Star bars on her to replicate R.l's Pl20 freestyler

Just tinkering at the mo with 2 Dia compe callipers. An Mx1000 and a Dia compe 1020 (identical to the 890, but longer reach).
Thinking of going with the 1020. It's 1.5oz lighter and looks a nicer, compact, lighter calliper. $:-\$
Have you any further thoughts on your parts list Daryl m8 ?

Gav.

kowalski · « **Reply #180 on:** July 23, 2007, 05:10 PM »

no mate, im pretty much out of funds at the mo, have been hitting the plastic heavy recently and have just dropped the cranks and chainwheel off at the chromers so the spending is over for a bit, unless a bargain comes up!
will be going for v bars hoping for a nos set maybe the small redlines in chrome, or slightly bigger set of wins ? must be chrome
redline fluted post( if they actually exist!!! i reckon they r just a rumour)
black kashi aero
black stem, pro or tuff neck (did consider a forklifter but its just all wrong)
black mx 1000 preferably maybe just rear
tyres unsure any tips gav?
grips unsure too possibly ame's
pedals also unsure
also my bloody prolite is up in my flat at the mo and every time i look at i start thinking of changing something, its never ending....i think i need some kind of bmx counciling

GREMLIN · « **Reply #181 on:** July 23, 2007, 06:15 PM »

It looks like a nice parts spec you'll end up with there.

Def got to be just a rear calliper as far as i'm concerned. I was going with an Mx1000, but am leaning towards a D.c 1020 now.

This is the 1st build of mine that i've not even considered having a brake up front. I can't say i recall seeing any members pics with one either.

As for tyres. I always go with Comp III's. But there's plenty of types to choose from.
Ame tri's are nice grips. I have them on a couple of builds already, and that's what i'll be going with for the Proline.

I'm the same as you, wanting a tuf/pro neck stem. The rest of the build has to be basically spot on as original. Brute stem are out there readily available...
Yet we want to put an out of place stem on? Cool

I'm really looking forward to these builds (and any other members who decide to take the plunge) coming together.

A little Pl20 family

G.

Frosty · « **Reply #182 on:** July 23, 2007, 07:08 PM »

Kowalski,

Knarler Knobbie tyres were oem on the later carrera's, but any era correct tyres will be fine.

Here's a pic of the redline fluted post, the other one is a tange version that looks very similar but as you can see is not as long, this could be an easier option to get first.

GREMLIN · « **Reply #183 on:** July 23, 2007, 08:39 PM »

I've seen the spec sheets/adverts etc showing the Knarler Knobbies on the Carreras. I never actually used a set of them.
Are they up to much ?
Reading through old specs for the same era PL's for Stu thomson etc. The Knobbies had been swapped with Comp III's.

I have an original fluted post also, that will be going away for a rechrome. So i may pick one of the Tange items up for now too.

G.

DR VINOAH · « **Reply #184 on:** July 23, 2007, 08:58 PM »

i got no complaints bout the knarler knobbies
they work fine for me,
and i raced on them to a

i have always presumed ,and although comp 3,s were very popular then (everyone and their granny used em)

that the magazines in question run the comps coz of the full page ads and the money

ploughed in to fund the said mags thru advertising

plus test rider preference must come into the equation

if you catch ma drift say ................wahey

GREMLIN · « **Reply #185 on:** July 23, 2007, 09:08 PM »

Congrats on your #1 Vinoah

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I see what you mean about the Comp III's. I may try and pick up a set of Knobbies for my build then. Just to try something new

G.

ron burgundy · « **Reply #186 on:** July 23, 2007, 09:13 PM »

Put the Knarlers on it

The Redline seat posts come in both short and long

kowalski · « **Reply #187 on:** July 23, 2007, 11:10 PM »

thanks guys for all the advice,
i too will check out the knobblers, as for the comp 3's is there a specific make you can recomend? i have seen tiogas floating around the net but any tips are welcome
frosty let me know when one of those fluted posts of yours come up for sale please

preferably the redline

Mattdub · « **Reply #188 on:** July 24, 2007, 11:11 PM »

I used to run a 2.125 Knarler up front , 1.75 Comp 3 or 4 rear .

kowalski · « **Reply #189 on:** July 25, 2007, 09:23 AM »

fellow redliners
i bought a set of nos odyssey barefoots for the old rider which have just turned up, they look quite nice on and were cheap, does anyone know roughly the year of manufacture? i wouldn't mind using them on this build but fear they may be a tad modern
also just taken a massive gauge out of my pl20 downtube sticker...uuurrggghhhhh, i was only cleaning the bloody thing its so annoying , more expense and waiting time for new set to arrive

RATTY · « **Reply #190 on:** July 25, 2007, 09:37 AM »

The beartraps are a bit late for the PL, and if your building to ride, those things are savage and unforgiving.
But its your bike, build it how you like, i used them pedals till I sourced a pair of XC2s

kowalski · « **Reply #191 on:** July 25, 2007, 10:51 AM »

hi ratty im talking tyres here not pedals m8, barefoots not beartraps

but as for beartraps i had them bitd as we were poor and i assume they were cheap, my shins have still got deep scarring today even more than from coming off my motorbikes i fooking hate them things with a passion

RATTY · « **Reply #192 on:** July 25, 2007, 10:54 AM »

must have been tyred when i read the post.

kowalski · « **Reply #193 on:** July 25, 2007, 10:57 AM »

my sides are hurting stop it

GREMLIN · « **Reply #194 on:** July 25, 2007, 12:00 PM »

I picked up a pair of the barefoot tyres, cheap of the Bay also. No real use for them, just because i thought why not.
Bloody things are disintegrating around the beading

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I can't believe you've damaged your decal bud... bummer

G.

GREMLIN · « **Reply #195 on:** July 25, 2007, 12:31 PM »

Right then . I'm getting close to the point where i'm gonna lace my wheels up for the Proline.
My Rims have been polished up. Thanx sawzall m8

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And i've a choice of two specs for the build...

Either identical to this...

Or just like this but with red nipples...

I am leaning towards the small flange, with red nips, that'll give the wheel set a flash of colour.
I think the small hubs will make the bike look more light weight, and bling.

Any thoughts from you fellas?

G.

DR VINOAH · « **Reply #196 on:** July 25, 2007, 12:47 PM »

well then

i,m split between the two

i like my flange large

but also into the sleek look of the small flange

the combo of red hub,chrome spoke,red nips,chrome rim works well

but the combo of chrome hub,chrome spoke,red nips,chrome rim is the one

dont need to worry bout clashes of colour annodised parts

Frosty · « **Reply #197 on:** July 25, 2007, 01:02 PM »

I love flange too

How about black hubs with red nips??

GREMLIN · « **Reply #198 on:** July 25, 2007, 01:12 PM »

I did think about black hubs with the red nips. I had the same kind of set up on my Cali' a while back, and it did look sweet.
I'm just going with what i have, or soon will have close at hand, to do the wheel build now.

I think i've just always been the small flange type.
The wife does love these large flange red ones, and if i don't use them she's going to commandeer them for the Kuwi E.t she wants me to build her... bloody woman.

G.

kowalski · « **Reply #199 on:** July 26, 2007, 04:35 PM »

flites are back in my possesion, a lovely guy called gary over in hayes chromed them and repolished my 44t front and did the rear from scratch (without me even asking) for £25 all in, and they look beautiful

not sure about the stickers yet
and the frame defo needs doing now

money money money

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