Author Topic: Skyway T/A 25th Anniversary in OSS Racing? (Read 1687 times)

moley · « **on:** February 11, 2008, 07:31 PM »

A stupid question coming up and I fully expect the answer to be NO, but I have to ask.

I have my name on the list for the 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A frame & forks. They just got back to me with a provisional price of around $500

According to the blurb. This frame and fork is to be built up with tubing from BITD.
It is to be welded the same, geometry same, everything the same apart from a sticker saying 25th Anniversary.
http://www.coloredtuffs.com/shop/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=25

Anyway Could this frame and fork along with all other OS Components qualify this bike to be run in the OS Racing Series.

I know the answer is NO. But do you see my point. It is an OS Frame & Fork!!!

There is no advantage between this frame and a old frame in good condition. Its not like modern PK's and Quad Vs The old PK's and Quad's.

All the Tubing is 25 years old. Its not new tubing. Only the welding is new. What if you rewelded an old T/A?

I would just like a healthy debate on this topic because I would buy one, but if I can't race it whats the point in buying it.

Just before I finish, I know the answer will be NO. I am looking opinions on this subject not just answers i.e "NO"

Thanks

hunterdubber · « **Reply #1 on:** February 11, 2008, 07:37 PM »

My opinion Ian is,
if it's 1" headset and caliper brakes ( no canti lever lugs ) it qualifies no contest in my eyes ,for OS racing

Can't wait to see 'em

lucky bugger

moley · « **Reply #2 on:** February 11, 2008, 07:41 PM »

I was expecting the the first response to be a NO

Thanks Hunterdubber and your stuff was posted today. I hope that didn't influence you!!!!

ron burgundy · « **Reply #3 on:** February 11, 2008, 07:42 PM »

Why don't you just buy a used one from the UK if your going to race it? by the time you've paid for shipping and had the TAX man ream out your eyeball sockets, you must be looking £400+

You could get a nice used chrome one for that.

moley · « **Reply #4 on:** February 11, 2008, 07:55 PM »

Look Mr Burgandy, I'm a big fan and I love that hair, but thats not the question.

I am only on a waiting list for the Skyway T/A, I could easily drop out. Even the colortuff shop rep who emailed said there was a long waiting list and many people would drop out before the frames are ready.

Theres a chrome T/A on ebay that got 6 days left and Its already up to £360.

My point is what makes a bike "old school".

Thats the debate.

Waxintaxin · « **Reply #5 on:** February 11, 2008, 08:01 PM »

does it have a 1inch threaded headset
caliper brakes
if so it seems legal

but if you want to know if its an old school bike , then no it isnt

its a welded recently aniversary TA

kirk · « **Reply #6 on:** February 11, 2008, 08:02 PM »

Its ok to race in the old school class. no question. they are just a normal TA just welded up a bit late.

Skyway got some frame sets welded up in 2002 and I was sent one by Bart at Skyway, I raced it in the alans old school series they year after.

Hey Bren, remember what we spoke about on the phone

Bob_Acid · « **Reply #7 on:** February 11, 2008, 08:28 PM »

I expect a few of those 02 ones have raced in the OSS and nobodys complained

ron burgundy · « **Reply #8 on:** February 11, 2008, 08:50 PM »

Quote from: moley on February 11, 2008, 07:31 PM

A stupid question coming up and I fully expect the answer to be NO, but I have to ask.

I have my name on the list for the 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A frame & forks.

They just got back to me with a provisional price of around $500

Anyway Could this frame and fork along with all other OS Components qualify this bike to be run in the OS Racing Series.

I would just like a healthy debate on this topic because I would buy one, but if I can't race it whats the point in buying it.

I am looking opinions on this subject not just answers i.e "NO"

Thanks

Quote from: moley on February 11, 2008, 07:55 PM

Look Mr Burgandy, I'm a big fan and I love that hair, but thats not the question.

I am only on a waiting list for the Skyway T/A, I could easily drop out. Even the colortuff shop rep who emailed said there was a long waiting list and many people would drop out before the frames are ready.

Theres a chrome T/A on ebay that got 6 days left and Its already up to £360.

My point is what makes a bike "old school".

Thats the debate.

That was my opinion... if you're going to race, then buy a used one

...but thanks for clearing that up for me, what was the question again

RATTY · « **Reply #9 on:** February 11, 2008, 09:26 PM »

Totally legal to race OSS, I do have to ask why though? keep it nice, theres plenty of good OS race frames about without letting bmx 796 run his pedals down it

billstup · « **Reply #10 on:** February 11, 2008, 09:57 PM »

Quote from: RATTY on February 11, 2008, 09:26 PM

Totally legal to race OSS, I do have to ask why though? keep it nice, theres plenty of good OS race frames about without letting bmx 796 run his pedals down it

Gary72 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 11, 2008, 11:02 PM »

Quote from: RATTY on February 11, 2008, 09:26 PM

Totally legal to race OSS, I do have to ask why though? keep it nice, theres plenty of good OS race frames about without letting bmx 796 run his pedals down it

If REDLINE were to remake your frame and fork at a sensible price would you buy one and race it?

I think you would and should

jimmyp · « **Reply #12 on:** February 11, 2008, 11:08 PM »

Quote from: moley on February 11, 2008, 07:41 PM

I was expecting the the first response to be a NO

Thanks Hunterdubber and your stuff was posted today. I hope that didn't influence you!!!!

Hi m8 just wondering how long your name has been on the list, thanks

moley · « **Reply #13 on:** February 11, 2008, 11:40 PM »

My name has only been on the list since the beginning of January.

So I am well down the pecking order.

But then again, I haven't committed to buying one yet.

I'll have to see what turns up between now and then!

Zippy · « **Reply #14 on:** February 11, 2008, 11:56 PM »

My name's been on the list for almost a year. Luckily I had an Email from Ed letting me know I had a frameset with my name on in the pipeline.

That is being built in my head as we speak.

RATTY · « **Reply #15 on:** February 13, 2008, 01:49 PM »

My names been down for over a year now, had a couple of emails last year confirming I made the list, just waiting for an invoice

Quote from: Gary72 on February 11, 2008, 11:02 PM

Quote from: RATTY on February 11, 2008, 09:26 PM
Totally legal to race OSS, I do have to ask why though? keep it nice, theres plenty of good OS race frames about without letting bmx 796 run his pedals down it

If REDLINE were to remake your frame and fork at a sensible price would you buy one and race it?

I think you would and should

If they were very good, and not limited editions then I would consider it. But my race bike is not in great condition and still has a few scars from my racing on it. I wouldnt want to abuse a sweet nos frame set if im honest

jimmyp · « **Reply #16 on:** February 14, 2008, 11:15 PM »

My names on the list but i did'nt make the cut, just hope some people drop out and i make it in $:-\$

jonpaul11 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 15, 2008, 01:30 PM »

if the 25 year T/A is ok, then would it be ok to race a 25th year anniversary Aero Pro burner?

Rooonga · « **Reply #18 on:** February 15, 2008, 05:01 PM »

Same again imho. As long as it has a 1" threaded headset, and caliper brakes then it fits the rules.

RATTY · « **Reply #19 on:** February 15, 2008, 05:37 PM »

Quote from: jonpaul11 on February 15, 2008, 01:30 PM

if the 25 year T/A is ok, then would it be ok to race a 25th year anniversary Aero Pro burner?

Beard raced his a few times last year and did ok on it, but tbh that really has crap geometry. But if you enjoy it, then why not

ColoredTuffs.com · « **Reply #20 on:** March 06, 2008, 04:56 AM »

well..... to be be official about it..... these frames were to be the 1986 production frames. The tubing was cut, formed, and the rear stays were already welded together on most of them. Skyway decided to go full on with freestyle line at that point, and did not have these frame and forks welded up at that time. They were just put on hold.. until now.

We're just a few weeks away from welding up the first 50 framesets, and I'll start emailing people that asked to be put on the waiting list at that time to see who really wants one.

So.... I think this should be ok to race. The only thing new to this frame will be the beads of weld and the powder coating!

magna13 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 06, 2008, 07:31 AM »

Quote from: RATTY on February 15, 2008, 05:37 PM

Quote from: jonpaul11 on February 15, 2008, 01:30 PM
if the 25 year T/A is ok, then would it be ok to race a 25th year anniversary Aero Pro burner?

Beard raced his a few times last year and did ok on it, but tbh that really has crap geometry. But if you enjoy it, then why not

So The Kuwahara KZ-1 Repo, Will Be My next OSS Bike...

moley · « **Reply #22 on:** March 06, 2008, 07:54 AM »

Hi ColorTuffs.com,

Do you know what the price will be yet? And cost of shipping to the UK?

Plus I am not known for my ass kissing but.......your such a cool guy with great hair who gets all the ladies. How about bumping me up that list. Say maybe to number 49. Go on, you know you want to.