Author Topic: Who is big into Skyway (Read 1105 times)

dannywhiteley · « **on:** April 12, 2008, 12:05 AM »

Despite me never even seeing a real Skyway BITD, something about the name, the frames, and the exclusiveness always really endeared me to the brand. I did once own a T/A frame about 10 years ago, but it was just a knock abput bike that I didnt properly appreciate at the time.

I now own a survivor T/A (just in process of being restored), and a NOS streetbeat and along with a Skyway Recreation banner and NOS race jersey have stated to build a Skyway collection, that only 4 months ago (when I bought my first frame - an Aero Reflex) could only of dreamt about.

Anyone else turn their noses up at Gen 1's, Rippers (surely the most over-rated BMX of all time) and the rest and purely devote all there time and money to Skyway?

If so, I want to hear from you.

Bob_Acid · « **Reply #1 on:** April 12, 2008, 03:53 AM »

Talk to Tefore

macky · « **Reply #2 on:** April 12, 2008, 04:07 AM »

I havnt even started an old skool build yet... but when i do its going to be an 88 Street beat!!

a lot of ppl go for the earlier Street beat... i had one and loved it but i always wanted one like Carlo's!!

Cant beat a good Street Beat!!

meticulous · « **Reply #3 on:** April 12, 2008, 08:28 AM »

Quote from: dannywhiteley on April 12, 2008, 12:05 AM

Despite me never even seeing a real Skyway BITD, something about the name, the frames, and the exclusiveness always really endeared me to the brand. I did once own a T/A frame about 10 years ago, but it was just a knock abput bike that I didnt properly appreciate at the time.

I now own a survivor T/A (just in process of being restored), and a NOS streetbeat and along with a Skyway Recreation banner and NOS race jersey have stated to build a Skyway collection, that only 4 months ago (when I bought my first frame - an Aero Reflex) could only of dreamt about.

Anyone else turn their noses up at Gen 1's, Rippers (surely the most over-rated BMX of all time) and the rest and purely devote all there time and money to Skyway?

If so, I want to hear from you.

why are gen 1's and rippers overrated? turn your nose up at a tuff burner,yes! but not a ripper or gen 1, they get all the credit they deserve, they were exclusive, expensive, and built by the men that actually rode them and knew what was right.

Not by a pen pushing, desk sucking, blotter jotter

munners · « **Reply #4 on:** April 12, 2008, 08:48 AM »

Im a Skyway man.

bmxmatt1974 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 12, 2008, 08:56 AM »

Quote from: Bob_Acid on April 12, 2008, 03:53 AM

Talk to Tefore

no dont otherwise he will try chat you up then dry bum you $:-\$

jT Racing · « **Reply #6 on:** April 12, 2008, 09:47 AM »

you could try rhys

Trev · « **Reply #7 on:** April 12, 2008, 11:04 AM »

I love Skyway. It was watching Neil Ruffell (R.I.P.) ride that first got me into BMX. After he retired, Craig Campbell and Carlo Griggs were the ones to watch.

scowey · « **Reply #8 on:** April 12, 2008, 11:13 AM »

I Love Skyway TA's

currently own 3, 2 chrome and 1 white gonna get rid of a chrome ta xl soon as It doesnt fit into my plans tho it breaks my heart

Never saw one on my run down council estate as a kid, posh kid had a goose I had a burner..

was way out of reach back then and Its such a beautiful frame.. YES YES SKYWAY IS MY FAVOURITE

adam01 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 12, 2008, 11:51 AM »

I My self also Love Skyway TA's

i bought one in 1984 at FAZE 7 great shop i wonder if there still about

Adam

lazychubs · « **Reply #10 on:** April 12, 2008, 01:50 PM »

Quote from: J.T.Racing on April 12, 2008, 09:47 AM

you could try rhys

im not into dry bumming thanks

Tefore · « **Reply #11 on:** April 12, 2008, 01:56 PM »

Quote from: bmxmatt1974 on April 12, 2008, 08:56 AM

Quote from: Bob_Acid on April 12, 2008, 03:53 AM
Talk to Tefore

no dont otherwise he will try chat you up then dry bum you $:-\$

WHY YOU KEEP COMING ROUND THEN BITCH!

SKYWAYS RULE.lol

but i dont have one any more

mark 2 · « **Reply #12 on:** April 12, 2008, 02:41 PM »

Quote from: adam01 on April 12, 2008, 11:51 AM

I My self also Love Skyway TA's

i bought one in 1984 at FAZE 7 great shop i wonder if there still about

Adam

They are still about but in the skateboard industry now.....
http://www.blueprintskateboards.com/contact.php

dannywhiteley · « **Reply #13 on:** April 12, 2008, 05:55 PM »

I wasnt being serious about the Gen 1's and Rippers, I know they are classic bikes also. Just sharing a bit of Skyway love... lol

bmxmatt1974 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 12, 2008, 09:02 PM »

Quote from: tefore on April 12, 2008, 01:56 PM

Talk to Tefore

WHY YOU KEEP COMING ROUND THEN BITCH!

to see your misses fool

CD17 · « **Reply #15 on:** April 12, 2008, 09:17 PM »

I like Skyway, the Tuffs were the wheels to have BITD & I think the TA is the best all round Frame ever made & it looks so cool

lodge · « **Reply #16 on:** April 12, 2008, 09:45 PM »

No doubt about it Skyway was class BITD, Look at the riders who chose to ride TA frames for freestyle when there was much newer stuff about,

Hoffman
Dave Young
Gerry Galley

Longun · « **Reply #17 on:** April 12, 2008, 10:34 PM »

Quote from: dannywhiteley on April 12, 2008, 12:05 AM

Rippers (surely the most over-rated BMX of all time)

So true.

I do like a nice TA, but I think I have enough bikes to keep me going for now.

SaMAlex · « **Reply #18 on:** April 12, 2008, 10:41 PM »

Quote from: stevemcintosh on April 12, 2008, 09:45 PM

No doubt about it Skyway was class BITD, Look at the riders who chose to ride TA frames for freestyle when there was much newer stuff about,

Hoffman
Dave Young
Gerry Galley

Great names there, but dont forget Vic Murphy and the Dirt Bros

hunterdubber · « **Reply #19 on:** April 13, 2008, 06:18 AM »

Quote from: dannywhiteley on April 12, 2008, 12:05 AM

Gen 1's, Rippers (surely the most over-rated BMX of all time)

I love T/a's , Gen1's ,Rippers, Mongoose ,Kuwis , Robbo

one of each

no , 2 Rippers

at the mo

All classics in their own right

COZZFATHER · « **Reply #20 on:** April 18, 2008, 01:51 PM »

moi

i had all sorts of wheels, z rims,ogk, simplex,etc and got shut of em all cos all i wanted was a set of SKYWAYS.
i used to watch bmx beat and see the little fella carlo grigs on a streat beat and i would have liked one, but i never did, now they seem to be available easily not like the rides i had.

TBH i'm getting back into the swing of things but i remember the later 80's tuffs being better than the early ones, i have a set of brand new still got the halfords stickers on tuffs from about 87. never seen a bike they have. i also have for my DP Firebird a set of alloy hubbed Tuff 11's in black, i love looking at them, i had mentioned to me "graphite skyways" yesterday and i came over all queezy

,i seem to remember graphite skyways or some specials.
where can i find out more about me old school skyways?

are the new tuffs on raleighs the same as the late 80's ones hence why people want alloy hubbed ones as they are deffo old school 80's??