Author Topic: Dirty Dirtwerx (Read 2404 times)

blindstuntman · « **on:** March 29, 2008, 05:32 PM »

Here's my Daughters new Dirtwerx race bike for 2008, she has been at me to build it up for ages. It's a bit bling but who cares.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/blindstuntman/Dirtwerx5.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/blindstuntman/Dirtwerx4.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/blindstuntman/Dirtwerx3.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/blindstuntman/Dirtwerx2.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/blindstuntman/Dirtwerx1.jpg

ron burgundy · « **Reply #1 on:** March 29, 2008, 07:08 PM »

Nice one... bada bling

dialledbikes · « **Reply #2 on:** March 29, 2008, 07:15 PM »

Cool bike. It's a pity old Harry's company never really took off.

Bigplinky · « **Reply #3 on:** March 29, 2008, 10:16 PM »

Really nice bikes the Dirtwerx I've got a Pro that I've been riding for the last 3 years and love it, glad to see another one getting used

kdw712 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 30, 2008, 08:54 AM »

nice

don't see loads about
how long did they make them for ?

zed4130 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 30, 2008, 08:57 AM »

wasnt they something to do with harry leary ? very nice bikes

kdw712 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 30, 2008, 09:23 AM »

i think he designed them

supposed to be right nice to ride as well

Bigplinky · « **Reply #7 on:** March 30, 2008, 10:28 AM »

Here's the Stuntmans

muttley · « **Reply #8 on:** March 30, 2008, 11:47 AM »

What year were these in production?

Bigplinky · « **Reply #9 on:** March 30, 2008, 10:24 PM »

95 to 2000 they were the most expensive race frame on the general market at the time from what I can see from period mags, cost was about $375 for a frame when a S&M was about $250 and a good alloy frame about $300. Ain't no shock they went bust.

I've got a test out of Snap mag somewhere I'll try and find it next weekend

blindstuntman · « **Reply #10 on:** March 31, 2008, 08:10 AM »

Thanks for that guys, she won on it again this weekend, it seems to gate much quicker. Don't know why but she's a flier, should have kept it for my self.

Big thanks Bigplinky for posting the pics for me, I just can't get it right. Be great if I could have a look at the write up mate if you can find it.

Nick

zed4130 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:00 AM »

I had that snap with the writ up in it, think i gave it to someone ? great looking bikes, im sure leary is in the artical

paul

diesel · « **Reply #12 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:00 AM »

Bloody hell Nick!

where did you appear from and after how long........

Great bike, good to see you back

zed4130 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 31, 2008, 02:01 PM »

oops sorry wrong test , these were balance ,

dialledbikes · « **Reply #14 on:** March 31, 2008, 03:05 PM »

Dirt Werx was Harry Leary's company which he started up after leaving Balance.

Quality bikes that never really took off mainly due to it not being a fashionable brand and a few quirky things like the tiny headtube (rather than a standard BMX 4" head tube).

blindstuntman · « **Reply #15 on:** March 31, 2008, 08:01 PM »

Yes I'm still alive chaps, still old school/mid, but just don't have time to go online or show them, plus as you can see I have no idea how to post the pics. Thanks for the info I have 3 of Mr Leary's specials, one white and 2 x chrome and have done some decal kits if anyone wants one.

Nick

Spur · « **Reply #16 on:** April 08, 2008, 02:31 AM »

Seems to be more of these popping up across the pond than here in the states. Here is mine with the proper Dirtwerx fork (rarer than the frame). Of all my Mids this has to be my fave . I have a 24" in the werx (err).

F/F- Dirtwerx (S/N PR55)
Headset- Chris King
Stem- VG
Bars- S&M Slam Bars
Grips- A'me Tri's
Wheels- Mavic SUP laced to polished Crupi HF hubs
Tires- Tioga Comp III rainbow label fat/skinny
Cranks-Profile
Pedals- JP Precision Pro pedals
Sprocket- VG
Seat- Selle Flite
Seat Guts- VG
Seat Post- generic alloy
Seat Clamp-TNT
Crupi hardware
Brake/lever- Shimano DX

kdw712 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 08, 2008, 07:02 AM »

nice

Bigplinky · « **Reply #18 on:** April 08, 2008, 10:13 PM »

Nice Werks their Spur

. There's lots in the UK because they've been DIRT cheap in the states over the last few years I only payed $100 shipped for my NOS Pro frame

Here's the Snap mag article I promised

Cheers

Andy

dialledbikes · « **Reply #19 on:** April 10, 2008, 09:16 AM »

Lovely bikes.

Anyone have any idea which factory/fabricator made them?

Bigplinky · « **Reply #20 on:** April 10, 2008, 05:38 PM »

Boss made them but my be they were a bit slack when they were doing it as the seatpost tube on mine ain't welded at 90 degrees to the bottom bracket shell

Spur · « **Reply #21 on:** April 11, 2008, 05:50 PM »

Yeah my 20 isn't without issue either, the BB shell is a tad square and was a booger to install the bearing cups into. Haven't got around to fool with the 24 yet to see what issues it may have. I do know it is an odd one with a 1" seatmast (for 7/8 post).