Author Topic: I'd have one (Read 1083 times)

MartyC · « **Reply #1 on:** April 27, 2008, 09:46 PM »

Is this a recent version or the old version from a couple of years ago?

Componentary could be better

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Bettyswallocks · « **Reply #2 on:** April 27, 2008, 09:48 PM »

I'd have a frame/fork set and build up with my own choice of bits

Are they ever go into production?

QUADROPHENIA · « **Reply #3 on:** April 28, 2008, 01:34 AM »

theres a rumour that it should be ready for 2059 june 15th just past tea time

Voodoocars · « **Reply #4 on:** April 28, 2008, 06:28 AM »

You would never be able to lift it off the ground.

pickle · « **Reply #5 on:** April 28, 2008, 07:48 AM »

i have to say that i quite like the look of it

meticulous · « **Reply #6 on:** April 28, 2008, 07:50 AM »

am i missing something here,are these about to be re-issued

magna13 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 28, 2008, 07:51 AM »

i would defo have one, but its all according on the price.......

darkersomeday · « **Reply #8 on:** April 28, 2008, 08:40 AM »

haro have been w@nking this cobbler around for the last 2 years

its a bit of an insult to the old gen1 master really isnt it? $:-\$

take off the stickers and what have you got? a cheap and nasty bike thats not even retro

at least fuji made an effort with their SE's

meticulous · « **Reply #9 on:** April 28, 2008, 08:48 AM »

to sell its got to have the same geometry as the original, with 2008 build quality and strenth, i.e. its got to look the same, as its only us old gimps that are gonna buy it

pickle · « **Reply #10 on:** April 28, 2008, 10:51 AM »

Quote from: darkersomeday on April 28, 2008, 08:40 AM

haro have been w@nking this cobbler around for the last 2 years

its a bit of an insult to the old gen1 master really isnt it? $:-\$

take off the stickers and what have you got? a cheap and nasty bike thats not even retro

at least fuji made an effort with their SE's

Joe.....many would argue that if you took the decals off every NS frame they'd all look the same.

I don't mind it.....think it looks kinda cool, if you take it for what it is which is a retro re make then i like it

muttley · « **Reply #11 on:** April 28, 2008, 10:59 AM »

Quote from: darkersomeday on April 28, 2008, 08:40 AM

haro have been w@nking this cobbler around for the last 2 years

oldschool rider · « **Reply #12 on:** April 28, 2008, 11:27 AM »

mmmmm Me likey,
But i hope they do it in 100% 4130 cromo not like the Sport. I think this bike would sell if the price was right and the components were correct.......

I mean F.F.S if your going to make a replica of the bike that started it all put replica parts on to, Vector bars, Correct seat (Not the sofa that is shown) I like the addition of 990 lugs etc.

I might even buy one just for sentimental value, if they ever release one.

bodamus · « **Reply #13 on:** April 28, 2008, 03:17 PM »

Can't see the point myself sorry, you might aswell just save up and get an original Gen 1. This is just some newschool bike that kinda resembles a Gen 1 in some way ish.

Just my opinion but what's the point of it?

bodamus

pickle · « **Reply #14 on:** April 28, 2008, 03:20 PM »

but isn't that the point of the thing? it's not a GEN1 it's a new bike that looks like one (in some way) i'm sure the bike will sell for about £250? with Tuffs maybe?

fook me an original GEN1? what do they go for now?

Swivel · « **Reply #15 on:** April 28, 2008, 03:28 PM »

Well Rob we all see the one on the bay, went for nearly a grand!

I think personally i'd have one of these and then strip the damn thing and turn it into a mini replica of the original but its all down to cost. Wouldn't surprise me if this starts at £250 with basic components and then goes up from there. Shame that they didn't do a closer more accurate replica of the original bike though with a modern twist

kingkeef · « **Reply #16 on:** April 28, 2008, 03:30 PM »

Gen 1 F+F went for £980 lastnight on the bay!

Nice

bodamus · « **Reply #17 on:** April 28, 2008, 03:38 PM »

I know what your saying I just can't see the point of retro looking bikes or reissuing new versions of oldschool bikes like that Mongoose a few years ago what a waste of time that was you could have bought a real one for that money.

Just my thoughts that's all. And why would anyone want to pay £980 for a Gen 1 Frame and Forks anyway. The phrase a fool and his money are easily parted comes to mind. Well done to the seller though

Now hit me with the abuse

bodamus.

Swivel · « **Reply #18 on:** April 28, 2008, 03:44 PM »

Seeing how much things are going for recently i.e. hutch grips for $700+, I'd certainly have an original Gen 1 frame for £980 over any stupid grips any day. I guess it's down to preference really. £980 was a good price for a good cause and the new owner of the Gen 1 will feel priverliged (I hope) as there isn't many of them around on this planet and his now the owner of one....

Quote from: bodamus on April 28, 2008, 03:38 PM

I know what your saying I just can't see the point of retro looking bikes or reissuing new versions of oldschool bikes like that Mongoose a few years ago what a waste of time that was you could have bought a real one for that money.

Just my thoughts that's all. And why would anyone want to pay £980 for a Gen 1 Frame and Forks anyway. The phrase a fool and his money are easily parted comes to mind. Well done to the seller though

Now hit me with the abuse

bodamus.

double chevron · « **Reply #19 on:** April 28, 2008, 04:22 PM »

The 700$ grips and the 1000£ Gen1 F+F --> same buyer

meticulous · « **Reply #20 on:** April 28, 2008, 07:48 PM »

you couldnt leave an original one outside, or even pedal it around a skate park now, because if it breaks or goes missing you would never get it replaced. This new one,like my retro quad, you could take it to the park and not care so much, and have the confidence that the chances are it would never break.

Broggie · « **Reply #21 on:** April 28, 2008, 07:55 PM »

Out of all the retros I actually dont like this one. You know there's some bikes where the mould was broken when they made it. The SE Rippers were a good aproximation of the original and look good, but this well I just think if you stood it next to a proper Gen1 it would just become so obvious that its a complete turd, not even a shadow of the original item...

It just aint good enough...much in the same way as a chopper Mk3 is a sad pile of shit.

Ray.