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Offline Philbert

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the perfect build
« on: September 01, 2008, 03:02 PM »
so i've been riding bmx for 23 years. i've been schooled by the best for the last 14 years in terms of building a bmx to be proud of that people will just stop and stare at. i think i've come close a few times and put together some lovely bikes in my time in this sport. naturally funds always play a part in a build and some times you have to rely on a bit of look when it comes to locating the right parts.

last year i very nearly retired from freestyle riding due to too many back and neck injuries so set about thinking about a race bike, in my opinion there is nothing nicer than a slick looking race bike. until recently i haven't had the funds to pursue this project but now its starting to take shape nicely. very nicely in fact. i can't ever recall being as excited about a bike as this. to the point i was nearly sick when i walked out of a shop today with something i never thought would grace my bike. with a couple more choice parts i'll be ready to build it then i will have my two favourite bikes with my standard bullitt and this.

i was going to keep this whole project under wraps until finished but after todays score i can no longer contain my excitement and feel the time is right to show you some aspects of what will probably be my final 'new build' as i don't think i can beat this.

the standard 125r model race frame











odyssey vandera front hub and race cassette rear hub on sun envy front/rear specific rims





then today whilst trying to locate a 44t sprocket around shops in my area i stumbled across these. i've loved these from when i first saw them advertised in ride many many years ago. and i walked away from the shop have only spent £35

odysssey black widow lite cranks



hopefully the build will be complete for the london cruise,

a few thanks so far, joe for sourcing the ring for me, james hitchcox for trying his hardest to get the frame to me in quick time, and to lazarou for guiding the way when it comes to perfect bikes

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Re: the perfect build
« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2008, 03:06 PM »
 :) Can`t wait to see that all built up-be hard pressed to do better :4_17_5:

I love Black Widow Lite cranks,but sadly they tend to flex/bend a bit to much for my liking.

Offline Philbert

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Re: the perfect build
« Reply #2 on: September 01, 2008, 03:09 PM »
i do have my concerns about the cranks but they'll only get light use pootling around a track and for £35 i can't really complain

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Re: the perfect build
« Reply #3 on: September 01, 2008, 05:05 PM »
looks good so far Phil  :daumenhoch:

I need a pair of those rims in that colourway  :coolsmiley:

 :) DINGO :)

Offline harris

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Re: the perfect build
« Reply #4 on: September 01, 2008, 05:23 PM »
lush phil  lush   :smitten:

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Re: the perfect build
« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2008, 05:53 PM »
looking good Phil, what's that frame weigh in at dude?

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Re: the perfect build
« Reply #6 on: September 01, 2008, 05:57 PM »
Very nice :)
"Thanks for the Fish Fingers idea... I'm fooking loaded now!!!"

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Re: the perfect build
« Reply #7 on: September 01, 2008, 05:59 PM »
That frame is so sweet, and those wheels too!  :smitten:

Those cranks are not right for the build though!  :-\

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Re: the perfect build
« Reply #8 on: September 01, 2008, 07:00 PM »
I need a pair of those rims in that colourway 

had to repaint them myself for the right look

looking good Phil, what's that frame weigh in at dude?

frame weighs in a healthy 4lb 2oz


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Re: the perfect build
« Reply #9 on: September 01, 2008, 07:28 PM »
I need a pair of those rims in that colourway 

had to repaint them myself for the right look

looking good Phil, what's that frame weigh in at dude?

frame weighs in a healthy 4lb 2oz



could you do me  a set Phil? pretty please  :smitten:

 :) DINGO :)

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Re: the perfect build
« Reply #10 on: September 01, 2008, 07:29 PM »
pm on the way

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Re: the perfect build
« Reply #11 on: September 01, 2008, 07:31 PM »
look forward to seeing this one done mate :daumenhoch:

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Re: the perfect build
« Reply #12 on: September 01, 2008, 07:35 PM »
That frame is so sweet, and those wheels too!  :smitten:

Those cranks are not right for the build though!  :-\

Gotta agree with JJ.  But deserves better in the crank department.  Looking forward to seeing the finished article.

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