Author Topic: new landing gear forks (Read 3004 times)

Bigfrawg · « **on:** April 20, 2009, 06:19 PM »

i have just seen some 1" threaded forks on ebay , have these now been re-made by se ?

se-bmxer · « **Reply #1 on:** April 20, 2009, 06:48 PM »

im afraid so

Bigfrawg · « **Reply #2 on:** April 20, 2009, 06:50 PM »

are you going to be selling these jai ?

se-bmxer · « **Reply #3 on:** April 20, 2009, 06:52 PM »

they haven't arrived in this country yet, i'll find out tomorrow

brass monkey! · « **Reply #4 on:** April 20, 2009, 07:02 PM »

£60 !

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SE-Racing-LANDING-GEAR-bmx-Forks-1-CHROME-20-threaded_W0QQitemZ370189401478QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCycling_Parts_Accessories?hash=item370189401478&_trksid=p3286.m63.l1177

brass monkey! · « **Reply #5 on:** April 20, 2009, 07:04 PM »

...and they look identical to the OG ones ?

WARDY · « **Reply #6 on:** April 20, 2009, 07:08 PM »

Are they stamped or anything Jai to set them apart from os ones

if not you ll be seeing alot of em on the bay as os ones

se-bmxer · « **Reply #7 on:** April 20, 2009, 07:13 PM »

Quote from: wardy on April 20, 2009, 07:08 PM

Are they stamped or anything Jai to set them apart from os ones if not you ll be seeing alot of em on the bay as os ones

they are stamped

jackel · « **Reply #8 on:** April 20, 2009, 07:21 PM »

cool jai give me a shout if you can get them set needed here

dannywhiteley · « **Reply #9 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:47 PM »

Makes sense that they are stamped. No reason why they would reissue them withour stamps really, might as well shout that the are SE.

I could hear the sigh of relief from here.

ron burgundy · « **Reply #10 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:50 PM »

Are they cromo or cast iron ping pong crap?

Peter J · « **Reply #11 on:** April 21, 2009, 09:44 AM »

Quote from: Ron '2elliot' Burgundy on April 20, 2009, 08:50 PM

Are they cromo or cast iron ping pong crap?

Oh ya bitch

Stodgy · « **Reply #12 on:** April 21, 2009, 09:57 AM »

They are Cromo, very nice too. But why, oh why did they do them.

It's another sad day for OS.

But an awesome day for affordable builds!!

So I suppose on balance all is good in the world.

Oh, and we'll be stocking them in the RADBMX Shop once they are in.

se-bmxer · « **Reply #13 on:** April 21, 2009, 10:02 AM »

they will be here early October

Bigfrawg · « **Reply #14 on:** April 21, 2009, 10:02 AM »

how much ?

se-bmxer · « **Reply #15 on:** April 21, 2009, 10:05 AM »

Quote from: bigfrawg on April 21, 2009, 10:02 AM

how much ?

no price here yet, as our exchange rate is sh*t with the tiawanese side

SaMAlex · « **Reply #16 on:** April 21, 2009, 10:15 AM »

Quote from: Stodgy on April 21, 2009, 09:57 AM

They are Cromo, very nice too. But why, oh why did they do them.

It's another sad day for OS.

Why is that dave? How is it a bad thing?
I have been thinking about this kind of thing a bit lately, what with S&M making a replica of an old frame and forks. Im still not sure about remaking an old frame, but making quality 1" threaded forks that go well on an old 1" bike is a nice idea, isnt it?
(this sounds like a whole new thread subject now)

Jt · « **Reply #17 on:** April 21, 2009, 11:08 AM »

its only bad news if your a profiteer.

old school is old school, repop is repop....

pickle · « **Reply #18 on:** April 21, 2009, 11:17 AM »

Quote from: J.T on April 21, 2009, 11:08 AM

its only bad news if your a profiteer.

old school is old school, repop is repop....

i think you've about summed it up there John.......although with the crap exchange rate, when they do come over they'll be no cheaper than the old ones will they?

they have been stamped so no way of trying to flog em off as OS ones. Good on em i say

generallee · « **Reply #19 on:** April 21, 2009, 11:21 AM »

I think this is great - affordable quality 1" threaded forks that are clearly not the old 80's ones - well done SE!

Jt · « **Reply #20 on:** April 21, 2009, 11:30 AM »

there is no need for these, other than for SE to rip a bit of money out the old school scene...

hey ho..good work if you can get it.

dialledbikes · « **Reply #21 on:** April 21, 2009, 01:49 PM »

Although the hardcore collectors and those in the know will be able to tell the difference between original parts and all these re-pops that companies like Hutch and SE keep bringing out, I think

will happen at some point when shady people start ripping off less initiated collectors/old schoolers selling this stuff as genuine old school at inflated prices.

Like JT says, there's really no reason for Hutch and SE to be bringing this stuff out other than to make money as 1" threaded forks aren't really a valid product these days (though I suppose there's a market for people who want to finish a build and can't wait/don't wait to pay for the real McCoy).

On one hand you can say fair play for making as much money out of their rich heritage. On the other hand you could say, maybe they should put more effort in making their new school products better instead of living off past glories.

ozone · « **Reply #22 on:** April 21, 2009, 01:58 PM »

Quote from: mike@dialledbikes on April 21, 2009, 01:49 PM

Although the hardcore collectors and those in the know will be able to tell the difference between original parts and all these re-pops that companies like Hutch and SE keep bringing out, I think will happen at some point when shady people start ripping off less initiated collectors/old schoolers selling this stuff as genuine old school at inflated prices.

Sadly, I think that's happening already. Somebody posted an eBay link yesterday, showing someone trying to sell a set of JDBs repro pedals as Old School.

Stodgy · « **Reply #23 on:** April 21, 2009, 02:08 PM »

Alex - as Mike says it could be considered bad as people try to pass them off as originals and the whole OS scene gets a bad name.

You don't have to be a profiteer to see how that could damage the hobby. But yes, it is worrying from one point of view as it could potentially devalue my collection...but then again twin-pinch flights and the profile retro cranks haven't damaged the value of the originals. So, I suppose that's bollacks anyway. As long as they are clearly marked I don't have a problem with them.

I just like OS to be OS, that's all. But repros are okay until you can find what your really after.

But like I also said in my post, on balance it's a good thing as it enables everyone to finish off their builds.

Peter J · « **Reply #24 on:** April 21, 2009, 02:15 PM »

I suppose its only like other industries bringing out there "retro" range......money makes the world go around

Author Topic: new landing gear forks (Read 3004 times)

jackel

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