Author Topic: Brian Curtis ! (Read 8311 times)

Gashead · « **on:** May 17, 2009, 03:31 PM »

So how cool would it be to meet the man that built the hand built frames from back in the day

Well pretty darn cool if you ask me, as you may know I have buillt/restored a few now and Curtis is my favourate bike from from the 80's.

It's been in the pipeline for about 3 years, I first contacted him for some decals and over the years we both mentioned about meeting up and today it happened

Now I'm not going into too much detail but there is a new website coming, based on Steve Firebirds website, but of course dedicated to Curtis. Brian has given me exclusive rights and permissions, so watch this space

I spent hours with Brian this morning along with my son Lil Gashead (Ollie) and Chichi (Nev), Brian spoke at great length regarding the history of Curtis and also gave me a few goodies for the website

Brian is a great humble man and it was an honour for me to meet him, as well as the goodies he was kind enough to sign a few bits for me too.

I can't tell you how excited I have been about this !

Anyway here's a few pic's of my lord and master

Nev

Ollie

A very proud and happy Gashead with Brian Curtis

Nick

meticulous · « **Reply #1 on:** May 17, 2009, 03:34 PM »

good on ya!! but must say Mr curtis seems a bit peeved....

sawzall · « **Reply #2 on:** May 17, 2009, 03:35 PM »

nice one nick ,great to meet a real craftsman

QUADROPHENIA · « **Reply #3 on:** May 17, 2009, 03:38 PM »

cool nick

dan-dare · « **Reply #4 on:** May 17, 2009, 03:41 PM »

Nice one.

Gashead · « **Reply #5 on:** May 17, 2009, 03:51 PM »

I guarantee he wasn't peeved !

I think maybe a little gob smacked after I told him about Rad, the whole old school scene etc !

He had no idea that anyone was interested in the old bikes !

trasher · « **Reply #6 on:** May 17, 2009, 04:00 PM »

did he give you a pair of nos pro bars for me

bet it was a great day mate ,,nice one

retrogeezer · « **Reply #7 on:** May 17, 2009, 05:03 PM »

You don't need me to tell you how cool that is..

darkersomeday · « **Reply #8 on:** May 17, 2009, 05:05 PM »

how cool is that,

dudes a legend,

one of my favourite bmx companies,

right there.

i'd love a curtis custom now tbh,
ride some british t45

whats the connection betwixt the old and the new?
is it him that builds them? or his son or soemthing?

daz bmx it! · « **Reply #9 on:** May 17, 2009, 05:06 PM »

Awesome!

look forward to the Website

PS...How fookin jealous am I!

poolysheriff · « **Reply #10 on:** May 17, 2009, 05:06 PM »

Excellent stuff Nick

Gashead · « **Reply #11 on:** May 17, 2009, 05:09 PM »

Daz, Gary and Si - I have a little something for you both

PM me your addresses please

Joe - Yes Curtis is still a company but run by the old 'test rider' Gary Woodhouse, however Brian still does all the brazing

poolysheriff · « **Reply #12 on:** May 17, 2009, 05:11 PM »

Quote from: Gashead on May 17, 2009, 05:09 PM

Daz, Gary and Si - I have a little something for you both PM me your addresses please

Joe - Yes Curtis is still a company but run by the old 'test rider' Gary Woodhouse, however Brian still does all the brazing

am i any of the both

Gashead · « **Reply #13 on:** May 17, 2009, 05:14 PM »

Yes Mr Gary Poolysheriff

poolysheriff · « **Reply #14 on:** May 17, 2009, 05:14 PM »

Ding Dong

Moose · « **Reply #15 on:** May 17, 2009, 05:16 PM »

That's really cool Nick - thanks for pointing me over here. Let me know when the website's up and running

daz bmx it! · « **Reply #16 on:** May 17, 2009, 05:22 PM »

Pm sent

Gashead · « **Reply #17 on:** May 17, 2009, 05:36 PM »

Few more pics off bits that Brian does now !

Throphy's - look at the detail in this !

His Grandsons bikes !

He has even done a bike for old Quady

trasher · « **Reply #18 on:** May 17, 2009, 05:48 PM »

ooohhhh i cant wait for the postie to come

that motorbike frame is the bollox ,,stick a little engine in it,, ala minimoto stylie

and i need that baby curtis fo my daughter

and we should market that trike ,,,it will piss all over them micro scooters ,, i see it now the next craze ,,have a word nick

should get it up and running for christmas ££££££££££££££££££££

CD17 · « **Reply #19 on:** May 17, 2009, 06:07 PM »

Great stuff Nick

Gashead · « **Reply #20 on:** May 17, 2009, 06:35 PM »

I got a little something for you too Chris

Addy please

CD17 · « **Reply #21 on:** May 17, 2009, 06:39 PM »

Really

Nice one Nick

southern andy · « **Reply #22 on:** May 17, 2009, 06:40 PM »

Wow, superb experience for you all.

Loving that little white trike.

chichi · « **Reply #23 on:** May 17, 2009, 07:07 PM »

Yes well what can i say??
Today is for sure the best sunday ever!

I hope all the Curtis nuts here are enjoying this thread and Nick's gifts to you.

As for the two trikes he has made

Brian even joked that he was going to make his own mobility get around. But I think the great man still has many years before he will need one

Cheers to you Nick