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Title: CSBOTM - August VOTE off!!
Post by: pickle on August 03, 2012, 08:17 AM
Right boys and girls......normal rules, 4 pictures max.....bit of history if you want and remember.......it's supposed to be fun  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August entry thread
Post by: pickle on August 03, 2012, 07:06 PM
Fook it......as I've changed quite a bit on her I will chuck my old faithful in to get the ball rolling.
Changed the tuffs for some lovely mid 80's 50/50's, changed the headset, added the spinmaster and changed the seat post.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/b339/robertbransby/20120803_161518.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/b339/robertbransby/20120803_161548.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/b339/robertbransby/20120803_161625.jpg)
And with her sister who's just waiting for her nos spinmaster  :daumenhoch:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/b339/robertbransby/20120803_160651.jpg)

Now over to you guys for some proper builds  ;D
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August entry thread
Post by: brettypeeps on August 03, 2012, 10:47 PM
Here you go guys. This is one Hot Bird. Been trying to build this since day one of being back in to Old School BMX.  
If money was no object back in the day this is what I would have built.

1985/6 DP Firebird Freestyler GL Plus

Glyn Lewis Plus Firebird Freestyler with Prototype cable drilling in Flo Pink
Glyn Lewis Plus Firebird Freestyler frame and forks
DP Ladder Bars
DC 880's with Tech 6 Locking levers and Dia Compe Cables
Tioga Power disk and pink Bolts
Pink Panaracer Tyres
Tange 125 Headset
Gen 2 Profile Cranks
Shimano DX Pedals
Renthal Seat post
Izumi Chain
Lavender Ame Rounds (Bubble Font)
Lavender Redline Forklifter
Lavender Dia compe Seat clamp
Lavender Skyway Tuff 2 with coaster and skyway brake pads
Lavender Pro Neck Chain Ring
Lavender Kashimax Aero

(http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y370/brettypeeps/acf8aa0b.jpg)

(http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y370/brettypeeps/b95a30ee.jpg)

(http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y370/brettypeeps/42bf7c05.jpg)

 (http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y370/brettypeeps/5a9b4b41.jpg)



Loud bike of the month Eh Rob :4_17_5: :4_17_5:
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August entry thread
Post by: kungfunky on August 07, 2012, 10:23 PM
I'll stick this in to make the numbers up and remember kids, vote for the bike you like not your mates   ;D

1979 SE Racing STR-1 complete with year correct parts, some nos some restored and some original condition.

1979 STR-1 FRAME
GEN 1 LANDING GEAR FORKS
1979 TUFF 1'S
CARLISLE AGGRESSORS
GEN 1 MCS STEM
SE MAXI POWER WING BARS
HUNT WILDE GRIPS
PLME SEAT CLAMP    
LAGUNA POST
MESSINGER SEAT
TAKAGI MX CRANK
TAKAGI MX CHAIN RING & SPIDER
ATOM PEDALS

(http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb413/kungfunky/155.jpg)
(http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb413/kungfunky/157.jpg)
(http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb413/kungfunky/160.jpg)
(http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb413/kungfunky/163.jpg)
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August entry thread
Post by: Spartacus on August 09, 2012, 03:52 PM
Owkay , I'm in chaps ....my restored 1982 National Pro in pearlish-silver white.  ^"^

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/yy128/spartacus-css/1982%20National%20Pro%20Long/IMGP3947.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/yy128/spartacus-css/1982%20National%20Pro%20Long/IMGP3966.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/yy128/spartacus-css/1982%20National%20Pro%20Long/IMGP3974.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/yy128/spartacus-css/1982%20National%20Pro%20Long/IMGP3980.jpg)

PARTS :

Frame: National Pro Long frame
Forks: CW transformed to National Pro forks
Handlebar: GT Pro handlebars
Plate: Zeronine
Headset: Tioga beartrap II - Tange locknut
Padset: Repro National Pro padset
Grips: Oakley B2
Stem: Pro Neck
Seatpost: Hutch
Seat: Elina Lightning bolt
Seatclamp: Dia Compe hinged double bolted
Crank: Terry Cable 170 mm
Chainring: Pro Neck 43T
Chaindisc: polished Tuf Neck
Chainring bolts: Tuf Neck
Pedals: Hutch brown bearing - JDB cages
Chain: Silver Izumi
Brakes: Dia Compe MX 1000 with Weinnman adjuster - Kool Stop pads
Brakelever: Dia Compe MX Tech 3 lever
Rims: Araya 7X chrome
Hubs: Bullseye red/blue
Tyres: Irc bmx racer Z-1 20 x 1.75
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August entry thread
Post by: Retrodan72 on August 10, 2012, 02:52 PM
Hiya lads, I built this up in April but never entered it then, so here it is now....

1984 (US) GT Pro Performer
1984 GT Pro Performer bars
Re-dyed ACS Z Rims laced to Suzue hubs with Asahi spokes
Kashimax Aero
GT seat post
Dia Compe MX hinged seat clamp
GT mallet stem
Nikyo headset
Polished Tange bottom bracket
Re-chromed Sugino 1 piece crank
NOS Sugino spider
Unbranded chainring bolts
Re-powdered Sugino 44t chainring
Tange headlock
Tech 3 levers
MX1000 calipers
Unbranded cables
Kenda Tyres
A'me Tri grips
NOS Shimano PDMX15 pedals
Scotty's Custom Caps

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/rr359/Retrodan72/Picture072.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/rr359/Retrodan72/Picture075-1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/rr359/Retrodan72/Picture076-1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/rr359/Retrodan72/Picture073.jpg)

...hope you like looking at it as much is I did building and riding it.
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August entry thread
Post by: Retrodan72 on August 10, 2012, 03:52 PM
As I've not put a build in for a few months, so I thought i'd chuck another in, to make the numbers up.

1998 Dyno Compe in an OS stylee finished in SBD baby blue with Dels awesome decals
1985 Skyway EZ bars
Repop Viscount Dominator
Repop A'me Tri's
Unbranded layback
Dia Compe MX hinged seat clamp
Repop Skyway Tuff II's
Duro Comp ST copy tyres
DC Tech 5 levers
GT mallet stem
MX1000 copy calipers
Sugino Chainwheel
KMC chain
Tange bottom bracket
Undranded 1 piece crank
Victor pedals
Scotty's Custom Caps

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/rr359/Retrodan72/Picture068.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/rr359/Retrodan72/Picture070.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/rr359/Retrodan72/Picture071.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/rr359/Retrodan72/Picture069-1.jpg)


This was a budget build, around £425 and thats inc everything, it proves you don't have to throw loads of cash at a bike to make a nice build.
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August entry thread
Post by: midschooljon on August 11, 2012, 10:49 PM
I just finished up this build so I thought Id contribute this months Mid School entry and there wasn't one yet.  ;) I got the F+F off of Dan harris on here a few months back and have been slowly chipping away at the build since then. Im really pleased with how it turned out and its definitely one of my favourite bikes in my collection.

Full spec is as follows...
Frame: Wilkerson Airlines Riot with bash
Fork: Wilkerson Airlines Riot
Bars: Wilkerson Airlines San Quentin
Headset: Tioga beartrap
Stem: DK inverted
Gyro: Odyssey Gyro II
Levers: Dia Compe Tech 77
Front Brake: ACS Boa
Rear Brake: AD 990
Girps: ODI longneck (real ones not those rubbish ST ones  :D)
Seat Clamp: Fusion double bolt
Seat Post: Odyssey 22.2
Seat: GT freestyle
Cranks: Redline Flight
Sprocket: Odyssey Black Widow
Pedals: Peregrine Sealed
Chain: KMC Z
Wheels: Peregrine Super Pro
Tyres: Odyssey Bare Feet
Pegs: Odyssey Hollow Bullet

(http://www.sirmerlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/wilkerson_airlines_riot_bmx_side_close_1.jpg)

(http://www.sirmerlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/wilkerson_airlines_riot_bmx_rear_view_non_drive.jpg)

(http://www.sirmerlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/wilkerson_airlines_riot_bmx_front_detail.jpg)

(http://www.sirmerlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/wilkerson_airlines_riot_bmx_lever_detail.jpg)
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August entry thread
Post by: meticulous on August 23, 2012, 10:35 AM
early redline MXII..

7X to bullies
brute
early 3's
redline bars
oakleys
elina
dia compe
maxi cross



all mint.....



(http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z393/quattro2011/016-8.jpg)



(http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z393/quattro2011/009-10.jpg)


(http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z393/quattro2011/012-8.jpg)


(http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z393/quattro2011/008-10.jpg)



sam
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August entry thread
Post by: rollin72 on August 24, 2012, 09:17 PM
early 1981 MongooseII frame and forks, original paint and decals
Mongoose box bars
Ashtabula stem
original Mongoose grips
original Mongoose vinyl padset
Troxel seat
Mongoose seatclamp
Skyway Tuff 1 rear with a Bendix coaster brake and sprocket
Troxel front wheel
Cheng Shin C183 tyres
Ashtabula crank
Mongoose snowflake
Mongoose bottom bracket
Victor ratrap pedals

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/pp287/rollin72/DSCF0809.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/pp287/rollin72/DSCF0805.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/pp287/rollin72/DSCF0806.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/pp287/rollin72/DSCF0803.jpg)

nice1 Gaz :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August entry thread
Post by: That Swan Guy on August 28, 2012, 07:05 PM
Well, since it appears to be a colourful month I might as well throw this bad boy in:

2009 Knight Proformer

Not everybody's cup of tea but I don't care :LolLolLolLol:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/xx358/nickswan1/Bikes/DSCF1388.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/xx358/nickswan1/Bikes/DSCF1376.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/xx358/nickswan1/Bikes/DSCF1379.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/xx358/nickswan1/Bikes/DSCF1509.jpg)

Knight Proformer F&F
GT Performer cruiser bars (c/o Chip @ C4 labs)
Kink stem
A'me grips
DC Tech V levers
DC 901 front
DC 990 rear
Redline cranks
Tuf Neck disc
Izumi chain
Araya 7X rims
GT hubs
GT tyres
GT seat post
Kashi seat
DX pedals
Blah
Blah

What colour is it?
It is whatever colour you want it to be :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August entry thread
Post by: That Swan Guy on August 28, 2012, 07:14 PM
Well, my entries must be like buses!
You wait for one for 3 years then 2 come along at once.

Got an amazing amount of feedback for this one.

In the flesh it is quite simply stunning.

1986 CW Pro Motion Cruiser

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/xx358/nickswan1/Bikes/cw2.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/xx358/nickswan1/Bikes/cw1.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/xx358/nickswan1/Bikes/cw.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/xx358/nickswan1/Bikes/DSCF1511.jpg)

1986 CW Pro Motion 24" F&F
CW cruiser bars
Pro Neck stem
A'me grips
DC Tech III lever
DC MX1000 caliper
Tioga Bear Trap II headset
Takagi crank
Tuf Neck chain wheel
Tuf Neck seat clamp
CW (revcore) seat post
Kashi seat
Izumi chain
Araya 7X rims
Suzue hubs
Cheng Shin tyres
SX pedals
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August entry thread
Post by: skidmark on August 31, 2012, 06:38 PM
A slice of British Beef....I had to find a sturdy post to lean this on.

Zima frame/forks
Gsport Wunderbars
Fishbone cranks
Gsport ringpiece Gyro hanger
DK inverted stem
Primo/Static? cable splitters
Backyard Yardstix (nos de-bagged  :'( )
Perigroine super poo rims on Gsport hubs
GT Overdrive chainring
S&M dx pedals
Gsport modified spring AD brakes & Nuggets
Tech 77 levers

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac244/skidmark_photo/IMGP6627.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac244/skidmark_photo/IMGP6632.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac244/skidmark_photo/IMGP6633.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac244/skidmark_photo/IMGP6635.jpg)
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August entry thread
Post by: stu27 on August 31, 2012, 11:54 PM
YES Titan TX Turbo

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/qq344/27sam/001-26.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/qq344/27sam/008-16.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/qq344/27sam/004-25.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/qq344/27sam/006-19.jpg)

YES f&f and seat post
hi sin lung bars
suntour power stem
dc mx100,tech 4 lever,cable,clips and seat clamp
araya 7x laced to sr hubs
super maxy cranks
re-pop hutch pedals
re-pop yellow label tyres
very used shotgun seat
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August VOTE off!!
Post by: pickle on September 01, 2012, 07:44 AM
Voting now open guys  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August VOTE off!!
Post by: magiccat on September 01, 2012, 09:43 AM
once again some very nice bikes all doone :4_17_5:
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August VOTE off!!
Post by: Retrodan72 on September 01, 2012, 09:46 AM
Vote is in. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August VOTE off!!
Post by: That Swan Guy on September 01, 2012, 09:56 AM
Once again another bloody tough one :-\

Good luck chaps :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August VOTE off!!
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on September 01, 2012, 10:00 AM
Great line up guys  :4_17_5: Another tough month with some great builds. Good luck to you all.

If you need my vote, my number is:-   :LolLolLolLol:

Vote in  ;)
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August VOTE off!!
Post by: AKGOFF on September 01, 2012, 10:04 AM
Khaleds Natty Pro for me  :smitten:

Love it but there is s great selection in there this month again.

Adam
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August VOTE off!!
Post by: ED209 on September 01, 2012, 10:07 AM
Jon's Riot  :smitten: the winner by a mile  :coolsmiley:

Txt JONSRIOT to 55378008 to win a shopping trolly dash in Gashead's Garage

( don't actually do it  ::) that number is BOOBLESS ... oh how I loved school  ;D )

...oh sH*t just seen the Zima too  8)
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August VOTE off!!
Post by: midschooljon on September 01, 2012, 10:16 AM
As always so many awesome builds this month. Nice mix of eras as well.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August VOTE off!!
Post by: gary67 on September 01, 2012, 10:46 AM
Lets hav a RIOT!!!!   :daumenhoch: Zima close though  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August VOTE off!!
Post by: ronster on September 01, 2012, 01:30 PM
My votes in....tough one this month with some top builds but for me its Meticulous and his Redline....love the early stuff and that ones a beauty :4_17_5:...top job dude and good luck :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August VOTE off!!
Post by: Devilock on September 01, 2012, 01:54 PM
Why cant we have some decent builds for a change...?!!!  :D

Oh yes...!  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August VOTE off!!
Post by: senzo milano on September 01, 2012, 08:14 PM
Def...  Spartacus  :4_17_5:   National pro
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August VOTE off!!
Post by: Pooch on September 02, 2012, 06:35 PM
Nice.. Voted :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August VOTE off!!
Post by: dordymush on September 02, 2012, 11:49 PM
WAL for me.
just looks sooooooooooo right  8)

was super close between that and the zima in the end.
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August VOTE off!!
Post by: Glynnyboy on September 03, 2012, 10:02 AM
Nicks cw for me but that Wal and the Natty were making me wrestle. Tuff as fook this month with some extreme quality, well done everyone. :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August VOTE off!!
Post by: Peter J on September 03, 2012, 10:06 AM
Them mid school builds are looking very good  :smitten:

Title: Re: CSBOTM - August VOTE off!!
Post by: NORTY40 on September 03, 2012, 10:11 AM
Tough month again ! .... votes in though  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August VOTE off!!
Post by: FISHERPRICE360 on September 03, 2012, 10:22 AM
 :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:


Title: Re: CSBOTM - August VOTE off!!
Post by: mattuknc on September 03, 2012, 10:32 AM
cw 24 for me. Having a real thing for all things 24 at the mo.  ;D
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August VOTE off!!
Post by: Devilock on September 04, 2012, 09:57 AM
Quote from: mattuknc on September 03, 2012, 10:32 AM
Having a real thing for all things 24 at the mo.  ;D

Does that include women...?  ;D
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August VOTE off!!
Post by: john4130 on September 04, 2012, 09:12 PM
it's a hard one this month, wal riot or zima for me. although i do have a soft spot for the str. gonna have to flip a coin i think.
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August VOTE off!!
Post by: Gashead on September 06, 2012, 07:41 AM
The National Pro will romp home with the most votes, whoever I like the little Yes!

Top build s all  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August VOTE off!!
Post by: Waxintaxin on September 06, 2012, 04:43 PM
I voted with my heart this month and went for the DP , just loved the whole later flou colour thing and that bike really summed up that era for me.

Rich
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August VOTE off!!
Post by: deeman on September 06, 2012, 10:33 PM
Quote from: Waxintaxin on September 06, 2012, 04:43 PM
I voted with my heart this month and went for the DP , just loved the whole later flou colour thing and that bike really summed up that era for me.

Rich


x2 :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August VOTE off!!
Post by: brettypeeps on September 06, 2012, 10:49 PM
Quote from: deeman on September 06, 2012, 10:33 PM
Quote from: Waxintaxin on September 06, 2012, 04:43 PM
I voted with my heart this month and went for the DP , just loved the whole later flou colour thing and that bike really summed up that era for me.

Rich


x2 :daumenhoch:

Thanks chaps :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August VOTE off!!
Post by: pickle on September 08, 2012, 08:17 AM
Well done Khaled! Lovely build and well deserved winner  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August VOTE off!!
Post by: Jaypeg on September 08, 2012, 08:27 AM
Congratulations, awesome bike and that was a tough month to choose from.  :4_17_5:To you all... Top bikes.
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August VOTE off!!
Post by: Devilock on September 08, 2012, 08:48 AM
Yeah congratulations Khaled, well deserved win.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August VOTE off!!
Post by: AKGOFF on September 08, 2012, 08:49 AM
Top score Khaled, the coolest bike there this month mate, well done.

Adam
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August VOTE off!!
Post by: Spartacus on September 08, 2012, 09:22 AM
Fantastic to read this guys, ended first place this month.   ^"^
A big thank you for the 34 votes and the other participants showing off their nice builds.
Much appreciated.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/yy128/spartacus-css/Winner-logo-Adobe-RGB.jpg)
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August VOTE off!!
Post by: snav69 on September 08, 2012, 09:41 AM
Congratulations Khaled  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August VOTE off!!
Post by: kungfunky on September 08, 2012, 09:41 AM
Nice one Khaled, stunning bike and deserving winner it got my vote :4_17_5:

And thanks to all who voted for the STR  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August VOTE off!!
Post by: That Swan Guy on September 08, 2012, 09:45 AM
Can't complain with the result. I voted for it :smitten:

Well played all :daumenhoch:

Now go on September beat that! :LolLolLolLol: :Great_Britain:
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August VOTE off!!
Post by: stu27 on September 08, 2012, 09:58 AM
got my vote too
worthy winner
well done :4_17_5:
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August VOTE off!!
Post by: crazycraig on September 08, 2012, 10:13 AM
Proper result  ! Got my vote
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August VOTE off!!
Post by: In2 bmx on September 08, 2012, 10:18 AM
Congratulations Khaled   :4_17_5:     it got my vote ...
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August VOTE off!!
Post by: markyp on September 08, 2012, 11:32 AM
well done khaled,despite the clown tyres it was well desreved,and well done everybody,its so difficult to choose a winner sometimes,a big pat on the back to all entries :4_17_5:
Title: Re: CSBOTM - August VOTE off!!
Post by: neil on September 19, 2012, 12:49 AM
bugger been away for a whilse but i wouldve gone for nicks cw  :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
or ash's  mmmmm :4_17_5:

ive decided im gonna be critical of builds from now on so if you dont like dont read
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