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Title: Not just my first build....
Post by: retrorb on November 05, 2006, 09:28 PM
Guys,

Apologies for the dodgy pictures and yes I'm doing my kitchen at the moment....

Anyway, this isn't just my first build its my first BMX full stop. Some of you may remember when I first came on saying that I only had a passed on Grifter when I was young and always begged my mum for a BMX.

I have one now and I just can't stop looking at it! I'm not going to say how much it cost me to do - as I started it when I was a bit wet behind the ears but I still love it and looking forward to bringing it to Birmingham 2nd December.

It may not be the most sought after bike in the world (I think it is the frame only version of the 600a) but I love it....again!

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/p284/retrorb/DSC00003.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/p284/retrorb/DSC00006.jpg)

Redline 102b frame (1983) NOS
Redline Forks
Hatta MX100 Headset
Redline V-Bars NOS/powered not sure
Redline Single Pinch 401's with sealed BB
UKAI Blue Shinesides/Suzue Sealed Hubs
Redline 44T Chainwheel (Linear) - I have a bubble but I think this one suits the bike better
Kashimax Aero NOS
MX1000/Tech3 NOS
GT Layback
Redline Forklifter NOS
COMP III NOS
Footjaws NOS
Tange Grips NOS

Still needs a chain to be fitted and brake cable

Vinyl Redline padset arriving soon but I may save this as it looks great without it I think

I am grinning!

Will put better pics in museum when fully finished

Cheers
Rob

PS: Next build is Jim's Chrome Skyway - have all the bits just need the time













Title: Re: Not just my first build....
Post by: DR VINOAH on November 05, 2006, 09:34 PM
rob

thats fookin luverlee

congrats on your 1st build :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Not just my first build....
Post by: billstup on November 05, 2006, 09:34 PM
It`s quality Rob, well done  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Not just my first build....
Post by: harris on November 05, 2006, 09:36 PM
lookin great mate pat on the back,first build  keep up the good work. dan.
Title: Re: Not just my first build....
Post by: MartyC on November 05, 2006, 09:40 PM
That does look good, liking the chrome frame and painted fork combo, looks very different  :daumenhoch:

I always liked those Redlines, nice lines and angles, bitd a few of my mates had them  :smitten:
Title: Re: Not just my first build....
Post by: Bren Gunn on November 05, 2006, 09:41 PM
Like the blue bars & forks against the chrome...   nice :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Not just my first build....
Post by: Bigplinky on November 05, 2006, 10:36 PM
Man that's gonna ride better than a Grifter. Nice one
Title: Re: Not just my first build....
Post by: danny silverstreak on November 05, 2006, 11:08 PM
Rob      that is very very nice pal

well done i like that a lot 

danny
Title: Re: Not just my first build....
Post by: RATTY on November 06, 2006, 01:11 AM
Nice one mate, the first is allways special  >:D :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Not just my first build....
Post by: Bob_Acid on November 06, 2006, 02:43 AM
Pukka but get rid of that stem  >:D
Title: Re: Not just my first build....
Post by: gt0733 on November 06, 2006, 06:08 AM
mmm another very fine redline  :smitten:
Title: Re: Not just my first build....
Post by: Nosnod on November 06, 2006, 08:20 AM
You can't beat a Redline  ;)
Loving the blue look  :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Not just my first build....
Post by: dordymush on November 06, 2006, 09:38 AM
very nice indeed  :daumenhoch:.
Title: Re: Not just my first build....
Post by: Frosty on November 06, 2006, 09:44 AM
Liking the blue forks and bars - nice touch.
Title: Re: Not just my first build....
Post by: Mattdub on November 06, 2006, 10:40 AM
Likin' that especially the blue bits , get a straight post on it & it'll be fine  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Not just my first build....
Post by: Moose on November 06, 2006, 12:23 PM
That's a really great build!! :4_17_5:

And I bet you're just chuffed to fook having your first BMX - congrats  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Not just my first build....
Post by: retrorb on November 06, 2006, 12:47 PM
Chuffed is not the word!

Thanks guys for your kind words. I forgot to thank people who helped out with scans and info (Neil, Scott etc.)

Now for the Skyway...

I've promised myself I'm gonna only do about 5 bikes - my personal faves (Ripper, Redline, Skyway TA, a Hutch Pro Racer and a Mongoose Cali/Supergoose) but I guess when you start you just can't stop!

Can't wait to meet up for real at a show and shine...

I love u guys...
Cheers
Rob
Title: Re: Not just my first build....
Post by: Moose on November 06, 2006, 12:58 PM
Quote
I love u guys...

Now, now....lets not get too friendly eh, we haven't even met yet  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Not just my first build....
Post by: kdw712 on November 06, 2006, 01:22 PM
that is a sweet lookin build

nice work  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Not just my first build....
Post by: jimwise68 on November 06, 2006, 01:49 PM
Rob

Excellent another Redline and that one is sweet mate, looks the dangleys  :daumenhoch:

Can't wait to see what you do with the TA.

See you at Epic!  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Not just my first build....
Post by: sawzall on November 06, 2006, 06:17 PM
stunning build cant beleive its your first :shocked: love the painted forks and bars
Title: Re: Not just my first build....
Post by: Flaz on November 06, 2006, 06:34 PM
loverly first build  :daumenhoch:

BUT !

Quote
I've promised myself I'm gonna only do about 5 bikes - my personal faves (Ripper, Redline, Skyway TA, a Hutch Pro Racer and a Mongoose Cali/Supergoose)

your only lying to yourself !!

get out now while youve still got a chance and a healthy bank balance  :LolLolLolLol:

Title: Re: Not just my first build....
Post by: retrorb on November 06, 2006, 08:30 PM
loverly first build  :daumenhoch:

BUT !

Quote
I've promised myself I'm gonna only do about 5 bikes - my personal faves (Ripper, Redline, Skyway TA, a Hutch Pro Racer and a Mongoose Cali/Supergoose)

your only lying to yourself !!

get out now while youve still got a chance and a healthy bank balance  :LolLolLolLol:




You forget my wife might see this thread.....
Title: Re: Not just my first build....
Post by: TougeOnly on December 16, 2006, 08:11 PM
amazing bike,that's my bike,a true 600a,where i can find that handlebar,someone stole my handlebar,i need that handlebar,greetings from the caribbean.
Title: Re: Not just my first build....
Post by: Waxintaxin on December 16, 2006, 08:41 PM
Good work fella

and i cant wait to see it at a show and shine

Rich
Title: Re: Not just my first build....
Post by: THE TUF*NECK on December 16, 2006, 08:46 PM
nice  build mate ,just need some pads now ,whts in the red tins?
Title: Re: Not just my first build....
Post by: Coastvl on December 17, 2006, 05:21 AM
Beautiful job mate. If this is your first build I can't wait to see the others.   :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Not just my first build....
Post by: theRuler on December 17, 2006, 12:35 PM
looking good mate!
and you are right about the pads.
all bmxs look better without pads
Title: Re: Not just my first build....
Post by: Geordie on December 17, 2006, 12:59 PM
nice bike, one of my m8's had a 600a back in the day it was a cracking bike. like yourself i was stuck with a grifter when the rest of the world had bmx's isn't it funny how that sticks in your mind even into your 30's and spurs you on to build and collect bmx's. :daumenhoch: ;D
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