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Title: 1 Bike you could have but you know that you wont get it....
Post by: munners on May 05, 2009, 09:42 PM: For me its the Skyway TA Cruiser. :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :'(
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Post by: Bigfrawg on May 05, 2009, 09:44 PM: kastan uni blade or a jad
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Post by: dannywhiteley on May 05, 2009, 09:47 PM: Rebel race frame and forks. In chrome, with original decals...

I might find one one day but im not holding my breath. I know of Sawzalls white one, and another that showed up on here and since disappeared and thats about it.
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Post by: brass monkey! on May 05, 2009, 09:51 PM: YEAH tA cRUISER WOULD BE A GOOD UN (oPPS, cAPS lOCK oN ! :crazy2:)

GJS 'Big Tube' would be nice :coolsmiley:
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Post by: hunterdubber on May 05, 2009, 09:53 PM: Quote from: munners on May 05, 2009, 09:42 PM
For me its the Skyway TA Cruiser. :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :'(

As soon as I saw the title the T/A cruiser instantly came to my mind Nick :4_17_5:

Incredible O/S bike :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
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Post by: Jonnyboy bmx on May 05, 2009, 09:54 PM: Quote from: munners on May 05, 2009, 09:42 PM
For me its the Skyway TA Cruiser. :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :'(

Yep, agree with that ........ sadly im never going to get one :'(
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Post by: Bettyswallocks on May 05, 2009, 09:54 PM: Was a TA cruiser not a production bike then?

Sorry if its a dumbass question... :-[
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Post by: double chevron on May 05, 2009, 09:55 PM: TA cruiser? no you just can't :LolLolLolLol:

I'd be glad with a NOS gen1, none is for sale it seems ;)
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Post by: bmxmatt1974 on May 05, 2009, 09:57 PM: wilson freestyler so i would then have the complete set of wilson bikes
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Post by: JT71 on May 05, 2009, 09:59 PM: Dirt Bros TA XL.

Harris' one will do if anyone wants to burgalerise him for me.

:daumenhoch:
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Post by: phantom photon on May 05, 2009, 10:24 PM: DP Limited Edition Freestyler in Ni-Bronze :smitten:
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Post by: DIRTBIKER250F on May 05, 2009, 10:27 PM: Monkey Chimp face's Floval :smitten:
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Post by: gossa on May 05, 2009, 10:28 PM: Hmmm, Hutch ProStar......
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Post by: magna13 on May 05, 2009, 10:42 PM: Stidds's Slingshot... Just one of those bikes that you can even dream of either riding or owning :(
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Post by: dordymush on May 05, 2009, 11:45 PM: patterson cruiser for me 8).
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Post by: beard1973 on May 05, 2009, 11:56 PM: You can all laugh if you want.... but this is my holy grail.... :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/vv233/burnerworld4/DSC_6044.jpg)

Its a Raleigh Team Burner Frameset handbuilt from Reynolds 501 tubing, built to order by the SPECIALIST BICYCLE DEVELOPMENT UNIT based in Ilkeston.

I only know of 3 from memory that still exist... I'll never own one because the guys who own them would never sell.... and if they did they would command 4 figure sums in the Burner Community.
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Post by: jT Racing on May 06, 2009, 04:00 AM: like £99.99 ;D

holy grail bikes change. that ju-6 on vintage looks like a rare thing to own.
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Post by: WARDY on May 06, 2009, 06:43 AM: skyway cruiser as already mentioned and vdc chimp
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Post by: meticulous on May 06, 2009, 07:30 AM: the illusive gold platted hutch....
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Post by: stuntmaster on May 06, 2009, 07:38 AM: a nos chrome trickstar in a box
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Post by: Gashead on May 06, 2009, 07:59 AM: I guess for me there were 2 or 3 !

When I got back into all of this just over 5 years ago all I would have liked were my old bikes ie Kuwie ET and a Curtis Pro as nothing else really bothered me, well maybe a ripper ?

However within that time my 'Holy Grail' of course, had to be a Curtis Cruiser :Great_Britain: and as you know they don't really come round like buses !

So it remained a fantacy........................................

Well allmost

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g243/gashead69/CruiserStripped012.jpg)

:D
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Post by: pickle on May 06, 2009, 08:11 AM: Halfords turbo :crazy2:

Beardy.....what are you Burner boys like hey ::)

;)
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Post by: Swivel on May 06, 2009, 08:23 AM: VDC for me (with bars), don't think i'll ever own one as they are so darn expensive, just love em though :smitten:
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Post by: chichi on May 06, 2009, 08:31 AM: Nice Curtis Cruiser there Nick. Cannot wait to see it finished...... :daumenhoch:

For me it has to be a Brian Curtis Expert.. Dream on..............
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Post by: brass monkey! on May 06, 2009, 09:21 AM: Quote from: Betty on May 05, 2009, 09:54 PM
Was a TA cruiser not a production bike then?

Sorry if its a dumbass question... :-[

not a silly question at all,

I believe they made 4 - for the Skyway Race team only, so no not a production bike, not sure how many still exist, but I heard only TWO? Only one I've seen was Jeff Haney's one, not sure who has it now? maybe Juan ??
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Post by: brass monkey! on May 06, 2009, 09:23 AM: Quote from: J.T.Racing on May 06, 2009, 04:00 AM
holy grail bikes change. that ju-6 on vintage looks like a rare thing to own.

Brian Hays had a JU-6 on ebay about 4 months ago, not sure if it sold? I think he wanted about £1500 for it? I think he sold all his collection, including his Nomura, which I bought :angel:
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Post by: double chevron on May 06, 2009, 10:04 AM: Think Mr haney has two of them 24 TA's Matt
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Post by: telelogic on May 06, 2009, 11:31 AM: I'd quite like a GT show :D
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Post by: Peter J on May 06, 2009, 12:10 PM: Errrrrrrr whats a JU-6 :-\
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Post by: brass monkey! on May 06, 2009, 12:22 PM: Quote from: Peter J on May 06, 2009, 12:10 PM
Errrrrrrr whats a JU-6 :-\

made by Race-inc for SE I think - pre-SE Racing PK Ripper, same design but with no gusset - very very rare., circa 1979 ?

JU stands for Jeff Utterback

i'll try and find a pic

Quote
SE Racing's history started over 35 years ago in 1970. That’s when teenage entrepreneur, Scot Breithaupt began promoting "Pedal-Cross" races in Long Beach, CA. This was considered the birth of organized BMX racing. Soon afterwards, he created a sanctioning body with a points system, governed rules, and regulations.

After capturing the first ever National BMX Title in 1976, Scot started his own BMX company named “SE Racing.” Seeing as it was his own company, he named it after himself. The “SE” stands for Scot Enterprise. The first signature bike was the JU-6 named for Jeff Utterback, a factory hotshoe, who had been with Scot through several of his earlier sponsors. The STR-1 (now known as the Quadangle) was designed for Stu Thomsen. Next up was the GH Flyer mini designed for a young Greg Hill.

Shortly after the release of his signature frame, Jeff Utterback left SE to ride for his Dad's company GJS. The JU-6 was rechristened the P.K. Ripper named after Perry Kramer. Over the years, the P.K. Ripper became the most sought after BMX bike of all time.
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Post by: brass monkey! on May 06, 2009, 12:28 PM: the JU-6 :)

words and pictures :daumenhoch: (last page is Brian Hays one i think?)

http://www.os-bmx.com/Library/OSBMXinterviews/JU_InterviewFINAL.pdf
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Post by: bodamus on May 06, 2009, 01:57 PM: Nomura 24/26 Cruiser for me.

bodamus :)
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Post by: southern andy on May 06, 2009, 03:38 PM: GJS for me, just to replace the one i used to own. :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
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Post by: MartyC on May 06, 2009, 03:48 PM: Patterson Pro Long, with GT bars, Tuf Neck, Profile Cranks, XC II's, Chrome 7x's blue Elina seat.... :tickedoff:
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Post by: markyp on May 06, 2009, 04:21 PM: mrd pro or expert 84-86.there just doesnt seem to be many of them kicking around.my mate picked up a mint and i mean mint one of these in 1990,two weeks later he'd handpainted it black :wtf: :'(
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Post by: brass monkey! on May 06, 2009, 04:28 PM: Quote from: MartyC on May 06, 2009, 03:48 PM
Patterson Pro Long, with GT bars, Tuf Neck, Profile Cranks, XC II's, Chrome 7x's blue Elina seat.... :tickedoff:

i'm sensing there's a story behind that statement Marty?
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Post by: motomagII on May 06, 2009, 05:37 PM: id love a mongoose motomag pre 1979 frame which was my first bmx ever.would if i had to wish be the exact one i had bitd though

but in reality would love battered ta and plenty cash to get it welded/ changed to a 21.5 inch tt frame so i could race it today that would be so cool
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Post by: dj_benice on May 06, 2009, 06:27 PM: Dear Santa..... original mint black chrome GT Pro please n thanks :-*
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Post by: oldschool rider on May 06, 2009, 07:13 PM: Quote from: pickle on May 06, 2009, 08:11 AM
Halfords turbo :crazy2:

Beardy.....what are you Burner boys like hey ::)

;)

Just for you Pickle.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/kk107/oldschoolrider_2008/Halfords_Turbo.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/kk107/oldschoolrider_2008/me1980.jpg)

But mine would have to be the gold Trickstar :smitten:

Steve
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Post by: Bigplinky on May 06, 2009, 07:36 PM: I'm with Marty C, Patterson Pro Long :smitten:. Oh and can I have a Pro Class cruiser for going to the shops on ;D
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Post by: Broggie on May 06, 2009, 08:19 PM: I'm sorry but I'm going to be the party pooper here... I have but two holy grails...

and neither of them are BMX's...sorry.

No1

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v311/Broggie/fs1e.jpg)

No2

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/36/Yamaha_RD350LC_02.jpg)

I hope you'll forgive me for my different childhood.

Ray.
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Post by: the_wheelie_king on May 06, 2009, 08:45 PM: The OM's OM. No contest :daumenhoch:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/c239/the_wheelie_king/s652346778_312387_1549.jpg)
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Post by: motomagII on May 06, 2009, 08:51 PM: (http://)(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v638/motomagII/sepadsetnew.jpg)

well thanks to jai i have one of my holy grails and now he has just sorted me another what star .this padset comes with it too :daumenhoch:
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Post by: MartyC on May 07, 2009, 03:12 PM: Quote from: monkeybiscuits! on May 06, 2009, 04:28 PM
Quote from: MartyC on May 06, 2009, 03:48 PM
Patterson Pro Long, with GT bars, Tuf Neck, Profile Cranks, XC II's, Chrome 7x's blue Elina seat.... :tickedoff:

i'm sensing there's a story behind that statement Marty?

One of two bikes I really regret letting go of bitd :'(
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Post by: WizardWeb on May 07, 2009, 03:26 PM: Redline RL20II in the red/black combo, like in the adverts. They be brilliant ! :)
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Post by: PK6061 on May 07, 2009, 04:59 PM: its the STR1 for me :4_17_5:
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Post by: sweetbeats on May 07, 2009, 05:23 PM: Love the TA 24 best looking cruiser I have seen :smitten:
Fiolas Factory GT performer and a Mike Dominguez MDP frameset think 11 where made.
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Post by: sparky on May 07, 2009, 07:46 PM: Gotta be this for me, 24" DB. :4_17_5:

(http://www.os-db.net/misc/DB24-4.jpg)
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Post by: jT Racing on May 07, 2009, 10:36 PM: Quote from: sparky on May 07, 2009, 07:46 PM
Gotta be this for me, 24" DB. :4_17_5:

(http://www.os-db.net/misc/DB24-4.jpg)

and sandy said he never made a cruiser. ah well.
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Post by: pkradman on May 08, 2009, 07:11 PM: Quote from: PK6061 on May 07, 2009, 04:59 PM
its the STR1 for me :4_17_5:
.........thats a good call !
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Post by: Longun on May 08, 2009, 08:05 PM: I'd like to be reunited with this
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2343/2185567409_45c08d4f39.jpg)

To be fair it might be possible to source one from the US, but I never saw another one over here - it's a US Raleigh (ignore the Fila stickers)