Author Topic: VDC RETRO FREESTYLER (Read 18819 times)

deeman · « **on:** November 15, 2012, 12:54 AM »

Spotted this on ebay a week or so ago,thought it was pretty cool so had a cheeky bid,never in a million years expected to win the fooking thing!So,here it is the one off VDC Retro freestyler produced by Voris himself and using styling cues from the original .I have an email confirming it is a one off and he will not be producing another.It has a 21" top tube,AD mounts and 1 1/8" threadless forks and all in all am well chuffed,My mate Benny however loved it and the decision was made halfway through bidding that he is gonna have it as i can't really justify any more bikes financially and space wise.Plans for the build so far are Retro VDC freestyle bars,VDC stem and cranks.should be something pretty special when done,I know retro bikes aren't everyones cup of tea-but you gotta admit this is pretty cool!

Discostu · « **Reply #1 on:** November 15, 2012, 06:15 AM »

Mmm the platform seems to be in the wrong place?

My honest opinion on this frame is it looks fooking awful!!

But hey I suppose someone is going to like it.

diesel · « **Reply #2 on:** November 15, 2012, 07:08 AM »

I like that, something a bit different.

Before you build it up with retro VDC stuff you might want to consider how it will ride wit thoes big fugly bars an tank cranks.

Anice set of retro profiles would be just as nice

Darren KAP · « **Reply #3 on:** November 15, 2012, 07:12 AM »

will be interesting to see it built , imo some frames look ugly when not built, i'm not sure on my feelings towards this but i'm sure this will surprise a few once done

get some more pics up please

brass monkey! · « **Reply #4 on:** November 15, 2012, 07:52 AM »

I spotted that on ebay too, didn't bid, but it was a good price.., glad a RADster bought it, as it will be very interesting to see it built up.

Interesting (but ugly) frameset, just as the OG was...

AKGOFF · « **Reply #5 on:** November 15, 2012, 07:53 AM »

Quote from: Darren K.A.P on November 15, 2012, 07:12 AM

will be interesting to see it built , imo some frames look ugly when not built, i'm not sure on my feelings towards this but i'm sure this will surprise a few once done

get some more pics up please

You're right Darren, some frames do look ugly on their own but once built look fantastic. It will indeed be an interesting build. The price you paid from Subwax was a steal in my opinion.

Good luck with the build chaps.

Adam

pickle · « **Reply #6 on:** November 15, 2012, 08:28 AM »

strange looking thing but be cool to see it built up

those bars at the front will do some proper damage to a snaking scooter kid or two

diesel · « **Reply #7 on:** November 15, 2012, 09:36 AM »

What's the story behind the E F on the lower tubes?

kungfunky · « **Reply #8 on:** November 15, 2012, 09:37 AM »

Looks like the same TT used on the GJS..

Good point about the EF there Dan.

beard1973 · « **Reply #9 on:** November 15, 2012, 10:13 AM »

The EF....

Extremly
Fugly

WINI · « **Reply #10 on:** November 15, 2012, 10:25 AM »

Definately a one off and good to see a RAD member got it.

But it looks like Stevie Wonder went mad at Plumb Centre

stidds · « **Reply #11 on:** November 15, 2012, 10:33 AM »

I will watch as you build this bike as it is it is fooking ugly in all ways possible.

It is weird that Voris Dixon who designed some lovely bikes bitd, penned that thing also.

I can only imagine that the drawings that he did for it were done when he was in a straight jacket, locked in a padded room, with a crayon between his toes

deeman · « **Reply #12 on:** November 15, 2012, 10:34 AM »

Quote from: diesel on November 15, 2012, 09:36 AM

What's the story behind the E F on the lower tubes?

I havn't a clue!!did wonder!

deeman · « **Reply #13 on:** November 15, 2012, 10:35 AM »

Quote from: AKGOFF on November 15, 2012, 07:53 AM

The price you paid from Subwax was a steal in my opinion.

Good luck with the build chaps.

Adam

Thanks Adam,I thought it was a steal too!Think thats why he wanted to charge me £500 for the matching bars! ::)I know it's a bit of a marmite frame,just like the original but i just thought it's heritage was just just too cool.I like it just for the simple fact that you will never see anyone else riding one!,and fugly or not,it is beautifully made.

pickle · « **Reply #14 on:** November 15, 2012, 10:38 AM »

Quote from: diesel on November 15, 2012, 09:36 AM

What's the story behind the E F on the lower tubes?

it was the reaction to the frame......

Errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Foooooooooooooook!

wildon · « **Reply #15 on:** November 15, 2012, 11:18 AM »

tbh i dont think it looks that bad .. apart from the EF .. spoils it a bit that. at least it aint got those fookin 'orrible twin tube forks Voris is putting on everything now .. and those matching cranks are kak too

Badbaldie · « **Reply #16 on:** November 15, 2012, 05:23 PM »

cant wait to see this built up. defo different and at the end of the day as long as you like .thats all that matters

OrgasmDonor · « **Reply #17 on:** November 15, 2012, 06:59 PM »

are the rear stays to accommodate the chainwheel on the right or for L/H drive, can't tell the distance from pics

i like ugly, i'd be over the moon with that

dan-dare · « **Reply #18 on:** November 15, 2012, 07:15 PM »

Quote from: OrgasmDonor on November 15, 2012, 06:59 PM

are the rear stays to accommodate the chainwheel on the right or for L/H drive, can't tell the distance from pics

i like ugly, i'd be over the moon with that

L/H drive....

not johndub71 · « **Reply #19 on:** November 15, 2012, 07:38 PM »

Grifter cross 2hip pork cross quadangle. Love it.

E F = emo freestyle.

Jaymz · « **Reply #20 on:** November 15, 2012, 07:43 PM »

I like the fat ugly duckling

bodamus · « **Reply #21 on:** November 16, 2012, 08:08 AM »

No offense but I think that is awful rare or not

rotator101 · « **Reply #22 on:** November 22, 2012, 04:47 PM »

looks good to me , and a bargain to boot .i have one of the changa 2s (and an old changa) people flip their lid when they see the forks .the looks are a bit nutty but its great to ride something a little different . keep us posted on the build , and get it done pronto !

stuntmaster · « **Reply #23 on:** November 22, 2012, 05:57 PM »

look like something that steve wonder would do if given a welder
but great to see we don`t all like the same things

deeman · « **Reply #24 on:** November 22, 2012, 07:41 PM »

Quote from: rotator101 on November 22, 2012, 04:47 PM

looks good to me , and a bargain to boot .i have one of the changa 2s (and an old changa) people flip their lid when they see the forks .the looks are a bit nutty but its great to ride something a little different . keep us posted on the build , and get it done pronto !

be nice to see a couple of pics dude!wouldn't mind seeing the changa 2 for some inspiration!

Author Topic: VDC RETRO FREESTYLER (Read 18819 times)

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