Author Topic: UFO Junior- My lad's new ride. (Read 2432 times)

proclass35 · « **on:** March 28, 2009, 06:57 AM »

Some pics of the new build. All ready for action in the Nationals! I just wish I was smaller so I could have a go on it.... and the wheels are meant to be odd colours.

priv · « **Reply #1 on:** March 28, 2009, 07:17 AM »

lucky liitle lad

ron burgundy · « **Reply #2 on:** March 28, 2009, 08:11 AM »

Very nice, lucky little tinker

bof · « **Reply #3 on:** March 28, 2009, 08:13 AM »

Very nice

Now get the proclass out of the garage and get on the gate with the OS tomorrow.

hunterdubber · « **Reply #4 on:** March 28, 2009, 08:18 AM »

Excuse me Jamie
but ,,
don't just post the pics nonchelently

we want FULL parts spec
weights and all

Is this an 11 lbs bike ?

Hey , if you've got an AWESOME rider , you have to give him an AWESOME machine

hunterdubber · « **Reply #5 on:** March 28, 2009, 08:19 AM »

Bet you didn't drink all 5 last night

hunterdubber · « **Reply #6 on:** March 28, 2009, 08:22 AM »

Oh and more close ups of all the holes you' ve drilled too

Have you got Finn on a diet of Polos and Donuts /

you know what you get

HOLY SH*T

Dex Dexter · « **Reply #7 on:** March 28, 2009, 08:30 AM »

Sweet.

It's the bars I'm loving.

dodger · « **Reply #8 on:** March 28, 2009, 10:09 AM »

man that is a stunning ride i love these lil machines they look wikid

kevin rettie · « **Reply #9 on:** March 28, 2009, 11:10 AM »

That looks well rad

Where do you get something like that? I'll be looking for something for my 4 year old this year.

proclass35 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 28, 2009, 03:46 PM »

If you wan't something for a 4yr old you'll be wanting a micro- I'm rebuilding my daughters soon, so I'll post some pics of that if I get time.
The frame is from UFO bikes in the states. It came in a stunning candy apple red, but the decals were a bit cheesy. We'd decided on black, so I stripped it and anodised it (losing nearly 2oz!), then I had the decals made up to my own design. I also lost a bit of the seat tube and drilled the drop-outs. Yes, I'm that sad. I'm still waiting for some trick bits to come- cranks, stem etc., so I used the bits off Finn's old bike and had them all re-anodised (cranks, hubs, seat clamp etc- everything that's 'titanium brown'). The front rim was powdered 'TNT truck' orange, an unusual move from me because it adds weight, but it just looks the shit I think. Some people think it looks odd. Areas where I've lost weight are pretty obvious (by the evidence of holes), but my favourite bit of 'optimising' is the LDC brakes- I had 1.5mm skimmed off the top, two 3mm slots put in, tapped the spring retainer bolt through and reversed it for strength, aluminium bolts and ti washers, and slipped on some lightweight KCNC pads. I made the crossbar for the carbon bars from some old Shimano gear-levers and some ally tube. Finn's starting to jump more now, and the carbon bars were starting to flex a bit, so this has really stiffened them up. Is that enough detail Chris? (and thanks again for the wine mate).
As for the weight, well it's pretty light.

lazychubs · « **Reply #11 on:** March 28, 2009, 05:48 PM »

thats well nice looks the dogs dangly's

AL · « **Reply #12 on:** March 28, 2009, 09:40 PM »

Looking good Proclass

Been thinking of puting Lewys GHP on a Diet its heavy

Like the drilled out seat , will have ago at that this week.. Are those cranks Answer ? And what make is the the Chain ?

proclass35 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 29, 2009, 08:09 AM »

Heyup AL, yes, the cranks are Answer, but I've had them anodised- I think they only come in black. The chain is a KMC X9SL. I've used the X10SL before, which is a little bit lighter, but they tend to stretch a bit.

mr hoppy · « **Reply #14 on:** March 29, 2009, 03:41 PM »

thats phat , lucky lad

dialledbikes · « **Reply #15 on:** September 01, 2009, 02:37 PM »

Raced to National No.1 spot by Finn

Mattdub · « **Reply #16 on:** September 01, 2009, 03:23 PM »

That looks soooper trick !

hunterdubber · « **Reply #17 on:** September 01, 2009, 10:18 PM »

Congrats Finnbob

Numero Uno

magna13 · « **Reply #18 on:** September 02, 2009, 12:53 AM »

proclass35 · « **Reply #19 on:** September 02, 2009, 08:13 AM »

Finn says thanks!, and in a momemt of proud-dadness I'd like to say well done to him as well. He puts so much effort into his racing he surprises me, so to get the #1 again in such a tough class is great. We've got the Brits just around the corner now, and hopefully some Euro rounds next season, which should prove quite challenging! Can't wait.....

pandyr · « **Reply #20 on:** September 03, 2009, 07:55 PM »

Yeah, well done Finn, good luck at the Brits

proclass35 · « **Reply #21 on:** September 03, 2009, 08:35 PM »

I think your Joe could be one to watch at the Brits Andy- if he gets into a good position on that first berm God help 'em! He's had a good season this year and he just seems to be getting quicker. If he has a growth spurt this winter I think we've got trouble!

fuzzywig · « **Reply #22 on:** September 03, 2009, 09:02 PM »

8)Cool ride!!! What's the brake?

pandyr · « **Reply #23 on:** September 03, 2009, 09:16 PM »

Thanks, Joe's done me proud, Ive got him on the stretching rack at the moment, he should be 6ft for the Brits

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