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40 yr Old Newbie's Firebird Project - FINISHED!

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pickle:
 :LolLolLolLol: yeah......you gotta fall off now and again  :daumenhoch:

CD17:

--- Quote from: BMX20 on December 16, 2010, 10:41 AM ---Hi guys,

With regard to the decals, I think the only ones I'm nervous of are the 2 for the downtube, as it's very easy to see if they don't line up.  I might do the remainder dry and try the wet route for the downtube.  It looks like there's an extra headtube decal in the set, so I might try experimenting with than on my old MTB.  I'll probably experiment with lacquering over it too with acrylic just to see what happens.  Has anyone lacquered over their decals?

The Skyways I went for are just stock white Tuff IIs, but with a coaster brake (I couldn't find any in the UK and Skyway said their UK supplier wasn't importing them).  It's a tiny bit steep I know, but I really wanted that brake.

So yeah, it's definitely a rider; those tyres look just the ticket too, nice one!

Anyone know of a skatepark or ramps where complete novices are welcome to go and make fools of themselves?

Gordy

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If you are going to ride parks etc, I would go for a slightly better tyre, there are a few amber walled New Skool Tyres about that look great on an old skool build, have a word with stodgy at the rad shop, he knows everything & will sort you out  :coolsmiley:

http://www.radbmxshop.co.uk/shop/article_696.001/FIT-F.A.F-Tyre---SKINWALL.html'shop_param=cid%3D11%26aid%3D696.001%26

ThisBitterPill:
Welcome from another 40-something with a part-built DP.....  :daumenhoch:

BMX20:
Well, both Corby and Peterborough are pretty close, so I guess I have no excuse for not giving it a shot.  Are there any beginners days as such, or at least a relatively quiet spot where my constant wipe outs won't upset the locals?  To that end, I'll definitely be getting some gear - as a dedicated roadie I know he value of a good helmet!

BMX20:
Forks nearly ready for decals - one more day of lacquering and I think we're there!

Guys (I presume!), loving the advice - I'm building up to a day at Corby I think. Alert the medical services!

Gordy

P.S. TBP: Piccies of your Firebird?

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