Author Topic: Thinking of getting a new school rider (Read 11652 times)

Swivel · « **on:** March 16, 2012, 12:24 PM »

I'm seriously thinking of buying a used new school bike to ride, perhaps even for the London rides. I've seen a few bikes and just wanted to find out what you thought?

Haro 200.1
Haro F1
Haro ZX
Subrosa Tiro
GT Slammer

I quite like the look of the Subrosa though, its all black but has a few coloured parts, what are they like? Are they light?

Also the GT Slammer didn't look too bad.

Ain't looking to spend a fortune hence looking for a used one but ideally I need something fairly light.

Thanks,

Matt

griff · « **Reply #1 on:** March 16, 2012, 12:29 PM »

would def recommend a NS for messing about on ramps n that, but tbh not for the london rides (unless you jack the seat right up)
old school all the way for riding any kind of distance, at least you can sit down while you pedal

I wouldn't have fancied doing London to Brighton on my mirraco

HEYWOOD BMX · « **Reply #2 on:** March 16, 2012, 12:33 PM »

Whatever you for make sure you get one with a long enough toptube.A lot of bikes at this price range are 19.5/20 inch

Swivel · « **Reply #3 on:** March 16, 2012, 12:36 PM »

Thanks chaps, i'll probably jack the seat right up, I couldn't ride with it all the way down lol.

John, what's the Mirraco like?

Swivel · « **Reply #4 on:** March 16, 2012, 12:44 PM »

The haro i've seen is this, reflectors and bell would need removing lol

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130663357659&fromMakeTrack=true#ht_500wt_1413

Anyone know what model this is?

griff · « **Reply #5 on:** March 16, 2012, 12:52 PM »

Quote from: Swivel on March 16, 2012, 12:36 PM

Thanks chaps, i'll probably jack the seat right up, I couldn't ride with it all the way down lol.

John, what's the Mirraco like?

I'm quite taken with it - got it for just over a ton picked up and plenty big enough for me with a 20.8" TT (full cromo too)
Now I'm more used to it has improved my riding a bit, managed to clear the jump box at BR which wasn't happening on the haro before

Only things I didn't like were the bar height (fixed with topload stem from Mr Voivod) and the lack of front brake - got some lugged forks for £12

Keep you eye out on ebay, if you're a jammy **** like peter J you might even find something that's been listed wrong

pickle · « **Reply #6 on:** March 16, 2012, 01:00 PM »

What's your budget Matt?

Spen69 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 16, 2012, 01:03 PM »

Will the parts stay on a ns better Matt?

No offence, but you can't ride for toffee bud - most riders our age progress to a ns as their os is holding them back skills-wise so why you want one is not the right reason. Set up an os with new wheels and a few better parts to ride mate and see how you get on. That's what we did bitd and why you're not enjoying your catologue spec rides mate, we used to change everything to get them right.

Stopnwasting your money on stuff you don't need mate and build an os to ride! Nuff said.

Swivel · « **Reply #8 on:** March 16, 2012, 01:17 PM »

Spen take a chill pill, what the feck are you going on about lol.

I want a ns because of the way they look not for riding off walls. I have a 90's sport but just fancy a ns, end of.

Swivel · « **Reply #9 on:** March 16, 2012, 01:19 PM »

And by the way Spen, done 4 rides since that time I had a fecking bolt fly out of my crank and had no issues since. Some people still remind me of that, its old hat...

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brummie · « **Reply #10 on:** March 16, 2012, 01:22 PM »

spen comes across as soooooo aggressive sometimes
im sure he didnt mean that as it reads matt, at least i hope not

i have toyed with the idea of a ns ride and really fancied the sunday chrome aaron ross special edition
until spen told me i wasnt allowed

Swivel · « **Reply #11 on:** March 16, 2012, 01:22 PM »

Quote from: pickle on March 16, 2012, 01:00 PM

What's your budget Matt?

Rob, dunno mate, just putting out feelers at the moment on what I should go for but instead get shit from people, get a bit fed up with this site at times for that.

Gnarlyscoots · « **Reply #12 on:** March 16, 2012, 01:27 PM »

Matty, this guy is selling his Subrosa Armada. I know it's $500 but break it down to £'s and it's worth it for the parts on it.

6th bike down.....

http://bmxmuseum.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=406584

Swivel · « **Reply #13 on:** March 16, 2012, 01:29 PM »

Thanks Terry but ain't gonna ship anything over, will get something over here.

AKGOFF · « **Reply #14 on:** March 16, 2012, 01:36 PM »

Matt, I've got a Subrosa Pandora and although I don't like riding it, it is really light and looks proper cool.

jimwise68 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 16, 2012, 01:45 PM »

The bike that i picked up for Bendy was awesome for the price. Absolutely lovely to ride, nice and light and lovely paintjob.
If i was to go back into the world of NS then i would deffo get one of those.

Not a Haro so that prob counts you out Matt

Swivel · « **Reply #16 on:** March 16, 2012, 01:51 PM »

Jim lol

What one did you get from Bendy boy?

I quite fancy a Subrosa actually mate...

pickle · « **Reply #17 on:** March 16, 2012, 01:52 PM »

Matt speak to Stodgy, he's got some awesome WTP and Sunday completes for about £300

Spen69 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 16, 2012, 02:04 PM »

As usual i've tried too much sarcasm in my reply.

Basically I don't get why youn want a ns Matt? Great for park riding yes, but is that what you want to do? Surely spend a bit of cash on one of your scruffiest Haros with some smooth rider parts might be a better idea is what I meant.

I will always take the pish out of your crank falling off as that's what we do here mate, we rip into each other all day! It's funnier when you bite as well...... So don't be so touchy mate as you know I love you buddy ;-)

Mattdub · « **Reply #19 on:** March 16, 2012, 02:08 PM »

Quote from: pickle on March 16, 2012, 01:52 PM

Matt speak to Stodgy, he's got some awesome WTP and Sunday completes for about £300

He can tighten everything up for you before you collect it Matt

Swivel · « **Reply #20 on:** March 16, 2012, 02:08 PM »

I know mate, we're good

Its friday, I need a beer, been a stressful day really.

Still fancy a NS though.

I have a few masters as you know but they don't ride that well for long distance, my sport is better but I just fancy something lighter that I can chuck about a bit, if its shit, it'll be in the for sale section soon enough lol.

Swivel · « **Reply #21 on:** March 16, 2012, 02:09 PM »

Quote from: Mattdub on March 16, 2012, 02:08 PM

Quote from: pickle on March 16, 2012, 01:52 PM
Matt speak to Stodgy, he's got some awesome WTP and Sunday completes for about £300

He can tighten everything up for you before you collect it Matt

Oi you behave as well haha, I think you lot need to speak to Adam above now, his crank and what happened on the last ride was hilarious

pickle · « **Reply #22 on:** March 16, 2012, 02:12 PM »

Fook it Matt.......just spend half a grand on that piece of shyte copy gen1

Swivel · « **Reply #23 on:** March 16, 2012, 02:14 PM »

I know, I see that, unbelievable

TwoBobRob · « **Reply #24 on:** March 17, 2012, 04:26 PM »

Matt, I have a S&M LTF (20.75) that's for sale now, frame only. They're a fcuking cool looking thing, tapered tubes, lots of nice detailing etc. and obviously, Lighter Than Fcuk.

I suspect it's the kind of thing you're after as it has some character about it. Of course you'd have to source components for it, but it's a thing of beauty for sure.

Gingerholmes is also looking to sell some stuff so between us we could put a whole bike together for you.

Don't expect it to be cheap, but it would be good

Trust me when I tell you, you don't want a low budget newschool bike - you'll be disappointed.

Author Topic: Thinking of getting a new school rider (Read 11652 times)

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