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oldschoolace:
I have 2 builds on the go at the moment, the parts for which i have gradually selected after looking at more bikes then is probably healthy for a man of my age.  ;)

I like the idea of trying something new and it helps keep a fresh interest with every build.

My question is: Do you start a build with some parts already having picked themselves, compe 3 tyres for example, without you giving them much thought?

Gnarlyscoots:
I generally start with a Frame set in mind or something that has caught my eye. I then picture it in mind and start collecting bucket loads of all sorts and end up using a few select parts and buying others  :LolLolLolLol:

Always end up with lots of leftovers but never want to part with them, hence 2 big boxes full in the cupboard  :crazy2:

nosher70:
My 1st build was cos I bought a Hoffman sugar baby in survivor condition, then realised it is the same 4130 frame as the Big Daddy, found I could get DELCals for it so decided to repowder it and went from there.

My new build? well, being on the heavy side (Me, being on the heavy side, I mean lol), 6 foot tall and the fact the Hoffman is a flatland frame AND is on the heavy side as well along with it being way too short to ever ride seriously (toptube length 18") and the fact I wasnt happy with the braking-I could go on.....and on..........

I saw something I liked the look of on the web with a longer frame, Aheadset, Ubrakes, new school parts (i.e they are built more solidly), lighter etc

I decided that old school AND mid school just didnt cut it for me anymore. Collecting these is fine if you want something that doesnt BRAKE well, will BREAK easily, looks good sitting on a carpet not being ridden and gathers money doing it. Collecting being the operative word.

I thought lets throw a bucket of cash at a new project and try and get some of the best components available. And get a professional bike builder to build it as opposed to me hitting BB cups in with a hammer lol

I didnt like any of the "new school" bikes whatsoever but when I saw THIS http://bmxmuseum.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=418860 I fell in love with it and decided to copy it part for part and in the same colourway. The seat and grips are different brands and are white but thats pretty much the only difference. And I still get to ride a Hoffman too. The geometry and setup looks pretty dialled so no issues with braking or even a little flatland if I so choose. It also means I get to bring it back to the middle east with me and try and lose those few pounds in a way I enjoy (not much to do being stuck here in this compound).

Cant wait to get my 20th Anni Hoffman Condor.....................so i can ride it!!   THATS the philosophy

Ash

BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN:
I start with what ever frame happens to come my way - then it sits there waiting for the right part to turn up, or swap for what is needed to get it built

i write down on paper what parts are needed and see if i can work to that list - 5 bike on the list and a couple of boxes of parts - bits get resto'd up when i can and put to the side


I sit there and think about the builds built up in my mind and what they could look like with certain parts - this changes each week, till a bike is built and i can't change over parts  ;D

thebigdog:
Dont scrimp when you pimp

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