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Questions about your Old School builds
That Swan Guy:
--- Quote from: factory pilot on March 05, 2015, 07:13 PM ---Oh yes be mindful of the BOTM paradox ... Vote for one persons build and not another and you shalt forever be banished to "no friends on Rad" zone for eternity !!!! ::) :LolLolLolLol: :D
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dancetothedrummersbeat:
I use a mix of original parts, both NOS, used and restored. I also use repro parts such as the new Hutch beartrap pedals, and new parts that fit old school such as generic bottom brackets, seat posts, clamps, stems. I like to build my bikes to as good a standard as I can, but they are all get ridden.
OrgasmDonor:
I used to bide my time and get the best used part at the lowest price, every bike I have built has taken as long as it takes to find the right part at the right price although I have never built anything stock I have never built a full bike from scratch in less than 18 months and my most expensive build inc F/F has been £275 and that was my GHP, patience :LolLolLolLol:
Bfellows:
--- Quote from: OldGooseGuy on March 05, 2015, 10:14 AM ---Just flicking through the me & my bikes threads and the museum, it just amazes me seeing the builds you guys create, especially the ones built up from NOS parts - some truly phenomenal effort and attention to detail that you guys put in.
Can I ask
1. Where do you source the parts from? Do you keep your builds intact once finished, or reuse parts on the next build?
2. How long does it normally take you get all the parts together? Are we talking Weeks, Months or Years?
3. How much do you guys spend on these builds? They don't look cheap, in fact most look way out of my price range!
I'd love to have just 1 bike that was in the same league as most of yours.
Maybe one day...
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1. Build it, take photos, strip it - no good gathering dust in the corner if the garage. Re use what i can, but try to avoid recycling the predictable parts.......
2. Weeks, months - how deeps your wallet? If you want to build it quickly you can if you throw money at it.
3. Most people need a reality check - £1500 to £2500 any day. Don't kid yourselves.......... NOS / mint build its a fairly normal cost. Just because you have it sat on a shelf doesn't mean its free.....
Jono:
--- Quote from: That Swan Guy on March 05, 2015, 01:37 PM ---Ant, you haven't got any friends since your February BOTM vote!
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