Author Topic: I Said Goodbye To An Old Friend. (Read 2178 times)

Retrodan72 · « **on:** February 09, 2016, 07:53 PM »

It wasn't an easy decision to get rid of this, as it was a 'close to' replica of what I had as a kid, and as soon as I got back into this hobby in 2008, I knew I had to build one.

I got it in 2013, and I have to say, really loved building it, and got some real waves of nostalgia sourcing the right bits for it.

But, and it's a big but, the nostalgia was soon crushed by the reality that these are really heavy and the geometry is shocking. Ok, perhaps I'm being a little unfair, and maybe I'm biased as I'm used to riding race bikes now, but I knew, deep down that this was never going to be ridden, which in my opinion, as a terrible waste of a bike.

So, when something was put in front of me that I really wanted, I had to get rid of this, as I'm sticking to a 'one in - one out' policy now (maybe?).

So here is the Piranha, off to its new owner, as we speak.

Jaymz · « **Reply #1 on:** February 09, 2016, 08:06 PM »

A hard choice dan, and the reason I've done a rep of my childhood burner. But they're there to be ridden not hidden.

dancetothedrummersbeat · « **Reply #2 on:** February 09, 2016, 08:39 PM »

Great story Dan. It's a shame it has to go, but you've found it, built it and enjoyed it. Time to let someone else enjoy it

chubby · « **Reply #3 on:** February 09, 2016, 10:29 PM »

What's a "race bike"

factory pilot · « **Reply #4 on:** February 10, 2016, 08:36 AM »

I've not had to go through this kind of break up yet Dan but my heart goes out to you.. I'll feel like I'm losing a child or a son when I have to let one of my babies go... Sadly for me we've decided ( Jo and I

) that it's gonna have to be a one in one out policy for me too even when the man caves up and running due to lack of space

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 10, 2016, 08:49 AM »

Quote from: factory pilot on February 10, 2016, 08:36 AM

I've not had to go through this kind of break up yet Dan but my heart goes out to you.. I'll feel like I'm losing a child or a son when I have to let one of my babies go... Sadly for me we've decided ( Jo and I ) that it's gonna have to be a one in one out policy for me too even when the man caves up and running due to lack of space

I've got the space, just not the funds.

In2bmx · « **Reply #6 on:** February 10, 2016, 08:50 AM »

Sad to see it go Danos

But I like the one in - one out policy ....

I can't seem to get it right

one out - fooking 2 arrive

wilsey72 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 10, 2016, 09:58 AM »

Fair play to you Dan, I hope the replacement brings you even more joy.

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 10, 2016, 09:59 AM »

Quote from: wilsey72 on February 10, 2016, 09:58 AM

Fair play to you Dan, I hope the replacement brings you even more joy.

Cheers Keith, me too.

rodriguez · « **Reply #9 on:** February 10, 2016, 12:42 PM »

Well, if you're not enjoying it best to pass it on to someone who will

BMX1973 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 10, 2016, 06:27 PM »

Sad to see it go. But I'm sure the new owner will get as much enjoyment.

animal · « **Reply #11 on:** February 10, 2016, 07:22 PM »

Real shame fella

I feel ur pain

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 10, 2016, 07:28 PM »

Quote from: animal on February 10, 2016, 07:22 PM

Real shame fella I feel ur pain

It's all good Stevo, no regrets really, happy planning my next build.

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