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What's a gen 2 build likely to cost?
kalex:
This site is very confusing when half the conversation is about FB when I don't have it and never have wanted it.
I ain't a bloody clue what alot if these threads are on about :tumbleweed:
rooski:
I don't know what parts your going to need for this bike, put a wanted ad up, there's plenty of spares kicking about, I know I have a few!
Stuff on the forum is generally cheaper than fb or evilbay, well it is when I sell it!
dancetothedrummersbeat:
Sorry for all the digression Paul, but to try to answer your original question - how long is a piece of string. The difference between using reproduction and original dia compe calipers and levers is about £100 - £300, depending on the condition of the originals. I reckon you could get it looking nice by using a mix of original and reproduction parts, but I reckon it's going to cost at least £500 plus the cost of the frame & forks to get it anywhere near looking like factory spec. I say looking, because one of these done with all era correct and excellent/mint parts will be around £2000 plus cost of frame & forks. It all depends on what you want and the condition you'd like it to be in. good luck though mate. Put wanted ads up for the parts you're after, and keep us all updated :daumenhoch:
griff:
--- Quote from: Hmoon27 on September 04, 2016, 07:16 AM ---This thread is the epitome of why people don't post/join rad ffs
Most people I know who don't come on here ( good lads , nice bikes/collections ), say the same thing ' can't be arsed mate, too many people thinking their the bollocks, proper clicky'
I agree with the fact that the bikes look pony , but the lad actually seems ok ( I've dealt with him and spoken to him on the phone) . From what I can see , he's just a young lad that's new to the game and is getting excited , going at it full bore? He's seen all the facebook bollocks and thinks it's the done thing?
We all started somewhere and it takes time to find your feet, my first builds were shockers , some would say similar to my current ones😀. I may be proved wrong and he is a tool, but everyone needs a chance😉
Just be happy it's so fooking hard to post pictures on here😂
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It's not that hard, but FB is welcome to those images
I didn't name anyone in particular, was more of a general comment - but like Dan mentioned there's a difference between someone who's building for the first time vs someone just buying frame after frame and building up shockers (& then posting them on every FB group under the sun)
I remember the (not that gentle) bashing I got when I first built up my haro, complete with new skyways, elina seat, mid school tyres and pedals and twin pinch cranks. It was a rider and I was starting out on a budget, so I wasn't ready to gentlemans relish a load of cash on it. Rather than get all upset about it, the seat went on the fire at MK and I eventually split it and (hopefully) learned something. I don't buy the 'clicky' comments - ok a lot of us know each other, but usually people who bleat about rad being clicky are just upset that they built a clowned up monstrosity and not enough people said they thought it was ace.
vestanpance:
--- Quote from: griff on September 04, 2016, 06:27 PM --- I don't buy the 'clicky' comments
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I've been doing this stuff pre RAD, Pre Vintage even, "the clique" term has always been thrown around. Whether it's clicky or just a bit of mutual masturbation I'm not sure.
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