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factory pilot:

--- Quote from: stuntmaster on January 07, 2018, 10:37 AM ---Being a collector for over 20 years i get the buzz at mk but as soon as its over i lose the love as got loads of projects on the go and when i start one i normally only need a couple of bits to finish it ,like my 91 haro master only need a seat clamp and when have a hunt for it ,i find one for 40 quid and think really i`m not paying 40 quid for that and don`t bother and just forget about the build as prices of stuff is stupid .i mean burners used to be 150 top`s but now they are 400 to 500 , frame sets if hutch or haro are 500 quid . this hobby was all about fun and doing it cheaply but sadly the big boys with unlimited cash have destroyed the scene for me and when they are done you just get another one come along and did see that at mk this year .

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So many good points here ... MK is the highlight of the year for me .. absolutely love it !
Yeah prices and the rich people ... I never knew the good old days of mx1000s for £25 .. if I did then maybe none of my builds would have happened! Lol
I was in Alan’s in Wigan yesterday and was told about how every time they do a Burner build with repop parts it sells for £600 straight away  :'(

pat-a-lar:
 Not been on Rad long, but i fooking Love it, just wish I found it ten years ago.  I’m trying to use the forum everyday, even though I don’t post, I always log in and have a browse. I’m still getting to know a lot of you (once I work out forum names) and those I have met have made me feel massively welcome and always made a point to come and chat at cleefs or MK.

I’m consciously trying to use the forum more, so bear with me  :LolLolLolLol:

kalex:

--- Quote from: stuntmaster on January 07, 2018, 10:37 AM ---Being a collector for over 20 years i get the buzz at mk but as soon as its over i lose the love as got loads of projects on the go and when i start one i normally only need a couple of bits to finish it ,like my 91 haro master only need a seat clamp and when have a hunt for it ,i find one for 40 quid and think really i`m not paying 40 quid for that and don`t bother and just forget about the build as prices of stuff is stupid .i mean burners used to be 150 top`s but now they are 400 to 500 , frame sets if hutch or haro are 500 quid . this hobby was all about fun and doing it cheaply but sadly the big boys with unlimited cash have destroyed the scene for me and when they are done you just get another one come along and did see that at mk this year .

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This is part of my problem that's mentioned in your first sentence 'MK'

I've never been and would jump at the chance to go but we go on our family holiday the same time of year.

retrogeezer:
Still here checking in everyday and always will be. Just haven't built a bike for years. Still love the scene and since moving north met a lot of new mates mainly through Carl In2BMX's Radleigh ride.
I collect (hoard) lots of other stuff too so I keep myself busy :)

Mikku:
Times change, we change, sh*t happens, people come and go, but the BMX scene is still rolling. Keep it :radbmxsmilie: :4_17_5:

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