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SaMAlex:
I have been riding BMX for a long time. I have had many bikes, and they have all had many parts changed on them during the time I used them. I have always kept my bikes in good working order, but never really been worried about how they look, or the aesthetic condition of them.

Last year I went to the RAD Milton Keynes event for the first time. I took some of my bikes that I thought people might like to see, I even ended up entering 3 of them in the Show n Shine, even tho I was racing on 2 of them and a mate had a roll round the track on the third.

WELL ..... Sometime last year I got hold of a frame that I had been looking for for a long time. They dont come up that often and I was very pleased to get it. The frame was in amazing survivor condition and I planned to put it together in true S&M style, using mostly used parts that I had. When I dug them out, most of the parts I had intended to use were actually really knackered so I had to find replacements. As I collected more and more of the things I needed, the new parts were just TOO good. I found myself swapping more and more of the used parts I was going to use cos they looked out of place next to the better bits. This process escalated until I have found myself in the unfamiliar position I am in now; an actual show build. I have never spent so much time cleaning old BMX parts. Tonight I even cleaned a tire! Wtf?

I have come too far now to leave the bike unfinished, even though I know it will still be a long long way from some of the amazing show builds we are used to seeing on RAD. What I do know is I cant see me building another bike that isn’t for riding, cos if you don’t have the money for all NOS, its just too much hard work!

Now, where is my black marker pen, I’ve just spotted another chip on that seat clamp!

harris:
rad   ;)

JT71:
lol.

I know how you feel alex.

but at least your chipped seat clamp is black.

my chipped frame is neon lime.

no patching that.

looking forward to your build mate.  :daumenhoch:

Waxintaxin:
lol good one

its nice to see a show build

Steve P:
I loved the way you typed that  ;D  I think most of us have travelled a similar journey at some point  :D

When do we see the bike then ... any sneaky pics available yet  :)

Steve

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