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BMX General => BMX Chat => Topic started by: Gashead on January 27, 2014, 05:03 PM
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Ok Curtis Owners, as you know I went to see Brian Curtis yesterday where I first spoke to him about this project around 5 years ago, however where on. Brian has my cruiser and is measuring the geometry in readiness to make a jig. He is going to make a limited number of frames, identical to the original cruiser. The frames will be finished as 'raw' so to see the awesome brazing and workmanship. You can then do as you please, leave, lacquer paint or chrome it at your expense.
We are working to get the tubes pre polished as in the 80's, so if chromed, the finish would be flawless.
So to be transparent, the cost of the tubing is c£140, and will take two days for Brian to make. He is asking £400 for frame and forks (which I think is very very reasonable). I have no financial interest in this project, simply taking the administration away from him.
He is also offering YOU the chance to visit, so to watch YOUR frame being made, so to either stamp your initials on the BB, however there will be no 'bespoke' requests (sorry), for an extra £50.
If you are interested, please contact me direct and not Brian. Guys, any questions, please ask me, this is a one and only chance of owing a bit of history, so please let me know.
He is only planning on making 20, and I have orders for around a dozen already, so be quick.
I would imagine that once the jig is made, he will start building in the spring and throughout the summer, remember he is 74 years old, so please be patient.
cheers Nick and Brian.
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Nice one Nick :4_17_5:
Bru :daumenhoch:
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Will he be producing any cruiser bars?
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Does he want a 45 year old apprentice? ::)
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Chris, we are looking at cruiser bars, but only discussed the frame and forks.
Cruiser bars will possibly six inch rise of these, as he didn't originally make any.
As for an apprentice, he has a 44 year old already lol
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Nick,
Can I see a picture of the bike in question please. "wantit"
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Absolutely brilliant :4_17_5: What a fantastic price aswell :shocked: well cheap 4 hand made British :Great_Britain: top expertise :4_17_5:
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(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g243/gashead69/526728e50434a1221a529e6d94ea05e0_zpsd3e4471a.jpg)
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Ohhhhhhhhh. "wantit"
"help" "wantit". Take the picture back off Nick "bump"
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:smitten: 1 of my fav bikes that Nick :4_17_5:
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I'm not a cruiser fan normally, but that's lovely. :smitten:
Maybe I'm changing my taste, I voted for Phil's Brum Wheels in the X-Factor. :shocked:
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Cheap that £400 "wantit" considering the time materials etc , you try & find somebody to do this
For under that , even a mass manufacture of frames wouldent ?
You can be guaranteed to get a flawless frame :daumenhoch: that's for sure
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Hi Nick,
Cracking idea and I would be genuinely interested.
Couple of questions around. The bars pictured in the thread....availability.
Would it be possible to get decals as per the "show" bike and what's the possibility of a pad set ?
Those questions aside I'm still interested, but wondered if it would be possible as an options type package.
Also what sort of time frame are we talking about....I'm in no rush, but just interested?
Please class this as my dib dobs Dobs :LolLolLolLol:
Thanks for sharing, really enjoyed the story of your visit too.
Cheers
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Did you ask if he would do 26" something that's rideable
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Is it going to take new school size components, like the reissue Skyway TA?
As that yellow one has just piqued my interest "wantit"
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To top it off Curtis' were/are made of T45 , not Chrome moly :coolsmiley: :Great_Britain:
You won't break one of these ;)
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Chris, we are looking at cruiser bars, but only discussed the frame and forks.
Cruiser bars will possibly six inch rise of these, as he didn't originally make any.
As for an apprentice, he has a 44 year old already lol
these would be lush in a 8.5-9" rise on a 20"
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I'm not a cruiser fan normally, but that's lovely. :smitten:
Maybe I'm changing my taste, I voted for Phil's Brum Wheels in the X-Factor. :shocked:
:-*
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Huddy blell, that cruiser is stunning, that plus those bars with a 6" rise is very VERY hard to resist...
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Hi Nick,
Cracking idea and I would be genuinely interested.
Couple of questions around. The bars pictured in the thread....availability.
Would it be possible to get decals as per the "show" bike and what's the possibility of a pad set ?
Those questions aside I'm still interested, but wondered if it would be possible as an options type package.
Also what sort of time frame are we talking about....I'm in no rush, but just interested?
Please class this as my dib dobs Dobs :LolLolLolLol:
Thanks for sharing, really enjoyed the story of your visit too.
Cheers
As said, we haven't discussed bars, but sure we can sort a package.
I would imagine that they will be made over the summer.
I'm talking to Steve Firebird re pad sets
They are 24 inch not 26 or 29, as per the original frame.
Built to take Old School Parts, not N/S
This is not a remake, new version, simply a continued run of what was built in the 80's
Some will like it, some won't !
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Sounds better every time you post. Thanks for the answers. :4_17_5:
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Interested :daumenhoch:
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utterly gorgeous 8) ...how cool is this, having this legend build this cruiser just for you :daumenhoch:
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Huddy blell, that cruiser is stunning, that plus those bars with a 6" rise is very VERY hard to resist...
Sell me your browning two speed and I might indulge........ ;)
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What a superb thing to do! Well done nick for sorting this out with the great man.
Very interested myself
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Fantastic project :4_17_5:
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Just to clarify.....the frame and forks are £400, post on top.
The £450 gets you a visit to the Curtis outlet, to meet Brian, see YOUR actual frame being made, and any name or number stamped on the BB.
The ONLY difference to the frame being made to that made in the 80's is - un drilled forks, and BC being stamped on the fork drop outs. So to differentiate from the cherished 80's made frame.
Early doors chaps, so I don't have exact info, it's a rolling project.
I am only taking names, so to give Brian an idea of interest! however of the 20 he wants to make, they are gradually being booked :4_17_5:
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(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v260/hutch1970/28D2B571-3B45-4C05-96A1-D2D131D30D51_zpsc8z6xxxp.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/hutch1970/media/28D2B571-3B45-4C05-96A1-D2D131D30D51_zpsc8z6xxxp.jpg.html)
Curtis brazing is a bit nice :)
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Those bars are nice :daumenhoch:
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Seriously cool bit of kit 8)
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Cracking idea, your cruiser looks well nice nick. Does brian have a jedi cape?? :)
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If I was into the :Great_Britain: BMX scene I'd be getting one of these without fail. Great work by all involved.
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(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g243/gashead69/526728e50434a1221a529e6d94ea05e0_zpsd3e4471a.jpg)
:daumenhoch:
Still one of the best looking cruisers I've ever seen. ;-)
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I like that a lot
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Only if I had the spare cash :smitten:
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A lot of hard work ahead for you and Brian. Those F&F's will be awsome for any Curtis fan. :4_17_5:
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I have just got off the phone from Brian and the jig has been made ! All hand built from geometry based on my Curtis cruiser.
I am due to go down and see him a week on Sunday, so to see the 'prototype' being made from non t45 material, once he is happy this frame is scrapped (not on his nelly) and work will commence on the frames.......
I will take pics and keep you all posted.
If you build it, they will come !
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Awesome nick :daumenhoch:
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Pucka
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nice one nickers :daumenhoch:
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Phil, Brian asked if you were about a week on Sunday, I think he has fixed the frame mate.
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Mmmmm and I wasn't going to buy anymore bikes.. FFS
That is a nice looking cruiser.. :daumenhoch:
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Phil, Brian asked if you were about a week on Sunday, I think he has fixed the frame mate.
i should be about nick :daumenhoch:
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Excellent work Nick.
Can't wait to see some photo's "wantit"
Your last trip with Phil was a great thread.
Looking forward to it. :daumenhoch:
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Can he do one with a double top tube and wobbly plastic cartwheels?
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Now that thing is proper,forget all the Harold and GT money grabbing shite,if you want a cruiser,this is the one to have.....
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Not a big fan of cruisers generally, but this one looks really cool. The shape looks more like a 20 inch to me, and for that reason i love it. This makes the new Haro cruiser look like a joke bike.
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Here is a genuine opportunity to own a proper old school frame and forks, with old school geometry, spec and best of all built by the same man that built them back in the 80's. Pretty unique I reckon and not like all the other repop stuff that's out there, by Skyway and Haro etc.
A real Curtis, manufactured by Curtis.
In some ways its probably better than some of the later, old Curtis frames that are out there, as they were made under license by Rickman, still good quality. But not a patch on the quality of Brian's work.
I am a little biased as I live local to Brian and have always ridden and loved his frames, but if you haven't put your name on the list. You're missing out on something very special.
Job's a goodun Nick :daumenhoch:
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Can't wait to get one of these :smitten:
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martin46 and bigfatolly you sum up my thoughts perfectly.
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Only just caught up with this thread... awesomeness beyond words.
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Update 24.2.14
Having spoken with Brian, he has made the jig and the prototype is being made as we speak.
I'm off to see him again hopefully on Sunday, to discuss orders, where he has indicated that he will make 20, 17 of these have already been 'dibbed' so if your name isn't on this list (for Rad) then best make contact.
Chapperz
Taipan
Insectbones
Zippy x 2
Tides
Webbie
Gizmo
I will post once I have any other info on deposits, timescales etc...
Many thanks for your interest - this really is gunna be something NOT to miss
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Thanks Nick, I really appreciate everything you are doing to get this off the ground.
Whatever you need in way of deposits etc. just yell up when you're ready.
I hope i speak on behalf of those listed on the dib dobs list in saying a
MASSIVE THANKS :daumenhoch:
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Thanks Nick, I really appreciate everything you are doing to get this off the ground.
Whatever you need in way of deposits etc. just yell up when you're ready.
I hope i speak on behalf of those listed on the dib dobs list in saying a
MASSIVE THANKS :daumenhoch:
What he said :daumenhoch:
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x3 :daumenhoch:
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:daumenhoch:
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Went round Brian's for a chat today ...
Handy living in the same town :)
I saw the cruiser temporary put together !!
Stunning all I can say :4_17_5:
Best of British :Great_Britain:
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I'm in :daumenhoch:
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Do you know what, after trying to help someone just get a set of decals and pads and being made to look like the bad guy...........I'm wondering whether to do this.......
In fact it's left such a bitter takes, I might quit altogether..........
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Mate I'm not sure what the problem's you've had with someone else are but there are a fair few people me included that appreciate how far you've come with this and as this was to be my last build I really hope the plug don't get pulled. I hope it all gets sorted dude ???
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Do you know what, after trying to help someone just get a set of decals and pads and being made to look like the bad guy...........I'm wondering whether to do this.......
For what it's worth - you didn't look like the bad guy
You came out of it looking like you'd tried to help someone and they were having a tantrum about it not happening quickly enough ::)
Anyway you can't pull the plug - I've bought a seatclamp AND a flex fighter now so my UK build is well underway :teef:
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Do you know what, I have just typed out all that happened, so you can all read......but I simply can't be bothered.
There's no helping some people, and I understand why Steve wants to jack it in....
All I did was help, and I get the bad press......
Not happy!
And has really started to make me think why do I bother - sorry chaps
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fook em.. Keeping it alive.. Great stuff :daumenhoch:
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Chin up Nick,
There's a lot of guys on here that appreciate the lengths you are going to here :daumenhoch:
Don't let one bad thing get to you :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:
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Chin up Nick,
There's a lot of guys on here that appreciate the lengths you are going to here :daumenhoch:
Don't let one bad thing get to you :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:
X2 we all get this from time 2 time >:(
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shame the ladies do not appreciate any lengths Nick has
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Do you know what, after trying to help someone just get a set of decals and pads and being made to look like the bad guy...........I'm wondering whether to do this.......
In fact it's left such a bitter takes, I might quit altogether..........
saw the thread and was a little shocked by his reaction to it all, steve's said he's ready to stop creating padsets etc not your fault if he's got other shit on
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I haven't heard anything from firebird steve since i sent him a message and posted this a while ago
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,172118.msg1729119.html#msg1729119
Hope he doesn't quit doin padsets ? where can we get them from otherwise ???
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Do you know what, I have just typed out all that happened, so you can all read......but I simply can't be bothered.
There's no helping some people, and I understand why Steve wants to jack it in....
All I did was help, and I get the bad press......
Not happy!
sounds like you need a big cuddle nick :-*
And has really started to make me think why do I bother - sorry chaps
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I don't know the details of what's happened Nick, but I for one appreciate all your efforts to date to get this off the ground. I fully appreciate that it's not your full time job ( the same goes for guys like Del & Steve) and people have to appreciate that folks on here have families and other interests, as well as the pressures that come with life in General.
I really hope that you don't knock it all on the head for one individual who doesn't appreciate what you've tried to do for them.
It's so true that the minority always spoil it for the majority, but keep your chin up mate, it's far easier to focus on the negatives.....it's just human nature.
If there is anything I can do to help out (even given my limited knowledge and contacts) you only have to ask.
Please try to remember guys this is a hobby for a lot of people involved, very few make a living from it, so be patient and appreciative of your fellow radsters.
Without community spirit on here.....it all falls apart.
Sorry guys....rant over
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Do you know what, after trying to help someone just get a set of decals and pads and being made to look like the bad guy...........I'm wondering whether to do this.......
In fact it's left such a bitter takes, I might quit altogether..........
Nick,
I for one really appreciate what you are doing to get this off the ground, it's commitment from people like yourself that make this such a great hobby to be involved in.
Chin up mate. :daumenhoch:
Cheers, Jim
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I don't know the details of what's happened Nick, but I for one appreciate all your efforts to date to get this off the ground. I fully appreciate that it's not your full time job ( the same goes for guys like Del & Steve) and people have to appreciate that folks on here have families and other interests, as well as the pressures that come with life in General.
I really hope that you don't knock it all on the head for one individual who doesn't appreciate what you've tried to do for them.
It's so true that the minority always spoil it for the majority, but keep your chin up mate, it's far easier to focus on the negatives.....it's just human nature.
If there is anything I can do to help out (even given my limited knowledge and contacts) you only have to ask.
Please try to remember guys this is a hobby for a lot of people involved, very few make a living from it, so be patient and appreciative of your fellow radsters.
Without community spirit on here.....it all falls apart.
Sorry guys....rant over
:radbmxsmilie:
hear blooming hear!
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:daumenhoch:
Appreciate the comments made.........
The guy has apologised, however I'm disappointed my name was dragged though dirt, when all I did was help.........
I'll move on, fear not lads, everyone is entitled to vent their frustrations
:daumenhoch:
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Update on cruiser , really taking shape now set up in jig ,all spot welded tacked together , ready to be braized . This is the last pic prior to being taken to farleigh ( curtis bikes ) for braizing .
The time & effort involved in getting it to this stage is about 4 weeks ,
Let the pictures do the talking :Great_Britain:
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:daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :Great_Britain:
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Sweet :smitten: I'm looking forward to this.
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Looks ace ! Makes me want one
How much is the frame , forks and bars ??
And seat post :-)
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Thanks for the pictures Gizmo.....that looks fantastic.
I love the bars.....and hope that's a seatpost ( I'd love the opportunity to purchase those too)
It's great to see it in progress, really looking forward to this Curtis Cruiser.
Many Thanks to You, Nick (Gashead) and obviously Brian, without whom none of this would be possible. :4_17_5:
I'm so grateful just to get an opportunity of one of these, really hoping it all continues through to the finished article.
Trying not to get excited :LolLolLolLol:
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Thanks for the pictures Gizmo.....that looks fantastic.
I love the bars.....and hope that's a seatpost ( I'd love the opportunity to purchase those too)
It's great to see it in progress, really looking forward to this Curtis Cruiser.
Many Thanks to You, Nick (Gashead) and obviously Brian, without whom none of this would be possible. :4_17_5:
I'm so grateful just to get an opportunity of one of these, really hoping it all continues through to the finished article.
Trying not to get excited :LolLolLolLol:
Seat posts too .... Yep :daumenhoch:
Yer without nick these cruisers would never have happened :4_17_5: thankyou :)
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That looks amazing! Would be well cool left raw :coolsmiley:
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:4_17_5: Great pics, nice one Mark :daumenhoch: Might have to pop round and have a butchers myself next week.
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:4_17_5: Great pics, nice one Mark :daumenhoch: Might have to pop round and have a butchers myself next week.
Well worth a visit Martin :daumenhoch:
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Love it
Love the miniature ones as well :4_17_5:
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awsum.. :4_17_5:
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I'm speaking to Brian today, and think that we will be taking orders early April.
This is when he is gunna start making them !
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Great News, have a good visit.
As per Gizmos photos if a seat post and bars are available, then defo stick me down for them mate. It really would complete the package.
Cheers again Nick, glad the rugby team did well and the family are well. :daumenhoch:
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Pm nick (gas head ) regarding f&f ,bars ,posts ,deposits etc :daumenhoch:
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Ok, he would like cash as payment.......
And a set of bars are £55 :4_17_5:
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Stick me down for one plus bars & seat post if he's doing them Nick. :daumenhoch:
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Ok, I'm off this week and plan to see Brian either Thursday or Friday......
I'll see if he wants to do a package deal to include bars and post.
He should be starting them soon, so will get a grip on who goes first......after me lol
Give you an idea of deposit - time frames etc
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Ok, I'm off this week and plan to see Brian either Thursday or Friday......
I'll see if he wants to do a package deal to include bars and post.
He should be starting them soon, so will get a grip on who goes first......after me lol
Give you an idea of deposit - time frames etc
:4_17_5:
Good stuff Nick :coolsmiley:
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Just a foot note, as I'm with Brian at the mo !
Tonight I will take orders for the first 5 frames which will be from frame number BC 2014 - BC03 to BC 2014 - BC08
Brian expects to start the first frame being BC2014 - BC03 in early May, and the expectation is that he could build 2 frames in the month, however he has got other commitments, so may take slightly longer, as does not want to be pushed.
Should any of the first five and subsequent further orders which to see the frame being made, this will need to be done on a Saturday.
Brian now needs to buy the original T45 material, and will shell out £1000, so the first five orders will need to pay a deposit of a minimum of £100 - which I will take on his behalf.
Once a deposit has been paid, Brian has suggest that he will talk via the phone from 6 o'clock onwards should there be any special requests and for updates. His number will be passed over by me, via PM, once deposit has been taken.
Brian has confirmed that seat posts are available at £20 and bars at £55 - the bars are a standard 6" rise and are 26" wide.
Pics of today's visit to follow.
Cheers
Nick & Brian
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Great Timing for once.
Let me have your Payment details Nick and i'll pay a deposit. Today.
Would also like post and Bars. So if you want extra deposit above £100 let me know in the p.m.
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Sod it I'll pay £175...that covers the post and Bars then.
Cheers
Paul
Have pm'd you
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Ohhhhhhh
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man that is lovely!!! :smitten:
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Same here nick let me have your ppal addy & I'll put down my deposit for my frame bars & seat post.
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Got some great pics to post !
The bike as above is only a mock up, not even t45, just cheap tubing so to use as a prototype !
No PayPal lads, I will return your pm's later, let me have a breather lol
Cheques will need to be payable to B Curtis
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If it helps Nick, with online banking and all that, i could do a transfer, but then id need your details.
Cheque is fine by me though.
Let us know when you're ready.
Whatever suits you.
Hope you had a good day with Brian
Thanks :daumenhoch:
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pm'd
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Brian is a bit 'old fashioned' and wants a cheque - can't argue with him lol
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Brian is a bit 'old fashioned' and wants a cheque - can't argue with him lol
Can't really Argue.....it is Old School :LolLolLolLol:
Mid School is Card Payment ....but what year or decade????? :LolLolLolLol:
New School is Internet bank transfer ;D
Looking forward to the pictures, they are a part of the story :daumenhoch:
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Ok, deep breath, here goes !
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Ok, so that's the cheap tubed prototype, which needs a bit of amending, bb is coming up slightly and the chain stays need widening......
Next up is the jig and tubing ! The detail is beyond belief chaps..........Haro, Skyway hang your head in shame!
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I haven't even got a cheque book any more >:(
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Man that is awesome Nick :smitten:
Brian is the man, end of :yahoo_silent: :coolsmiley:
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More pics :4_17_5:
(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g243/gashead69/b699b2336e47f0fbad8066dab4f27aa7_zps49943ab0.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g243/gashead69/cfd7e7a2b93900cf462232ecddd5cb3d_zpsab940b61.jpg)
(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g243/gashead69/df7e8196fa68ba18e3270120732e12dd_zpscb413a3e.jpg)
(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g243/gashead69/351ffbfbfadaa8e551c1bf901e07b874_zpsef9774d1.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g243/gashead69/65d3e593716f4dc50bdd5fa3a3a0ca38_zpscc2ad163.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g243/gashead69/9e4b95e05e36acb62809e13a396bfa9a_zpsd2af7018.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g243/gashead69/60ea72c42b8c8c21419399c7e5ee400c_zpsd2cd2142.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g243/gashead69/0f9ff6ce0b636a9ebf6da0e4a2d7a0f0_zps7753b9c9.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g243/gashead69/ea8fe57f0ef6948c9706b038870fa1b7_zpsbe3b2b37.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g243/gashead69/ac3f0afb71844fa1397d6b9956bf951b_zps3e172057.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g243/gashead69/0dfd22188171bf64a1379978e2f286bc_zps8fe8c7cd.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g243/gashead69/f2987ac557e555ad0219db13932c842f_zpsee8472d8.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g243/gashead69/f83b57355e4ccf8d195e6dde60180b58_zpsacae324f.jpg)
Even a trophy ready for a certain event ! Based on the forthcoming frame !
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g243/gashead69/a1d63f05573cb083ebfafcbd9d513882_zpsd30032aa.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g243/gashead69/cdb23cd7dd02dc12792ec3644d582c99_zps62c9af18.jpg)
As said, I have no financial interest in this, but you lot owe me a beer I think :daumenhoch:
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That's fooking ace Nickers :smitten:
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You aint gunna need any Beer at MK :daumenhoch:
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Simply awesome :smitten:
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"wantit" looks sweet built up . Awesome pics too :smitten:
Can only imagine it in chrome with tasty nos bits on it :D
Thanks to nick for this & off course brian :4_17_5:
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Nick ur a top top bloke :4_17_5:
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YES I FOUND MY CHECK BOOK !!!!!! NICK SEND ME THE DETAILS !!!!!!! :Great_Britain: :Great_Britain: :smitten:
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Without reading back how much is the frame forks bars and post ?
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Hey Nick,
Sent you a PM ref ordering and deposits.
Cheers, James :daumenhoch:
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Cheque :shocked: ;D
I better get down the bank and see if they still make 'em.......
Piccies are ace :daumenhoch:
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Without reading back how much is the frame forks bars and post ?
Page 1 ??? :-\ ;D
Ok Curtis Owners, as you know I went to see Brian Curtis yesterday where I first spoke to him about this project around 5 years ago, however where on. Brian has my cruiser and is measuring the geometry in readiness to make a jig. He is going to make a limited number of frames, identical to the original cruiser. The frames will be finished as 'raw' so to see the awesome brazing and workmanship. You can then do as you please, leave, lacquer paint or chrome it at your expense.
We are working to get the tubes pre polished as in the 80's, so if chromed, the finish would be flawless.
So to be transparent, the cost of the tubing is c£140, and will take two days for Brian to make. He is asking £400 for frame and forks (which I think is very very reasonable). I have no financial interest in this project, simply taking the administration away from him.
He is also offering YOU the chance to visit, so to watch YOUR frame being made, so to either stamp your initials on the BB, however there will be no 'bespoke' requests (sorry), for an extra £50.
If you are interested, please contact me direct and not Brian. Guys, any questions, please ask me, this is a one and only chance of owing a bit of history, so please let me know.
He is only planning on making 20, and I have orders for around a dozen already, so be quick.
I would imagine that once the jig is made, he will start building in the spring and throughout the summer, remember he is 74 years old, so please be patient.
cheers Nick and Brian.
:daumenhoch:
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Ok, the first five who have sent a pm will be ............
Chapperz
Martin46
Webbie
Vanmanjammer
Funky worm
I will respond today with the details
Cheers folks
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Cheers nick :smitten:
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Ok! rather than anymore queries, please now PM me if you still want a Cruiser and whether you want bars and seat post too. I will have a generic list, which WILL NOT be in any order, simply a list of people that WANT one. Please PM regardless of any previous contact. Over and out.
That doesn't apply to the people that have already ordered, such as Webbie, Martin, Funky worm, Chapperz
Cheers
updated list of INTEREST
Gizmo - frame forks bars seat post
Andrew Tosh (Facebook) - frame forks bars seat post
Griff - frame forks bars set post - and visit
Vanmanjim - frame forks bars seat post
Steve Martin (Facebook) - frame forks bars seat post
Insectbones - frame forks bars seat post
Tidds - frame forks bars post
Steve Nip - frame and forks
Zippy
Frogger
Me !
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List up dated !
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5 x deposits received :4_17_5:
Payments will be banked into Brian's account tomorrow !
As said he will look to start making at the beginning of May, if not before, the first two (of which are his will be made first), so if he does two per month, then the first ones will be done end of May I should imagine......
Thanks for the payments chaps, I'll get Brian's number to you once I have spoken to him and we have a clear start date
Nick
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I've just skimmed through the bits I haven't had chance to read yet and I'll deffo have one. If it comes with seat post and bars I'll have them too.
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Very nice.
They've recently built up really nice modern cruiser, too. :daumenhoch:
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"wantit" :(
Oh ... What to do ...
That would be a nice piece to own, hand built by BC.. Nothing gets close to that :daumenhoch:
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Unfortunately i'm having to pull out from this project & have offered dib dobs on my place in the queue to Danny Robo in return for him paying back my deposit .
As he's Curtis mad it seemed the logical thing to do & the money HAS now been paid.
There seem no shortage of takers on this one so I'm sure no one will be losing out. :daumenhoch: :Great_Britain:
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Ok, the first five who have sent a pm will be ............
Chapperz
Martin46
Webbie
Vanmanjammer
Funky worm
I will respond today with the details
Cheers folks
hi nick, as and when you get time can you change my name on here with callum`s please, thanks dan :daumenhoch:
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Just called him.....he has the material, delivered last week. He has made five sets of forks, due to the fact he hates making them after the frame. He is starting on the frames this week, however having a weeks holiday towards the end of May. So looks like the first lot will commence early June (near enough as I said folks). I'm due to see him first week of June, so will update agin then.
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Just called him.....he has the material, delivered last week. He has made five sets of forks, due to the fact he hates making them after the frame. He is starting on the frames this week, however having a weeks holiday towards the end of May. So looks like the first lot will commence early June (near enough as I said folks). I'm due to see him first week of June, so will update agin then.
Excellent :daumenhoch: cheers for the update Nick.
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Would he make one offs nick ?
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Excellent news :daumenhoch:
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Would he make one offs nick ?
Let m know what your thinking :daumenhoch:
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As ive pulled out of this i have some New tyres Comp 3 24 x 1.75 skin walls going spare in the for sale section if anyones interested:
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,174075.0.html :daumenhoch:
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Brian rang me tonight my f&f will be ready soon :smitten:
Let the build commence :coolsmiley:
Gona be my last build & a rider , probably gona take a year to build so this time next year :)
Maybe sooner .. One bike that I won't part with along with my silver streak :4_17_5:
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maybe the first 5 will will be getting there frame sets soon then Paul :)
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would be nice to see one at MK?
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Yes, one will be at Mk
Gizmo's frame and forks weren't part of the first five chaps, Mark dealt with Brian separately :daumenhoch:
The builds will commence as said in early June :daumenhoch:
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Nice one Nick, looking forward to seeing that :daumenhoch:
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Must admit Gizmo's statement confused me. That's clear now then. Early June production start it is. Only 2 weeks away. I wasnt aware of other committments made outside of Rad and Curtis Owners page.
Cheers :daumenhoch:
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Gizmo knows Brian from way back and was something they agreed together :daumenhoch:
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Now I'm not a cruiser man by any stretch but that looks absolutely lush :4_17_5:
:Great_Britain: engineering at it's best :bow:
And that trophy :smitten:
Everyone lucky enough to end up with one - Enjoy your build
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any news on the curtis cruiser
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The builds will commence as said in early June :daumenhoch:
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Ok, I have news......
Some will be delighted, some won't..........
I need payment from
Chapperz - your frame and forks have been built
Vanmanjammer - as above
Martin46 - as above
Webbie - as above
Danny, I will be calling down to see Brain next week to pick up the frames, so will ask when yours will be made.
Can the above PM me to sort payment by cheque, DO NOT SEND TO THE EXISTING ADRESS, AS I HAVE MOVED.
The next batch will commence in July / AUG
The serial numbers will not follow, as Brian is making two frames for family friends.
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Great timing again (twice on this thread now) just logged on and here it is 2mins earlier.
Have pm'd you cheers Nick :daumenhoch:
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I am so excited!!! :surprise:
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Brian has also said that it's only frame and forks at the mo, and the bars and seat post will follow!
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(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g243/gashead69/4774e00605b0e88cf6c728e7e9e94152_zpse54c4e86.jpg)
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:coolsmiley: :smitten:
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https://m.facebook.com/groups/344033385739727?view=permalink&id=408788579264207
https://m.facebook.com/groups/344033385739727?view=permalink&id=408788982597500
Not sure these videos will work, if someone is clever, please upload them for me :4_17_5:
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Didn't realise he was welsh as well
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(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g243/gashead69/5e81bd1145f0eac8885db75a60f2d6a8_zpscb386087.jpg)
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Next batch of five are ready to be made......
Danny, get in touch to sort your funds......
The other four.......I have written down at work...
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I've just been talking with Brian, and have an update for those waiting for handle bars and seat posts for their new Curtis cruisers. There will be some available sometime next month for those that already have their frame sets. Brian is very busy at the moment and needs to complete another project by the end of this month. Once its done, he will turn his attention back to the Cruiser frames project :)
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A few pic's of mine now its built. Rides real nice too :daumenhoch: smooth, stable and roomy, but lively and flickable like a 20. I love it :smitten:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/n47/martin46/Photo0766_zps1f9c20e9.jpg) (http://s109.photobucket.com/user/martin46/media/Photo0766_zps1f9c20e9.jpg.html)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/n47/martin46/Photo0765_zpsd47aa792.jpg) (http://s109.photobucket.com/user/martin46/media/Photo0765_zpsd47aa792.jpg.html)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/n47/martin46/Photo0767_zps061f53f8.jpg) (http://s109.photobucket.com/user/martin46/media/Photo0767_zps061f53f8.jpg.html)
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Very nice :daumenhoch:
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Very nice
Just wish I had one :-\
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awsum :4_17_5:
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lol think it needs a longer seat post
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great build and loving the Brian Curtis decals - where did you get those?
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lol think it needs a longer seat post
This made you "laugh out loud"? I get that you're trying to do irony, I just don't get why ???
Thanks to everyone else for the positive comments.
The decals came from Brian.
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Nope I laughed out loud
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Again, Why? What is so funny?
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Anyone know when these cruisers were originally produced?
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late 84, through 85. After Brian had severed ties with Curtis ltd. He only built a maximum of 20 of them back then. If you want specific dates for production, Brian might remember, or if not, Colin Chivers should know as helped develop it. Pretty sure he's on here, but def on Face-ache Curtis group :daumenhoch:
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late 84, through 85. After Brian had severed ties with Curtis ltd. He only built a maximum of 20 of them back then. If you want specific dates for production, Brian might remember, or if not, Colin Chivers should know as helped develop it. Pretty sure he's on here, but def on Face-ache Curtis group :daumenhoch:
That's close enough :) Thanks Martin :daumenhoch:
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Calling all owners of the new Brian Curtis 24" cruiser, frame sets (assuming you're all on here)
We would like to create a register with your help, if you dont mind.
Would you comment on this thread, or PM me with your name and the serial number of your frame set please?
If you have not received yours yet, please just add yourselves as and when you do.
Many thanks,
Martin :daumenhoch:
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:bump: for no reason other than I've spent my lunchtime going over this thread again :teef: