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Title: Robinson Pro finished
Post by: In2 bmx on September 04, 2010, 08:26 PM
My 3rd Robinson, with a twist ! I have seen photos of Robbo's like this and as i have a few in chrome  :) i wanted a change..... :smitten:

A mate of mine Spoted this Robinson in a garden while walking his dog , we went and took it after leaving a note ... ::).   I must have been there 15 years or so , poor thing ...

Big thanks to SUPER BIKE DAN for the powder  :daumenhoch: mint job , and all you RAD fookers for the parts...  radman,slurp,macmania,steve p ...  And anyone i forgot to mention



Parts list

Robinson 1982 Pro Bobby woods frame and Robinson forks
Torker Bars
Nos Oakley b2 grips
Hatta Headset
Polished Tuf neck
Nos kashi
Nos Robinson seat post
Mint DC mx seat clamp
Nos MX 1000 with tech 3 levers front and rear
Redline flight cranks and chainring
Mint Shimano DX pedals
NOS izumi chain
Bullseye  hubs
White Proclass rims / shiny sides 
Mint Comp 3 tyres

                                  (http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ss250/in2signs/Robinsons%20and%20Torker/Robinsons005.jpg)
                                   (http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ss250/in2signs/Robinsons%20and%20Torker/Robinsons004.jpg)
                                  (http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ss250/in2signs/Robinsons%20and%20Torker/Robinsons006.jpg)
                                  (http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ss250/in2signs/Robinsons%20and%20Torker/Robinsons019.jpg)
                                   (http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ss250/in2signs/Robinsons%20and%20Torker/Robinsons016.jpg)
                                    (http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ss250/in2signs/Robinsons%20and%20Torker/Robinsons011.jpg)
                                    (http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ss250/in2signs/Robinsons%20and%20Torker/Robinsons007.jpg)
                                     (http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ss250/in2signs/Robinsons%20and%20Torker/Robinsons014.jpg)
                                   (http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ss250/in2signs/Robinsons%20and%20Torker/Robinsons018.jpg)
And here are the 3 sisters .. My 81-82-83. Robbos  :smitten:

                                 (http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ss250/in2signs/Robinsons%20and%20Torker/Robinsons022.jpg)
And their 84 Brother in the distance....

                                 (http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ss250/in2signs/Robinsons%20and%20Torker/Robinsons029.jpg)
                                (http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ss250/in2signs/Robinsons%20and%20Torker/Robinsons028.jpg)

Carl  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Robinson Pro finished
Post by: moley on September 04, 2010, 08:36 PM
Nice bike!!  :)

It looks the biz in white!!  :daumenhoch:

I wouldn't change a thing on it..................except maybe the decal on the seatpost.  Why is it on the back of the post and not the front?   ???

.............and your garden is feckin' huge!!  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Robinson Pro finished
Post by: daz bmx it! on September 04, 2010, 08:38 PM
Cracking bike :daumenhoch: and a sweet robbo collection to boot! :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Robinson Pro finished
Post by: Darren Wood on September 04, 2010, 08:41 PM
Very Nice Carl  :coolsmiley:




WOODY
Title: Re: Robinson Pro finished
Post by: snav69 on September 04, 2010, 08:41 PM
Crackin' bikes them Carl  :4_17_5:
Dan is Awesome  :daumenhoch:

 :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Robinson Pro finished
Post by: In2 bmx on September 04, 2010, 08:42 PM
Nice bike!!  :)

It looks the biz in white!!  :daumenhoch:

I wouldn't change a thing on it..................except maybe the decal on the seatpost.  Why is it on the back of the post and not the front?   ???

.............and your garden is feckin' huge!!  :LolLolLolLol:
i just do that on my robbos cos the front of the post is always stamped . and it looks mint from behind ...   :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Robinson Pro finished
Post by: monkian on September 04, 2010, 08:43 PM
Great stuff Carlos. Lovely addition to the fleet 8) :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Robinson Pro finished
Post by: markyp on September 04, 2010, 08:44 PM
ive been waiting to see this one carl and you didnt disappoint,that is the dogs danglies,love it mate,well done,i reckon my robbo will be done ny november :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
Title: Re: Robinson Pro finished
Post by: crazycraig on September 04, 2010, 08:47 PM
I think its mint but Gaz says he got a medal for his and your a long way off yet !!!!!
Title: Re: Robinson Pro finished
Post by: In2 bmx on September 04, 2010, 08:53 PM
I think its mint but Gaz says he got a medal for his and your a long way off yet !!!!!
You just keep buying roller skates mate ...  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Robinson Pro finished
Post by: crazycraig on September 04, 2010, 08:54 PM
 :LolLolLolLol:

Front wheel looks out of line  :shocked:
Title: Re: Robinson Pro finished
Post by: Badbaldie on September 04, 2010, 08:55 PM
beltin them carl beltin  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Robinson Pro finished
Post by: In2 bmx on September 04, 2010, 08:57 PM
 
:LolLolLolLol:

Front wheel looks out of line  :shocked:
took us both to get the fooker in  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Robinson Pro finished
Post by: scary_leary on September 04, 2010, 09:05 PM
Beautiful bike.. Looks perfect
one of the best I've ever seen
Title: Re: Robinson Pro finished
Post by: rollin72 on September 04, 2010, 09:13 PM
looks mint carl..bars look a bit dodgy  :D
dont know about a medal though...here have a rosette :4_17_5:
tis a belter mate :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Robinson Pro finished
Post by: meticulous on September 04, 2010, 09:14 PM
nearly as nice as mine was.... :'(


looks stunning in white, it really suits it... :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Robinson Pro finished
Post by: Macmania on September 04, 2010, 09:19 PM
Looks mint Carl  :4_17_5:

Love the group shot  8)
Title: Re: Robinson Pro finished
Post by: brummie on September 04, 2010, 09:20 PM
looks nice, wheels are lush :daumenhoch: dont leave it in your garden some fooka might rob it  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Robinson Pro finished
Post by: markyp on September 04, 2010, 09:28 PM
nearly as nice as mine was.... :'(


looks stunning in white, it really suits it... :4_17_5:
dont worry sam yours will ride again,yeehaar!! and i must say boy does it shine! 8)
Title: Re: Robinson Pro finished
Post by: sid1972 on September 04, 2010, 09:30 PM
just lush mate - need to get robbo, they look so cool - lovely stance....  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Robinson Pro finished
Post by: trasher on September 04, 2010, 09:44 PM
sweet as a nut that carlito  :4_17_5:

great group shot to ,,,,,,,,,,, for a moment  i thought they were twin pinch flights ,then realised its the reflection in the chainring  :crazy2:
Title: Re: Robinson Pro finished
Post by: Jt on September 04, 2010, 10:11 PM
i was gonna do mine white....

glad i didnt now, cos that would have spanked it.

mint.
Title: Re: Robinson Pro finished
Post by: NORTY40 on September 04, 2010, 10:42 PM
Fookin beauty Carl   :4_17_5:  Reckon thats my favourite Robbo of yours and you know how much i like your chrome ones  ;)

The wheels and hubs are pure BMX porn imo  :smitten:

The frame group shot is awesome too  8)




could have done with some Robbo bars on it though  :-X  ::)  :D  ;)   :LolLolLolLol:  
Title: Re: Robinson Pro finished
Post by: superbikedan on September 04, 2010, 10:44 PM
that looks fooking lovely carl :daumenhoch: could you put

a couple of pics in my gallery :)
Title: Re: Robinson Pro finished
Post by: In2 bmx on September 04, 2010, 10:48 PM
Fookin beauty Carl   :4_17_5:  Reckon thats my favourite Robbo of yours and you know how much i like your chrome ones  ;)

The wheels and hubs are pure BMX porn imo  :smitten:

The frame group shot is awesome too  8)




could have done with some Robbo bars on it though  :-X  ::)  :D  ;)   :LolLolLolLol:  
Find yourself whatever bars you want mate I'll pay and I'm having yours.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Robinson Pro finished
Post by: In2 bmx on September 04, 2010, 10:54 PM
that looks fooking lovely carl :daumenhoch: could you put

a couple of pics in my gallery :)
sure will Dan . Thanks again amazing work,  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Robinson Pro finished
Post by: animal on September 04, 2010, 11:03 PM
They look the Bollox that lot  ;) The white 1 looks totally pukka  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Robinson Pro finished
Post by: bigfatolly on September 04, 2010, 11:06 PM
Lovely collection,gotta love a good Robbo.

Would like to see a pic of the bike as you found it though :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Robinson Pro finished
Post by: NORTY40 on September 04, 2010, 11:50 PM
Fookin beauty Carl   :4_17_5:  Reckon thats my favourite Robbo of yours and you know how much i like your chrome ones  ;)

The wheels and hubs are pure BMX porn imo  :smitten:

The frame group shot is awesome too  8)




could have done with some Robbo bars on it though  :-X  ::)  :D  ;)   :LolLolLolLol:  
Find yourself whatever bars you want mate I'll pay and I'm having yours.  :daumenhoch:

 :D  Did Lee sell those JMC bars on ebay for £1300 the other week  ???  :LolLolLolLol:

Title: Re: Robinson Pro finished
Post by: sid1972 on September 05, 2010, 12:12 AM
 ::)   if we are talking that kind of cash - my robbo bars are for sale...  ???
Title: Re: Robinson Pro finished
Post by: bobafett on September 05, 2010, 12:46 AM

Spot on Carlos  :coolsmiley:

Colour balance looks ace now mate with that seatpost change  :daumenhoch:

Loving the group shots as well mate - quality  8)

I do like a bike with a gusset  :smitten:



Title: Re: Robinson Pro finished
Post by: youngy on September 05, 2010, 12:56 AM
Carl, absolutely mint that and the others aren't bad either :smitten:
Title: Re: Robinson Pro finished
Post by: meticulous on September 05, 2010, 06:57 AM
i ilke it more than the chrome ones.... :shocked:
Title: Re: Robinson Pro finished
Post by: MartyC on September 05, 2010, 08:23 AM
That has to be one of the best builds I have seen this year, got to be close to perfect  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Robinson Pro finished
Post by: Steve P on September 05, 2010, 12:55 PM
WoW, I'm liking that alot Carl ... they look ace lined up together too mate  :4_17_5:   :smitten: loving those minty red DX  :coolsmiley:   ;)
Title: Re: Robinson Pro finished
Post by: In2 bmx on September 05, 2010, 02:36 PM
WoW, I'm liking that alot Carl ... they look ace lined up together too mate  :4_17_5:   :smitten: loving those minty red DX  :coolsmiley:   ;)
Thanks for the pedals steve  :coolsmiley:. i  Couldnt have put anything else on it  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Robinson Pro finished
Post by: currio on September 05, 2010, 03:34 PM
Cracking build mate, some lovely parts on that, and in fact, on all of them too  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Robinson Pro finished
Post by: Mattdub on September 06, 2010, 09:17 AM
Lookin' good Carl  :daumenhoch: , you got the addiction proper ain't ya  ;)
Title: Re: Robinson Pro finished
Post by: R Al on September 06, 2010, 02:59 PM
Lovely that Carl, got me rethinking on the colour scheme for mine now  :-\
Title: Re: Robinson Pro finished
Post by: dordymush on September 06, 2010, 03:04 PM
thats as good as a bike that i've seen.
love the colours  8).
i like it a lot better than the chrome ones.
always loved a white frame.
Title: Re: Robinson Pro finished
Post by: slurp on September 07, 2010, 06:37 PM
Lovely them Carl. Everyones a winner fella.


Glad the bits came in handy.


Any pics of the 84 on her own?



Dave


Title: Re: Robinson Pro finished
Post by: hunterdubber on September 07, 2010, 06:54 PM
 :4_17_5: :smitten: :4_17_5: :smitten: :4_17_5: :smitten:


You do everyone of your bikes justice Carl  ;)

Love em  :daumenhoch:

 In2Robbo ,, just a bit   :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Robinson Pro finished
Post by: MartyC on September 08, 2010, 01:38 PM
Sweet rides, I have a 1984 Robinson RSR Expert survivor, all parts bar grips and brake cable are 100% original.  I had to get new red Oakley 0.5's as they were shot and a new, longer red rear brake cable for it.  No pics at the moment but watch this space....
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