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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: sharp767 on November 27, 2010, 10:10 AM
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hi all,
ive been on the site for a month or so and its fantastic, i was going to try and stop at two bikes but now im in i think thats going to be impossible!, anyway here is my first build, its been a long time coming and there are still a few bits im not sure about, the brake pads for a start, and the tuffs, ive got a set of ukai blue/silversides which i could get built but im not sure if they would be correct?comments, compliments and constructive criticism please.. :)
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Nice build dude... :daumenhoch:
I'd prefer it with the ukai's though, and loose the front brake, its a race bike... ;)
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I can't fault it personally but I'm sure someone will tell you to pull the bars back a bit so I'll save them the bother. ;D
That square corner Tuf Neck is a beaut :smitten: - was it NOS and where did you find it?
Sweet build IMO. :daumenhoch: :4_17_5:
Just noticed that the rear blocks are struggling to reach the braking surface on the Tuffs. Taking a link out of the chain should sort that or swap the MX900 for a 1000. (assuming they're 900s)
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very nice :coolsmiley:
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The bike stand does spoil the pictures a bit so you might be better off using the Rad trick of resting the pedal on a pint glass. Best done on the lawn in case it decides to fall over. :daumenhoch:
PS. Where's the snow? :)
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lush build that mate... :smitten:
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thats a beauty first build :smitten:
personally i would get the ukais on,lose the front brake,and put a straight post on,or keep the tuffs and get some black tyres on,as there is quite a lot of blue round the wheel area :daumenhoch:
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Just change the tuffs for Ukais . :daumenhoch:
Rippers need a rear mx1000. Looks like that is a 900 which is why its too short. ;)
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Nice :daumenhoch: Great 1st build :coolsmiley:
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i like that :4_17_5: i like tuffs on a ripper
very nice :daumenhoch:
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nice mate :daumenhoch:
im liking that
id plump for the ukais too
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Lookin' good - nice first build :daumenhoch:
If you are gonna ride it then the layback post, and new tuffs is all good and the bars forward probably makes it feel a bit more roomy for you - if it's a showy I'd agree with the straight seatpost, bars back to straight upright position (give or take) and try the ukais or go for some earlier tuffs.
Looks real nice though mate - you gotta be well happy with that as a first build :coolsmiley:
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Very nice first build mate :daumenhoch:
Prefer spokes on a Ripper myself but it's your bike so it's up to you ;)
Cool bike though , well done :4_17_5:
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First build, that's a corker :shocked:
Love the colours, nice choice of parts too.
I remember seeing a build like this years ago, and (white Rippper blue skyways) and it was always a fave of mine.
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Like it :daumenhoch:
In the middle of doing a Ripper myself, (see Ripper cranks thread), have to agree this site is great!
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thanks for the compliments and comments guy..much apprciated...im gonna get the ukais built up and try them for size, i think your right with the blue tyres though..its a bit too blue..ill get some black...any suggestions that wont break the bank?...im gonna ride this and im kinda tall hence the layback post and bar position...it feels right like that...as for the back brake its a 1000 but ive put a large round edged washer between the brake and the frame because i didnt want it touching the back tubes...its a 900 on the front and the opposite way round on my haro...maybe ill take a link out of the chain...the tuf neck stem and seat clamp came from the states and were both bagged ( and pricey! )..the other nos bits are/were the pads ( thanks pkradman ) and the whole braking system...the crankset and pedals were show mounted only..the seat has some minor scuffs..the bars were pretty much mint ( thanks davevilla )...the grips are the re-issues..wheels and tyres are new....im 95% happy with the bike so far and i appreciate all your helpful comments...keep em coming please.
no snow in london town as yet. ;)
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Is this Wardy's Ripper ( F+F) that he sold on the bay a few months back ?????
Nice colours, i have a Freeagent in the same colour combo. :4_17_5:
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i got it ( f&f ) from bmx addicts over in the states...they came highly recommended.
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lush first build!!!would look awesome with ukais but ilike the tuffs as well ,would rock with black tyres :smitten:
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luverly build :4_17_5: be different mate keep the front brake and tuffs. :daumenhoch:
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if you are gonna ride it loose the layback as they are frame snappers on rippers, other wise a nice build :daumenhoch:
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if you are gonna ride it loose the layback as they are frame snappers on rippers, other wise a nice build :daumenhoch:
jeeez!....thanks for that i had no idea. :daumenhoch:
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if you are gonna ride it loose the layback as they are frame snappers on rippers, other wise a nice build :daumenhoch:
jeeez!....thanks for that i had no idea. :daumenhoch:
no probs :daumenhoch:
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Looks well nice :daumenhoch:
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I love how chunky it looks with the tuffs and the fat tyres 8)
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a ripper is one of those frames that works just as well with tuffs or spokes imo,
zippys with spokes
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mine with tuffs
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mine bitd with tuffs
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Great first build :daumenhoch: , I'd try the Ukais too . Ref black tyres which don't break the bank , search out some Cheng Shin Comp 3's ;)
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ok thanks.....whats the verdict on the tioga comp 111 reissues?
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fook the ukais, get some black tyres. nice build :daumenhoch:
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top build that.... :4_17_5: deffo black tyres!
the comp3 reissues are sweet for the money, especially if you gonna ride it! i got the fat/thin combo for my rider, cant fault them!! the rad shop on here sell them or try over the wall! :daumenhoch:
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right ive finally got around to making some changes, went with the ukai speedlines, i tried the fat front tyre but prefer the look of two thin's, also changed the layback as i was warned they can snap ripper frames, i also removed the front brake and pulled the bars back (a bit) and added the dropout savers, i like it. :coolsmiley:
a couple of questions though,
do i need the plastic shim for the uniseat?, it feels a bit loose in the frame and im scared of overtightening the clamp
im selling the front brake, whats a fair price?...all dc and nos before fitting.
cheers. :daumenhoch:
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Liking that - looks light and fast :daumenhoch:
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ooh thats nice. maxy cross does look nice on it :4_17_5:
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some nice changes for the better, looks grrrrreat mate, nice1 :daumenhoch: