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Title: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: griff on March 12, 2011, 11:17 PM
this thread is a place for all fans of the futuristic, lightweight joy to behold that is the elina UL saddle/snakepost combo to gather in safety, without fear of ridicule

don't be ashamed, hold your heads up high and show those kashimax-buying sheep that you are not afraid  :daumenhoch:

I'll get the ball rolling, let's see you get some pics up  :smitten:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ad120/gr1ff1ngton/bmx/P1030967.jpg)
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: sid1972 on March 12, 2011, 11:27 PM
Nothing to see here, only tumble weed - move along...  :police:

 :D

Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: griff on March 12, 2011, 11:32 PM
Nothing to see here, only tumble weed - move along...  :police:

 :D


;D but sid you came in for a look so that shows you're 'elina-curious'
don't worry I won't tell, what goes on in the thread stays in the thread  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: oldtired on March 13, 2011, 01:03 AM


(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ff98/jimjdld/bmx/sadseat.jpg)
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: griff on March 13, 2011, 01:06 AM


(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ff98/jimjdld/bmx/sadseat.jpg)

now that's pure art that is...
even when abused and broken 'tis a thing of beauty  :smitten:
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: oldtired on March 13, 2011, 01:12 AM
got a half decent seat post out of it     straight one    :-X  >:D 
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN on March 13, 2011, 01:16 AM
Well i just bought this off of ebay for £19 - nice and sweet,  just needs a little clean - clean shinny rails and guts ready to polish


A price that seat should be at

PEREGRINE
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/tt183/ELEVENTEENBENDYCAT/SNC17978.jpg)
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: griff on March 13, 2011, 01:16 AM
got a half decent seat post out of it     straight one    :-X  >:D 

I bet you did - I do believe elina made their posts out of pure chrome  :smitten:
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: griff on March 13, 2011, 01:19 AM
Well i just bought this off of ebay for £19 - nice and sweet,  just needs a little clean - clean shinny rails and guts ready to polish


A price that seat should be at

PEREGRINE
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/tt183/ELEVENTEENBENDYCAT/SNC17978.jpg)

rails? guts? wrong thread B
come back when you've got a nice snakepost for it  ;D
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN on March 13, 2011, 01:24 AM
sorry not gone gay yet  :P
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: griff on March 13, 2011, 01:33 AM
sorry not gone gay yet  :P

there's still time for that yet bendy!

off to bed now - expect this thread to fill up with abuse once my back is turned  ::)

nighty night elina fans  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: rick1970 on March 13, 2011, 01:42 AM
Griff,piss takin aside that haro is a stunner  :smitten:  :daumenhoch: Funny thread tho  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: Why isnt this working on March 13, 2011, 09:41 AM
I really dont mind em if i'm honest  ??? And I'm not even homosexual......or does this mean Iam  :2funny:

 :)
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: James Nada on March 13, 2011, 10:06 AM
Elina UL Snakepost in incorrect era shocker!  My 1991 GT before I crossed over to the dark side and put a normal seat/post on. Happy days.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww127/badgerpigdog/100_2795.jpg)
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: rooski on March 13, 2011, 10:25 AM
You had a shakey start there James,but came thru in the end,good lad :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: Jon The Bassist on March 13, 2011, 10:41 AM
< I used a couple of straight Elina seat/post combos during the time that I raced.  Most racers, except for the older/heavier riders, did not use separate seats and posts.
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: griff on March 13, 2011, 12:28 PM
You had a sNakey start there James,but came thru in the end,good lad :daumenhoch:

nice pic James  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: griff on March 13, 2011, 12:48 PM
Griff,piss takin aside that haro is a stunner  :smitten:  :daumenhoch: Funny thread tho  :LolLolLolLol:

thanks rick  :daumenhoch: I know it's not 'era correct' etc but I love it  :smitten:

looking forward to logging on later and seeing some more elinas have come out of the bmx closet, pics please peeps  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: ozone on March 13, 2011, 04:28 PM
Funny thread tho  :LolLolLolLol:

Or a cry for help.   ;)

There's another rad member who's famous for having a UL fetish but he hasn't posted in this thread.  I wonder if he's gone straight now and feels embarrassed.   :-[
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: brettypeeps on March 13, 2011, 06:55 PM
Awesome Saddle I have had a few in my time fitted to my ponies.  Elina forever UL :smitten: :smitten:

(http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y370/brettypeeps/Haro%20Master/Photo0037_001.jpg)

(http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y370/brettypeeps/Aero%20Reflex/Photo0197.jpg)

(http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y370/brettypeeps/StreetBeat/Photo0218.jpg)
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: QUADROPHENIA on March 13, 2011, 08:10 PM


ffs.... them haros show all that is wrong with them bloody seats
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: griff on March 13, 2011, 08:18 PM


ffs.... them haros show all that is wrong with them bloody seats

welcome to the elina sanctuary pete, great to have you on board  ;)
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: Dark Diggler on March 13, 2011, 08:19 PM
I am surprised that greg isn't ALL over this....

come on Greg, you will probably crash photobucket but it will be worth it  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: QUADROPHENIA on March 13, 2011, 08:21 PM


had to have a look griff just to see what builds these seats actually go on, they didnt let me down
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: griff on March 13, 2011, 08:30 PM


had to have a look griff just to see what builds these seats actually go on, they didnt let me down

happy to help kind sir  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: hunterdubber on March 14, 2011, 07:21 AM
You had a shakey start there James,but came thru in the end,good lad :daumenhoch:


Well he usually has a shakey start  , a shakey middle and a shakey end to the finish line  :shocked:  :LolLolLolLol:  :LolLolLolLol:  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: hunterdubber on March 14, 2011, 07:30 AM


had to have a look griff just to see what builds these seats actually go on, they didnt let me down

 :LolLolLolLol:

Did Stevie wonder do freestyle in 80's ?

Snakebend + a UL in one

Each to their own , eh?  :LolLolLolLol:  :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol:


It would be boring if we all liked the same stuff  ;)
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: madferret on March 14, 2011, 06:53 PM
i have a snake post in my reflex in the for sale at the moment but alas its not a ul mines hand crafted by taiwanses virgines in deepest kung po on a full moon blind folded ,so mine isnt worthy of the ul label  :uglystupid2:
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: Clean on March 19, 2011, 12:32 PM
Just ordered my UL SP off Fleabay for my Noob build.

Not sure why we are so special, but very glad we are!  :D
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: sweetbeats on March 19, 2011, 12:36 PM
I think they are a pile of steaming dog sick.
Wouldn't knock someone or someone's bike for having one though-they just make me queasy especially a snakepost or any layback with a brace type thing on it. :)

Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: griff on March 19, 2011, 12:40 PM
Just ordered my UL SP off Fleabay for my Noob build.

Not sure why we are so special, but very glad we are!  :D

dunno about special, more like special needs  ;D anyway get some pics up of the elina in all it's bendy glory once you've got your aero built  :daumenhoch:

I think they are a pile of steaming dog sick.
Wouldn't knock someone or someone's bike for having one though-they just make me queasy especially a snakepost or any layback with a brace type thing on it. :)


now now sweetbeats you should face your phobias and learn to love the elina. important thing is you've taken the first step by looking and then posting in here
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: sweetbeats on March 19, 2011, 12:43 PM
Just ordered my UL SP off Fleabay for my Noob build.

Not sure why we are so special, but very glad we are!  :D

dunno about special, more like special needs  ;D anyway get some pics up of the elina in all it's bendy glory once you've got your aero built  :daumenhoch:

I think they are a pile of steaming dog sick.
Wouldn't knock someone or someone's bike for having one though-they just make me queasy especially a snakepost or any layback with a brace type thing on it. :)


now now sweetbeats you should face your phobias and learn to love the elina. important thing is you've taken the first step by looking and then posting in here



Nothing against them just never liked them much :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: griff on March 19, 2011, 01:10 PM
no worries, I understand it's still too early for you to appreciate what is still a groundbreaking design classic  ;D
but feel free to come back and visit any time :daumenhoch:


agree with you on the braced posts though.....     
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: Clean on March 19, 2011, 09:26 PM

agree with you on the braced posts though.....     

Yaymen!

no worries, I understand it's still too early for you to appreciate what is still a groundbreaking design classic  ;D
but feel free to come back and visit any time :daumenhoch:
   

No one got Tony Wilson, Joy Division, or The Hacienda in the early days......  :idiot2:

Like the UL SP, some things are initially only understood by those with a mildly insane artistic genius...  :uglystupid2:

Eventually everyone catches on, and then the innovators and early adopters move on.....  :coolsmiley:

Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: griff on March 19, 2011, 09:28 PM
judging by what you paid the prices are already moving back up  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: Clean on March 19, 2011, 09:38 PM
judging by what you paid the prices are already moving back up  :daumenhoch:



I'll take that in the complimentary manner I know you meant, Griff!  ;)
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: griff on March 19, 2011, 09:45 PM
please do - still a lot cheaper than a kashi mate  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: Clean on March 19, 2011, 09:48 PM
"Fashion fades, only style remains the same."

Coco Chanel

     :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: hunterdubber on March 20, 2011, 08:13 PM
Griff you're cuckoo  :idiot2:




but that's fooking ace  ;D
 :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: QUADROPHENIA on March 20, 2011, 08:34 PM


ffs costa is in on the act now
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: griff on March 20, 2011, 08:36 PM
bloody hell 6 snakeposts in a row - that nearly made my head spin

not eilna sadly, but since we're not here to judge hope you feel at home here steven  :daumenhoch:


ffs costa is in on the act now

welcome back Pete - I see you just couldn't keep away
don't worry - I won't tell  :angel:
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: hunterdubber on March 20, 2011, 08:39 PM
But Costa's got snakepost and a set of those Josef Fritzel bars on that Blue Dyno  :crazy2:

 :LolLolLolLol:

wrong,wrong,wrong  :-\
 ;)
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: Jaymz on March 20, 2011, 08:43 PM
I've been deprived of a Elina, they are the seats of dreams, one day maybe I may own one

all pi55taking aside i do really like them, could do with one for my goose really think it would look smexie
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: Andy68 on March 20, 2011, 08:48 PM
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ii49/Paz68/CIMG4415.jpg)

 ;D
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: QUADROPHENIA on March 20, 2011, 09:05 PM


JESUS  :shocked:
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: griff on March 20, 2011, 09:16 PM
oh dear - pete's logged out in disgust ;D

pete don't do anything silly now, it's just a GT with an elina in it
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: Andy68 on March 20, 2011, 10:50 PM


JESUS  :shocked:

 :LolLolLolLol:

I aint spending 100 odd quid on a bit of plastic!!  :P
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: Andy68 on March 21, 2011, 09:46 AM
You still angry with me Pete???  :'(

Don't look at it, just enjoy ya old crankset, brake, plate etc etc!!  ;)
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: Mattdub on March 21, 2011, 12:52 PM


JESUS  :shocked:

How did Andy get in & out without you knowing Pete ? .....................
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: griff on April 05, 2011, 10:24 PM
ok so I have a small ocnfession - while sourcing bits for my superfox I got a gt layback for it, then discovered that porkchop's got repop dominator saddles for $19.99
then I thought that this would actually be rather nice to put on the haro instead, so will shortly be taking the elina out  :shocked:







don't worry though, as the elina's lightweight quality will come in very handy for the superfox when I take it on the track


and mr bobafett if you read this I will not be sawing it into 3 pieces so there
(I would still like my trick name displayed please)
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: brettypeeps on April 05, 2011, 10:51 PM
Griff you Elina Deserter ;D
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: griff on April 05, 2011, 11:23 PM
 ;D I'm only swapping it round - as fond as I am of my superfox it doesn't deserve a better seat & post than the haro
just ordered the dominator from porkchop - btw found a coupon code for 10% off - just type facebook10 in the coupon code section

(I could have put that in a separate thread but thought I'd keep that between us elina lovers for now  ;D )
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: ED209 on April 06, 2011, 05:53 AM
Griff... start your own website or something.

I'm sure every possible combination of the words Elina & UL are free for your own URL.

Just copy everything Firebird Steve has done with DPfirebird.co.uk... History, adverts, old school pics of people riding them...etc...etc.

I'm sure the love for these things is as widespread and equal to DPs any day... you will be a hero...go on... off you go...  :daumenhoch:





( that should keep him busy whilst I change the title of this thread to 'XL Buttplug appreciation thread' )

Only 3 pieces John... theres a chance Phil could repair that... lets up the cuts  :angel:
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: griff on April 06, 2011, 11:52 AM
Griff... start your own website or something.

I'm sure every possible combination of the words Elina & UL are free for your own URL.

Just copy everything Firebird Steve has done with DPfirebird.co.uk... History, adverts, old school pics of people riding them...etc...etc.

I'm sure the love for these things is as widespread and equal to DPs any day... you will be a hero...go on... off you go...  :daumenhoch:





( that should keep him busy whilst I change the title of this thread to 'XL Buttplug appreciation thread' )

Only 3 pieces John... theres a chance Phil could repair that... lets up the cuts  :angel:

thanks Ed for the suggestion but tbh that sounds like a lot of work
feel free to change the thread title though - might generate some more traffic  :-*
Title: Re: elina UL snakepost appreciation thread
Post by: madferret on April 07, 2011, 08:13 AM
elina ul equall to dp i thing not just think what your saying man, never in the field of human conflict was so much owed to so few god bless dp  ^"^ griff when you take that seat post off do the bmx world a favour cut it up and trash it you know its the right thing to do  ;D
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