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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: salty134 on March 21, 2011, 10:06 PM

Title: Trying to relive my youth.....
Post by: salty134 on March 21, 2011, 10:06 PM: Hi, I am interested in building (although I'm not too hands on) an old school type BMX. I had a BMX when I was youner in the 80's and just want to try and build something like I remember I had back them.

I have a picture in my head of what I want and the main things I want it to have are....

Chrome frame
CW handle bars
Mushroom grips
Mags
Layback seat

I'm not too worried what makes, but I do have quite a small budget.

Has anyone got any suggestions where I can start??

Cheers

Salty
Title: Re: Trying to relive my youth.....
Post by: bodamus on March 21, 2011, 10:32 PM: Have a look in the for sale section and on ebay plenty about mate.

bodamus :)
Title: Re: Trying to relive my youth.....
Post by: Daletsunami on March 21, 2011, 10:33 PM: Yea ebay is always a good place for a starter :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Trying to relive my youth.....
Post by: salty134 on March 21, 2011, 10:51 PM: What would class as the "cheaper" makes of bmx. Raleigh, Peugeot, Falcon????

Like I say I'm on a tight budget, so don't want to waste my time looking at Haro's Diamond backs etc etc Not unless I really get back into it!!!!
Title: Re: Trying to relive my youth.....
Post by: rick1970 on March 21, 2011, 11:06 PM: Quote from: salty134 on March 21, 2011, 10:51 PM
What would class as the "cheaper" makes of bmx. Raleigh, Peugeot, Falcon????

Like I say I'm on a tight budget, so don't want to waste my time looking at Haro's Diamond backs etc etc Not unless I really get back into it!!!!
hi,first job bud is wait till 1st april and get a site supporters tag cost you a tenner so you can buy and sell ,be patient loads of bargains and great advice ,dont rush it :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:
ps ,i dont think you view for sale section until you get tag :daumenhoch: and you will save a fortune on fees not like fleabay :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Trying to relive my youth.....
Post by: skki3330 on March 22, 2011, 08:21 AM: Welcome to the forum Salty as Rick said wait until the 1st April get a site tag :) cant wait for mine!!
Let's be honest you will start out cheap but you will get the bug and have a house full of bikes this time next year spending all your money and hours on RAD lol

On a serious note dont get a Burner! I have managed to find some really nice bikes and paid next to nowt just takes a bit of time and effort.

Good luck on your quest :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Trying to relive my youth.....
Post by: Mattdub on March 22, 2011, 08:39 AM: Quote from: rick1970 on March 21, 2011, 11:06 PM
Quote from: salty134 on March 21, 2011, 10:51 PM
What would class as the "cheaper" makes of bmx. Raleigh, Peugeot, Falcon????

Like I say I'm on a tight budget, so don't want to waste my time looking at Haro's Diamond backs etc etc Not unless I really get back into it!!!!
hi,first job bud is wait till 1st april and get a site supporters tag cost you a tenner so you can buy and sell ,be patient loads of bargains and great advice ,dont rush it :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:
ps ,i dont think you view for sale section until you get tag :daumenhoch: and you will save a fortune on fees not like fleabay :LolLolLolLol:

Two important points above , get a SS tag & DON'T RUSH IT ;)