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Title: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: neil on July 20, 2011, 04:12 PM
be interesting to know what bikes theve got? :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: diesel on July 20, 2011, 04:21 PM
Based on a collection being complete bikes

I'd punt a guess at Neil (Subwax) or whomever bought Lee (PKradman's) collection

2nd could be Pete

or I could be completely wrong  ;D
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: double chevron on July 20, 2011, 04:28 PM
Or one of those Raleigh boys?
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: Mattdub on July 20, 2011, 04:33 PM
Based on a collection being complete bikes

I'd punt a guess at Neil (Subwax) or whomever bought Lee (PKradman's) collection

2nd could be Pete

or I could be completely wrong  ;D

Neil for deffo  ;)
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: wildon on July 20, 2011, 04:39 PM
Based on a collection being complete bikes

I'd punt a guess at Neil (Subwax) or whomever bought Lee (PKradman's) collection

2nd could be Pete

or I could be completely wrong  ;D

Neil for deffo  ;)

hasn't he sold most of it off now though?
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: neil on July 20, 2011, 04:53 PM
how many bikes did he/has he got?
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: brummie on July 20, 2011, 04:56 PM
biaggio  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: retrorider.u.k on July 20, 2011, 05:12 PM
Who gives a toss... :fart:
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: markyp on July 20, 2011, 05:30 PM
did radman sell the lot or keep a couple??
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: brummie on July 20, 2011, 05:31 PM
biaggio  :LolLolLolLol:

oh and darren KAP  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: stidds on July 20, 2011, 05:35 PM
did radman sell the lot or keep a couple??

All of them gone as he needed new short shorts.  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: motomagII on July 20, 2011, 05:35 PM
i reckon its actually poolysherriff he has quite few .
radman def did have but i believe he sold a lot
subwax same sold loads off

as for best collection i reckon this must be jj baldbmxer  for sure
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: rick1970 on July 20, 2011, 05:42 PM
biaggio  :LolLolLolLol:

oh and darren KAP  :LolLolLolLol:
    ;D  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: sid1972 on July 20, 2011, 05:44 PM
Gashead - he has loads!  :-*
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: bodamus on July 20, 2011, 06:28 PM
ME
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: CD17 on July 20, 2011, 06:36 PM
Hunterdubber has a great collection too  8)
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: Why isnt this working on July 20, 2011, 06:41 PM
Based on a collection being complete bikes

I'd punt a guess at Neil (Subwax) or whomever bought Lee (PKradman's) collection

2nd could be Pete

or I could be completely wrong  ;D

x2
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: Why isnt this working on July 20, 2011, 06:43 PM
There' Dom (Phipsio) aswell....outrageous Haro collection.
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: winnit93 on July 20, 2011, 06:44 PM
Or one of those Raleigh boys?

they dont count , he said bikes  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: winnit93 on July 20, 2011, 06:44 PM
Based on a collection being complete bikes

I'd punt a guess at Neil (Subwax) or whomever bought Lee (PKradman's) collection

2nd could be Pete

or I could be completely wrong  ;D

x2

x3
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: steve69 on July 20, 2011, 07:02 PM
What defines a big collection?  20, 30, 40 or more :-\



 
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: sid1972 on July 20, 2011, 07:04 PM
 ::)  60,70,80 for some of these guys..  :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: AKGOFF on July 20, 2011, 07:07 PM
I reckon we'll never know. Some of the really big collectors have untold BMX riches but wish to remain anonymous.
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: neil on July 20, 2011, 07:37 PM
I reckon we'll never know. Some of the really big collectors have untold BMX riches but wish to remain anonymous.

why not spread the joy :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: trasher on July 20, 2011, 09:38 PM
some of radmans old collection from mk last year ,,,,there might be a few of fatheads bikes in there aswell  ::)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v716/glenbett/mk10/IMG_1355.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v716/glenbett/mk10/IMG_1356.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v716/glenbett/mk10/IMG_1357.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v716/glenbett/mk10/IMG_1351.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v716/glenbett/mk10/IMG_1352.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v716/glenbett/mk10/IMG_1353.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v716/glenbett/mk10/IMG_1354.jpg)
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: AKGOFF on July 20, 2011, 09:47 PM
UNBELIEVABLE COLLECTION
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: superbikedan on July 20, 2011, 09:57 PM
I reckon we'll never know. Some of the really big collectors have untold BMX riches but wish to remain anonymous.

i had one customer that i reckon i painted 30 to 40 frames sets in one year and he doesnt even log on

here, huge collection and his passion was amazing :)
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: kungfunky on July 20, 2011, 10:04 PM
its like any collection, there are people who like to show the world what they have and others who don't. A friend of my dad's collects vintage motorbikes and has around 60ish of them,all minters and none of them ever shown or viewed by people other than his mates.
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: crazycraig on July 20, 2011, 10:49 PM
Radkex's was quality . Best collection i have ever seen . So he keeps the crown ..........Fact !
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: beard1973 on July 21, 2011, 12:06 AM
Julian Taff.... aka THE BURNER KING  :daumenhoch:

Deffo a contender...

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y107/juliantaff/37.jpg)

Some of these have moved on... but I know he has several new builds on the go...

Astounding collection... he inspired me 7 years ago... Raleigh BMX legend...  :4_17_5:

Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: QUADROPHENIA on July 21, 2011, 06:27 AM


radmans was deffo one of the best quality collections out there, altho they was deffo built badly and with no idea.  as for that collection above they dont count we are talking bmx bikes
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: crazycraig on July 21, 2011, 06:30 AM
TBH though Pete that burner guy has got passion. Radders is the best i have seen maybe not the best out there . Until i have seen that then my comment stands . ..............


I should know because i'm in charge  :police:
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: donkeybambam on July 21, 2011, 07:34 AM
i know where lee's bikes live now............ >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: hunterdubber on July 21, 2011, 07:41 AM
I haven't seen the complete collection of Subwax's, particularly at it's most complete, can't comment there,, so I'm with Craig

Lee ( Radman's ) collection was  all high Quality and a higher than average  quantity of beautiful desired bikes  :smitten: X1000000

I liked his bikes  so much I had to have some  :angel:

Just quantity  of bikes doesn't count  , there's people who have  collections of 20 bikes or so on here that are pretty mediocre  :-\ ???

As said there's collectors on here with some truly amazing stuff ,, and you probably won't ever see on here , you'd be surprised  

Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: Spen69 on July 21, 2011, 07:54 AM
I'm with Sid on the Welshman being a contender for this as he told me once how many he had and I actually spat my coffee out, it was a lot... Mind you, I've not seen them so he could be lying ;-)

Dubber, your collection of Raleigh Shoppers doesn't count by the way ;-D
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: Gashead on July 21, 2011, 08:08 AM
96 at the last count !
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: crazycraig on July 21, 2011, 08:14 AM
I had 368 last count
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: Gashead on July 21, 2011, 08:19 AM
I had 368 last count


 :LolLolLolLol:


But I was being honest  :angel:
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: pickle on July 21, 2011, 08:20 AM
and not one to give to me!  :'(
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: crazycraig on July 21, 2011, 08:43 AM
Get the completes out Nick. Its been a while since i have been wowed by a collection  :angel:
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: popedante on July 21, 2011, 10:27 AM


how many bikes ? or how many frames & parts , i think subwax had something like 80-90 frames at one stage but has been flogging them off , for sure you could have a hell of a lot more mid value bikes for what pkradman's completes were worth.
do most people re-use parts on builds ( say profile box cranks ) are you going to buy 5 or 6 sets or reuse the same set ??

if you reuse them on several builds then you cant really count each build as a complete ( if you know what i mean )


so how many frames & forks would be a big collection ?  50 ??
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: Swivel on July 21, 2011, 11:29 AM
I had 368 last count

That's a lot of porn!
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: Gashead on July 21, 2011, 12:17 PM
Get the completes out Nick. Its been a while since i have been wowed by a collection  :angel:

Agreed, I should get them all lined up and get a piccy, however the collection is kinda spread over various places !

I'll try and stick them up under Me and My Bikes section sometime soon  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: crazycraig on July 21, 2011, 02:00 PM
Nice one  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: moochalargo on July 21, 2011, 07:52 PM
96!!! And I'm getting grief from my gal for having 5 lol
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: GTnumber1 on July 23, 2011, 03:22 AM


  as for that collection above they dont count we are talking bmx bikes


+1 looks like the outside of CASH CONVERTORS  :D :D
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: Tefore on July 23, 2011, 07:50 PM
Im hoping to go see julians collection of burners in august think i may be in for a shock lookin at them pics
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: dordymush on July 26, 2011, 12:59 AM
the 5 iv'e got left get on my nerves keep knocking into them.
where the fook you keep em all nick  :shocked:
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: Gashead on July 26, 2011, 07:03 AM
the 5 iv'e got left get on my nerves keep knocking into them.
where the fook you keep em all nick  :shocked:


All the spare parts at my house, completes are in mothers loft and a barn that I rent out (which the camper is stored)

There were some in the lounge if you remember, however I gave into the wife finally !


 :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: Spen69 on July 26, 2011, 07:49 AM
So how many are you bringing to MK then Nick? That's a logistical transport nightmare trying to get them into one place - I struggle with the 6 completes I've got left and my n/s 22" Faction and 16" Lil'Ripper in one car, so 90+ must be a job for Stobart's bud ;-)
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: Flatcap on July 26, 2011, 06:11 PM
Who gives a toss... :fart:

X 2
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: Gashead on July 26, 2011, 09:22 PM
So how many are you bringing to MK then Nick? That's a logistical transport nightmare trying to get them into one place - I struggle with the 6 completes I've got left and my n/s 22" Faction and 16" Lil'Ripper in one car, so 90+ must be a job for Stobart's bud ;-)

Only the Curtis' this year and maybe a Haro or 5  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: brass monkey! on July 26, 2011, 09:35 PM
most impressive collection i've ever seen was defo Lee Radman's!  I remember looking in his loft, like an aladins cave  >:D :shocked:

pure volume of bikes I think only SUbwax came close to Lee, i believe he had hoards of stuff stateside as well at one point.  A lot of collectors keep quiet about their stuff,.. I believe there is a collector who does not come on RAD ever has 200+ bikes, I think orangezippy sold about 10 bikes to him a few years ago...

Stateside my fave collector is Juan ! he had some awesome bikes,..... but if your a multi millionaire I guess it ain;t hard  8)

Does Haney still have a lot of bikes?

For me it's about quality rather than quantity, loads of my fave bike builders only have relatively small collections though
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: pkradman on July 26, 2011, 10:39 PM


radmans was deffo one of the best quality collections out there, altho they was deffo built badly and with no idea.  as for that collection above they dont count we are talking bmx bikes
  :LolLolLolLol: fookin thats rich ! comin from mr ultimate fcuk -up    :2funny:

  loved my bikes its sad times for me  :coolsmiley: :'(
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: Sparky24 on July 28, 2011, 10:43 PM
do you regret selling off some of your collection lee????
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: donkeybambam on July 29, 2011, 07:24 AM
He sold the lot.
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: QUADROPHENIA on July 29, 2011, 07:53 AM


radmans was deffo one of the best quality collections out there, altho they was deffo built badly and with no idea.  as for that collection above they dont count we are talking bmx bikes
  :LolLolLolLol: fookin thats rich ! comin from mr ultimate fcuk -up    :2funny:

  loved my bikes its sad times for me  :coolsmiley: :'(


lmao  ;D you said thank fcuk that cut and shut repopped over painted tat has gone
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: HARORIDER on August 05, 2011, 11:41 PM
Im hoping to go see julians collection of burners in august think i may be in for a shock lookin at them pics

good luck in finding the place mate when you get near the phone and sat nav cut off (fact) top bloke though used to knock about together when he lived near me in our younger days
Title: Re: whos the got the biggest collection of old school in the uk?
Post by: StellaAtoiz on August 06, 2011, 07:45 AM
There is a Raleigh Burner enthusiast in North Wales who has 200+ Burners & Stylers (not The BurnerKing), I think his plans eventually are to open a museum :)
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