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Title: AND NOW FOR SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT - BASSETT 24''
Post by: baldbmxer on June 01, 2006, 06:27 PM
Here we go, my NOS Bassett 24''. Part one of my set of 3 Bassetts. the two 20'' builds will follow in the coming months.
I have always loved Bassetts since my friend had one back in 84/85. Have been on the look out for many years just for
the off sighting and the chance of owning one, then I scored this NOS cruiser and got and early 'Swooper' F&f included
in the deal. I went to collect the two from Cali in March and thought things couldnt get any better until I got home and
Greg (Motomag) gave me a lead on the later straight top tubed Bassett 20'' - the frame I originaly wanted as it was the
same one my friend rode back in the day.

So there you have it, just as i said no more builds 3 come along in the space of 3 months. 3 builds I though I'd never
get the chance at, 3 builds that are my holy grails!

Downside is that something might have to go!

Enjoy

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/c51/baldbmxer/BAS24c.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/c51/baldbmxer/BAS24d.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/c51/baldbmxer/BAS24a.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/c51/baldbmxer/BAS24e.jpg)
Title: Re: AND NOW FOR SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT - BASSETT 24''
Post by: ROLLO on June 01, 2006, 06:58 PM
Stunning mate, ;) Love the black and blue mix. Can't wait to see the rest of them. My Holy grail is a Vincent Frames freestyler but, I just can't find one.I had a one off prototype when I was a kid  as I was friends with Paul Hudson who built them with Bernie Vincent but I snapped it :'(. Also just found out my Dad threw away a one off set of VF Rock bars that where on it :2gunsfiring_v1: Cheers Dave
Title: Re: AND NOW FOR SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT - BASSETT 24''
Post by: Bren Gunn on June 01, 2006, 07:20 PM
Now that's special, well done that man :4_17_5:

Rollo, get on ebay, there is a Vincent on right now.
Title: Re: AND NOW FOR SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT - BASSETT 24''
Post by: bodamus on June 01, 2006, 07:38 PM
OH YES I LIKE THAT A LOT. NOW THAT IS A BIT SPECIAL I HAVE ONLY EVER SEEN 1 BASSETT BEFORE THAT WAS A 20 INCH VERSION AND THAT WAS OVER 20 YEARS AGO NOW.

TOP MARKS MATE GREAT BUILD:4_17_5:
Title: Re: AND NOW FOR SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT - BASSETT 24''
Post by: theRuler on June 01, 2006, 07:58 PM
looking good so far mate!

nice colour choice
Title: Re: AND NOW FOR SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT - BASSETT 24''
Post by: gmac on June 01, 2006, 08:04 PM
Shit hot  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: AND NOW FOR SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT - BASSETT 24''
Post by: Mattdub on June 01, 2006, 09:38 PM
Hey Jon ,

That is lookin' RAD as ! . Love the gusset & how long is that seat tube !!  :daumenhoch:

Matt

Are some of these latest builds coming to MK in August ??
Title: Re: AND NOW FOR SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT - BASSETT 24''
Post by: daz bmx it! on June 01, 2006, 10:19 PM
Good old Berti 'Bassett' not seen one of these for yonks! then it was a 20"  :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: AND NOW FOR SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT - BASSETT 24''
Post by: OrgasmDonor on June 02, 2006, 10:11 AM
groovy as always dude, lookin forward to the 20" :D
Title: Re: AND NOW FOR SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT - BASSETT 24''
Post by: motomagII on June 02, 2006, 02:55 PM
not big on cruiser sizes but man that looks so nice cant wait to see the 20" ones.ps glad i was of help to you mate greg
Title: Re: AND NOW FOR SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT - BASSETT 24''
Post by: diesel on June 02, 2006, 03:03 PM
LOVE IT JJ!

Great looking bike!

go on throw a chain on and take it round the block!
Title: Re: AND NOW FOR SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT - BASSETT 24''
Post by: Dingobmxer on June 02, 2006, 08:08 PM
Sweet bike JJ,
Loving all the builds ATM
 :) DINGO :)
Title: Re: AND NOW FOR SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT - BASSETT 24''
Post by: JAY on June 08, 2006, 06:55 PM
Very nice mate , very nice .Another Rare piece for the collection.
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