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BMX General => BMX Chat => Topic started by: Lifeavoidit on November 09, 2011, 12:55 PM
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Hi guys i have just got a hold of what i belive to be a 1979 Universal speed bmx.
I cant seem to find much information about this company, does anyone have one of these bikes or any info so i can start trying to source parts and pictures of what it used to look like.
I will get pics up when i get the bike delivered.
Cheers guys.
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Universal were a bike company (UK, I am sure) making all sorts of bikes - shoppers and the like (kids bikes) and 10 speeds I think.
They made some low end BMX stuff in the early 80's
I remember kids round my way riding them.
Didn't realise they made BMX's in the 70's though.
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I found a picture of the bike on bmx museum.
Do you think it is just going to be a rubbish bike and should i just not bother with it?
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I found a picture of the bike on bmx museum.
Do you think it is just going to be a rubbish bike and should i just not bother with it?
Get it mate!
So long as it is not top dollar.
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Cool it only cost me £25 for the full bike. i dont think the guy knew what it was.
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£25 is worth a gamble.
Could be a gem!
Maybe there is another Universal BMX. But the one I remember was like "petrol station" bikes, if you know what I mean.
My first bike was a petrol station bike. I ruled on that.
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lol yea mate i think i'll give it a go.
As i said i will get some pics up when i get it delivered.
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isn't plastic_fantastic2007 someone on here? rings a bell ???
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how many holes in the rear dropouts? ;D
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Snav whats a pos?
Yea i dont think its a really rare frame but it could make a nice bike when finished.
Lol pickle it's to make it lightweight ;D
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cool avatar mate :daumenhoch:
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POS = Pile of S**t :daumenhoch:
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Cheers dordy
I hope its not a POS lol.
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Hi guys i have just got a hold of what i belive to be a 1979 Universal speed bmx.
What made you think it was 1979?
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Looks like a POS :crazy2:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-80s-Old-School-BMX-/300617054687?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item45fe2c39df#ht_500wt_1413
:coolsmiley:
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Hi guys i have just got a hold of what i belive to be a 1979 Universal speed bmx.
What made you think it was 1979?
Prolly this over at the museum:
http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/universal/48295
And one man's POS is anothers little gem (say if you had one of these bitd etc) :)
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1979 Kuwahara Copy :LolLolLolLol: :D
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you would be better off with this !!!! a little more pricy but worth it
Item number: 280766663172
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There was a kuwahara copy distributed by apollo in the early 80's, though I think the only thing kuwahara was the stickers, a low end budget bike I think. :daumenhoch:
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There was a kuwahara copy distributed by apollo in the early 80's, though I think the only thing kuwahara was the stickers, a low end budget bike I think. :daumenhoch:
im sure i had 1 of them :idiot2: me mum bought it from woolworths in romford.
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There was a kuwahara copy distributed by apollo in the early 80's, though I think the only thing kuwahara was the stickers, a low end budget bike I think. :daumenhoch:
im sure i had 1 of them :idiot2: me mum bought it from woolworths in romford.
You're probably right, they were sold in shops like that I think :)
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There was a kuwahara copy distributed by apollo in the early 80's, though I think the only thing kuwahara was the stickers, a low end budget bike I think. :daumenhoch:
im sure i had 1 of them :idiot2: me mum bought it from woolworths in romford.
You're probably right, they were sold in shops like that I think :)
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isn't plastic_fantastic2007 someone on here? rings a bell ???
You're not wrong...
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=131673.0
The bike was up on here for a fiver or free if you bought his other frame. ;D
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I was gonna say that ozone, but I didn't want to annoy anyone :LolLolLolLol:
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Hi guys i have just got a hold of what i belive to be a 1979 Universal speed bmx.
What made you think it was 1979?
Prolly this over at the museum:
http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/universal/48295
And one man's POS is anothers little gem (say if you had one of these bitd etc) :)
Hmm
Wonder what made THEM think it was from 1979.
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I am sure that I had one of those Universal's when I was a kid. It was a POS and heavy as fook, but I wish I had seen it up for sale for a fiver.
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Hi guys i have just got a hold of what i belive to be a 1979 Universal speed bmx.
What made you think it was 1979?
Prolly this over at the museum:
http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/universal/48295
And one man's POS is anothers little gem (say if you had one of these bitd etc) :)
Hmm
Wonder what made THEM think it was from 1979.
Yep indeedy - you'll have t ask the fella - he's a member on here :)