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Title: Jp-Rebel's Rebel Rickman Resto
Post by: jp-rebel on December 02, 2011, 08:01 PM: Last build of the year for me, i'm pleased with how this one looks and think the Rickman Forks suit it well.Let me know what you think,good or bad ;)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee43/jp_rebel/My%20Bikes/DSC00023.jpg)
Rebel Freestyler Frame & Rickman Forks with Decals by Del.
Sugino OPC,Tange BB,Victor Pedals,KMC Chain & Tufneck Chainwheel.
Skyways,Whitewall Snakebellys & Tricktopz Rebel Valve Caps.
DC 1020's & DC Tech 4's.
Redline Forklifter Stem,Nikyo Headset,CW Style Bars & A'me Grips.
Falcon Aero Seat,Copy Suntour Seatclamp & unknown Layback.
Title: Re: Jp-Rebel's Rebel Rickman Resto
Post by: sid1972 on December 02, 2011, 08:03 PM: lovely mate :Great_Britain: :smitten:

pet hate - sorry, coloured chains :-\ unless its an izumi
Title: Re: Jp-Rebel's Rebel Rickman Resto
Post by: glenboy on December 02, 2011, 08:14 PM: love it looks great, good colour combo :smitten: :smitten:
Title: Re: Jp-Rebel's Rebel Rickman Resto
Post by: webbie on December 02, 2011, 08:21 PM: Yep looks good to me :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Jp-Rebel's Rebel Rickman Resto
Post by: WINI on December 02, 2011, 08:30 PM: Love it! Very nice, but what Sid said re the chain. Sweet!
Title: Re: Jp-Rebel's Rebel Rickman Resto
Post by: Retrodan72 on December 02, 2011, 08:37 PM: I love this bike, but I also have to agree about the chain.

I used one of these on my Performer and Streetbeat,
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KMC-Single-Speed-BMX-1-2-x-1-8-Black-and-White-Chain-/200682072036?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item2eb99567e4

:daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Jp-Rebel's Rebel Rickman Resto
Post by: jp-rebel on December 02, 2011, 08:48 PM: Good reception apart from the chain ;D with 3 no's.
Dan I have that chain on my FST so may try it to see if it looks any better,does anyone else agree it would?
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee43/jp_rebel/My%20Bikes/IMGP3087.jpg)
Title: Re: Jp-Rebel's Rebel Rickman Resto
Post by: Retrodan72 on December 02, 2011, 08:51 PM: I do believe it will my friend and can we see more of the FST, that's stunning. :smitten:
Title: Re: Jp-Rebel's Rebel Rickman Resto
Post by: Chromo Buzz on December 02, 2011, 09:05 PM: Quote from: retrodan72 on December 02, 2011, 08:51 PM
I do believe it will my friend and can we see more of the FST, that's stunning. :smitten:
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X2 re: above :daumenhoch:

Loving the rebel freestyler fella, gotta love a black/white combo :4_17_5:
Would defo love to see more pic's of your FST :smitten:
Title: Re: Jp-Rebel's Rebel Rickman Resto
Post by: Badbaldie on December 02, 2011, 09:05 PM: very nice mate :coolsmiley: and i like your white chain :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Jp-Rebel's Rebel Rickman Resto
Post by: jp-rebel on December 02, 2011, 09:08 PM: Yes 1 for the Chain :daumenhoch:.
Here you go Dan,Grips have since been changed for Black Uni Hotdogs:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee43/jp_rebel/My%20Bikes/IMGP3089.jpg)
Title: Re: Jp-Rebel's Rebel Rickman Resto
Post by: rad_pitt on December 02, 2011, 10:06 PM: :smitten: :smitten: :Great_Britain:

Love it.
Title: Re: Jp-Rebel's Rebel Rickman Resto
Post by: lk_97 on December 03, 2011, 05:43 PM: Love both bikes 8)
Title: Re: Jp-Rebel's Rebel Rickman Resto
Post by: jp-rebel on December 03, 2011, 10:21 PM: 24hrs thinking on the chain and I have decided I like it 8) so it's staying, will be riding it come spring.Cheers for the nice comments :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Jp-Rebel's Rebel Rickman Resto
Post by: deeman on December 04, 2011, 12:38 AM: Rickman forks look right at home,the FST looks lovely too! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Jp-Rebel's Rebel Rickman Resto
Post by: jp-rebel on December 04, 2011, 11:22 PM: Quote from: deeman on December 04, 2011, 12:38 AM
Rickman forks look right at home,the FST looks lovely too! :daumenhoch:
Yeah I like the forks 8),after 6 months of looking for Rebel forks I gave up, glad I didnt stick Rebel decals on them as I was tempted but decided it would look naff.
Title: Re: Jp-Rebel's Rebel Rickman Resto
Post by: deeman on December 05, 2011, 12:07 AM: Quote from: jp-rebel on December 04, 2011, 11:22 PM
Quote from: deeman on December 04, 2011, 12:38 AM
Rickman forks look right at home,the FST looks lovely too! :daumenhoch:
Yeah I like the forks 8),after 6 months of looking for Rebel forks I gave up, glad I didnt stick Rebel decals on them as I was tempted but decided it would look naff.

good shout :daumenhoch:sometimes you got to take what you can get!!