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Title: BASSETT
Post by: neil on January 14, 2012, 05:13 PM
i really fancy building a bassett but im not too sure if theyre out of my budget,any ideas how much they go for? and anyone know of any about?
Title: Re: BASSETT
Post by: AKGOFF on January 14, 2012, 05:17 PM
They're gorgeous Neil, I know someone on here has 1 or 2, think they were at MK a few years back. It might be JJ ( Baldbmxer )

Adam
Title: Re: BASSETT
Post by: Gish on January 14, 2012, 05:19 PM
yeah jj has a few neil :daumenhoch:

worth having a word with him for prices etc ;)
Title: Re: BASSETT
Post by: rad_pitt on January 14, 2012, 05:21 PM
Yep, he has some stunners  :smitten:
Title: Re: BASSETT
Post by: kungfunky on January 14, 2012, 05:48 PM
79 Bassett 26" are seriously cool, they also did a Mini in 79/80 that are stunning. Won't be cheap I's say, Probably won't see much change from 2k? for an early one  :-\
Title: Re: BASSETT
Post by: neil on January 14, 2012, 05:52 PM
79 Bassett 26" are seriously cool, they also did a Mini in 79/80 that are stunning. Won't be cheap I's say, Probably won't see much change from 2k? for an early one  :-\
bugger :'(
Title: Re: BASSETT
Post by: kungfunky on January 14, 2012, 06:02 PM
79 Bassett 26" are seriously cool, they also did a Mini in 79/80 that are stunning. Won't be cheap I's say, Probably won't see much change from 2k? for an early one  :-\
bugger :'(

Don't quote me on that though

The 20" (Turb or pro) used back ends from Robinsons other than that I don't know heaps about them  ::)
Title: Re: BASSETT
Post by: OrgasmDonor on January 14, 2012, 06:22 PM
the prices are very hit n miss, 20" can go well under $200 on usebay, but i aint seen one come up for a while. bide your time n you could get a bargain  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: BASSETT
Post by: In2 bmx on January 14, 2012, 06:26 PM
79 Bassett 26" are seriously cool, they also did a Mini in 79/80 that are stunning. Won't be cheap I's say, Probably won't see much change from 2k? for an early one  :-\
bugger :'(

Don't quote me on that though

The 20" (Turb or pro) used back ends from Robinsons other than that I don't know heaps about them  ::)
yep they used Robinson tubing ...  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: BASSETT
Post by: neil on January 14, 2012, 06:27 PM
the prices are very hit n miss, 20" can go well under $200 on usebay, but i aint seen one come up for a while. bide your time n you could get a bargain  :daumenhoch:
now were talking ;D
Title: Re: BASSETT
Post by: Badbaldie on January 14, 2012, 06:30 PM
yep jj (baldbmxer) is your guy . he has 3 i think he had them down at mk a few years back. there is a connection with robinson with the tubing. they do come up on ebay from time to time. as for pricing  :-\ 
Title: Re: BASSETT
Post by: rad_pitt on January 14, 2012, 06:38 PM
This is the guy who built the cruiser  :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: think he has a couple, and a set of Bassett skis  :LolLolLolLol:

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=135579.0
Title: Re: BASSETT
Post by: neil on January 15, 2012, 07:49 PM
pmd him cheers love the skis too :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: BASSETT
Post by: kungfunky on January 15, 2012, 07:52 PM
what you looking for, one of the 70's or 80's ones?  those early 26" are amazing and the more I look at them the more I like em  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: BASSETT
Post by: neil on January 15, 2012, 07:59 PM
i think ill just see what comes up then decide need to see some adverts for bassett give me more of an idea ,but i do love the 26 cruisers :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
Title: Re: BASSETT
Post by: 58 delray on January 15, 2012, 08:03 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-BMX-BASSETT-26-CRUISER-OG-BLACK-FINISH-COMPLETE-BIKE-/270876936875?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f11860aab
Title: Re: BASSETT
Post by: superbikedan on January 15, 2012, 08:05 PM
this is the one i restored for jj,  great story :daumenhoch:

http://bmxsociety.com/topic/47226-bassett-ff-with-a-bit-of-history/
Title: Re: BASSETT
Post by: neil on January 15, 2012, 08:07 PM
seen that Andy its lovely :smitten: would make a very nice project ,but out of my budget  :'(
Title: Re: BASSETT
Post by: kungfunky on January 15, 2012, 08:07 PM
Fook if I were in the hunt for one of these I'd be smashing that buy now button, theres folk on here who can ship it over too  :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
Title: Re: BASSETT
Post by: In2 bmx on January 15, 2012, 08:09 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-BMX-BASSETT-26-CRUISER-OG-BLACK-FINISH-COMPLETE-BIKE-/270876936875?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f11860aab
why oh why did you post this ....    I really don't need it ...  :-\
Title: Re: BASSETT
Post by: kungfunky on January 15, 2012, 08:14 PM
Be nice to know what year it is rather than "circa"..
Title: Re: BASSETT
Post by: rad_pitt on January 15, 2012, 08:16 PM
 :smitten:
Title: Re: BASSETT
Post by: 58 delray on January 15, 2012, 08:24 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-BMX-BASSETT-26-CRUISER-OG-BLACK-FINISH-COMPLETE-BIKE-/270876936875?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f11860aab
why oh why did you post this ....    I really don't need it ...  :-\

 :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: BASSETT
Post by: 58 delray on January 15, 2012, 08:26 PM
Fook if I were in the hunt for one of these I'd be smashing that buy now button, theres folk on here who can ship it over too  :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:

 :)  :)  :)  :daumenhoch:   :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: BASSETT
Post by: neil on January 16, 2012, 07:13 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-BMX-BASSETT-26-CRUISER-OG-BLACK-FINISH-COMPLETE-BIKE-/270876936875?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f11860aab

did anyone off here buy it?
Title: Re: BASSETT
Post by: kungfunky on January 16, 2012, 07:16 PM
Not me. Was very very tempted though.
Title: Re: BASSETT
Post by: baldbmxer on January 16, 2012, 10:18 PM
Shameless I know, but this thread needs pictures!  :coolsmiley:


(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/c51/baldbmxer/BASSETTMK10c.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/c51/baldbmxer/BASSETTMK10b.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/c51/baldbmxer/BASSETTMK10a.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/c51/baldbmxer/BASFRAMES3.jpg)
Title: Re: BASSETT
Post by: rad_pitt on January 17, 2012, 12:52 AM
That collection  :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
Title: Re: BASSETT
Post by: Mattdub on January 17, 2012, 08:30 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-BMX-BASSETT-26-CRUISER-OG-BLACK-FINISH-COMPLETE-BIKE-/270876936875?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f11860aab
why oh why did you post this ....    I really don't need it ...  :-\

That's super nice Carl , the ultimate pub bike  ;) :4_17_5:
Title: Re: BASSETT
Post by: Mattdub on January 17, 2012, 08:31 AM
Shameless I know, but this thread needs pictures!  :coolsmiley:


(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/c51/baldbmxer/BASSETTMK10c.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/c51/baldbmxer/BASSETTMK10b.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/c51/baldbmxer/BASSETTMK10a.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/c51/baldbmxer/BASFRAMES3.jpg)

 :smitten: , superb JJ  ;)
Title: Re: BASSETT
Post by: neil on January 17, 2012, 08:50 AM
i thinkive gotta sort myself some funds and make it happen :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: BASSETT
Post by: neil on January 17, 2012, 09:09 PM
does anyone know any of the history of bassett or have any pics? i need to try and find out as much as possible about em
Title: Re: BASSETT
Post by: kungfunky on January 17, 2012, 09:16 PM
from the Museum..

Bassett started out manufacturing custom headers for v-drive and jet boats in the 1970's, as well as waterskis for a short time. They continue to making custom boat headers today under different ownership. The first bike Bassett made was the 26" Star Cruiser in 1978/79. According to Johnny Severin, the original idea for a bike was so that Bassett could ride em around the pits at the boat races. Bassett was later under the ownership of Chuck Rogers(Rogers Manufacturing) who made bmx frames for many of the early bike companies in Southern California. When Chuck Rogers got stuck with a bunch of unpaid for Robinson frames/forks he used the back ends to make the Bassett 20" & later the Twenty Four.

Bikes:
26" Star Cruiser (mens & ladies frames)
20" Turbo (later called the "Pro")
20" Swooper
24" "Twenty Four"
Mini (non-production, few known to exist)

Team Riders:
Denny Davidow
Brian Lewis
Woody Itson
Johnny Severin
Ward Bassett
Billy Griggs
Steve Veltman
David Lee
Mark Darcy
Shawn Texas

Title: Re: BASSETT
Post by: neil on January 17, 2012, 10:22 PM
cheers for that ,where was that on the museum had a look on there and couldnt find out ,will send steve veltman a pm :daumenhoch:
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