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Title: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: mattuknc on April 30, 2012, 10:07 AM
Well, I read last night on fb that the new TA XL is now going to be available from the end of June. So as they said April/ May in the beginning, we've lost a month already.  ::)
They did add it will be worth waiting for, so we shall see.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: Glynnyboy on April 30, 2012, 10:21 AM
You mean the new school 24" cruiser ?
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: mattuknc on April 30, 2012, 10:28 AM
You mean the new school 24" cruiser ?
Yes, sorry, should have made that clearer.  ;D
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: Peter J on April 30, 2012, 07:08 PM
I've got one on order..........

I'd be happy if it turns up in 2013  :'(
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: Jaypeg on April 30, 2012, 07:12 PM
I would imagine most people that ordered one have probably been waiting years anyway, so a couple more months isnt so bad. did you go for the white or the chrome?
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: hunterdubber on April 30, 2012, 07:21 PM
They didn't say which June  :D


Be honest though ,, if you do actually get one it won't be soon .  :-\

Taking past productions into consideration  :-X
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: mattuknc on April 30, 2012, 07:25 PM
I would imagine most people that ordered one have probably been waiting years anyway, so a couple more months isnt so bad. did you go for the white or the chrome?
I went for chrome with race forks and cruiser bars.  :daumenhoch:
Be nice if it's here for the summer.  :D
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: Jaypeg on April 30, 2012, 07:41 PM
I would imagine most people that ordered one have probably been waiting years anyway, so a couple more months isnt so bad. did you go for the white or the chrome?
I went for chrome with race forks and cruiser bars.  :daumenhoch:
Be nice if it's here for the summer.  :D
cool, what colour components are you going with and dare i ask are you fitting mags or wheels?  :D
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: Peter J on April 30, 2012, 07:49 PM
I went for chrome with race forks and cruiser bars.  :daumenhoch:

Red and Blue Anno

And NO Skyway's  :tickedoff:

Spokes and Rims for me  :smitten:
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: Jaypeg on April 30, 2012, 07:58 PM
I went for chrome with race forks and cruiser bars.  :daumenhoch:

Red and Blue Anno

And NO Skyway's  :tickedoff:

Spokes and Rims for me  :smitten:
Did you get your rims from Planetbmx?
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: mattuknc on April 30, 2012, 08:14 PM
I have got a set of tuffs already but looking at spokes too.  ;D
Most of my bits are red.  :D
I would imagine most people that ordered one have probably been waiting years anyway, so a couple more months isnt so bad. did you go for the white or the chrome?
I went for chrome with race forks and cruiser bars.  :daumenhoch:
Be nice if it's here for the summer.  :D
cool, what colour components are you going with and dare i ask are you fitting mags or wheels?  :D
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: Peter J on April 30, 2012, 08:20 PM
Did you get your rims from Planetbmx?

No got some new school rims  :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: THIRSTYKIRSTY on April 30, 2012, 08:24 PM
i got an email on saturday that mine is on its way and should be here in 10 days???
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: Darren KAP on April 30, 2012, 09:32 PM

   I ordered a chrome one with the bars , TBH wish i'd not fookin bothered now as i think the problem is at the U.s end to get stuff manufactured in the far East is so easy and they are so efficient and always deliver on time , so someone is not being totally honest who we will never know , but i do know one thing once you send payment they go into overdrive and get the job done ,
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: dan-dare on April 30, 2012, 09:39 PM
i got an email on saturday that mine is on its way and should be here in 10 days???

check out the for sale section in 10 days... ;D
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: Devilock on April 30, 2012, 09:43 PM
i got an email on saturday that mine is on its way and should be here in 10 days???

check out the for sale section in 10 days... ;D


 :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: ColoredTuffs.com on May 01, 2012, 12:06 AM
We are working VERY hard to get this project done as perfect as we can!  We tested a total of 3 revisions on our prototypes- a few framesets for each revision.
 We found ways to strengthen the frameset, and to clean up a few things for cosmetic reasons.  We are all satisfied with the results, and the framesets are now in production.
 Our initial guesstimate put us in the March / April time frame, but with the additional testing and revisions that we made to better the frameset, AND the fact that we pretty much doubled our production numbers, we are looking at late June at this time.
 We are making 700 framesets.  500 of them are shipping through me at PlanetBMX, and we will have the first 500 sets.  100 sets are going directly to Australia, and Skyway is keeping 100 for "family and friends" and for warranty.
 Additionally- I will be getting in extra forks, in case people want to pick up an extra one, with or without brake mounts.
 We are also making close to 1000 sets of handlebars, in 3 different styles- A Pro 20" bar, a Pro Cruiser bar, and a retro cruiser bar.
 The Pro bars are coming in white, and chrome to match the framesets.  
 We are continually adding photos, as well as updates on the official Skyway BMX facebook page, found here-
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Skyway-BMX/234829223374 (http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Skyway-BMX/234829223374)
 It will be worth the wait!  I've been riding the prototypes for the last few months, and I can honestly say that it's a GREAT riding bike!
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: bobbbbsy on May 01, 2012, 12:56 AM
they only just got one officially to ride themselves 2 months ago according to their fb shiz !
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: DoubleD on May 01, 2012, 01:05 AM
Trying to cancel my order, but he wont reply  :tickedoff:

Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN on May 01, 2012, 01:37 AM
Can i have a Free one please  :angel:

cheers  B  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: ColoredTuffs.com on May 01, 2012, 02:14 AM
Trying to cancel my order, but he wont reply  :tickedoff:



DannyD.....
 I did get your cancelation request on BMXmuseum, and I attempted to message you back TWICE so I could get your real name, email address, or order number so I could pull your paperwork and send a refund. But, your inbox is full, and it won't allow me to leave a response. Please clean out your inbox.
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: ColoredTuffs.com on May 01, 2012, 02:17 AM
they only just got one officially to ride themselves 2 months ago according to their fb shiz !

We have had completely built up prototypes since December...... I personally have 3 prototypes now......

http://bmxmuseum.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=384422 (http://bmxmuseum.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=384422)
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: ColoredTuffs.com on May 01, 2012, 05:57 AM
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/z49/coloredtuffs/skyway24delorean.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/z49/coloredtuffs/skywaybmxtrack002.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/z49/coloredtuffs/skywaybmxtrack011.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/z49/coloredtuffs/skywaybmxtrack016.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/z49/coloredtuffs/3b50c260.jpg)
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: kungfunky on May 01, 2012, 11:06 AM
Maybe you could use that car and give those who are waiting the exact delivery day for their frames ?  :2funny: :2funny:
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: Peter J on May 01, 2012, 11:17 AM
Ed

What’s the difference between "a Pro Cruiser bar, and a retro cruiser bar"

Cheers
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: pickle on May 01, 2012, 11:25 AM
ones retro and the others pro  ::)
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: Peter J on May 01, 2012, 11:28 AM
There's always one smart arse Mr Pickle  :P

Size/Dims/Bend/Rake etc etc


And I don't remember seeing an option to spec which crowzer bars you wanted  ???

http://www.planetbmx.com/shop/skyway-24-ta-framekit-parts/skyway-24-t/a-xl-cruiser-frame-fork-set-deposit/prod_1255.html
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: dordymush on May 01, 2012, 11:50 AM
i gotta be honest.they dont really do it for me now i seen em built up  :-\
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: kungfunky on May 01, 2012, 12:11 PM
i gotta be honest.they dont really do it for me now i seen em built up  :-\

X2.  :-X
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: pickle on May 01, 2012, 12:13 PM
yeah it does look a bit  :-\

prefer a new school Floval  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: Peter J on May 01, 2012, 12:25 PM
For me its the only chance I'll ever have to own a 24" TA

I've had a baby blue floval and got a Baby Blue Floval still in a box!!

And TBH I'm 50/50 if I'll build it


But then the rate I spanner them together it will be old school by the time I do  :-[
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: pickle on May 01, 2012, 12:28 PM
Hmmmm in the box you say?  we may need to discuss moving that to the home counties Pete  ;D   :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: kungfunky on May 01, 2012, 12:30 PM
Hmmmm in the box you say?  we may need to discuss moving that to the home counties Pete  ;D   :daumenhoch:

You do realise there's an SE pecking order Rob  :LolLolLolLol: and guess what  :-X
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: Peter J on May 01, 2012, 12:31 PM
Its not a loopy one  :smitten:

its the 06 or 07 model when a "bmxer" was knocking them out of the back of a Yellow Merc Vito  :-X
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: ColoredTuffs.com on May 01, 2012, 12:44 PM
Retro cruiser bar
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/z49/coloredtuffs/3b1b303d.jpg)

I do not have an actual photo of the Pro race cruiser bar, but it looks like the Pro race bars shown below, but is 2.5" shorter.

Pro 20 race bar
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/z49/coloredtuffs/cc51748b.jpg)
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: ColoredTuffs.com on May 01, 2012, 12:50 PM
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/z49/coloredtuffs/DSC00756.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/z49/coloredtuffs/MEMORYCARDAPRIL2012665.jpg)
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: pickle on May 01, 2012, 12:52 PM
 :-X
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: Peter J on May 01, 2012, 12:54 PM
Ed

Which bars will come with the "kit" as specified on the website

becuase it just says in the options white or chrome cruiser bars  :-\
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: ColoredTuffs.com on May 01, 2012, 12:57 PM
The "race" bars are the ones offered in the kit. The retro bars were recently added to our lineup, and may not be available until after the framesets, and race bars are out.
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: Peter J on May 01, 2012, 12:59 PM
The "race" bars are the ones offered in the kit. The retro bars were recently added to our lineup, and may not be available until after the framesets, and race bars are out.

 :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: jimwise68 on May 01, 2012, 02:30 PM
i gotta be honest.they dont really do it for me now i seen em built up  :-\
Dordy thats cos they need tuffs on  >:D

The chrome with black tuffs looks luvverly.
Spokes just dont suit it IMO.

Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: brass monkey! on May 01, 2012, 02:45 PM
i gotta be honest.they dont really do it for me now i seen em built up  :-\
Dordy thats cos they need tuffs on  >:D

The chrome with black tuffs looks luvverly.
Spokes just dont suit it IMO.




yeah, a skyway needs TUFFS  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: lk_97 on May 01, 2012, 03:06 PM
i gotta be honest.they dont really do it for me now i seen em built up  :-\
Dordy thats cos they need tuffs on  >:D

The chrome with black tuffs looks luvverly.
Spokes just dont suit it IMO.




yeah, a skyway needs TUFFS  :daumenhoch:

This :daumenhoch: do you plan on bringing out a 20" bike for the smaller rider? :)
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: Badbaldie on May 01, 2012, 03:28 PM
ill be your friend  ::) so can i have my one please (well you did say you was keeping back 100 for friends and family )  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: rooski on May 01, 2012, 07:35 PM
How much are these frames again ???
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: Bob_Acid on May 01, 2012, 09:10 PM
I think they look great  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: ColoredTuffs.com on May 01, 2012, 09:30 PM
How much are these frames again ???

The frame and fork set is $450 US dollars.  Comes in chrome, and white.
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: ColoredTuffs.com on May 01, 2012, 09:32 PM
i gotta be honest.they dont really do it for me now i seen em built up  :-\
Dordy thats cos they need tuffs on  >:D

The chrome with black tuffs looks luvverly.
Spokes just dont suit it IMO.




yeah, a skyway needs TUFFS  :daumenhoch:

This :daumenhoch: do you plan on bringing out a 20" bike for the smaller rider? :)

YES. The next frameset we make will be a Pro XL frame with a 21" tope tube.  We probably will do a few sizes in a 20" frameset.
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: Dark Diggler on May 01, 2012, 09:48 PM

Spokes just dont suit it IMO.


Oh dear
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: markyp on May 01, 2012, 09:53 PM
Ed,sorry to cover old ground but the 86 t.a's,not the anniversary ones but the actual 86 t.a's that you sold on ebay (i think) a few years back.were these all welded,painted and boxed in 86??? i saw a thread over on the museum a while back where you posted proof of this,any chance of those same pics here so that all the non believers will stop dissing the 86 t.a's please ::)
,
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: bobbbbsy on May 01, 2012, 10:51 PM
top top bike does look BAD! THEM CRIT PLATES ROCK TO !
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: Glynnyboy on May 02, 2012, 09:27 AM
What size axles do the dropouts take ?
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: mattuknc on May 02, 2012, 10:27 AM
i gotta be honest.they dont really do it for me now i seen em built up  :-\
Dordy thats cos they need tuffs on  >:D

The chrome with black tuffs looks luvverly.
Spokes just dont suit it IMO.




yeah, a skyway needs TUFFS  :daumenhoch:

This :daumenhoch: do you plan on bringing out a 20" bike for the smaller rider? :)

YES. The next frameset we make will be a Pro XL frame with a 21" tope tube.  We probably will do a few sizes in a 20" frameset.
:daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: ColoredTuffs.com on May 02, 2012, 02:07 PM
What size axles do the dropouts take ?


The dropouts are standard 3/8" size.
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: bigsman on May 02, 2012, 02:40 PM
Could you reply to my PM regarding my order please Ed?  I've been trying to contact you for ages by email with no success...cheers
Title: Re: 2012 TA XL...first delay.
Post by: ColoredTuffs.com on May 02, 2012, 09:05 PM
Could you reply to my PM regarding my order please Ed?  I've been trying to contact you for ages by email with no success...cheers
Got ya all taken care of.  Thanks!
-Ed
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