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Old School BMX 1980 - 1988 => Old School Race (riders ready, pedals ready... GO!!) => Topic started by: Gnarlyscoots on August 14, 2012, 09:28 AM

Title: Reach BMX Systems Direct Link
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on August 14, 2012, 09:28 AM
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach/reach_ad_3.jpg)

With the information I have gathered so far, these are 2 of only 7 known to collectors. Both have different Fork and Geometry. Both are the original finish and survivors  :daumenhoch:

(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach/2012-06-16091921.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach/2012-06-14144529.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach/2012-06-14144411.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach/2012-06-14144345.jpg)

I wanted to try and build these with the same spec so after a few months gathering some items for them, here they are, finished (apart from numbers I am still waiting for  :yahoo_silent:  )

(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach/2012-08-14090555.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach/2012-08-14090609.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach/2012-08-14090623.jpg)

Firstly, the 1983 Frameset.

NOS GT Pro bars
NOS Oakley B-1B's
NOS Beartrap II headset
NOS Tange Headlock
NOS SST dirt skirt
NOS 1983 dated DC Tech 3, DC cable, MX900 with white DC pads
Tuf Neck stem
NOS Suntour seat clamp
NOS '83 dated Kashi Aero
Shimano 600 Q/R crank set
NOS '83 dated Tioga/Tange BB and axle
Shimano stamped chainrings
Suntour XCII first gen 'Beartraps'
Ukai speedlines laced to Shimano DX hubs and 14T drive
NOS Cheng Shin Comp III's
NOS Zeronine factory plate
Pad by Firebird

(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach/2012-08-14090110.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach/2012-08-14090143.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach/2012-08-14090126.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach/2012-08-14090312.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach/2012-08-14090224.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach/2012-08-14090204.jpg)

The 1984 Frameset.

NOS GT Pro bars
NOS Oakley B2's
NOS Beartrap II headset
NOS Tange Headlock
NOS SST dirt skirt
NOS 1984 dated DC Tech 3, DC cable, MX1000 with white DC pads
Tuf Neck Pro Model stem
NOS Suntour seat clamp
'84 dated Kashi Aero
Shimano 600 Q/R crank set
NOS '84 dated Tioga/Tange BB and axle
Shimano stamped chainrings
NOS Suntour XC Compes
Ukai speedlines laced to NOS Shimano DX hubs and 14T drive
NOS Cheng Shin Comp III's
NOS Zeronine factory plate
Pad by Firebird

(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach/2012-08-14090438.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach/2012-08-14090455.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach/2012-08-14090509.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach/2012-08-14090517.jpg)


(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach/2012-08-14085911.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach/2012-08-14085859.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach/2012-08-14085844.jpg)

BIG thanks to all who have helped in getting these finished  ;)

I hope you likey as much as I do  :smitten:  Now to get them ridden  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems
Post by: Jaymz on August 14, 2012, 09:35 AM
Nice and different. Love those rear drops. Very different
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: mattuknc on August 14, 2012, 09:48 AM
you've done a good job their Terry, maybe I'll have to borrow one... :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: Andy68 on August 14, 2012, 10:05 AM
Now I gotta confess I've not heard of these  :crazy2:   but Love 'em, especially those rear dropouts, a little bit Jag like.......... Hell yes!!!!!  :4_17_5:   :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: OrgasmDonor on August 14, 2012, 10:16 AM
cool  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: Julian347 on August 14, 2012, 10:18 AM
Seriously nice builds Terry.  :daumenhoch:
Will you and the bikes make an appearance at MK?
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: monkian on August 14, 2012, 10:18 AM
They're lovely. Where did you unearth them? 8) :daumenhoch:
Forks look a bit like Tange TX Super Forks from a Kuwahara KE-1
I'm sure there's another bike with similar drop-out but can't think what.
What year are they?
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: brummie on August 14, 2012, 10:25 AM
really really
lovely lovely
pair of crackers
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: Darren Wood on August 14, 2012, 10:30 AM
Terry they are FOOKING ACE Mate  :shocked:




LOVE THEM Super RARE Frame  :daumenhoch:





Nice one WOODY
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: Devilock on August 14, 2012, 10:37 AM
They look really cheap & nasty!!!  :D

A pair of belters Terry. Really cool unique & rare frame sets.
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: MaD-RoK on August 14, 2012, 11:03 AM
Thems the cats knackers. Love that rear end rig. Stunning pair.  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: midschooljon on August 14, 2012, 11:06 AM
Lovely Bikes.  :smitten:
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: Taipan on August 14, 2012, 11:12 AM
Fantastic! great job! :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on August 14, 2012, 11:22 AM
Thanks guys.

I have been advised, due to no serial numbers ever being stamped on these, that they were made between 1983 - 1985, when they went on to designed a new frameset. Other than that, both have completely different geometry but stay looking the same. The one with the red decals is also braised I think, where the other is Tig welded. And I can't believe how light they are.

I was also advised that they are a 'fast' ride due to the head tube angle but I will let you know on that  :D
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: pickle on August 14, 2012, 01:24 PM
look very MCS like
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: stu27 on August 14, 2012, 01:42 PM
both look stunning terry :smitten:
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: rooski on August 14, 2012, 07:02 PM
Didn't think i would see ONE of these in the UK :shocked:

You have TWO :shocked:

Very nice dude :smitten:
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: xGoose on August 14, 2012, 07:04 PM
Very nice Terry, sweet looking builds  :daumenhoch:


Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: bodamus on August 14, 2012, 09:20 PM
Killer builds mate been a long time coming ;) :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: Badbaldie on August 14, 2012, 11:06 PM
never herd nor ever scean one of these before . but O.M.G. they are both super nice  :shocked:  thanks for sharing  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: glenboy on August 14, 2012, 11:10 PM
lovely pair  :daumenhoch:, unusual and nice , like em ALOT, you'll have a museum section to yourself tel as well on here
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: Mattdub on August 15, 2012, 01:05 PM

Remember the ads from bitd , they look very cool  ;) . Good work  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: Andy68 on August 15, 2012, 01:21 PM
Seems the 'rear ends' are doin' it for everyone on here!!!!  ;)    :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on August 15, 2012, 01:28 PM
Thanks guys. Getting them on the Museum has proved a bit of a success as a couple of guys have come forward with some info. One in particular is the sole owner of an A.I.R frame, signed by the man himself and one of only ten ever made. He has shown me some emails between himself and Tim with info on these Frame sets.

There were only 200 made, 100 in chrome and 100 in black. The frame set builder went bankrupt and legged it when the tubing came in for the A.I.R resulting in only the ten being made.

Great stuff  ;)
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: Andy68 on August 15, 2012, 01:32 PM
Even better!!!!!!!  :daumenhoch:  So can I ask how you came about them?  ::)
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on August 15, 2012, 02:58 PM
Even better!!!!!!!  :daumenhoch:  So can I ask how you came about them?  ::)
I picked one from a Museum member and another from a good friend who managed to pick one up  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: BMX1973 on August 15, 2012, 05:20 PM

very nice, not seen one before, they look perfect together.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: markyp on August 15, 2012, 06:37 PM
wow Terry,two awesome and rare builds there fella,they look stunning :smitten:
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: dordymush on August 15, 2012, 10:03 PM
never herd or seen them before.
cracking frames and lovely builds terry  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: skki3330 on August 16, 2012, 08:10 PM
They are gorgeous fella, just went on to my wants list  :smitten:
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: MickRich393 on August 20, 2012, 05:29 PM
Sweet-looking framesets and great builds.   :smitten:    & if I had to pick one, the blue one just shades it for me!   :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: Glynnyboy on August 21, 2012, 03:52 PM
lovely builds Terry and very impressive to see together  :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on August 30, 2012, 09:47 AM
WOW! guys, thanks for all the great comments. It makes me feel I have contributed something good to the world of Rad  ;) 

I have to say that I cannot keep from looking at them myself and cannot wait to ride them  :coolsmiley:

Thanks again  :)
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: sawzall on August 30, 2012, 07:20 PM
very nice builds,great to see something a bit different :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: bobafett on August 30, 2012, 11:06 PM

Nice..... liking them a lot  :coolsmiley:

Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: NORTY40 on August 31, 2012, 11:30 AM
Missed this thread somehow Terry  ::)

Two stunners mate  :4_17_5:

Those rear dropouts are cool  8) Always good to see something different and tbh I have never seen or heard of these before .

Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: AKGOFF on August 31, 2012, 01:19 PM
Two very nice builds Terry using nice parts. Those rear drops are cool as fook too.

Adam
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: NORTY40 on September 02, 2012, 11:37 PM
Just come back for another look at these Terry and .........


 :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:  That Red one is hiding a cheeky secret in it's fork decals  :2funny: :2funny: :LolLolLolLol:  3rd and 4th pic down  ;)

What's the story behind that  ??? :D
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: dordymush on September 02, 2012, 11:42 PM
lol never seen that till you mentioned it  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: AKGOFF on September 03, 2012, 12:18 AM
 :LolLolLolLol:

Well spotted Joff
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: steve69 on September 03, 2012, 12:23 AM
 :wtf:  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on September 03, 2012, 12:39 AM
Just come back for another look at these Terry and .........


 :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:  That Red one is hiding a cheeky secret in it's fork decals  :2funny: :2funny: :LolLolLolLol:  3rd and 4th pic down  ;)

What's the story behind that  ??? :D
1st prize to you Joff, the first to notice  :LolLolLolLol:

The guy I bought it from told me that he bought it from the shop/factory that way. He never noticed until showing the frameset off to his mates. It's so cool and authentic, that I could never remove it  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: bobafett on September 03, 2012, 04:49 PM
Just come back for another look at these Terry and .........


 :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:  That Red one is hiding a cheeky secret in it's fork decals  :2funny: :2funny: :LolLolLolLol:  3rd and 4th pic down  ;)

What's the story behind that  ??? :D

Fookin hawk eyes joffacake srikes again - quality  :LolLolLolLol:

Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: scary_leary on September 03, 2012, 08:50 PM
Lovely bikes, I once had a new school direct link frame around 6 years ago from the states..
Sold it before I built it.  :idiot2:
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: NORTY40 on September 03, 2012, 09:33 PM
Just come back for another look at these Terry and .........


 :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:  That Red one is hiding a cheeky secret in it's fork decals  :2funny: :2funny: :LolLolLolLol:  3rd and 4th pic down  ;)

What's the story behind that  ??? :D
1st prize to you Joff, the first to notice  :LolLolLolLol:

The guy I bought it from told me that he bought it from the shop/factory that way. He never noticed until showing the frameset off to his mates. It's so cool and authentic, that I could never remove it  :LolLolLolLol:

Was the first prize the Black Suntour XC compe pedals Terry   ??? :-*

Some guy in the factory must of had a right laugh applying that  ;D   ......... i agree, it has to stay  ;)
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on September 03, 2012, 10:41 PM
Was the first prize the Black Suntour XC compe pedals Terry   ??? :-*
  :2funny:  Unfortunately Joffy, they were cardboard cut-outs and my 2 year old dribbled all over them so now they are just mush  :( Just for you though hunny, I will send you a genuine Hutch decal. Chuck me a PM with addy buddy pls  :-*  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems **FINISHED**
Post by: NORTY40 on September 03, 2012, 10:57 PM
Was the first prize the Black Suntour XC compe pedals Terry   ??? :-*
  :2funny:  Unfortunately Joffy, they were cardboard cut-outs and my 2 year old dribbled all over them so now they are just mush  :( Just for you though hunny, I will send you a genuine Hutch decal. Chuck me a PM with addy buddy pls  :-*  :daumenhoch:

 :LolLolLolLol:  are they defo beyond resto  ???

 :shocked:  Jeeez mate .... you do realise that will be my first piece of Hutch BMX i have owned  :D

maybe i can stick it onto some generic seatpost and flog it to some unscrupulous buyer on here  >:D


 ...... only joking  ;D
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems Direct Link **FRESHENED**
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on September 04, 2012, 10:46 PM
As the sun was out today, the numbers turned up for the boards, changed the pedals around to the correct era bikes  ::)  and changed the seat to Red, but not sure  :-\

Anyhow, enjoy  :coolsmiley:

(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach%202/P1010112.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach%202/P1010113.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach%202/P1010114.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach%202/P1010115.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach%202/P1010156.jpg)

Different Fork drops

(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach%202/P1010154.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach%202/P1010153.jpg)

Different bridge placement

(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach%202/P1010151.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach%202/P1010150.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach%202/P1010147.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach%202/P1010144.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach%202/P1010140.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach%202/P1010126.jpg)

Not sure on the Red Kashi.....

(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach%202/P1010127.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach%202/P1010123.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach%202/P1010122.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach%202/P1010121.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach%202/P1010120.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach%202/P1010119.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach%202/P1010143.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach%202/P1010138.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach%202/P1010139.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach%202/P1010165.jpg)

For Joff.... ;D  (not literally  :-[ )

(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Reach%202/P1010155.jpg)
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems Direct Link **FRESHENED**
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on September 04, 2012, 10:59 PM
I rode the '84 today too  :smitten:  So so light and the frame dimensions are awesome. Giles, we need to get these tested dude  :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems Direct Link **FRESHENED**
Post by: bodamus on September 05, 2012, 09:32 AM
Looks better with the Red Kashi mate :daumenhoch:

Wish I had one  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Reach BMX Systems Direct Link **FRESHENED**
Post by: Devilock on September 05, 2012, 10:27 AM
Yeah I like the red... ;)

Its great to see these rat bikes...!  ;D
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