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Mid School BMX (>87) 1989 to 2003 (<05) => Mid School ( Keep the faith ) => Topic started by: ED209 on August 15, 2012, 02:49 PM
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I love getting boxes... especially when you know whats in them :angel:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/i63/209ed/BMX/P1040723.jpg)
"You have a very unique name" said the courier ;D
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/i63/209ed/BMX/P1040724.jpg)
1996 San Fran news paper :) and look at those phones! :coolsmiley: what can it be... :LolLolLolLol:
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(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/i63/209ed/BMX/P1040727.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/i63/209ed/BMX/P1040730.jpg)
Here it comes...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/i63/209ed/BMX/P1040725.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/i63/209ed/BMX/P1040729.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/i63/209ed/BMX/P1040728.jpg)
Oh yesss... a NOS Big Boy for my collection ... :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/i63/209ed/BMX/P1040731.jpg)
Big thanks to Unkle Stodgy for getting this for me :smitten:
I thought I had plans for this ... to make it the MkIII WAL Riot that it should have been :) but now its built its staying a is.
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That is WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYY too nice to resticker as a Riot. Leave it as is, its a beauty :smitten:
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That is WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYY too nice to resticker as a Riot. Leave it as is, its a beauty :smitten:
A mans gotta do what a mans gotta do Jon 8)
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Riot's are out there, you just got to keep your ear to the ground and wait it out. Some guy on OZ BMX just picked up a 1st gen one with early forks as well. I say keep this as is and continue the hunt for a WAL. Would be amazing to have both in your collection. 8)
Its your bike though so do with it what you will. :daumenhoch:
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you not gonna paint this one green are ya ed ;D
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Riot's are out there, you just got to keep your ear to the ground and wait it out. Some guy on OZ BMX just picked up a 1st gen one with early forks as well. I say keep this as is and continue the hunt for a WAL. Would be amazing to have both in your collection. 8)
Its your bike though so do with it what you will. :daumenhoch:
I'd swap it for a Riot Jon :) will keep as is at the moment :) I sent Ron a link to this, and haven't heard back about getting some decals ... so he might agree with you :LolLolLolLol:
anyway - its your fault for making yours look so sexy :smitten:
(http://www.sirmerlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/WAL_riot_BMX_frame_forks_chrome_new_decals.jpg)
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you not gonna paint this one green are ya ed ;D
no Dave.
I'm not painting this one green
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;D
I haven't actually painted any of my frames green... I just buy them green :angel:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/i63/209ed/BMX/P1040676.jpg)
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I'd swap it for a Riot Jon :) will keep as is at the moment :) I sent Ron a link to this, and haven't heard back about getting some decals ... so he might agree with you :LolLolLolLol:
Haha, Ive only just finished my Riot so not in a rush to trade it any time soon. :LolLolLolLol:
Whatever you decide to do Im sure it will turn out real good. Looking forward to see how your build comes along. :daumenhoch:
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Whooo another WAL :coolsmiley:
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VERY NICE MISSED OUT ON ONE THESE ON THE BAY RECENTLY, TRYING TO #ID IT AND IT GOT TAKEN DOWN
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very nice ed :4_17_5:
bet that was a nice light parcel for the delivery guy :2funny:
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just heard back from Ron :) now we are cookin :)
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The decals are getting peeled on this very soon ... and the drill is coming out >:D gonna make the Big Boy a bashy Riot ( MK2 :angel: )
Ron has sorted me out with a Riot decal set, a Riot bashguard and a replacement Big Boy decal set if I ever want to return it to being what it was.
Thanks to Marky Munn I now have a 2hip Stimulator fork & stem combo on the way with some Flat bars :smitten:
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don't worry........it'll be up for sale in a few months anyway :daumenhoch:
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don't worry........it'll be up for sale in a few months anyway :daumenhoch:
You give it that long Rob :shocked: ;D Once built and ridden, Ed will realise his ickle body will not lift this off the floor, get bored and want something else :LolLolLolLol:
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Finally ... cheers Terry... I said I wasn't fat :D
and Rob my sweety ... "you can kiss my (w)hole :Aresehole:"
one old / one mid / one new ... all built to be ridden :daumenhoch:
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yeah yeah yeah ::) ;D
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yeah yeah yeah ::) ;D
get out of Mid School Sweetbeetboy ... go fondle a Hotseat ;D
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The decals are getting peeled on this very soon ... and the drill is coming out >:D gonna make the Big Boy a bashy Riot ( MK2 :angel: )
Ron has sorted me out with a Riot decal set, a Riot bashguard and a replacement Big Boy decal set if I ever want to return it to being what it was.
Thanks to Marky Munn I now have a 2hip Stimulator fork & stem combo on the way with some Flat bars :smitten:
Where are you getting all this gear from been trying to custom fabricate a bash guard for mine! Don't tell me they are still possible to get hold of?? Also need a stem for some 2hip supernatural forks
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Very nice Ed :daumenhoch:
I'm really starting to like these mid WALs 8)
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Very nice Ed :daumenhoch:
I'm really starting to like these mid WALs 8)
Me too Chris ... I would really like a proper WAL but nothing is around at the sec so Rioting up the Big Boy is the best option... I've got a backup set of Big Boy decals off Ron as well :)
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The decals are getting peeled on this very soon ... and the drill is coming out >:D gonna make the Big Boy a bashy Riot ( MK2 :angel: )
Ron has sorted me out with a Riot decal set, a Riot bashguard and a replacement Big Boy decal set if I ever want to return it to being what it was.
Thanks to Marky Munn I now have a 2hip Stimulator fork & stem combo on the way with some Flat bars :smitten:
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Where are you getting all this gear from been trying to custom fabricate a bash guard for mine! Don't tell me they are still possible to get hold of?? Also need a stem for some 2hip supernatural forks
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i know of a wal very local,you might need to speak to dannywhac as hes nearer to it in bury
i rode it last year at the bury jam,some young lad was hop whipping it.
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That 1 has my name on it :LolLolLolLol:
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Nice one! :daumenhoch:
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don't worry........it'll be up for sale in a few months anyway :daumenhoch:
And for once this comment isnt directed at me!!!!!! :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol:
This is going to look great Ed, cant wait to see the outcome! :4_17_5:
Hmmm, I predict a Riot!!!!!
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/h50/the_robster/Riot1.jpg)
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don't worry........it'll be up for sale in a few months anyway :daumenhoch:
And for once this comment isnt directed at me!!!!!! :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol:
This is going to look great Ed, cant wait to see the outcome! :4_17_5:
Hmmm, I predict a Riot!!!!!
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/h50/the_robster/Riot1.jpg)
Cheers Rob... :)
I wish you had kept yours long enough to sell it to me :daumenhoch: :D
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My WAL decals and bashguard turned up from Mr Ron today :D :D :D
The bashy is gonna need some fettling but thats part of the fun.
Hopefully getting my Flat bars & the Supernatural fork & bar combo ... then we can get into some NOS decal stripping :D
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How much would a NOS Big Boy frame with supernatural AD990 forks and stem and flat bars be worth nowadays ;)
Dingo
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My WAL decals and bashguard turned up from Mr Ron today :D :D :D
The bashy is gonna need some fettling but thats part of the fun.
Hopefully getting my Flat bars & the Supernatural fork & bar combo ... then we can get into some NOS decal stripping :D
Looks like today is your day for parcels......
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How much would a NOS Big Boy frame with supernatural AD990 forks and stem and flat bars be worth nowadays ;)
Dingo
What I paid & what I reckon its worth is 2 different things ;)
All I know is that I love building stuff thats a bit different ... even if that means 'adaption' ... the Riots weren't renown for 'strength' on the rear drop outs... but the big boy looks like a MKII Riot where they got it right ... but the Riot decals & graphics were loads better... so thats what I wana make :daumenhoch:
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My WAL decals and bashguard turned up from Mr Ron today :D :D :D
The bashy is gonna need some fettling but thats part of the fun.
Hopefully getting my Flat bars & the Supernatural fork & bar combo ... then we can get into some NOS decal stripping :D
Looks like today is your day for parcels......
E X C I T E D :D
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the Riots weren't renown for 'strength' on the rear drop outs... but the big boy looks like a MKII Riot where they got it right ... but the Riot decals & graphics were loads better... so thats what I wana make :daumenhoch:
Thats exactly what Big Boy's were, MK3 Riots. The only reason they weren't called WAL Riots any more is because Ron got divorced and his wife was trying to clean him out for the company. He changed the name etc for legal reasons but its all the same company and same evolution of products. :daumenhoch:
Looking forward to seeing updated pics. :D
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the Riots weren't renown for 'strength' on the rear drop outs... but the big boy looks like a MKII Riot where they got it right ... but the Riot decals & graphics were loads better... so thats what I wana make :daumenhoch:
Thats exactly what Big Boy's were, MK3 Riots. The only reason they weren't called WAL Riots any more is because Ron got divorced and his wife was trying to clean him out for the company. He changed the name etc for legal reasons but its all the same company and same evolution of products. :daumenhoch:
Looking forward to seeing updated pics. :D
I see what you are saying ... just been looking at pics and there was 2 versions of the Riot wasn't there... first one with a coaster anchor and no brake mounts ( MKI ), then they lost the coaster and added AD mounts ( MKII ) ... I never knew the reason behind the name change tho ... thanks for that :daumenhoch: now I just have to resist the urge to get the decals on before I've done the work to make the bash guard fit ::) I've been offering them up ... its tempting ... >:D impatient fekker I am ;D
:) shame he couldn't make the bashguard fit a bit easier tho Jon ::)
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Thanks to Shiners and My Marky Munnyella I now have...
2hip NOS Juice Bars
2hip Supernatural forks
2hip Supernatural matching stem
Thanks to Mr Ron Wilkerson I now have...
A NOS Riot bashguard
A full NOS Riot decal set
A NOS Big Boy decal set ( if I ever want to change it back )
4 extra Wilkerson Airlines stickers :)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/i63/209ed/BMX/P1040826.jpg)
Now I just need to glue the bashguard to the frame ... wheres me pritt stick? >:D
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(http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l542/wxm123/268.jpg)
Don't do leave it as a BigBoy or mine will be all alone in this country ....... :LolLolLolLol:
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I really like how you did yours ... I put it up on the 2hip bit of the museum :angel: ... but I can't stand the decals ... mine is gonna be Riot'd up :smitten:
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...or... not ;D
Now its part built I like it ... but I'd still rather have a Riot 8)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/i63/209ed/BMX/P1040840_zps88d77cb1.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/i63/209ed/BMX/P1040841_zpsccacaf6a.jpg)
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Ed,
As you know, i'm all about `your bike, your rules' but that is looking good, and its not a WAL, it is what it is. It is a 2hip Bigboy, it will always be that, and when, in a few years time, another RADSTER wants a Bigboy, and all he can find is your cast off `spazzed' up Riot looky-likey, it'll be a travesty.
Relax young Ed-I, the WAL will come, there are about 200 grown men now looking for one for you.
But if you want to make it into one, I'm still happy to go all `medieval' on its fat ass!!
An opinion is just that.
MM
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I like that Ed, not keen on the seat but the rest of it is looking rad! :daumenhoch:
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Please store this away from any drills. We wouldn't want to an unfortunate accident. :daumenhoch:
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I like it
I even like the decals more than the riot ones, plus you get to sit on a big boy when you fancy a ride :D
I'm a bit worried I may find myself agreeing with TFC, ah well I say there's a first I say there's a first time for everything
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I love it as it is
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I like it
I even like the decals more than the riot ones, plus you get to sit on a big boy when you fancy a ride :D
I'm a bit worried I may find myself agreeing with TFC, ah well I say there's a first I say there's a first time for everything
You cheeky fooker!! :D
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got a parcel from Stu this morning with a T shirt in... its ok Stu... I GET THE MESSAGE ::)
(http://thmb.inkfrog.com/thumbn/s.taters/mc_hammer_u_can_t_touch_this_%281%29.JPG=600)
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Nice one Ed. You have done the right thing in my opinion. Its an awesome bike in its own right and is going to look really good when its finished. :smitten:
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Nice one Ed. You have done the right thing in my opinion. Its an awesome bike in its own right and is going to look really good when its finished. :smitten:
Jon... you have been the calm voice of reason all the way through :) you even appeared in my dream last night painting a wall and told me it was too nice to fu*k up :LolLolLolLol:
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Nice one Ed. You have done the right thing in my opinion. Its an awesome bike in its own right and is going to look really good when its finished. :smitten:
Jon... you have been the calm voice of reason all the way through :) you even appeared in my dream last night painting a wall and told me it was too nice to fu*k up :LolLolLolLol:
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Like that a lot Edwin 8)
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Like that a lot Edwin 8)
cheers Ash :)
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Likey
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that looks cool as fook dude, deffo keep its identity n a riot will turn up. i was over the fookin moon when i came across some nos juice bars for mine but did find the almost zero rake a bit wrist achey to ride until ya get used to em. my nos bashgaurd took some cajoling to fit too, i do wish i kept my riot, sold the full bike for £300, but would be more than happy with a big boy in its place, tho i do love WAL forks sooooooooooooooo much
past love :smitten: (tho found it a bit of a lump to ride after my 84 sport ::))
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/n258/ODFLYER/100_0590.jpg)
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Apart from the seat (which may be just Me, I've never liked 'em) that looks stonkin' ED :daumenhoch:!!! I stayed out of the 'arguement' over it but I'm so glad You didn't try to make it into a Riot, props for that 8)
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that looks cool as fook dude, deffo keep its identity n a riot will turn up. i was over the fookin moon when i came across some nos juice bars for mine but did find the almost zero rake a bit wrist achey to ride until ya get used to em. my nos bashgaurd took some cajoling to fit too, i do wish i kept my riot, sold the full bike for £300, but would be more than happy with a big boy in its place, tho i do love WAL forks sooooooooooooooo much
past love :smitten: (tho found it a bit of a lump to ride after my 84 sport ::))
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/n258/ODFLYER/100_0590.jpg)
ahhhhh YOU SEE.. don't post up your BIKE! :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: gawd I love it ;D I'm going to be happy with this as a cruiser more than a rider ... got my new school for that :)
who's was the other WAL that was in the pics you've got up in the museum?
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Apart from the seat (which may be just Me, I've never liked 'em) that looks stonkin' ED :daumenhoch:!!! I stayed out of the 'arguement' over it but I'm so glad You didn't try to make it into a Riot, props for that 8)
:) well I resolved to just 'get on and peel the decals and don't look back' several times but the voice of reason said just build it first ... and after seeing that ad with the frame, forks and bars in together ... well ... it looks the part. Just gotta bide my time and wait for a Riot to come along :daumenhoch:
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that looks cool as fook dude, deffo keep its identity n a riot will turn up. i was over the fookin moon when i came across some nos juice bars for mine but did find the almost zero rake a bit wrist achey to ride until ya get used to em. my nos bashgaurd took some cajoling to fit too, i do wish i kept my riot, sold the full bike for £300, but would be more than happy with a big boy in its place, tho i do love WAL forks sooooooooooooooo much
past love :smitten: (tho found it a bit of a lump to ride after my 84 sport ::))
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/n258/ODFLYER/100_0590.jpg)
ahhhhh YOU SEE.. don't post up your BIKE! :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: gawd I love it ;D I'm going to be happy with this as a cruiser more than a rider ... got my new school for that :)
who's was the other WAL that was in the pics you've got up in the museum?
the other one was Dan Dares, i got mine off him as he was lucky enough to have had 2 at the time, take note of the word WAS and HAD, sorry dude :(, keep lookin :daumenhoch:
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Apart from the seat (which may be just Me, I've never liked 'em) that looks stonkin' ED :daumenhoch:!!! I stayed out of the 'arguement' over it but I'm so glad You didn't try to make it into a Riot, props for that 8)
:) well I resolved to just 'get on and peel the decals and don't look back' several times but the voice of reason said just build it first ... and after seeing that ad with the frame, forks and bars in together ... well ... it looks the part. Just gotta bide my time and wait for a Riot to come along :daumenhoch:
I'm sure a Riot with Your name on it is out there somewhere!
Don't get Me wrong, I've got no problems with modding frames, I've lost count of the things I've hacked about over the years! It's just that Big Boy is waaay cool as it is :smitten:
I've got an old Ride mag bike test with Rob Seward riding His then new Big Boy. I'll scan & post up if I can find it :daumenhoch:
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that looks cool as fook dude, deffo keep its identity n a riot will turn up. i was over the fookin moon when i came across some nos juice bars for mine but did find the almost zero rake a bit wrist achey to ride until ya get used to em. my nos bashgaurd took some cajoling to fit too, i do wish i kept my riot, sold the full bike for £300, but would be more than happy with a big boy in its place, tho i do love WAL forks sooooooooooooooo much
past love :smitten: (tho found it a bit of a lump to ride after my 84 sport ::))
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/n258/ODFLYER/100_0590.jpg)
ahhhhh YOU SEE.. don't post up your BIKE! :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: gawd I love it ;D I'm going to be happy with this as a cruiser more than a rider ... got my new school for that :)
who's was the other WAL that was in the pics you've got up in the museum?
the other one was Dan Dares, i got mine off him as he was lucky enough to have had 2 at the time, take note of the word WAS and HAD, sorry dude :(, keep lookin :daumenhoch:
you saw where I was headed there eh ;D cheers for the info though :daumenhoch:
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Apart from the seat (which may be just Me, I've never liked 'em) that looks stonkin' ED :daumenhoch:!!! I stayed out of the 'arguement' over it but I'm so glad You didn't try to make it into a Riot, props for that 8)
:) well I resolved to just 'get on and peel the decals and don't look back' several times but the voice of reason said just build it first ... and after seeing that ad with the frame, forks and bars in together ... well ... it looks the part. Just gotta bide my time and wait for a Riot to come along :daumenhoch:
I'm sure a Riot with Your name on it is out there somewhere!
Don't get Me wrong, I've got no problems with modding frames, I've lost count of the things I've hacked about over the years! It's just that Big Boy is waaay cool as it is :smitten:
I've got an old Ride mag bike test with Rob Seward riding His then new Big Boy. I'll scan & post up if I can find it :daumenhoch:
that would be wicked cheers... I'm happy to wait it out now... just thinking of some white peregrine tyres, white grips and seat ... bit like the one above...
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All we need is a wal airlines for ed and it will be a happy ending.
I'm glad you listened to all the views on your build. They may not of been what you wanted to hear or even be right. But I must say you have taken a bit of time out to reflect on the situation.
I have got to say the big boy looks as rad as fook!!! :smitten: :smitten:
Even though it's not quite what you want. The thing is no one else on rad has one. ;)
Anyway I hope the searches I have made for you on a wal airlines come up trumps. So you can build your nemisis.
I will look forward to seeing it. :smitten: :4_17_5:
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All we need is a wal airlines for ed and it will be a happy ending.
I'm glad you listened to all the views on your build. They may not of been what you wanted to hear or even be right. But I must say you have taken a bit of time out to reflect on the situation.
I have got to say the big boy looks as rad as fook!!! :smitten: :smitten:
Even though it's not quite what you want. The thing is no one else on rad has one. ;)
Anyway I hope the searches I have made for you on a wal airlines come up trumps. So you can build your nemisis.
I will look forward to seeing it. :smitten: :4_17_5:
'Stillriding' has a nice one :daumenhoch: which is one of the reasons I wanted mine to be different :) got some white bits on it now ... pics later :angel:
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The big boy looks the bomb ed! Another one of the bikes id forgotton about that is a pleasure to see again, especially in nos condition! Fair play :). If you feel you need to let it go, gimme a shout :)
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The big boy looks the bomb ed! Another one of the bikes id forgotton about that is a pleasure to see again, especially in nos condition! Fair play :). If you feel you need to let it go, gimme a shout :)
if a Riot ever arrives mate I will be in touch ;)
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The big boy looks the bomb ed! Another one of the bikes id forgotton about that is a pleasure to see again, especially in nos condition! Fair play :). If you feel you need to let it go, gimme a shout :)
if a Riot ever arrives mate I will be in touch ;)
Really hope you find one dude! Ill keep my eyes peeled for you along with everyone else :) ...then we can talk money :)
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I need to get another pic up 'cause what I thought was an ugly duck is fast becoming a swan... ::)
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nevermind the bike you better be looking after my best seat edwardo :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol:
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I need to get another pic up 'cause what I thought was an ugly duck is fast becoming a swan... ::)
Hurry up and get a pic then... We all want to see. :)
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Waiting for a nice white dominator off Brummie 8)
just got a new 2 hip shirt in orange white black to match the bike.. and a new camera!
still can't get hold of any white oddy cables :'(
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...any 'guests' out there who may have a Riot they want to sell... drop me an email :daumenhoch: ed209@superexstatic.com
you never know :angel:
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...any 'guests' out there who may have a Riot they want to sell... drop me an email :daumenhoch: ed209@superexstatic.com
you never know :angel:
And just as I was giving up hope :D
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And just as I was giving up hope :D
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And just as I was giving up hope :D
:daumenhoch:
pm'd :D
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(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/i63/209ed/IMG_1225.jpg)
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gotta sell soon now I've got a WAL coming :)
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Feck it, keep that as well, it's rad! :daumenhoch:
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Well done it looks well nice :4_17_5:
I'm thinking of a change of wheels on mine and if I ever get round to fitting my nos Flat bars (I've had them 12months)
Keep the BigBoy and then when the Riot gets to you you'll have a beautiful pair !!!!
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Really nice :smitten:
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Mmm very nice. :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
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(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/i63/209ed/IMG_1225.jpg)
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gotta sell soon now I've got a WAL coming :)
seems a shame, you were making a good effort building that, I'd have like to have seen it finished,
I've such a lot of love for Ron W and WAL/2-hip, probably just for the fact that he's a bit of a rebel and tries to do things a little differently,
I had a bad experience with a WAL frame many years ago, so much so that I never bought another product, the frame lasted me all of 3 days IIRC,
the stem on that is nice, like a big fist, the bars are hideous, like beyond hideous, in those bars there is what little there was to hate about the Midschool, even those crazy hoffman many-piece bars were at least a little "tech" looking, if we look at the S&M and Standard 4 piece bars theyre still industrial looking but retain a little of the elegance of the 2 piece bars, whereas those bars that Ron made were more WAL-MART than WAL-RIOT,
the white grips and tyres don't work either, its a 2-hip, give it at least a little credibility,
love the brakes though,
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(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/i63/209ed/IMG_1225.jpg)
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gotta sell soon now I've got a WAL coming :)
seems a shame, you were making a good effort building that, I'd have like to have seen it finished,
I've such a lot of love for Ron W and WAL/2-hip, probably just for the fact that he's a bit of a rebel and tries to do things a little differently,
I had a bad experience with a WAL frame many years ago, so much so that I never bought another product, the frame lasted me all of 3 days IIRC,
the stem on that is nice, like a big fist, the bars are hideous, like beyond hideous, in those bars there is what little there was to hate about the Midschool, even those crazy hoffman many-piece bars were at least a little "tech" looking, if we look at the S&M and Standard 4 piece bars theyre still industrial looking but retain a little of the elegance of the 2 piece bars, whereas those bars that Ron made were more WAL-MART than WAL-RIOT,
the white grips and tyres don't work either, its a 2-hip, give it at least a little credibility,
love the brakes though,
thanks for the feedback Joe.
It was a Riot that I have been yearning for and when I was offered the Big Boy I got that as the 'next best thing' - I wanted to drill it out and stick a bashguard on it but there didn't go down to well so I left it - there's something about those bars that I love.. they are so wrong they are right! but I do take your point and I was able to score some San Quentin bars for my Riot build.
I will still try and finish it as I have a month to wait to open my Riot.
The white worked on another Riot I saw ( Orgasmdonors - white grips / white seat ) but I probably went to far with the tyres :laugh:
Got the brakes from Jai @ MK for £10 each :daumenhoch: I should have brought more.
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Ride mag Feb-Mar 1997 :daumenhoch:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g182/fugazi33/scan1.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g182/fugazi33/scan2.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g182/fugazi33/scan3.jpg)
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Radster Gavindavis will like that ... its getting sent to him next week :daumenhoch:
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Glad it's gone to a good home Ed :daumenhoch:
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Glad it's gone to a good home Ed :daumenhoch:
deffo Rob... Gav has been all over it like a beard :) it had to go to him :daumenhoch:
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Glad it's gone to a good home Ed :daumenhoch:
deffo Rob... Gav has been all over it like a beard :) it had to go to him :daumenhoch:
Im gonna wear it like one too :) ...Its staying right under my nose where I can see it :) he he cant wait!!