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Title: Couple of Interesting stems 4 u Peeps 2 C Pics after MK added 21/8/12
Post by: animal on August 15, 2012, 10:28 PM

Umed ans Arred whether 2 post this cos not sure of the reaction 2 b honest  ::) No pics sorry cos will b unveiled at MK pics after obviously  ;) this thread is so peeps don't miss stuff like I have and wished I had seen at the MK show  

First off is a stem that was modified by a local Bike shop owners best pal 4 his son bitd. Was used 4 racing bitd and is all restored now. It will b on 1 of my MRD Pro race bikes on show. This was in a terrible state all bashed up and a corner missing snapped off the base, covered in paint. lots of work later  ^"^

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/q103/animalmrd/IMG_2355.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/q103/animalmrd/IMG_2358.jpg)

Now the second is a right bugger up the back 2 b honest  ::) bitd I fell in love with this stem and wanted 1 real real bad  :2funny: Any how I contacted the guy who made them in his little Brit  :Great_Britain: workshop 2 b told they were no more and no plans 2 make anymore  :'( That was the end of that till now. Noting the positive reaction Phil sawzall got when he had 2 replicate his SJK stem . He had no chance of finding 1 so he made it  :4_17_5: top bollox it is aswell. I spent hours leafing through all my mags and finally found a tiny stamp sized piccy of the stem. Thats all I had 2 work from so blew it up and the plans were a foot . Its took me about 7 month all told taking my time but I have recreated the stem  ::) It will b on my White MRD Badlander at MK if u fancy seeing something different . Must say a big thanks 2 Carl in2bmx 4 all his help with this  :daumenhoch: Oh and a certain person who gave me the inspiration 2 do this after 5 years of talking about it and never tracking 1 down . Cheers Buddy   :smitten:

this pic was the size of a stamp till I got my mate 2 blow and clean it up so I could work off it
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/q103/animalmrd/MasonSmithstem.jpg)

Finished post MK show. the bike it was fitted on won its class so proper stoked  :smitten:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/q103/animalmrd/IMG_2402-1.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/q103/animalmrd/IMG_2404-1.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/q103/animalmrd/IMG_2403.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/q103/animalmrd/IMG_2400-1.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/q103/animalmrd/IMG_2401.jpg)

Looks much better in the flesh  ???

Title: Re: Couple of Interesting stems 4 u Peeps 2 C at MK on my builds heads up
Post by: AKGOFF on August 15, 2012, 10:46 PM

Ooooooooohhhhh, very interesting Steve. I'll have a look.

Title: Re: Couple of Interesting stems 4 u Peeps 2 C at MK on my builds heads up
Post by: In2 bmx on August 16, 2012, 07:32 AM

It was worth all the hard work and paitience Steve , It look's ACE  :daumenhoch:  i'm glad to of helped ..  i Can't wait for my first look at it in the Flesh  ^"^ at MK   :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Couple of Interesting stems 4 u Peeps 2 C at MK on my builds heads up
Post by: Glynnyboy on August 16, 2012, 07:34 PM

This post has just added a little more to that MK giddiness .
Can't wait to see what you have been up to.

Title: Re: Couple of Interesting stems 4 u Peeps 2 C at MK on my builds heads up
Post by: Jaymz on August 16, 2012, 07:54 PM

cant wait brother

Title: Re: Couple of Interesting stems 4 u Peeps 2 C at MK on my builds heads up
Post by: N13L VV on August 17, 2012, 09:22 AM

Somebody make sure and get a good pic or two of this . Id love to see but im going MK :'( .  Have fun guys.

Title: Re: Couple of Interesting stems 4 u Peeps 2 C Pics after MK added 21/8/12
Post by: animal on August 21, 2012, 06:41 PM

bump 4 those who wanted pics  ;)

Title: Re: Couple of Interesting stems 4 u Peeps 2 C Pics after MK added 21/8/12
Post by: oldschoolace on August 21, 2012, 06:52 PM

Lovely bit of work there  :daumenhoch:
We dont see enough home brew stuff on here, especially to that quality.
Seeing this has given me a kick up the arse to get a stem done i have had my eye on for ages.
Quite a bit more complicated than yours though  :'(

Title: Re: Couple of Interesting stems 4 u Peeps 2 C Pics after MK added 21/8/12
Post by: ozone on August 21, 2012, 06:58 PM

That MS stem looks amazing.  Nice work, fella.   :smitten:

Title: Re: Couple of Interesting stems 4 u Peeps 2 C Pics after MK added 21/8/12
Post by: AKGOFF on August 21, 2012, 08:15 PM

I loved seeing this stem Steve and the story beind it. Can you make me one too please.  ;D

Top top work mate.  :smitten: :smitten:

Adam

Title: Re: Couple of Interesting stems 4 u Peeps 2 C Pics after MK added 21/8/12
Post by: MaD-RoK on August 21, 2012, 08:22 PM

I was with Adam when you were telling him about this, inspiring work dude. Hats off to you and your skills there.  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Couple of Interesting stems 4 u Peeps 2 C Pics after MK added 21/8/12
Post by: Taipan on August 21, 2012, 11:00 PM

That Marks & Spencers stem is well nice  :4_17_5:

Title: Re: Couple of Interesting stems 4 u Peeps 2 C Pics after MK added 21/8/12
Post by: bobafett on August 23, 2012, 07:51 PM

Bloody awful  :crazy2:

Top bodging Steve mate  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Couple of Interesting stems 4 u Peeps 2 C Pics after MK added 21/8/12
Post by: Macmania on September 02, 2012, 09:06 AM

  :shocked: WOW...............absolutely amazing  :4_17_5:

Title: Re: Couple of Interesting stems 4 u Peeps 2 C Pics after MK added 21/8/12
Post by: deeman on September 05, 2012, 08:56 AM

Top work Steve.That MS is amazing,a work of art! :daumenhoch: :smitten: