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Mid School BMX (>87) 1989 to 2003 (<05) => Mid School ( Keep the faith ) => Topic started by: neckbrace on September 02, 2012, 12:41 PM

Title: STA and Pro series (no shiney stuff yer mind).
Post by: neckbrace on September 02, 2012, 12:41 PM: Built up this old STA I got from "Nomad". Rough as hell and heavy as f**k, just how I remember 'em.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/cc222/bmxonly/DSC03719.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/cc222/bmxonly/DSC03720.jpg)
Frame - Standard STA 21"
Forks - S&M pitchfork (thanks captain)
Stem - demolition
Bars - One bartenders (new school but heavy as.... and I can't cope with small bars no more).
Grips - fly (as they were here)
Lever - Tech 77 (wrong side)
Brake - Odyssey evolver
Headset - FSA pig, unsealed
Seat - primo hemorroid
Post - Primo rod
Clamp - Primo?
Cranks - Primo
Sprocket - T1 43t
Pedals - Primo (magnesium fo lightness :LolLolLolLol:)
Tyres - Primo Taj front and Haro rap rear
Front wheel - Alex supra e 48 on a hoffman girthy hub
Rear wheel - Complete POS.
Pegs - old shadow conspiricy (I need some 10-14mm adaptors for the front if anyone has some)
Weight - ?????? but certainly over 35lbs.

And me pro series. Built with what I had, so parts from all era's of BMX.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/cc222/bmxonly/DSC03721.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/cc222/bmxonly/DSC03722.jpg)
Frame - '95 GT pro series
Fork - '95 GT pro series
Bars - '95ish GT 0.65
Grips - powerlite
Headset - Aheadset
Stem - one/snap top load
Lever - Tech 77
Brake - Shimano canti (can't remember exactly which one)
Seat - GT dropnose
Post - GT
Clamp - GT
Cranks - Primo powerbite
Sprocket - GT (of some description)
Chain - Ilegal half link
Pedals - Redline
Tyres - Odyssey Aitken, street rear and dirt front
Front wheel - Suzie unsealed on a Black box rim
Rear wheel - Black hub (unknown) on a BFR rim
Title: Re: STA and Pro series (no shiney stuff yer mind).
Post by: midschooljon on September 02, 2012, 01:27 PM: Loving that GT. Looks like an awesome weekend track weapon! :smitten:
Title: Re: STA and Pro series (no shiney stuff yer mind).
Post by: Betty on September 02, 2012, 01:38 PM: Lovely pair :daumenhoch:

My backs aching just looking at the STA ;D
Title: Re: STA and Pro series (no shiney stuff yer mind).
Post by: thecaptain on September 02, 2012, 02:09 PM: awesome standard! a mate used to have one almost identical back in the day, glad the forks went to a good home :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: STA and Pro series (no shiney stuff yer mind).
Post by: neckbrace on September 02, 2012, 04:20 PM: Thanks for the nice comments.
Been having a bit of fun in the garden on the GT.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/cc222/bmxonly/DSC03723.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/cc222/bmxonly/DSC03727.jpg)
Havn't really rode for a year untill MK because of my knees and neck, but the MTBing seems to have done them some good so I'm determined to do what I still can.
Title: Re: STA and Pro series (no shiney stuff yer mind).
Post by: Jaymz on September 02, 2012, 04:42 PM: A great pair, love them both. and love the garden set up
Title: Re: STA and Pro series (no shiney stuff yer mind).
Post by: neckbrace on September 02, 2012, 07:18 PM: Jaymz. Your welcome to pop down if your down the Forest sometime :daumenhoch:.
Just ask Tony if you wan't to contact me (or PM). I think Charley and Sid (my kids) were getting on well with James jnr. at MK.
Title: Re: STA and Pro series (no shiney stuff yer mind).
Post by: Dingobmxer on September 02, 2012, 07:24 PM: nice nice and NICE!!! in that order :daumenhoch:

Dingo
Title: Re: STA and Pro series (no shiney stuff yer mind).
Post by: Jaymz on September 02, 2012, 07:25 PM: Quote from: neckbrace on September 02, 2012, 07:18 PM
Jaymz. Your welcome to pop down if your down the Forest sometime :daumenhoch:.
Just ask Tony if you wan't to contact me (or PM). I think Charley and Sid (my kids) were getting on well with James jnr. at MK.
Awesome fella cheers, will take you up on that once the mrs has dropped the baby and we are all sorted into a routine, didnt realise you were that close fella
Title: Re: STA and Pro series (no shiney stuff yer mind).
Post by: Betty on September 02, 2012, 07:26 PM: Liking the garden :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: STA and Pro series (no shiney stuff yer mind).
Post by: James Nada on September 02, 2012, 07:42 PM: More pics of the garden please...

(and I'm loving the GT).
Title: Re: STA and Pro series (no shiney stuff yer mind).
Post by: midschooljon on September 02, 2012, 08:43 PM: That back garden setup looks awesome! :4_17_5:
Title: Re: STA and Pro series (no shiney stuff yer mind).
Post by: neckbrace on September 02, 2012, 10:07 PM: It's pretty tight but fun. The top half has just been changed again, it's been through many transformations.
I'll find a pic of what was there before. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: STA and Pro series (no shiney stuff yer mind).
Post by: neckbrace on September 02, 2012, 10:15 PM: This is what was there before. Couldn't afford to replace it when it rotted. It was so much fun.
I've allway's dream't of a 10ft halfpipe :smitten:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/cc222/bmxonly/DSCN0011.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/cc222/bmxonly/161.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/cc222/bmxonly/DSCN0007.jpg) :fart:
Title: Re: STA and Pro series (no shiney stuff yer mind).
Post by: neckbrace on September 02, 2012, 10:18 PM: And when it was first a track.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/cc222/bmxonly/DSC01880.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/cc222/bmxonly/DSC01877.jpg)
Title: Re: STA and Pro series (no shiney stuff yer mind).
Post by: Betty on September 02, 2012, 10:20 PM: Mint :4_17_5:
Title: Re: STA and Pro series (no shiney stuff yer mind).
Post by: nosepickben on September 03, 2012, 01:58 AM: Man i'd lovd a set of jumps in the garden..... :shocked:

I don't often say this, that gt looks great. :D
Title: Re: STA and Pro series (no shiney stuff yer mind).
Post by: gary67 on September 03, 2012, 08:20 PM: Bikes look great, gardens great.When can i move in :daumenhoch: