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Title: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: AKGOFF on October 03, 2012, 05:17 PM
I picked this up from Parcel Force today after what seemed a lifetimes wait.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/zz341/akgoff/8C539DC5-863D-4074-9F2D-36EDD5ACF213-6217-00000BFDB4CBF003.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/zz341/akgoff/90C78F51-DD82-451B-B5CF-E1AA35A3C5C0-6217-00000BFDBB38D9BC.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/zz341/akgoff/3C141D2A-B2A6-4023-83DF-A21A16DCB8AB-6217-00000BFDC1CA7943.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/zz341/akgoff/52ADF18C-069F-44BD-9F82-7B2247B7996E-6217-00000BFDA5302560.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/zz341/akgoff/C7A0DF5A-694E-48D3-85BC-9D6B7930387A-6217-00000BFDACBA5E0C.jpg)

85 VDC 24" Gorilla Cruiser Frameset with ORIGINAL 80's VDC Cruiser Monkey Bars, 1 of 4 known sets worldwide. The parts list on this thing is going to take a while because what I want is not readily available so I'm going to have to be a little patient but suffice to say, it's gonna be an absolute corker.
The set has come to me from Shane Fone in the US (VBiker) and Martin Pimmental before him so short of having the original reciept the provenance of the bars are as good as it gets.

Hope you like it.

Adam

Gotta say a MASSIVE thanks to Steve and Mick on this frameset, you guys rock. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: NORTY40 on October 03, 2012, 05:20 PM
 8)

and the bars get  8) 8) :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: dp and Chopper Dude on October 03, 2012, 05:23 PM
Hmmm Nice!  :smitten:
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: markyp on October 03, 2012, 05:24 PM
Just messed myself Adam,wow what a score :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: Julian347 on October 03, 2012, 05:24 PM
Really looking forward to this one. Love the colour.  :smitten:
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: Darren KAP on October 03, 2012, 05:26 PM

   :smitten: :smitten:    :4_17_5:
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: jimwise68 on October 03, 2012, 05:37 PM
oohh thats nice  :smitten:
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: animal on October 03, 2012, 05:42 PM
 :4_17_5: Bars r lush  :smitten:
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: meticulous on October 03, 2012, 05:45 PM
stunning!!!    :4_17_5:
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: rad_pitt on October 03, 2012, 05:47 PM
 :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: haro boy on October 03, 2012, 05:52 PM
delish!!
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: Kaner on October 03, 2012, 06:03 PM
Awesome!

Nice use of a Pussy Pump to protect it on the table too!!!!! Filth!
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: hunterdubber on October 03, 2012, 06:03 PM
Top fookin drawer ,Ads  8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

 :smitten:
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: Retrodan72 on October 03, 2012, 06:13 PM
Nice one Ad, what wheels you gonna run on it? :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: neil on October 03, 2012, 06:36 PM
Rather saucy lookin frameset that Adam  :4_17_5: Martin offered me it a while back buy way outta my price range
Steve is gonna mess himself when he sees it !
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: kungfunky on October 03, 2012, 06:38 PM
Thats awsome Adam  :smitten: And belonged to a very flash crowd too  :daumenhoch:

Anyway, stem's........And true to my word I have located something that would look awsome on this. Not this exact stem but in the same condition  :daumenhoch:







(http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb413/kungfunky/IMG_2989.jpg)

Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: glenboy on October 03, 2012, 06:40 PM
top drawer as hunterdubz says ,  :smitten:  :smitten: thats going to be a mean bike , sonlite hubs etc on the menu eh adam  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: diesel on October 03, 2012, 06:48 PM
 :daumenhoch: Love it
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: Dark Diggler on October 03, 2012, 06:48 PM
I like that  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: Macmania on October 03, 2012, 06:49 PM
Ooooo that looks nice  :smitten:

I assume that its been repainted/powdered ?
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: rooski on October 03, 2012, 07:07 PM
 :shocked:

You did well baggin that one :shocked:

Whats happened to the rear dropout ???
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: MaD-RoK on October 03, 2012, 07:31 PM
I bet Steve can't wait to put this together. Lush to the power of Sick X 1bill.
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: pickle on October 03, 2012, 07:33 PM
That looks good enough to eat!! Love that colour  :smitten:
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: ozone on October 03, 2012, 07:43 PM
:shocked:

Whats happened to the rear dropout ???

Looks like it's been Parcel Forced.  They did that to a frame which was being sent back to me after being coated in lovely candy powder.  They mangled both of my dropouts though.   ::)

I straightened the dropouts but the powder was fecked so it had to be done again.  I also had to cough for another lot of postage.    :knuppel2:
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: denzil on October 03, 2012, 07:47 PM
Now thats the bollock mate.  :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: rooski on October 03, 2012, 07:50 PM
:shocked:

Whats happened to the rear dropout ???

Looks like it's been Parcel Forced.  They did that to a frame which was being sent back to me after being coated in lovely candy powder.  They mangled both of my dropouts though.   ::)

I straightened the dropouts but the powder was fecked so it had to be done again.  I also had to cough for another lot of postage.    :knuppel2:

 :(
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: WINI on October 03, 2012, 08:07 PM
That is some quality metal there Adam, can't wait to see it built up  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: AKGOFF on October 03, 2012, 08:21 PM
Wow, thanks chaps. I was indeed very very lucky to be in a position to acquire this and from a super cool seller too.
To answer a few questions:
It is a lovely colour which I don't believe is original but it's irrelevant anyway as its getting stripped and going black. (my wife says black is best  :shocked:)
The rear drop outs have been 'Parcel Forced' so will have to be straightened out a little. Fookin idiots.
Steve will be in his element building this beauty
Ash, you know I've been looking for a Studd stem although that one looks like a mini stem. I'll take it in a heartbeat though. A Galindo stem would be rather nice too. Flashy crowd indeed. Thats Norms GJS Big Tube the Studd stem is resting on is it not?
I have got a set of real nice Sonlites in stock but I want to go a little higher end than that, I have a deal in progress for something a little special.
I would love a set of 24" Ambrosio rims If i can find a set in hard anno.

I already have the following:
Frameset and bars
SST Command post
Prodyne seat post clamp (again 1 of 4 known to exist world wide)
Studd chainwheel
Studd chainwheel bolts

Not doing very well at the moment :'(

Wish list:

Either a set of Aerospeeds or maybe a set of single drive Clemtwin cranks
Phil Wood spider
VDC BB
Shotgun ll (not a chequered one)
Suntour MP100 pedals with VDC cage extenders
Ambrosio Hard anno rims
Studd or Galindo stem

If anyone can help with any of the above please let me know.

Cheers

Adam
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: jimwise68 on October 03, 2012, 08:25 PM
Get it built up ready for the next London ride, the you can Ghosty it  :2funny:

Sounds like an awesome build on the cards  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: Bigfrawg on October 03, 2012, 08:47 PM
Ooooooooo
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: AKGOFF on October 03, 2012, 08:50 PM
Get it built up ready for the next London ride, the you can Ghosty it  :2funny:

Sounds like an awesome build on the cards  :daumenhoch:

 :LolLolLolLol: when I ride this I'm definitely not getting pissed and falling off.
If the next London ride is next summer then yes it will be ready.  ;D
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: In2 bmx on October 03, 2012, 08:57 PM
Very  :coolsmiley:   :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: CD17 on October 03, 2012, 08:59 PM
Lovely Adam, I'm glad you're changing the colour, I don't think that red looks right especially with the chrome decals  :-\

Can't wait to see this one built  :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: wildon on October 03, 2012, 09:26 PM
Well there it is... My first dose of bmx jealousy ... Was after those bars for mine for ages. Very nice Adam  :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: griff on October 03, 2012, 09:34 PM
Very nice Adam  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: Badbaldie on October 03, 2012, 09:42 PM
 :shocked:  well well well great score there Adam  :daumenhoch: nice frame set and those bars   :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: cant wait to see this one built up  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: Devilock on October 03, 2012, 10:30 PM
Thats bollocks

 :shocked:
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: Devilock on October 03, 2012, 10:32 PM
I know fu*k all about Voris shit.

Im sure it'll be a cool build.
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: kungfunky on October 03, 2012, 10:36 PM
MXR Hubs ?
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: neil on October 04, 2012, 01:13 AM
adam hope you listen to steve when you build this and dont go putting some thing shite on it like you have in the past like coluored tyres etc
i havent been on here for a bit but im gona tell people straight (non of those campag hubs that noone ever used either ) too many people on here who lick ass (you know who you are)
and theres also loads on here who never raced or did some freestyle in their life
 
oooosh im back :2funny:
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: xGoose on October 04, 2012, 03:50 AM
Sweet Adam, looking forward to seeing this one mate  :daumenhoch:


Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: steve69 on October 04, 2012, 06:54 AM
Can't wait to stroke this one  :smitten:

And the sooner those shite decals come off the better.



The biggest problem i'll face (other than trying to convince Adam that not all that's rare is good) will be giving it back when it's built  :(
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: AKGOFF on October 04, 2012, 07:25 AM
adam hope you listen to steve when you build this and dont go putting some thing shite on it like you have in the past like coluored tyres etc
i havent been on here for a bit but im gona tell people straight (non of those campag hubs that noone ever used either ) too many people on here who lick ass (you know who you are)
and theres also loads on here who never raced or did some freestyle in their life
 
oooosh im back :2funny:

This one is gonna be a knockout Neil, I know the exact spec already. Sheriff Stars are beautiful Hubs but far too dainty for this beast.
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: Gtbill on October 04, 2012, 08:25 AM
Very nice i just love VDC bikes  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: Devilock on October 04, 2012, 09:16 AM
So have you an estimated build cost?
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: steve69 on October 04, 2012, 09:32 AM
So have you an estimated build cost?
By the looks of the list...   around 8.5k  :shocked:
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: Taipan on October 04, 2012, 10:08 AM
Awsome!  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: Devilock on October 04, 2012, 10:30 AM
So have you an estimated build cost?
By the looks of the list...   around 8.5k  :shocked:

You've gotta be kidding.  :idiot2: I wouldn't need to pay that on a fully loaded Intense M9.
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on October 04, 2012, 11:12 AM
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/rocksmall_copy_585567.jpg)
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: Pooch on October 04, 2012, 03:33 PM
Nice one,silly bollocks!! Cant  wait to kick the wheels in.. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: Glynnyboy on October 04, 2012, 04:04 PM
Beautiful f/f & awesome result on the bars. Looking forward to seeing this built.

Did they use aerospeeds on cruisers in 85 ?
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: AKGOFF on October 04, 2012, 04:33 PM
So have you an estimated build cost?
By the looks of the list...   around 8.5k  :shocked:

WTF??? Really, I haven't even costed this one yet but I Fookin hope it doesn't come in at that.

So have you an estimated build cost?
By the looks of the list...   around 8.5k  :shocked:

You've gotta be kidding.  :idiot2: I wouldn't need to pay that on a fully loaded Intense M9.

What the hell is an 'Fully loaded Intense M9'?

Nice one,silly bollocks!! Cant  wait to kick the wheels in.. :daumenhoch:

Just prior to me kicking you head in.  :knuppel2: :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: AKGOFF on October 04, 2012, 04:36 PM
Beautiful f/f & awesome result on the bars. Looking forward to seeing this built.

Did they use aerospeeds on cruisers in 85 ?

Date wise they're perfect mate but not sure if anyone used them on Cruisers. Would there be a reason not to though Glynn?
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: brass monkey! on October 04, 2012, 04:48 PM
That is sweet  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: Devilock on October 04, 2012, 04:57 PM
What the hell is an 'Fully loaded Intense M9'?


Something like this

(http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/mothwasp73/IntenseM9RedBuildSide.jpg)
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: rooski on October 04, 2012, 05:01 PM
Beautiful f/f & awesome result on the bars. Looking forward to seeing this built.

Did they use aerospeeds on cruisers in 85 ?

Think Glynn means that by 1985 it had been worked out that aerospeeds were rubbish and no one was using them.

At that time most cruiser riders were the BIG guys,aerospeeds were pretty fragile.
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: brass monkey! on October 04, 2012, 05:03 PM
Adam....... Some inspiration

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g48/noahnhenrysdad/5642d144f439d9e94e79bc8a723c4756.jpg)

Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: AKGOFF on October 04, 2012, 05:11 PM
Beautiful f/f & awesome result on the bars. Looking forward to seeing this built.

Did they use aerospeeds on cruisers in 85 ?

Think Glynn means that by 1985 it had been worked out that aerospeeds were rubbish and no one was using them.

At that time most cruiser riders were the BIG guys,aerospeeds were pretty fragile.

Gotcha, the latter part does make sense although this will not get ridden hard by any stretch of the imagination so for me, visually it has to be right, possibly at the slight detriment of racing abilities.

What the hell is an 'Fully loaded Intense M9'?


Something like this

(http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/mothwasp73/IntenseM9RedBuildSide.jpg)

Is that a racing mountain bike?

Adam....... Some inspiration

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g48/noahnhenrysdad/5642d144f439d9e94e79bc8a723c4756.jpg)



Very sweet set up, nice Profiles and Graphites. :smitten:
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: Devilock on October 04, 2012, 05:16 PM

Is that a racing mountain bike?


Yeah, it replaces the M6 (which i had).  ::)

Do the build chrome & black...!  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: AKGOFF on October 04, 2012, 08:02 PM

Is that a racing mountain bike?


Yeah, it replaces the M6 (which i had).  ::)

Do the build chrome & black...!  :daumenhoch:

Black & Chrome.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: Glynnyboy on October 04, 2012, 09:35 PM
Adam I made it out as a question because I haven't done enough home work on it to give a fully educated answer.
The points rooski made were actually what was running through my mind though.
Gen 3 profiles and 401's I know were strong enough and being used but I wasn't sure on aerospeeds .
As Andy said I know the cruiser riders were the big guys and their crank choices reflected that.
(As I started to find out when looking into it a little recently 8) )
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: AKGOFF on October 04, 2012, 10:06 PM
Adam I made it out as a question because I haven't done enough home work on it to give a fully educated answer.
The points rooski made were actually what was running through my mind though.
Gen 3 profiles and 401's I know were strong enough and being used but I wasn't sure on aerospeeds .
As Andy said I know the cruiser riders were the big guys and their crank choices reflected that.
(As I started to find out when looking into it a little recently 8) )

Good points well made. Thanks guys, all advice appreciated. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: Pooch on October 05, 2012, 08:02 AM
Bit more advice for you Adam.. Give the bike to steve69 ;)
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: steve69 on October 05, 2012, 08:22 AM
Bit more advice for you Adam.. Give the bike to steve69 ;)
Very good advice John-boy but i already have it,  you need to work on him so it's for keeps ^"^
Title: Re: VDC HEAVEN
Post by: neil on October 05, 2012, 01:00 PM
Adam virtually no one used aero speeds due to the fact they were crap,they look good but pretty useless profiles are the way to go fella
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