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Title: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: ozone on January 23, 2013, 08:35 AM
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111001773237'ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Nice buy for budget-builds if they are.  Pop a GT decal on and Bob's yer uncle. 
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: Dannywhac on January 23, 2013, 09:02 AM
Close, but no cigar.
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: pickle on January 23, 2013, 09:06 AM
they look pretty much the same to me  ???

i have to say though, the GT one i have on my old rider is THE most uncomfortable fooking seat i've ever had the misfortune to sit on  ;D
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: Dannywhac on January 23, 2013, 09:24 AM
they look pretty much the same to me  ???

They're s slightly different profile and there's less plastic underneath the nose of the saddle.

http://bmxmuseum.com/forsale/79115

Now stop breaking my balls  ;D
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: GavinDavis on January 23, 2013, 09:47 AM
Fookin good for the money though!!  :)
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: Dannywhac on January 23, 2013, 09:48 AM
Yeah - although the last two real GT's I got only set me back a tenner a pop :)

And yes, they're frikkin uncomfortable.
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: GavinDavis on January 23, 2013, 10:19 AM
Yeah - although the last two real GT's I got only set me back a tenner a pop :)

And yes, they're frikkin uncomfortable.

lol....I know what you mean about the comfort thing, I generally tend to stand up all the time now anyway (habit from riding my new school more often than my others, and the seat position is set about 1" off the frame so unless im stationary....im up and about on it :)
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: Dannywhac on January 23, 2013, 10:24 AM
Yeah - although the last two real GT's I got only set me back a tenner a pop :)

And yes, they're frikkin uncomfortable.

lol....I know what you mean about the comfort thing, I generally tend to stand up all the time now anyway (habit from riding my new school more often than my others, and the seat position is set about 1" off the frame so unless im stationary....im up and about on it :)

Same here Gav - only time I've felt if they're comfortable or not is either grabbing it with me knees, or wehn I land bad and get it up the chuff.

There's no high seatposts in this house  ;D
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: GavinDavis on January 23, 2013, 10:29 AM
Yeah - although the last two real GT's I got only set me back a tenner a pop :)

And yes, they're frikkin uncomfortable.

lol....I know what you mean about the comfort thing, I generally tend to stand up all the time now anyway (habit from riding my new school more often than my others, and the seat position is set about 1" off the frame so unless im stationary....im up and about on it :)

Same here Gav - only time I've felt if they're comfortable or not is either grabbing it with me knees, or wehn I land bad and get it up the chuff.

There's no high seatposts in this house  ;D

Too true Dan!!  ;D ....I nearly totalled myself a few months back, hopped a small rail....landed and the LH crank arm came off as the bolt had unwound itself...causing me to nearly break my ankle and got the wrong end of an aitken seat straight up my ass  :LolLolLolLol:

Why do we do it lol.
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: ED209 on January 23, 2013, 10:37 AM
they look pretty much the same to me  ???

i have to say though, the GT one i have on my old rider is THE most uncomfortable fooking seat i've ever had the misfortune to sit on  ;D

x2 ... looks great ... kills yaaaarse  :bondage:
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: ozone on January 23, 2013, 11:23 AM
they look pretty much the same to me  ???

They're s slightly different profile and there's less plastic underneath the nose of the saddle.

http://bmxmuseum.com/forsale/79115

Now stop breaking my balls  ;D

Still not convinced that Ruption didn't order a boat-load of those seats from Viscount with their own logo on.  If I ask them if they are Viscount branded, and they confirm this, will that mean they are the same?

I can't really see much difference between theirs and this TBH. 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GT-BMX-Old-School-Original-Viscount-White-Seat-Saddle-Dyno-RARE-NEW-/120994881468?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c2bdb5fbc
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: GavinDavis on January 23, 2013, 11:26 AM
Say there were the same mould.....How would you go about getting rid of the Ruption logo?  Cos you really dont want that on it lol
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: ozone on January 23, 2013, 11:28 AM
Say there were the same mould.....How would you go about getting rid of the Ruption logo?  Cos you really dont want that on it lol

Nitro-Mors on a cotton wool bud then rinse off immediately.  Didn't damage the plastic at all.  Done it with a lightning bolt seat.   :-[
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: ozone on January 23, 2013, 11:30 AM
Say there were the same mould.....How would you go about getting rid of the Ruption logo?  Cos you really dont want that on it lol

I can't see any difference as it's hard to make out the nose of the saddle when it is flipped.  Maybe Danny used a virtual trowel and brush? ;D
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: GavinDavis on January 23, 2013, 11:32 AM
Say there were the same mould.....How would you go about getting rid of the Ruption logo?  Cos you really dont want that on it lol

Nitro-Mors on a cotton wool bud then rinse off immediately.  Done it with a lightning bolt seat.   :-[

Hmmm....interesting, ive just ordered one for a giggle so ill see what its like.  at £4 if its no good i can always sling it in the hedge  ;D
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: ozone on January 23, 2013, 11:34 AM
Say there were the same mould.....How would you go about getting rid of the Ruption logo?  Cos you really dont want that on it lol

Nitro-Mors on a cotton wool bud then rinse off immediately.  Done it with a lightning bolt seat.   :-[

Hmmm....interesting, ive just ordered one for a giggle so ill see what its like.  at £4 if its no good i can always sling it in the hedge  ;D

How can you go wrong for £4?  That's what ebay sellers would charge for postage alone.   :)
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: Dannywhac on January 23, 2013, 11:41 AM
Yeah, not saying it ain't a bargain :) I'll take a piccy if you like of one of mine when I'm back home to compare to - they're close enough, but I reckon they'll be slightly less sturdy than the GT ones, and a bit harder on the a-nus if you try doing the old mid-school nose cut-off.
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: GTnumber1 on January 23, 2013, 11:46 AM
that seat is a cross between a 87 and 88 gt seat, fookin bargain though
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: ozone on January 23, 2013, 11:50 AM
Yeah, not saying it ain't a bargain :) I'll take a piccy if you like of one of mine when I'm back home to compare to - they're close enough, but I reckon they'll be slightly less sturdy than the GT ones, and a bit harder on the a-nus if you try doing the old mid-school nose cut-off.

Who actually rides their bikes on this site?   :D  

LeeHunt just bought them all and put them up for £20 each.  :LolLolLolLol:


Do you have your microscope handy? ^^^  (so you can read my banner)   :-*
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: GTnumber1 on January 23, 2013, 11:51 AM
that seat is a cross between a 87 and 88 gt seat, fookin bargain though

actually looking at it again its quite spot on to a 88  seat  :-\

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/n477/stevencosta/whitegtseat.jpg)
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: pickle on January 23, 2013, 11:56 AM
will let you know how it looks when it arrives  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: ozone on January 23, 2013, 11:57 AM
that seat is a cross between a 87 and 88 gt seat, fookin bargain though

actually looking at it again its quite spot on to a 88 > seat

You are incorrect, dear boy.  The archaeologist has spoken.   :LolLolLolLol:

We'll see what they're like when Gavin's arrives.   :)  edit and Pickle's
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: Dannywhac on January 23, 2013, 11:59 AM
that seat is a cross between a 87 and 88 gt seat, fookin bargain though

actually looking at it again its quite spot on to a 88 > seat

You are incorrect, dear boy.  The archaeologist has spoken.   :LolLolLolLol:

We'll see what they're like when Gavin's arrives.   :)

Trollolololololol
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: ozone on January 23, 2013, 12:00 PM
that seat is a cross between a 87 and 88 gt seat, fookin bargain though

actually looking at it again its quite spot on to a 88 > seat

You are incorrect, dear boy.  The archaeologist has spoken.   :LolLolLolLol:

We'll see what they're like when Gavin's arrives.   :)

Trollolololololol

Trolling my own thread.  I'm clever like that, me.   :)
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: GTnumber1 on January 23, 2013, 12:08 PM
they look pretty much the same to me  ???

They're s slightly different profile and there's less plastic underneath the nose of the saddle.

http://bmxmuseum.com/forsale/79115

Now stop breaking my balls  ;D

Still not convinced that Ruption didn't order a boat-load of those seats from Viscount with their own logo on.  If I ask them if they are Viscount branded, and they confirm this, will that mean they are the same?

I can't really see much difference between theirs and this TBH.  

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GT-BMX-Old-School-Original-Viscount-White-Seat-Saddle-Dyno-RARE-NEW-/120994881468?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c2bdb5fbc


thats a 92 seat slightly different  :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: GavinDavis on January 23, 2013, 12:11 PM
Just to add.....and yes it may be frowned upon.....but how would you replicate the GT logo on the side?  A decal will look a bit naff wont it, wouldnt it be better to leave it all blank?
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: ozone on January 23, 2013, 12:20 PM
Just to add.....and yes it may be frowned upon.....but how would you replicate the GT logo on the side?  A decal will look a bit naff wont it, wouldnt it be better to leave it all blank?

Plenty of people clag stickers on their repop kashi's but apart from screening a logo on, you either go stealth with no logo or put a Delcal on.   :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: gib66 on January 23, 2013, 12:26 PM
ive ordered one of these for my sta for now .off subject slightly whats the best way to remove the decal completely
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: Dannywhac on January 23, 2013, 12:27 PM
that seat is a cross between a 87 and 88 gt seat, fookin bargain though

actually looking at it again its quite spot on to a 88 > seat

You are incorrect, dear boy.  The archaeologist has spoken.   :LolLolLolLol:

We'll see what they're like when Gavin's arrives.   :)

Trollolololololol

Trolling my own thread.  I'm clever like that, me.   :)
Yep, and stop making me out like I'm some kind of tw@t.
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: GTnumber1 on January 23, 2013, 12:27 PM
would be great if someone could engrave it

heres a 87 seat i put decals on

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/n477/stevencosta/for%20sale3/DSCF3749.jpg)
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: GavinDavis on January 23, 2013, 12:56 PM
would be great if someone could engrave it

heres a 87 seat i put decals on

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/n477/stevencosta/for%20sale3/DSCF3749.jpg)

Yeah that would be awesome!  Where did you get the decal from Steve?  And are they available in say...white/silver/gold etc?

Also....did the decals stick down ok?
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: leehunt1 on January 23, 2013, 12:57 PM
i just ordered 2
you never no..!
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: GTnumber1 on January 23, 2013, 12:59 PM
would be great if someone could engrave it

heres a 87 seat i put decals on

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/n477/stevencosta/for%20sale3/DSCF3749.jpg)

Yeah that would be awesome!  Where did you get the decal from Steve?  And are they available in say...white/silver/gold etc?

Also....did the decals stick down ok?

stuck on like shit to a fur blanket  :LolLolLolLol: there from louis ultrahive
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: GavinDavis on January 23, 2013, 12:59 PM
Yeah ive just found myself ordering another one haha.  I bet he's sat there looking at his orders thinking.....huh???  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: GavinDavis on January 23, 2013, 01:00 PM
would be great if someone could engrave it

heres a 87 seat i put decals on

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/n477/stevencosta/for%20sale3/DSCF3749.jpg)

Yeah that would be awesome!  Where did you get the decal from Steve?  And are they available in say...white/silver/gold etc?

Also....did the decals stick down ok?

stuck on like shit to a fur blanket  :LolLolLolLol: there from louis ultrahive

Ah thats good then!  :daumenhoch: ....Might just give him a shout :)
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: ozone on January 23, 2013, 01:10 PM
that seat is a cross between a 87 and 88 gt seat, fookin bargain though

actually looking at it again its quite spot on to a 88 > seat

You are incorrect, dear boy.  The archaeologist has spoken.   :LolLolLolLol:

We'll see what they're like when Gavin's arrives.   :)

Trollolololololol

Trolling my own thread.  I'm clever like that, me.   :)
Yep, and stop making me out like I'm some kind of tw@t.

FFS.  Just a bit of banter.  Classic case of those who like to dish out, not being able to take it.

I like Havana's BTW.   ;)
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: Dannywhac on January 23, 2013, 01:44 PM
that seat is a cross between a 87 and 88 gt seat, fookin bargain though

actually looking at it again its quite spot on to a 88 > seat

You are incorrect, dear boy.  The archaeologist has spoken.   :LolLolLolLol:

We'll see what they're like when Gavin's arrives.   :)

Trollolololololol

Trolling my own thread.  I'm clever like that, me.   :)
Yep, and stop making me out like I'm some kind of tw@t.

FFS.  Just a bit of banter.  Classic case of those who like to dish out, not being able to take it.

I like Havana's BTW.   ;)

Oh you win - I can see I'm dealing with a bigger intellect than me. Banter is amongst friends, and you've done nowt but hound me f00kstaff (wa-wa to me etc). Toodle pip.
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: GavinDavis on January 23, 2013, 02:17 PM
would be great if someone could engrave it

heres a 87 seat i put decals on

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/n477/stevencosta/for%20sale3/DSCF3749.jpg)

Yeah that would be awesome!  Where did you get the decal from Steve?  And are they available in say...white/silver/gold etc?

Also....did the decals stick down ok?

stuck on like shit to a fur blanket  :LolLolLolLol: there from louis ultrahive

Steve - Were they the chain ring decals you ordered as those are the only ones I can see on his site that fit the bill. $6 each?  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: ozone on January 23, 2013, 06:33 PM
that seat is a cross between a 87 and 88 gt seat, fookin bargain though

actually looking at it again its quite spot on to a 88 > seat

You are incorrect, dear boy.  The archaeologist has spoken.   :LolLolLolLol:

We'll see what they're like when Gavin's arrives.   :)

Trollolololololol

Trolling my own thread.  I'm clever like that, me.   :)
Yep, and stop making me out like I'm some kind of tw@t.

FFS.  Just a bit of banter.  Classic case of those who like to dish out, not being able to take it.

I like Havana's BTW.   ;)

Oh you win - I can see I'm dealing with a bigger intellect than me. Banter is amongst friends, and you've done nowt but hound me f00kstaff (wa-wa to me etc). Toodle pip.

I thought the use of smilies would indicate that it was nothing more than gentle ribbing.  My apologies if you saw it as anything more than that.   :-[
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: leehunt1 on January 23, 2013, 06:38 PM
FIGHT..!
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: leehunt1 on January 23, 2013, 06:48 PM

Do you have your microscope handy? ^^^  (so you can read my banner)   :-*

Can you read my banner..?

F@CK OFF.. :LolLolLolLol:

 :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolL
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: ozone on January 23, 2013, 06:57 PM
^^^^  Quality.  Thanks for taking it in the spirit it was meant.   :2funny:
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: leehunt1 on January 23, 2013, 08:08 PM
^^^^  Quality.  Thanks for taking it in the spirit it was meant.   :2funny:

 :D
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: pickle on January 30, 2013, 12:29 PM
mine came and it's great  :daumenhoch:

i see some money grabbing fooker has already listed theirs on ebay with postage costs of £5.99  :2gunsfiring_v1:

there's always one hey  :crazy2:
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: NORTY40 on January 30, 2013, 12:33 PM
Mine came , it's great for the money  :daumenhoch:  Worth £3.99 for the seat guts  :D

Bit of thinners should shift the 'Ruption' lettering .
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: GavinDavis on January 30, 2013, 12:37 PM
Got both of mine too and yeah they are great for the cash! I borrowed a bit of nitromorse from work and it took care of the logo no probs.  They only trouble is....the logo is slightly embossed but hey ho.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: pickle on January 30, 2013, 12:37 PM
yeah definately!  bonus on the guts, as you say...worth that just for those  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: pickle on January 30, 2013, 12:38 PM
who's this then?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/old-school-bmx-seat-black-new-/321064483744?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item4ac0ef3ba0
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: GavinDavis on January 30, 2013, 12:57 PM
 :LolLolLolLol: .....cheeky monkey eh!  Cant see them making much cash though if it stays at 99p
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: ozone on January 30, 2013, 02:02 PM
Not me.  I would have said it was a GT-lookalike to encourage a bid or two.   :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: NORTY40 on January 30, 2013, 02:05 PM
Not me.  I would have stuck a GT sticker on it and sold it as an original

 :shocked:  :shocked:

 :D
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: ozone on January 30, 2013, 02:12 PM
Not me.  I would have stuck a GT sticker on it and sold it as an original - and I would have kept my big gob shut so it was harder to work out where I got them from. 

 :shocked:  :shocked:

 :D

 :LolLolLolLol:  Sticker is on order.   :2funny:
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: NORTY40 on January 30, 2013, 02:21 PM
Not me.  I would have stuck a GT sticker on it and sold it as an original - and I would have kept my big gob shut so it was harder to work out where I got them from. 

 :shocked:  :shocked:

 :D

 :LolLolLolLol:  Sticker is on order.   :2funny:

 :LolLolLolLol:   :daumenhoch: 

I for one appreciated the link mate ............ even if it's just for the seat guts  :D
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: GavinDavis on January 30, 2013, 03:43 PM
Not me.  I would have stuck a GT sticker on it and sold it as an original - and I would have kept my big gob shut so it was harder to work out where I got them from. 

 :shocked:  :shocked:

 :D

 :LolLolLolLol:  Sticker is on order.   :2funny:

Did you go for the ultrhive sticker in the end?
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: bobbbbsy on January 30, 2013, 03:55 PM
extreme direct should be put up for a BARGAINS award !
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: ozone on January 30, 2013, 03:56 PM
Not me.  They're about 300% dearer than what the budget seat cost.  Way too tight to pay that.  
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: leehunt1 on January 30, 2013, 04:20 PM
Got the 2 I ordered
gonna make one of these for my big fat bum ;D

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s561/leehunt1/pro-hubx2_zps15d8ad48.jpg)
Title: Re: Are these £3.99 (delivered) Ruption seats the same design as GT ones?
Post by: BMX1973 on January 31, 2013, 07:35 PM
worth that just for the Guts  :4_17_5:
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