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New School BMX 2004 - Now => New School Park, Street & Dirt => Topic started by: insectbones on December 04, 2013, 07:23 AM
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Right guys, being old school i don't have a clue about new school.....
But a new school build is on the cards for next year, i think i've narrowed my choice of frames down.
So, Mankind New World, Proper TTL or Bonedeth Colt 45 seem to have pretty good reviews, anyone riding these?
Cheers :daumenhoch:
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if you think Old school is expensive then wait till you price up a custom new school :shocked:
Not as exciting but i'd either go for a good second hand or have a word with Stodgy at the RAD shop for a nice complete and upgrade as you go.
:daumenhoch:
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Lee, what Rob said mate :LolLolLolLol:
My Retrogeese both cost over a grand to build :shocked:
I suggest you enjoy riding your '88 Sport for a while first as it rides so well :daumenhoch:
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Yep, well aware its gonna hurt the bank...but i hear what you're saying :daumenhoch:
Yeah Spen, taking the Haro to where i used to ride as a kid in Andover when it gets here.
Cool place, huge bowls and lairy jumps :daumenhoch:
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defo go for second hand ,to start with a least , its like learning to ride again going from os to ns, big investment if you don't get on with ns, go for a few years old too anything from about 2009 onwards is going to be more or less similar spec to new ones re frame angles/tube type etc , clearance section in the tinterweb shops are always a good place to start , can scoop some real bargains, you can always repaint stuff ;) ;)
as an example only, this one has cost me not much more than one of those big momma/big daddy pos , little bit of fiddling involved, rides nice , light weight, good science :daumenhoch:
not wishing to assume cash is an issue of course :daumenhoch: we've all seen the £2000 ornament sat under the pie muncher :LolLolLolLol:
grips and pedals swapped out now but that's all,
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,168712.0.html
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Whatever you do - first things first is go to an LBS and have a test ride on some of their bikes. There's no point in getting a frame that's either too short/you don't like the stand-over height/the headtubes too whippy for you. You'll have a nightmare if the frame's not to your liking as it'll put you off riding it. If the frame fits, it's so much easier to learn on. Also if you're a taller gent consider getting a 22".
Have a go on a few, then you'll know what TT length/standover etc you like. Then go find the fecker second hand to be honest. You can pick up £400 frames secondhand over on BMX Forums/PinkBike for waay less than half their OG cost, and hubs/wheels/bars etc. Only thing you need to buy new are tyres, tubes, grips.
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Good advice lads cheers :daumenhoch:
I'm a bit taller than Spen Dan, so 20" will be fine
LBS next week then
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Lee, your Sport is a 20" tt. You'd be surprised and probably need a 20.75" with a bit taller than Spen-end (cue jokes from Ed and the rest of the suspects) - 14" max. Ed has a Supercross with a 13.25" rear and it's a world of difference when you want to 180º or 360º it.
Get to a rad event and ride everyone else's bikes to see what feels most comfortable then buy a second hand one and learn how to ride all over again :daumenhoch:
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i'll do it :daumenhoch:
short - arse :LolLolLolLol:
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Booooom there it is - cheers Jim :LolLolLolLol:
lee, the bike you want is here :smitten:
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,169121.new.html#new
Chrome LTF lushness :smitten:
just bad timing :'(
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Get along to notts on saturday and have a ride on loads there :daumenhoch:
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Yeah Lee, where's your commitment :yahoo_silent:
South coast to Nottz is an easy run you big girl :LolLolLolLol:
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Well...popped down the local skate park today, and managed to persuade one of the yoofs for a go on his bike....had to give him the keys to my van and everything ;D
Federal ( i think ) twilight, not bad, just need to try others to compare it to.
That S&M does look nice Spen...timing >:(
Notts is a bit far....
I'll get me dress
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I ride a proper ttl, and is prob the best feeling bike I've had to date, but has a Spanish bb I don't like how they flex so I will be getting somthing custom in the next year or so! Defo get a ns tho the old schools are pants to ride on ramps!!
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Had a little fook around on a bike that i really felt comfortable on...
2012 The Make, Hair of the dog....
So, any good? Can't find any reviews on this frame.....
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tidy gear :daumenhoch:
http://www.sourcebmx.com/product/frames/the-make-bmx/the-make-hair-of-the-dog-frame/16219.shtml
http://www.themakebmx.com/
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:daumenhoch:
It was that colour too, really nice feel to the bike.
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couple of the local street monkeys ride em , seem to be holding up to their abuse, apparently the early ones were prone to cracks but suppose they will dropping of 10ft roofs in the winter :LolLolLolLol:
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apparently the early ones were prone to cracks
This is exactly what i want to avoid, and i couldn't find any rider reviews of the frame ::)
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just a quote that , from some of the local street riders, i can't speak from experience, didn't ask what the models were, but i wouldn't take it as bad thing , the current gear looks quality :daumenhoch:
i've seen some of the frames when these kids are finished with em and you wonder how they're still in one piece
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Think i'll probably go with one, just felt right for me, see how it holds up :daumenhoch: