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Title: Aero-Lite
Post by: steve69 on May 08, 2014, 08:30 PM: I was flicking through an old copy of BMX Weekly earlier (as you do) and came across an Areo-Lite test/review.

(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv209/steve69-pics/null_zps7f83fcdf.jpg)

Funky looking English square alloy tube frame, I'm pretty sure I would have noticed one before had I seen one, which lead me to wonder...

Did it ever go into production ?
Was it special order only ?
Does anyone have one ?
Is the test bike still around ?
Title: Re: Aero-Lite
Post by: pickle on May 08, 2014, 08:34 PM: How short is that??
Title: Re: Aero-Lite
Post by: steve69 on May 08, 2014, 08:49 PM: Quote from: pickle on May 08, 2014, 08:34 PM
How short is that??

The top tube looks quite short but that's due to the steep the tube angle I think :-\
Back end and wheel base look quite long.
Title: Re: Aero-Lite
Post by: BMX1973 on May 08, 2014, 09:51 PM: I don't remember these! :-\
Title: Re: Aero-Lite
Post by: TORKER mick on May 09, 2014, 07:03 AM: i think they got the seat and headset angle mixed up ::) :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Aero-Lite
Post by: steve69 on May 09, 2014, 07:13 AM: It was made by Premier Automotive Ltd. from Burnaston airfield, Derby.

It was also used as the advertising bike for Acorn Magnum 20's

(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv209/steve69-pics/null_zpsa391247c.jpg)

Lovin the seat stay gusset (aviation inspired)
Title: Re: Aero-Lite
Post by: AKGOFF on May 09, 2014, 12:01 PM: I've got one.
Title: Re: Aero-Lite
Post by: steve69 on May 09, 2014, 06:35 PM: Quote from: TORKER mick on May 09, 2014, 07:03 AM
i think they got the seat and headset angle mixed up ::) :LolLolLolLol:

The seat tube angle looks good coz the Uni Turbo sits well, it's just the head tube. It needs a set of straight fork dropouts like the Tange pinched 1200's
Title: Re: Aero-Lite
Post by: steve69 on May 10, 2014, 11:26 AM: Quote from: AKGOFF on May 09, 2014, 12:01 PM
I've got one.

It would seem it's rarer than anything you've ever had :loser:
Title: Re: Aero-Lite
Post by: Gizmo on May 10, 2014, 04:24 PM: Liking that :smitten: just noticed x2 bottom bracket boots ,?