Post by: grey-beard on September 05, 2017, 03:14 PM
Just spotted this today, it's probably been seen by everyone already.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Old-School-Challenger-Racing-20-inch-BMX-1985-/253118057294?hash=item3aef030b4e:g:uncAAOSwYZ9Zor5g
They seem very rare.
Some good info on The USA Museum.
http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/challenger_racing/
How did it end up over here? Does anyone know the bike?
I would be bidding, but the wife would go mental, I've got a kitchen to fit, plus it's miles away!
Post by: griff on September 05, 2017, 03:52 PM
Post by: In2bmx on September 05, 2017, 04:18 PM
Post by: grey-beard on September 05, 2017, 06:55 PM
It'll be interesting to see what it goes for!
Post by: Avro on September 05, 2017, 07:11 PM
Post by: grey-beard on September 05, 2017, 08:31 PM
Very smart, and some lovely components to boot. If I did not have three projects on the go then I would be a rat up a proverbial. The lack of 'big name' kudos is the only thing that will hold this back.
You think the end price might be reasonable then? mmm... Are you anywhere near Leicester?
Post by: southern andy on September 05, 2017, 09:11 PM
Near me too 😜
Post by: ED209 on September 05, 2017, 09:14 PM
Post by: CustardLips on September 05, 2017, 09:28 PM
Post by: That Swan Guy on September 05, 2017, 10:05 PM
what's Leicester gotta do with it. ???
isn't that a Tina Turner song?
Post by: Picklez on September 05, 2017, 11:11 PM
We could arrange courier etc from my place if that would help, And all it will cost you is the pedals :2funny: Sorry, couldn't resist the last statement ::)
Post by: Mikku on September 05, 2017, 11:52 PM
Post by: In2bmx on September 06, 2017, 08:02 AM
Like nobody's seen the triton pedals. 🙄I'll be having a punt :whistle: ;)
Near me too 😜
Post by: thebigdog on September 06, 2017, 08:05 AM
But there goes any hope of getting it I suppose.
Wish these links would go up AFTER the auction end !
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Post by: In2bmx on September 06, 2017, 08:17 AM
And i need something to do over the winter ^"^ .. Been looking for a new project .
Post by: insectbones on September 06, 2017, 08:22 AM
Post by: grey-beard on September 06, 2017, 10:30 AM
It says it's in Hampshire... what's Leicester gotta do with it. ???
Sorry, the location said petersfield and when I looked on google maps it came up with a place just south of Leicester? I've just looked again and it's now in Hampshire? weird? I did hit my head at the weekend!
Post by: In2bmx on September 06, 2017, 01:52 PM
Post by: thebigdog on September 06, 2017, 01:55 PM
Post by: In2bmx on September 06, 2017, 03:07 PM
Interesting wonder if it was a radster? ???Same bidder kept going for it .. Made me wonder
A: He really wanted it.
B: His mate now owns it . :LolLolLolLol:
Post by: grey-beard on September 06, 2017, 03:16 PM
Interesting wonder if it was a radster? ???
Hope so. it would be good to see some good pics of it.
Post by: thebigdog on September 06, 2017, 03:31 PM
Interesting wonder if it was a radster? ???
Hope so. it would be good to see some good pics of it.
I like the twin down tube, looks really cool. I think it went quite cheap really , considering the pedals it has on it .
Post by: kalex on September 06, 2017, 05:17 PM
Interesting wonder if it was a radster? ???Same bidder kept going for it .. Made me wonder
A: He really wanted it.
B: His mate now owns it . :LolLolLolLol:
I'd go for option B and expect it back on ebay in the near future
Post by: MrD on September 06, 2017, 06:18 PM
MrD
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on September 06, 2017, 09:02 PM
Post by: Mikku on September 07, 2017, 12:39 AM
Post by: thebigdog on September 10, 2017, 08:52 PM
Wont bore you too much with how i got it , but i messaged the seller after the auction to say let me know if you get let down on eBay etc. & to cut a long story short I collected it yesterday afternoon and for a much more reasonable price
He gave me some nice history on the bike about how he got it and how it won many uk and Europe races.
He also had a rickman prototype Freestyler! but he was emigrating to Germany and could only take one bike with him, so chose to sell this.
Some pics-
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Some pics of two secs with autosol
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It needs a little work ,seat post is junk , the saddle has a few splits on the top & the front hub axle is thread bound.
So it will need a few other rider survivor parts.
But theres no other nastys to report.
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Post by: CustardLips on September 10, 2017, 09:44 PM
Post by: Mikku on September 10, 2017, 10:36 PM
Post by: thebigdog on September 11, 2017, 08:00 AM
Nice one Matt!! So was it a case of buyer's remorse or shill bidding? In any case, am also glad it ended up in the right hands! Look forward to seeing it up and running again. :daumenhoch:
Cant say really Mick , he didn't like ebay that's for sure, he seemed pretty genuine but only he will know if he shilled ?.
Needs some work but its not too bad :)
Post by: Taipan on September 11, 2017, 11:07 AM
Nice to see it's ended up in the hands of a Radster. :slayer:
Totally agree with custard :daumenhoch: and the pic's you just posted are far beter than the ad ;) didn't realise it was based soooo much on a Grifter lol :D what's your plans for it? light resto and replace buggered parts with some survivor parts? I think it will look awsome that way ;)
ps... what was the info and history he said be interested to know? great score tho :smitten:
Post by: thebigdog on September 11, 2017, 11:24 AM
Nice to see it's ended up in the hands of a Radster. :slayer:
Totally agree with custard :daumenhoch: and the pic's you just posted are far beter than the ad ;) didn't realise it was based soooo much on a Grifter lol :D what's your plans for it? light resto and replace buggered parts with some survivor parts? I think it will look awsome that way ;)
ps... what was the info and history he said be interested to know? great score tho :smitten:
Yeah full strip down clean up & rebuild ,no more then that. Will need new seat ,post ,grips etc . The wheels will also need a rebuild as the spokes are too far gone. But yes all survivor parts for sure. :)
Post by: oldschoolace on September 11, 2017, 11:48 AM
Didnt grab a pick of the Rickman did you? Sure ive got some prototype forks and wouldnt mind comparing them :)
Post by: thebigdog on September 11, 2017, 11:58 AM
Nice snag Matt :daumenhoch:
Didnt grab a pick of the Rickman did you? Sure ive got some prototype forks and wouldnt mind comparing them :)
It was in the garage right at the back , with about 5 other bikes in front of it . But basically no standers on the frame or forks from what I could see.?
Couldn't really see it properly. Sorry mate.
Post by: griff on September 11, 2017, 12:59 PM
very posh pedals to go on a OPC, can't be many of those about with 1/2" axles?
Post by: thebigdog on September 11, 2017, 01:52 PM
very posh pedals to go on a OPC, can't be many of those about with 1/2" axles?
For sure started looking last night and all I can find is 9/16 ones , & there's not a lot of INFO on the net about them either. There seems to be a few generations of them & I think these are 1st gen.
Post by: In2bmx on September 11, 2017, 04:06 PM
That's really cool .. 8) Jammy bugger :D
Post by: thebigdog on September 11, 2017, 05:00 PM
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Anyone know the generation?
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Post by: Picklez on September 11, 2017, 06:56 PM
http://michaeljhermann.com/GIintro.htm
Post by: thebigdog on September 11, 2017, 09:11 PM
Shows my lack of knowledge, were there different generation Titrons? :-\Think so some were anodised cages and some of the spindles were titanium?
http://michaeljhermann.com/GIintro.htm
Don't quote me on this just what i thought i read somewhere
Could be wrong lol
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Post by: griff on September 12, 2017, 12:05 AM
Post by: thebigdog on September 12, 2017, 10:39 AM
Please bin the Autosol though and get some Peek on it ;)
Yes sir sir yes sir... Heard autosol is a bit harsh compared to peak
Shows my lack of knowledge, were there different generation Titrons? :-\
http://michaeljhermann.com/GIintro.htm
Someone has told me they are gen 3 on the museum ? :)