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Old School BMX 1980 - 1988 => Old School Race (riders ready, pedals ready... GO!!) => Topic started by: Mattdub on November 30, 2006, 12:28 PM

Title: Going OS racing in 2007 ??
Post by: Mattdub on November 30, 2006, 12:28 PM: If he will ship to the UK you could do a lot worse than this with the 20+ inch toptube (like a NS ride) :daumenhoch: This complies to OS rules with the 1" headset & caliper brake .

The seat tubes are already drilled I think .

http://cgi.ebay.com/HYPER-Metro-Pro-XL-Frame-and-Fork_W0QQitemZ330055869375QQihZ014QQcategoryZ98082QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Matt
Title: Re: Going OS racing in 2007 ??
Post by: MeddlE on November 30, 2006, 04:03 PM: It's a 20.5 top tube, it says so in the auction in big red letters.

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Hyper Metro Pro

20" Frame and Fork

Up for auction is a used Hyper Metro Pro. The frame and fork looks like it has it's share of scratches. No major dents or dings noticed. Looks like someone drilled the seat tube in order to run a brake cable to the lower brake mount. Beautiful welds on this frame and fork and USA made. Don't let this one pass you up.

NO RESERVE listing

20 1/2" Top Tube Length
Title: Re: Going OS racing in 2007 ??
Post by: Mattdub on November 30, 2006, 04:23 PM: Quote from: MeddlE on November 30, 2006, 04:03 PM
It's a 20.5 top tube, it says so in the auction in big red letters.

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Hyper Metro Pro

20" Frame and Fork

Up for auction is a used Hyper Metro Pro. The frame and fork looks like it has it's share of scratches. No major dents or dings noticed. Looks like someone drilled the seat tube in order to run a brake cable to the lower brake mount. Beautiful welds on this frame and fork and USA made. Don't let this one pass you up.

NO RESERVE listing

20 1/2" Top Tube Length

Yeah :LolLolLolLol: (revised)

I knew it was long though , sold one to Bigplinky a while ago and it now resides at Generalee's I think .

Much easier to ride than a traditional OS ride on todays tracks :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Going OS racing in 2007 ??
Post by: jimwise68 on November 30, 2006, 04:51 PM: Gra,

Matt did say 20+ inch top tube! ;) :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Going OS racing in 2007 ??
Post by: wolfybmx on November 30, 2006, 05:47 PM: i can beat that with my choice of haro race bikes. i have as ya probably know my 1989/90 group 1 with a 21.5 tt and my other 1989/90 group 1 with 22.5 tt.
os inch threaded head sets and caliper brakes. perfect for the 6ft rider.
Title: Re: Going OS racing in 2007 ??
Post by: Mattdub on November 30, 2006, 05:58 PM: Quote from: jimwise68 on November 30, 2006, 04:51 PM
Gra,

Matt did say 20+ inch top tube! ;) :LolLolLolLol:

:LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Going OS racing in 2007 ??
Post by: Mattdub on November 30, 2006, 06:00 PM: Quote from: wolfybmx on November 30, 2006, 05:47 PM
i can beat that with my choice of haro race bikes. i have as ya probably know my 1989/90 group 1 with a 21.5 tt and my other 1989/90 group 1 with 22.5 tt.
os inch threaded head sets and caliper brakes. perfect for the 6ft rider.

Wolfy ,

you're missing my point . The Hyper is cheap , there are quite a few around (on 'bay etc) . How often do you see the ones you have become available for sale ? .
Title: Re: Going OS racing in 2007 ??
Post by: baldbmxer on November 30, 2006, 06:59 PM: I think Big Plinky's after one of those! He's real fond of them.
Title: Re: Going OS racing in 2007 ??
Post by: MeddlE on November 30, 2006, 07:08 PM: Matt, Wolfy sells them. ;D £99 for a frame/fork set if my memory serves and they are lovely.
Title: Re: Going OS racing in 2007 ??
Post by: wolfybmx on November 30, 2006, 07:36 PM: yes grey ham your memory does serve ya well but aint sellin them now.
strange no one wanted to buy em for £99.00 when i ad em but get pms all the time enquiring about em now when i aint got none to sell. your a strange crowd ;D
Title: Re: Going OS racing in 2007 ??
Post by: Bigplinky on November 30, 2006, 10:23 PM: It's a purple Plinky eater :shocked:

Very nice for the money and set up with a pitbull the braking is awesome (for OS). Personally couldn't get used it but I'm a really picky bugger when it comes to bikes, think the headangle was too steep for the wheel base (for me) but if you like Haro Group one steering this could be for you.
Title: Re: Going OS racing in 2007 ??
Post by: se on November 30, 2006, 11:27 PM: Big top tubes are overrated. I am sawing down a couple of 80s frames to 16.5ins. Tight is right.
Title: Re: Going OS racing in 2007 ??
Post by: showtime on November 30, 2006, 11:54 PM: i've got a Powerlite P19 that complys with oldschool racing regs i dont need
nice old school geometry & size (shorter back end tho) but burlier construction for worry free jumping :daumenhoch:

compare it to the Laserlite for dimensions

(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL23/1877918/8354558/193164976.jpg)

good cheap Frame & Forks for somebody :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Going OS racing in 2007 ??
Post by: harris on December 01, 2006, 08:46 AM: they are a nice frame n forks .had one myself till some body helped themselves to it.. :(
Title: Re: Going OS racing in 2007 ??
Post by: Mattdub on December 01, 2006, 09:42 AM: Quote from: MeddlE on November 30, 2006, 07:08 PM
Matt, Wolfy sells them. ;D £99 for a frame/fork set if my memory serves and they are lovely.

I did'nt know that , it would have saved me from buying mine from the US in 05 ! ::) .
Title: Re: Going OS racing in 2007 ??
Post by: harris on December 01, 2006, 09:45 AM: so are u racing 07 season then matt
Title: Re: Going OS racing in 2007 ??
Post by: Mattdub on December 01, 2006, 09:49 AM: Quote from: harris on December 01, 2006, 09:45 AM
so are u racing 07 season then matt

Doubt it , I keep falling to bits :( . I'm on crutches at the mo with my heel fractured in 2 places ! :'(
Title: Re: Going OS racing in 2007 ??
Post by: harris on December 01, 2006, 09:53 AM: welcome to the club matt .i was going to offer you a push .but get better soon .
Title: Re: Going OS racing in 2007 ??
Post by: Mattdub on December 01, 2006, 09:56 AM: Quote from: harris on December 01, 2006, 09:53 AM
welcome to the club matt .i was going to offer you a push .but get better soon .

I'm trying to find a push to Epic , don't really wanna miss it ::)
Title: Re: Going OS racing in 2007 ??
Post by: oldmankev on December 01, 2006, 11:16 AM: I am using a Hyper Metro at Braintree on Sun, couldnt
get on with Haro 19"tt and weird headtube angle. Its
chrome and looks brand new, its a lend and the guy
who owns it wont swap or sell.