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Old School BMX 1980 - 1988 => Old School Race (riders ready, pedals ready... GO!!) => Topic started by: Steve P on January 28, 2007, 01:53 PM

Title: AERO PRO ... ALMOST COMPLETE
Post by: Steve P on January 28, 2007, 01:53 PM: Nearly finished my latest project and one I've been after for some time now ... I loved my Aero Pro BITD

All parts are original except the seat, wheels and tyres. Everything else has been stripped, cleaned and restored ... even the nuts, bolts and washers have been polished :crazy2:

BEFORE

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Aero%20Pro/AeroProbefore.jpg)

AFTER

Pro Class wheels are only temporary until I find some decent 7W's. Just need to fit a new chain, grips, pads and brake cables to complete

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Aero%20Pro/AP1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Aero%20Pro/AP2.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Aero%20Pro/AP3.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Aero%20Pro/AP4.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Aero%20Pro/AP6.jpg)

A massive thumbs up to Del for selling me the bike and for a super smooth deal ... thanks mate :daumenhoch:

Steve
Title: Re: AERO PRO ... ALMOST COMPLETE
Post by: harris on January 28, 2007, 01:56 PM: another star minty build from you :4_17_5:
cant you build a minger to make us lot feel better ;)
Title: Re: AERO PRO ... ALMOST COMPLETE
Post by: jimmyp on January 28, 2007, 01:58 PM: Looks fooking great that m8 :4_17_5:. i need to get mine finished now :)

Nice decals, where did you get them from ;) ;)

:Great_Britain: :Great_Britain: :Great_Britain: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
Title: Re: AERO PRO ... ALMOST COMPLETE
Post by: dordymush on January 28, 2007, 02:35 PM: steve that looks loads better outside.
really nice build again mate.
looks brand new 8).
Title: Re: AERO PRO ... ALMOST COMPLETE
Post by: MartyC on January 28, 2007, 02:56 PM: Wow! Not a Burner fan myself, but that looks fantastic another top build :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: AERO PRO ... ALMOST COMPLETE
Post by: ollie on January 28, 2007, 03:07 PM: thats lovely :smitten: :smitten:
Title: Re: AERO PRO ... ALMOST COMPLETE
Post by: Steve P on January 28, 2007, 03:45 PM: Thanks guys ... I'm after a pair of replacement end caps for the Custom-M pedals if anyone can help :)
Title: Re: AERO PRO ... ALMOST COMPLETE
Post by: beard1973 on January 28, 2007, 03:53 PM: Again... QUALITY!!! 8)
Title: Re: AERO PRO ... ALMOST COMPLETE
Post by: Steve P on January 28, 2007, 08:43 PM: I tried some Tuffs on it earlier but I prefer the spokes ... what d'ya reckon :)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Aero%20Pro/APTuffs2.jpg)

Steve
Title: Re: AERO PRO ... ALMOST COMPLETE
Post by: LXIX on January 28, 2007, 08:57 PM: :4_17_5: classy
Title: Re: AERO PRO ... ALMOST COMPLETE
Post by: dordymush on January 28, 2007, 09:25 PM: as much as i love tuffs.
i'd stick with the spokes steve 8).
Title: Re: AERO PRO ... ALMOST COMPLETE
Post by: Del on January 28, 2007, 09:48 PM: Goddamn it Steve, that is a quality job right there. Well done and I'm pleased to see it finished so soon!. :daumenhoch:

Wish I kept it now.. i must be mad :tickedoff:
Title: Re: AERO PRO ... ALMOST COMPLETE
Post by: woodzy on January 28, 2007, 09:49 PM: nice bike and the tuffs look good on it :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: AERO PRO ... ALMOST COMPLETE
Post by: Stodgy on January 28, 2007, 10:07 PM: Spot on Steve, as usual.

Very very nice.

:4_17_5:
Title: Re: AERO PRO ... ALMOST COMPLETE
Post by: davemac1974 on January 28, 2007, 10:09 PM: Super nice Steve...can't beat a good Burner! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: AERO PRO ... *** NOW COMPLETE ***
Post by: Steve P on February 15, 2007, 02:04 PM: Just finished restoring my Araya 7W's ... polished rims, stainless spokes with black nips and repro hub and rim decals

I've also fitted Comp III's, Dia Compe cables and a chain so I think that's about it for now. I do have pads but forgot to fit them before taking the pics

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Aero%20Pro/APwith7Ws.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Aero%20Pro/Front7W.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Aero%20Pro/Rear7W.jpg)

Huge thanks to Steve (Firebird) for the pads and to Mark (cbrgil) for the wheels, decals, chain and cable :daumenhoch:

Steve
Title: Re: AERO PRO ... ALMOST COMPLETE
Post by: phantom photon on February 15, 2007, 02:07 PM: Aother top build to add to the collection Steve - very nice :daumenhoch: :4_17_5:
Title: Re: AERO PRO ... ALMOST COMPLETE
Post by: theRuler on February 15, 2007, 03:07 PM: that looks really nice steve
beats "team colours" and plastic wheels any day of the week
the araya aeros are the best old school wheels bar none

it don't need no pads ;)

that is the nicest aero pro i have seen in a long time. looks like a proper race bike
Title: Re: AERO PRO ... ALMOST COMPLETE
Post by: Flaz on February 15, 2007, 03:08 PM: nice one steve :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: AERO PRO ... ALMOST COMPLETE
Post by: Zippy on February 15, 2007, 03:26 PM: As you know Steve I do love the Chrome Aero Pro's and that is as mnt as they come. Well done on a top build.

Remember first dib dobs on the frame and forks. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: AERO PRO ... ALMOST COMPLETE
Post by: DR VINOAH on February 15, 2007, 03:27 PM: ace

i like it

the progression photo,s really do it justice

but im torn between the 3 different wheel sets

they all look numero uno :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: AERO PRO ... ALMOST COMPLETE
Post by: Nosnod on February 15, 2007, 03:33 PM: Quality build Steve 8)
Always nice to see and hear of bikes being restored like the ones they had BITD
Title: Re: AERO PRO ... ALMOST COMPLETE
Post by: Steve P on February 15, 2007, 08:39 PM: Cheers for the comments guys but sadly the AP has to go to make room which is running out fast so ...

Quote from: Zippy on February 15, 2007, 03:26 PM
As you know Steve I do love the Chrome Aero Pro's and that is as mnt as they come. Well done on a top build.

Remember first dib dobs on the frame and forks.

PM sent Simon :daumenhoch:

Steve
Title: Re: AERO PRO ... ALMOST COMPLETE
Post by: Waxintaxin on February 15, 2007, 08:58 PM: Lovely resto

Looks so fresh and minty its almost like we were in 1983

Love APs with Tuffs but its got to be the Araya Aeros

Rich
Title: Re: AERO PRO ... ALMOST COMPLETE
Post by: jimmyp on February 15, 2007, 10:05 PM: Looks great fella, top build. Don't sell it whatever you do :4_17_5: :4_17_5:
Title: Re: AERO PRO ... ALMOST COMPLETE
Post by: Zippy on February 16, 2007, 07:54 AM: :daumenhoch: