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Title: Raleigh Aero Pro Build
Post by: Zippy on February 19, 2007, 07:27 PM
I picked the frame forks and bars up from Steve P at the weekend and this is the build so far. Just waiting for a couple of bits to arrive before I can finish it but I thought I'd show you the progress so far. The only things that won't be original are the tires and the brakes.

Waited for about 3 years to get an Aero Pro and then went and bought two within a week. This one may be for sale after it's built but I'll wait and see what i feel like when it's finished.

(http://)(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y80/hondadominator/DSCF0030-1.jpg)

(http://)(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y80/hondadominator/DSCF0031-1.jpg)

(http://)(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y80/hondadominator/DSCF0032-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Raleigh Aero Pro Build
Post by: theRuler on February 19, 2007, 07:28 PM
oh yeh
all the nice aero pros are coming out now
Title: Re: Raleigh Aero Pro Build
Post by: jimmyp on February 19, 2007, 07:31 PM
oh yeh
all the nice aero pros are coming out now

Do you like the Raleigh's dude :-\ :-\
Title: Re: Raleigh Aero Pro Build
Post by: theRuler on February 19, 2007, 07:33 PM
i like them like that!!!

the team colour model aint so nice though
bitd that was the shitty catalogue model with the comedy mag wheels (aswell as the team riders' bikes - that you did NOT see on the streets)

but the chrome one was a great bike. best wheels in old school bmx and all good components. waffer theen rear drops though!
Title: Re: Raleigh Aero Pro Build
Post by: jimmyp on February 19, 2007, 07:38 PM
But this is just an aero pro painted up

(http://)(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g2/jimmyp12/IMG_1461.jpg)

How come you don't like the Team model, just the same bike  :-\ :-\
Title: Re: Raleigh Aero Pro Build
Post by: Steve P on February 19, 2007, 07:41 PM
Looking good Si and good to meet you last weekend ... I reckon you'll keep that once you've ridden it  :daumenhoch:

best wheels in old school bmx and all good components

I've still got the wheels and loads of other nice AP parts if anyone's looking  :)

Steve
Title: Re: Raleigh Aero Pro Build
Post by: jimmyp on February 19, 2007, 07:41 PM
Gonna be nice that zippy, steve you were mad to sell it :-\ :-\
Title: Re: Raleigh Aero Pro Build
Post by: theRuler on February 19, 2007, 07:49 PM
How come you don't like the Team model, just the same bike  :-\ :-\

it's the same frame but not the same bike!!!
it reminds me of the real cheap ones - especially with the chainringguard thing
and tuffs don't make a race bike, for me.

only my opinion though!!! they are still nice, but the chrome one is soooo much nicer.
bit like a 1.4s pug 205 compared to a 1.9 gti.
Title: Re: Raleigh Aero Pro Build
Post by: Zippy on February 19, 2007, 07:51 PM
I have to be honest i built it up quickly with some new parts on there and it looked crap. That kind of jaded me a bit so I stripped it down and rebuilt it with more standard parts. I was putting the brakes on tonight and thinking that this would be a great looking bike after it's finished. I don't know whether to sell it or not. I'll see what i feel like when it's finished and also wait to see what my other one turns up like.
Title: Re: Raleigh Aero Pro Build
Post by: Steve P on February 19, 2007, 07:51 PM
Gonna be nice that zippy, steve you were mad to sell it :-\ :-\

Yeah I know ... too many unfinished builds at the moment and the missus is starting to rant  ;D

Steve
Title: Re: Raleigh Aero Pro Build
Post by: jimmyp on February 19, 2007, 07:52 PM
How come you don't like the Team model, just the same bike  :-\ :-\

it's the same frame but not the same bike!!!
it reminds me of the real cheap ones - especially with the chainringguard thing
and tuffs don't make a race bike, for me.

only my opinion though!!! they are still nice, but the chrome one is soooo much nicer.
bit like a 1.4s pug 205 compared to a 1.9 gti.

I understand ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: Raleigh Aero Pro Build
Post by: jimmyp on February 19, 2007, 07:54 PM
Gonna be nice that zippy, steve you were mad to sell it :-\ :-\

Yeah I know ... too many unfinished builds at the moment and the missus is starting to rant  ;D

Steve

Tell me about it, nag, nag, fooking nag. Women are never happy i tell thee :idiot2: :idiot2:
Title: Re: Raleigh Aero Pro Build
Post by: Steve P on February 19, 2007, 07:56 PM
Tell me about it, nag, nag, fooking nag. Women are never happy i tell thee

 ;D  ;D  ;D

I was putting the brakes on tonight and thinking that this would be a great looking bike after it's finished

This is how it will look when complete Si ... fookin' awesome  :daumenhoch:

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

Steve
Title: Re: Raleigh Aero Pro Build
Post by: jimwise68 on February 19, 2007, 07:57 PM
Didn't like em BITD, but they do look good now.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Raleigh Aero Pro Build
Post by: jimmyp on February 19, 2007, 07:59 PM
They ride nice as well, feel's tight and quick very responsive :) i was quiet shocked :shocked: :shocked:
Title: Re: Raleigh Aero Pro Build
Post by: Zippy on February 19, 2007, 08:01 PM
Mind you i do have this as  well.  :LolLolLolLol:

(http://)(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y80/hondadominator/RaleighAeroProCustom.jpg)

(http://)(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y80/hondadominator/RaleighAeroProCustom3.jpg)

(http://)(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y80/hondadominator/RaleighAeroProCustom2.jpg)

(http://)(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y80/hondadominator/RaleighAeroProCustom4.jpg)

(http://)(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y80/hondadominator/RaleighAeroProCustom5.jpg)

Not to sure about the blue though so the brakes and chainring may go.  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Raleigh Aero Pro Build
Post by: Steve P on February 19, 2007, 08:04 PM
Nowt wrong with that ... leave it well alone  :daumenhoch:

Steve
Title: Re: Raleigh Aero Pro Build
Post by: theRuler on February 19, 2007, 08:10 PM
the blue looks hot

get some araya aeros on that too and it will be fooonky
Title: Re: Raleigh Aero Pro Build
Post by: Zippy on February 19, 2007, 08:12 PM
I just got my old set back from wolfy tonight. Another top wheel build.

Oh by the way I was thinking of having this done to them.

http://www.raleighburner.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php't=7996
Title: Re: Raleigh Aero Pro Build
Post by: jimmyp on February 19, 2007, 08:38 PM
Leave the blue, looks good :coolsmiley: :coolsmiley: :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Raleigh Aero Pro Build
Post by: Zippy on February 21, 2007, 08:33 PM
The chrome pro is almost finished now. Just need to put on the chain and adjust the brakes.

(http://)(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y80/hondadominator/DSCF0036.jpg)
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