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Title: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: ColoredTuffs.com on March 08, 2007, 07:36 PM
That's right!
I had a meeting with the 4 owners of Skyway this week, and one of the topics was doing a retro 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A frame with modern geometry.
 After a couple hours of discussion, plans were approved to go into the developmental stages of designing both a pro 20", and a pro Cruiser new school T/A frame!
 This is great news!  I'll keep everybody here posted as we start designing prototypes!
 Now, please keep this in mind..... at this point we are collecting data on making the new frames.  No production date, or pricing have been discussed yet, and there is a possibility that we can hit some snags that delay this from happening, but... the important thing right now is that this is what is being planned!

here are some pics from my visit....
(http://images.vintagebmx.com/web_pages/EdFerri/fd_webformex_1174206423.tmp)
Outside the factory in Northern California.  Did you know that the factory is within 40 miles of 2 volcanoes?!

(http://images.vintagebmx.com/web_pages/EdFerri/fd_webformex_1173715005.tmp)
If you own a set of Tuff 2's, chances are this machine made them!

(http://images.vintagebmx.com/web_pages/EdFerri/fd_webformex_1174065118.tmp)
Here is an inside look at both halves of the Tuff 2 wheel mold.

(http://images.vintagebmx.com/web_pages/EdFerri/fd_webformex_1173950333.tmp)
Ken Coster, the president of Skyway, keeps a cool collection of product in his office! (And none of it is for sale!)

 I'll post more later!
 -Ed
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Zippy on March 08, 2007, 07:39 PM
I know what my 2008 race bike will be now.

Lets have some skyway jerseys to go with them.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Gashead on March 08, 2007, 07:41 PM
I'll have them both please Ed !

Cheers

Nick     :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:   :2funny: :2funny:
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: ColoredTuffs.com on March 08, 2007, 07:48 PM
Did someone say Skyway jerseys??
http://www.coloredtuffs.com/shop/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=121 (http://www.coloredtuffs.com/shop/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=121)

We pretty much sold out at this time, but email me if you are interested.  We might be able to pick up a few more right now, but I'm sure we'll do another jersey to go with the frames.

-Ed
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: billstup on March 08, 2007, 07:55 PM
I could be wrong, but that photo in Ken`s office is from the 1983 European Tour, and I think there`s me, Chris Young, Dean Scott-web, Jason Maloney, Bob Medrano and Andy Patterson in there, not in that order though, and possibly Dean Ellison who was the President of Skyway at the time standing up, or that could be Andy Patterson  :crazy2:
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Plasterboy1975 on March 08, 2007, 07:56 PM
one of those could look nice with my burner :2funny: ;D
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: scary_leary on March 08, 2007, 07:59 PM
oh gawd this repo band wagon is really gathering pace..

DB/raleigh or who ever owns diamond back...please don't make a turbo replica.  :-[
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: rudhallrascal on March 08, 2007, 08:25 PM
Great news can't wait to see it..  cool pictures too Ed  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Jazzchimp on March 08, 2007, 08:35 PM
I think a little bit of wee came out with the news of a new school TA - I asked a guy at skyway about 2 years ago if there were any plans for one.... oooh can't wait!
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: ColoredTuffs.com on March 08, 2007, 08:39 PM
(http://images.vintagebmx.com/web_pages/EdFerri/Skyway_070.jpg)
 maybe this will help!

Ken has a ton of cool old pics in the office.  Even has a pic on the wall with himself, Scotty Freeman, Hugo Gonzales, Robert Peterson, and some other guys with Benny Hill!!!
 Classic!
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: magna13 on March 08, 2007, 08:42 PM
cant wait, i think i know also which is my 2008 or 2009 race bike!!  :) :)
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: billstup on March 08, 2007, 08:47 PM
Well thats me on the far left then it looks like Dean Scott-Web, then Bob Medrano, then it could be Ken standing up, then Chris Young with the blue visor on his crash helmet, then Jason Maloney on the Diamond Back, and Andy Patterson at the end  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: mark 2 on March 08, 2007, 08:49 PM
I bet it was like charlie and the chocolate factory going in there.....I'd get a bit giddy :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: dordymush on March 08, 2007, 08:58 PM
anybody want to buy my new aero pro order off me.
im saving up for one of these instead lol.
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: ColoredTuffs.com on March 08, 2007, 09:25 PM
Quote
I bet it was like charlie and the chocolate factory going in there.....I'd get a bit giddy
You're not kidding!  I was singing "I've got a golden ticket" the whole trip! LOL.
 In all seriousness - I did think exactly that!
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Stace on March 08, 2007, 09:39 PM
Fantastic news !

Please keep us updated and obviously we want first dib dobs along with the VBMX boyz !!  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Dark Diggler on March 08, 2007, 10:23 PM
oh gawd this repo band wagon is really gathering pace..

DB/raleigh or who ever owns diamond back...please don't make a turbo replica.  :-[

I'm looking forward to some ebay steals when the novelty wears off some of them. Mongoose replica limited edition anyone :2funny: :2funny:

Ta sounds different though somehow..... :smitten:
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: SaMAlex on March 09, 2007, 03:22 PM
What about getting one, removing the stickers and painting it white, then putting Black Dirt Bros stickers on it? It would be a modern/original dirt bros frame. How cool?
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: jimwise68 on March 09, 2007, 03:30 PM
Never seen a pop stud Skyway stem pad before!  :shocked:

Bet that is rarer than a rare thing smoothered in rareness!
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: ColoredTuffs.com on March 09, 2007, 04:56 PM
......did someone say "rare"?
 check this out!
(http://images.vintagebmx.com/web_pages/EdFerri/fd_webformex_1173532868.tmp)
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: jT Racing on March 09, 2007, 05:11 PM
they are nice :4_17_5:
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Rombloke on March 09, 2007, 05:14 PM
check out billy 'famous' stupple.....still there at the skyway factory after 24 yrs.

thats cool bill

Dave
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Stodgy on March 09, 2007, 05:38 PM
How could they forget 'Mr. Air'? Sold thousands of tuff wheels off the back of Bill I imagine!
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: CD17 on March 09, 2007, 08:30 PM
Think I might have to get one of these TAs
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Tefore on March 09, 2007, 08:46 PM
oh dear oh dear. yes please x 3
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Tefore on March 09, 2007, 08:55 PM
well you have had 3 minutes ed. when can i expect delivery. :LolLolLolLol:

i know its only a thought at the minute but that would be nice
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: ZippyDixon on March 09, 2007, 09:38 PM
check out billy 'famous' stupple.....still there at the skyway factory after 24 yrs.

thats cool bill

Dave
   Agreed,no doubt they never forgot you Bill but I'm betting even you didnt think that you'd be on the wall of the Skyway Office aftet all these years.  :daumenhoch: respect where its due fella.....come to think of it,I bet Dean Scott Webb would be pretty surprised too!!!
    Stu
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Tefore on March 09, 2007, 09:48 PM
That's right!
I had a meeting with the 4 owners of Skyway this week, and one of the topics was doing a retro 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A frame with modern geometry.
 After a couple hours of discussion, plans were approved to go into the developmental stages of designing both a pro 20", and a pro Cruiser new school T/A frame!
 This is great news!  I'll keep everybody here posted as we start designing prototypes!
 Now, please keep this in mind..... at this point we are collecting data on making the new frames.  No production date, or pricing have been discussed yet, and there is a possibility that we can hit some snags that delay this from happening, but... the important thing right now is that this is what is being planned!

here are some pics from my visit....
(http://images.vintagebmx.com/web_pages/EdFerri/fd_webformex_1174206423.tmp)
Outside the factory in Northern California.  Did you know that the factory is within 40 miles of 2 volcanoes?!

(http://images.vintagebmx.com/web_pages/EdFerri/fd_webformex_1173715005.tmp)
If you own a set of Tuff 2's, chances are this machine made them!

(http://images.vintagebmx.com/web_pages/EdFerri/fd_webformex_1174065118.tmp)
Here is an inside look at both halves of the Tuff 2 wheel mold.

(http://images.vintagebmx.com/web_pages/EdFerri/fd_webformex_1173950333.tmp)
Ken Coster, the president of Skyway, keeps a cool collection of product in his office! (And none of it is for sale!)

 I'll post more later!
 -Ed






ed what is the item in the skyway box behind the flower vase thing
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: dialledbikes on March 09, 2007, 10:01 PM
It would be nice to see Skyway back on the scene.

Their graphics and race jersey still look fresh after all these years.  Classic.
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: ColoredTuffs.com on March 10, 2007, 06:09 AM
tefore
 The box in the bottom of the pic is a set of Skyway motorcycle googles that were made in the 70's.
 Sweet, huh!

BY THE WAY........ the news about the retro T/A is only half the news!
 The US guys don't know this yet, and this is the VERY first mention of it.  I'll let the VintageBMX guys in on this too......

While I was at Skyway, I was able to get the keys for the back container to have a good long look for some relics.  Remember the Streetbeat framesets that were un-earthed last year?  Well... this is where they were kept for the last 20-something years.

I pulled out some goodies.... NOS Spinmasters, and some Tuff Pedals, and some other stuff . (The Spinmasters are now on coloredtuffs.com if anybody wants one!)
(http://images.vintagebmx.com/web_pages/EdFerri/fd_webformex_1174424606.tmp)

Well...... sitting in the containers was a great HUGE box of 1980's original T/A tubing.  All cut and formed, just waiting for welding!  No blemishes, no rust!  PERFECT original True Temper tubing!
(http://images.vintagebmx.com/web_pages/EdFerri/fd_webformex_1174196994.tmp)
(http://images.vintagebmx.com/web_pages/EdFerri/fd_webformex_1173826347.tmp)
(http://images.vintagebmx.com/web_pages/EdFerri/fd_webformex_1173806577.tmp)

So.... during our meeting we discussed the future of the old stock of tubes.  We brought up a few names of reputable welders, and one was contacted, AND he personally came in to get a tubeset to look at.
 I'm not going to release his name until he agrees to the job, but... I will tell you that you ALL know his work!
 So....... it looks like the Skyway 25th Anniversary bash starts off with 100% original Skyway T/A framesets, 100% Made In the USA!  50 are to be made, and we will try to get half of them chromed, while the other half will be white.  If the 50 sell out fast, there is a possibility that more can be made, depending on how many tube sets are left, but 50 is the number right now.
 Frames will probably be stamped "25th Anniversary" on the bottom bracket so there is no confusion on the release date of the frame.
 Sales will be through www.coloredtuffs.com, and we are now starting a "waiting list" for these framesets.   
 To get on this list, please send you name and info to sales@coloredtuffs.com, and we'll notify you when they will be available.  Cost is not determined as this time.
 So..... Killer news!!
-Ed
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: scary_leary on March 10, 2007, 07:17 AM
Original frames is better...

quote.."Frames will probably be stamped "25th Anniversary"

i hope this is a definitely not probably.
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Stace on March 10, 2007, 08:30 AM
Ed,

you got mail !!


 :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: ColoredTuffs.com on March 10, 2007, 03:49 PM
quote.."Frames will probably be stamped "25th Anniversary"

Yeah... I think that it's necessary, and the Skyway guys agreed.  We can't let any of these get out where they could get confused with an older frame.  It will look identical, and there will be really no way to tell the difference.
 The BB stamp is the way to go, with perhaps an additional "25th Anniversary" seat tube decal....
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Lazarou on March 10, 2007, 04:01 PM
What about getting one, removing the stickers and painting it white, then putting Black Dirt Bros stickers on it? It would be a modern/original dirt bros frame. How cool?

There was a guy on Vintage a couple of years back who had one of the 'new school' Dirt Brothers frames with a TA sticker set on it which i thought was cool.
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: peen on March 10, 2007, 04:36 PM
Great news.

I wonder if this anonymous welder is Rod Miles - http://www.vintagebmx.com/rodmiles.htm.

I think he is also into his Skyway's since I think he owns a 16", 20" and 24" from the pics I've seen on vbmx.com.

I don't expect confirmation of this. :D Just a guess/speculation. :)
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: rudhallrascal on March 10, 2007, 07:17 PM
Great news.

I wonder if this anonymous welder is Rod Miles - http://www.vintagebmx.com/rodmiles.htm.

I think he is also into his Skyway's since I think he owns a 16", 20" and 24" from the pics I've seen on vbmx.com.

I don't expect confirmation of this. :D Just a guess/speculation. :)

Peen, i  think you may have hit the nail on the head  :daumenhoch: we will have to wait and see...
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Zippy on March 10, 2007, 09:48 PM
Well fingers crossed I'll be on the list to get one made out of the original tubing and one of the retro models.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: ColoredTuffs.com on March 10, 2007, 09:49 PM
Although Rod is freakin' awesome....... it's not him.  Rod is an East Coast guy, and Skyway's list of hand-picked welders are West Coast guys.....
 Greg Esser was also interested in the job, and was on my personal list....
 I'll confirm the name when I get the official word.....
-Ed
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Zippy on March 10, 2007, 10:03 PM
It'll be nice to see some of these re welded TA's make it to the UK.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: rudhallrascal on March 11, 2007, 12:09 AM
Ed, will there be any plans to ship any of these T/A's across the water to us...  :Great_Britain:

I hope so....  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: ColoredTuffs.com on March 11, 2007, 02:16 AM
Yup!  True!!
 LOL...
 Yes, I will be handling all individual sales on this for Skyway, and will be able to ship them anywhere over there. 
 At this point we now have 20 names on our "waiting list".  If anybody else wants to get in line, send an email!
 sales@coloredtuffs.com
 -Ed
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: ColoredTuffs.com on April 26, 2007, 07:09 PM
hey guys.. here's an update.  We just had a meeting about the 25th Anniversary "original" T/A's, and I will be emailing everybody that is on the waiting list this Tuesday with pricing and news.
 
To get on the waiting list, send me an email with "25th Anniversary Skyway T/A frameset" in the title heading, and I'll put you on the list. 
 -Ed
sales@coloredtuffs.com
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Zippy on April 26, 2007, 07:19 PM
Looking forward to that email then.  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: mightynimrod on April 26, 2007, 07:35 PM
Looking forward to that email then.  :daumenhoch:



Me too :D
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Stace on April 26, 2007, 07:43 PM
And me !!


Ed, I know I got on the list very early so feel free to email Monday, I won't mind !!

 ;) :D  :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: magna13 on April 26, 2007, 08:14 PM
guys, please keep me informed about what this bike looks like and what price it is etc, cant wait till they hit the streets...
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: 2020mad on April 26, 2007, 08:16 PM
The new school version sounds interesting.
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: highrisedrifter on April 27, 2007, 12:23 AM
I can't wait to get my email. Really looking forward to this.

Thanks Ed  :daumenhoch:

HRD
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: RATTY on April 27, 2007, 10:18 AM
This is exciting. Ed, will there be any XL tube sets being welded up?
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: shivadread on April 27, 2007, 10:29 AM
Bit confused how they will be allocating the 100 or so frames when there must be a few thousand wanting them, will it be done like a raffle or first 100 people to log on and pay on that website gets it.  If so us in the UK will be loosing out big time as it may be in the middle of the night
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Stace on April 27, 2007, 10:33 AM
Ed has said its the first people on the list.

Here's hoping !
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Stodgy on April 27, 2007, 11:28 AM
Any news Ed? Haven't heard anything from you yet mate...
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Stace on April 27, 2007, 11:29 AM
Yeah come on hurry up  >:D
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: ColoredTuffs.com on May 01, 2007, 10:22 PM
Hi guys!

Just to clarify- this news is for the ORIGINAL 25th Anniversary frameset, NOT the retro 20" and 24" frames that we are working on.

Today has been a busy day trying to catch up on emails and general business stuff. I have not sent any emails yet, and I need to leave in about 5 minutes to go up to the BMX track for tonight's vending session up there, so the emails will go out late tonight.

The 25th Anniversary original Skyway T/A frame and fork sets are going to be $500 US dollars (about 250 pounds) each, and should be welded up rather soon. Skyway will have a production schedule for me in about 10 days.

As far as the color- we are still up in the air on if chrome is possible. We need to find enough tubing sets that are polished already, and we really do not have a number on how many sets that is right now. Secondly, we are still looking around for chrome platers, and cost.

It does look like the majority of frames will be white, however.

These frames will be 100% old-school geometry, exactly like the ones made up originally, all using original T/A tubing that was cut and formed in the early 80's. 18.5" top tube lengths only. These are EXACTLY like the ones made back then.

I will be sending emails out to everybody that is on the waiting list. We are selling 100 framesets on a first come, first serve basis according to the order in which people were added to the waiting list. If someone on the list decides to pull out, then the next person on the list will be pushed up to fill that spot, until 100 sets are spoken for. We have about 180 people that have emailed to be on the list, and now we need to see who still wants to be on that list.

We will start taking deposits in about 2 weeks.
I'll post more details later.

-Ed Ferri
sales@coloredtuffs.com
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: mightynimrod on May 01, 2007, 11:03 PM
That's brilliant news Ed  :daumenhoch:

Hopefully i got on the list in time :D
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: jimmyp on May 01, 2007, 11:04 PM
I emailed you today dude, hope i make it, thanks :shocked: :-\ ;) :) :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel:
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Stace on May 02, 2007, 08:09 AM
So who got a mail ?
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: zed4130 on May 02, 2007, 08:10 AM
its being made from old tubing  :daumenhoch:  :idiot2:
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Jazzchimp on May 02, 2007, 09:25 AM
These frames will be 100% old-school geometry, exactly like the ones made up originally, all using original T/A tubing that was cut and formed in the early 80's. 18.5" top tube lengths only.

A bit like this one eh Ed  :daumenhoch:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v636/Jazzchimp/e26fa139.jpg)
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: dan-dare on May 02, 2007, 09:36 AM
Apologies if I've missed this point,

will the 25 anniversary b/b shells be stamped with this years date, or were they stamped bitd and just not assembled??

donkey shite, Dan :)
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Jazzchimp on May 02, 2007, 09:42 AM
I've seen mint ones go for £450-500 within hours with BIN option
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: highrisedrifter on May 02, 2007, 12:44 PM
Damnit, I didn't get an email yesterday. I guess i'm boned for the time being then.  :'(

HRD
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Stace on May 02, 2007, 12:45 PM
Neither did I and I know I was right up on the list !
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: highrisedrifter on May 02, 2007, 12:49 PM
Neither did I and I know I was right up on the list !

Oh then there's hope for me yet!

*prays to the god of BMXes*

HRD
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: ozzie_owl on May 02, 2007, 12:52 PM
Has anyone recd an e-mail yet?  :-\
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: SE MARK on May 02, 2007, 06:19 PM
No email for me either . I recon i was between 20 and 30 on the list ... :(
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: highrisedrifter on May 02, 2007, 06:25 PM
I've no idea where I am on the list. I did get on the list on 9 March though so I hope i'm one of the early ones.

HRD
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Zippy on May 02, 2007, 07:20 PM
I emailed him straight away and I've not got an email either
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: darkersomeday on May 02, 2007, 07:47 PM
me too,
nothing as yet!

it was d-day yesterday wasnt it?

 :tickedoff:
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Rooonga on May 02, 2007, 07:58 PM
I emailed him immediately too,  no reply as of yet.

Lets keep our collective fingers crossed!
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Tefore on May 02, 2007, 08:14 PM
i got a reply a while back?
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: highrisedrifter on May 03, 2007, 09:56 AM
i got a reply a while back?

What did it say? I got a reply from him a while back saying I was on the list but i've not had anything from him since 1 May though.

HRD
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Stodgy on May 03, 2007, 04:18 PM
No reply here either...
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Tefore on May 03, 2007, 10:33 PM
i got a reply a while back?

What did it say? I got a reply from him a while back saying I was on the list but i've not had anything from him since 1 May though.

HRD



matey thats all the reply i had saying i was on the list ive just re read the thread.lol
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: mightynimrod on May 03, 2007, 10:36 PM
Bugger all here.

 :(
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: highrisedrifter on May 04, 2007, 01:31 AM
Nothing much to report on OSBMX either

http://www.os-bmx.com/forums/index.php'showtopic=24007&hl=anniversary

Some nice pics of the original tubing from Ed though.

HRD
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: highrisedrifter on May 04, 2007, 03:32 AM
I've just received my email from Ed Ferri.

I made the cut and have confirmed my wish to purchase one of the framesets!

 :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:

I am so looking forward to this.

HRD
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Stace on May 04, 2007, 07:18 AM
Got my mail !!  :daumenhoch:

For those that are interested.......



Thanks again for your interest in the "old-school" Skyway T/A 25th
Anniversary frame and fork set that we are working on.

We have a bit more work to do on the project before production begins, so
we are still not 100% sure on the color of the framesets.  We know for
certain that we will be making white frames, and we are still exploring the
possibility of making a few chrome frames.  Chrome frames require frame
tubing that has been pre-polished, and we still need to figure out how many
tube sets we have that is polished.  Secondly, chrome plating has
skyrocketed in price, so we are anticipating that there might be an increase
in price for chrome framesets.

Pricing for the 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A frame and fork sets will be
$499.99, and will be limited to a run of 100 sets globally.

UPS Ground shipping to areas in the USA will be $15.00.  Shipping to Canada
and Alaska will be $30.00.  USPS Global Express service to all other parts
of the world (England, Australia, Germany, etc) will be $58.00.

The frame and fork sets will use 100% True Temper 4130  Cr-Mo tubing, ALL
formed and cut in the early 80's during Skyway initial production run, and
will feature the original racing geometry with it's 18.5" top tube.  100%
American made.

We will be taking deposits for the frame and fork sets in about 2 weeks.
We can accept payment through Paypal, Visa, Mastercard, or by money order.

At this time we need to find out who is certain about purchasing this
frameset, so we are asking that you kindly reply to this email to keep you
on our list.  If you have decided not to remain on the list, please let us
know so that we can fill all 100 spots on our list.

I look forward to your reply!  Thanks again for your interest in this
beautiful, legendary BMX frameset, AND for your part in re-introducing
Skyway back into the BMX scene!


Ed Ferri
Account Executive

Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: defjam on May 04, 2007, 10:05 AM
Got my email and confirmed my order too!! :D :D :D

Here we go...here we go ..here we go...Skyway TA..Skyway TA ...SKYWAY TA-AAAAAYYYY!! :LolLolLolLol:

Happy Rich :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: ozzie_owl on May 04, 2007, 12:12 PM
Me too...  :)
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Zippy on May 04, 2007, 12:47 PM
Just replied to his email.

However I now need to sell most of my new purchases to pay for it. :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: jimmyp on May 04, 2007, 04:34 PM
got my reply, did'nt make the cut but on the waiting list so here's hoping  :angel: :angel: :angel:
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: ColoredTuffs.com on May 04, 2007, 07:43 PM
hey guys!!
 Things have been rally busy here with work, and some traveling to some old-school gatherings, but I'm back home now, and I sent out emails to everybody about 14 hours ago.  Regardless to your number on this list, you should have gotten an email.  If not, check your spam box!

 It looks like many of the framesets will be heading over there to the UK!


-Ed

 
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Zippy on May 04, 2007, 07:45 PM
That's what I like to hear.

Now how to avoid import duty.  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Stace on May 04, 2007, 07:56 PM

 It looks like many of the framesets will be heading over there to the UK!


-Ed

 


What percentage Ed ?
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: mightynimrod on May 04, 2007, 08:36 PM
hey guys!!
 Things have been rally busy here with work, and some traveling to some old-school gatherings, but I'm back home now, and I sent out emails to everybody about 14 hours ago.  Regardless to your number on this list, you should have gotten an email.  If not, check your spam box!

 It looks like many of the framesets will be heading over there to the UK!


-Ed

 

I got my email thanks Ed.

Shame im not in the top 100 - :(

hopefully some will pull out.
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: FuNMoNsTeR on May 13, 2007, 08:13 PM
Man.... how did i miss this thread  :-\
 Just got my name on the list...probably about 3,548,922nd in the queue.
Sorry but i need to go in the other room and let out a loud exclamation  ::)
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Zippy on May 29, 2007, 02:40 PM
Any news yet Ed, heard nothing for about a month now?
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Robbo on May 29, 2007, 03:18 PM
Ed's website is down and has been for a while now, I hope everythings ok?
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: highrisedrifter on May 29, 2007, 04:23 PM
It was down for a day or so because he exceeded his bandwidth. It's back again now, at least it is for me.

HRD
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: ColoredTuffs.com on May 30, 2007, 05:00 AM
I guess the advertising that I've been doing for the website has been working!  The site has been down alot lately due to too much traffic, and I've asked my web guy to get more bandwith!!  It's being worked on...!
 Skyway has been slammed with things, and this project has been moving s l o w l y ....., but we're still trying to get it done!  They are still trying to figure out some welding issues, like WHO is going to weld them...!
 hang in there guys..... cheers!
-Ed
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Zippy on May 30, 2007, 08:00 AM
Thanks for the update Ed, I think we're all really looking forward to getting our new frames.
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: highrisedrifter on May 30, 2007, 08:01 AM
Thanks for the update Ed, I think we're all really looking forward to getting our new frames.

Yer damn skippy, Zippy.  :2funny:

HRD
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: highrisedrifter on June 22, 2007, 01:20 PM
Any news from anyone yet?

Ed?

HRD
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: ORANGEZIPPY on June 25, 2007, 10:46 PM
just catching up on this,

if anyone wanted a tubeset, i bought my one 3 years back and havent done anything with it, so would sell it on,

all you need is a good welder and then chromer,  :)



Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Zippy on June 28, 2007, 07:27 PM
On their website it states that they've all sold out but I haven't heard a thing yet and I thought I was on the list.
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: RATTY on June 28, 2007, 11:36 PM
Zipps, i think the allocation has been made, I got an email to say my one was reserved, and that a deposit would be required soon :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Zippy on June 28, 2007, 11:42 PM
I got that email too but that was a long time ago and nobody's been after my deposit.  ;D
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: RATTY on June 28, 2007, 11:43 PM
Send it to me, then you wont spend it >:D
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: muttley on July 10, 2007, 09:05 PM
Dont know if i missed something but is the 'New School version' still on the back burner or is it a goer for 2008?
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: darkersomeday on July 10, 2007, 09:09 PM
this is the first retro that i've been allowed to buy :LolLolLolLol:


i'll take a "20 version please :smitten:
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: muttley on July 10, 2007, 09:57 PM
I wanna 20 and a 24, seriously cant wait for these to come out  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: highrisedrifter on July 11, 2007, 07:41 AM
I got that email too but that was a long time ago and nobody's been after my deposit.  ;D

Same here. I've emailed Ed, and left a PM for him on here. Nada yet.

HRD
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: ColoredTuffs.com on August 16, 2007, 11:01 PM
Hey guys!
 Things have been crazy busy here.  Early mornings and late nights!  Being a one man operation is taking ALL of my time now..... but I love my job, so that's the way it is....

OK.... we finally had a slight breakthrough with the Original Skyway T/A frame and fork project.  I've been put on hold the last 6 months due to Skyway's overwhelming busy production timelines, so I've been just waiting to get word on who they have found to weld these puppies up.

Well, they still have not figured things out, mainly due to the fact that they are making so much non-BMX stuff, and their work day just doesn't have enough time..... so, the "ball" has been placed back in my end of the court!

I got Skyway's blessing to have the tubing sent to my first choice in welder's- Mr Greg Esser, here in good 'ol Florida, USA.  In the 70's, Greg's family founded the NBL (National Bicycle League) and brought BMX here to the East Coast of the USA.  Greg's dad started MCS Bicycles, and Greg was one of MCS's main welder's for decades.  Greg also was one of Skyway's earliest factory riders, and is considered to be one the East Coast's best racers back in the day, earning the very first NBL Number One Pro title.
 
Greg was inducted into the ABA Hall Of Fame recently, and I'm honored to call him a friend.

Greg recently suffered a heart attack a few weeks ago, and is recovering VERY well after having a triple bypass surgery.  He's eager to get back into the shop and start building things again!

We talked today about having him weld 150 skyway T/a framesets, and he's very interested in doing it.  If anybody can do an absolutely beautiful job making a classic BMX frame and forkset, it's Greg Esser!

A tubing set, and a completed TA frameset (to make a new jig from) is on the way to him so he can look at it and see if he wants to take on the job.

I've got a good feeling that this will work out just fine!

Once we've finished this, we'll start working on the Retro's.  But this project needs to be first on the list!

That's the very latest......!

Cheers!

-Ed Ferri
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: RATTY on August 16, 2007, 11:09 PM
nice one Ed, keep us updated :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Stace on August 16, 2007, 11:10 PM
Looking  forward to them Ed....looking forward to mine !!  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Zippy on August 17, 2007, 11:03 AM
Phew, I thought it had been forgotten about or they'd all been sold already. ;D
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: FuNMoNsTeR on August 19, 2007, 08:10 PM
Wow... a T/A put together by the legend that is Greg Esser...how cool is that  :smitten:
You lucky barstewards...  ;D 
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: ColoredTuffs.com on September 20, 2007, 11:24 PM
SKYWAY T/A framesets......
OK... we are moving on this finally!  Greg Esser is working on welding the first T/A tubeset.  Once it's done it will go to the powder coaters, THEN go to Skyway for QC.  Once it passes all QC inspections, we'll begin production on the framesets 50 at a time.  3 production runs of 50 framesets each run.
We'll begin the process soon of going through the email list that we've compiled over the last few months and check with everybody to see who wants a frameset.
More details will follow soon!
-Ed
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: highrisedrifter on September 20, 2007, 11:54 PM
Great ews Ed!  :daumenhoch:

I hope i'm in the first batch of 50.  :smitten:

HRD
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Stace on September 21, 2007, 07:18 AM
So do I !
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: OrgasmDonor on September 21, 2007, 09:57 AM
mcs frames were built to perfection, will be cooool frames :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: dialledbikes on September 21, 2007, 10:18 AM
After 8 pages it's all a bit confusing  :buck2:

Are these the frames made out of the original tubing and with old school geometry; or

A retro project (like the Azusa JMCs), so new tubing, new school geometry, but look like an original TA?
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Stace on September 21, 2007, 10:28 AM
Old Geometry with old tubing.  150 being made.

New Retro F&F are coming out later.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: dialledbikes on September 21, 2007, 10:36 AM
Thanks for clearing that up.
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: SaMAlex on September 21, 2007, 10:37 AM
I think it said they were going to stamp something in the BB to say it was one of the newer built ones.
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Stace on September 21, 2007, 10:38 AM
Yeah,  I think they'll be stamped and decal'd 25th anniversary
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: muttley on September 21, 2007, 12:12 PM
Just hurry up with the new school project  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Jazzchimp on September 21, 2007, 01:12 PM
Listen to you lot, :LolLolLolLol: well while you're waiting have a tasty gander at mine   ;)  :smitten:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v636/Jazzchimp/100_0769-1.jpg)
Title: Re: New school 25th Anniversary Skyway T/A !!
Post by: Zippy on September 21, 2007, 07:56 PM
I rode a TA at Hersden last weekend and really liked it so I might even race mine. Either way I'm still on the list and better be in the first 50.  :LolLolLolLol:
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