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Old School BMX 1980 - 1988 => Old School Freestyle (frame stands and kickturns galore!) => Topic started by: boogaloo-tramp on December 08, 2005, 04:56 PM

Title: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: boogaloo-tramp on December 08, 2005, 04:56 PM
This is my 85 Street Beat, finished at long last. 

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a35/ss180jay/000_0490.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a35/ss180jay/000_0496.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a35/ss180jay/000_0505.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a35/ss180jay/000_0513.jpg)
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: Moose on December 08, 2005, 05:01 PM
That's a really nice Streetbeat, are you pleased with it?
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: dordymush on December 08, 2005, 05:10 PM
very nice machine you got there  :santa_cool:.
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: boogaloo-tramp on December 08, 2005, 05:14 PM
Yes, well chuffed. Might change a few bits, get a green seat maybe, and wouldn't mind a chain with green links. I would prefer green or red tuffs, but can't get any at the right price.

Went out for a ride on it around derby, got no end of grief from the chav's! But that's only to be expected. It's a very long time since I have ridden a bmx, but I reckon I could easily get used to riding this. It handles superbly, and is very light compared with my mates modern tanks. I felt right at home on it straight away. Modern bmx's always feel to small for me.
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: dordymush on December 08, 2005, 05:16 PM
they are a nice ride.feel long for an old school.mind i only rid mine once lol.

and fell off.
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: theRuler on December 08, 2005, 07:29 PM
looking good!!!

very bright!

white tuffs would suit it better. and black tyres  ;)
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: ash on December 08, 2005, 07:34 PM
Username: boogaloo-tramp you got mail  :santa_afro: :santa_wink: (keep it under your santa hat !!)

Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: ORB on December 08, 2005, 07:35 PM
I like,

but, red tuffs and green seat would make it propper rad.

Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: ash on December 08, 2005, 07:39 PM
and loose the frame pad  :santa_afro:
looks cool tho'
was this a raw frame or one of the many greenies around?
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: woodzy on December 08, 2005, 07:42 PM
red tuffs would finish it off  :santa_afro:
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: greentoad on December 08, 2005, 08:24 PM
Hi

Very Nice Build.

I'm loving the levers with the Sharp covers.

Only things i'd change would be Red Tuffs a must.

Then possibly when time allows and you could find them, a red crank and red head set, chain and Sharp BB Boot.

She is looking sweet though, and makes me even think about getting one now.... ;)
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: dordymush on December 08, 2005, 08:47 PM
red would look good. but the prices at the minute are daft  :santa_sad:.
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: Tefore on December 08, 2005, 09:19 PM
looks good matey agree with the red tuffs. i may have a set for sale soon if you
want them
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: boogaloo-tramp on December 08, 2005, 09:38 PM
I wanted red tuffs for it, but I can't find any at a reasonable price. Basically, because I have been more or less made redundant, money is extremly tight at the moment, and I have had to use whatever parts I already had, like the black tuffs for example, and the seat post and clamp as well. I also think it would look better with a powerdisc (or whatever they are called) and chainwheel, rather than the tuf neck chainwheel.

My only regret with the whole bike is putting that crappy Hatta headset on, no mater how much I adjust it, it comes loose after 5 minutes riding. Rubbish. I wish I had put a beartrap one on it. Would one of those tange locknuts cure it? Are they any good?

I know it's not a very high spec bike, but there again it only stands me at around £240 all in. When funds allow I will change some bits for sure, but overall I'm pleased with the way it's turned out for the money. And it will be ridden a lot when the weather improves!
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: Tefore on December 08, 2005, 09:41 PM
hey matey.

no need to explain thats a nice ride. it looks real good and considering it only cost you £240 you done well. :santa_afro:
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: boogaloo-tramp on December 08, 2005, 09:41 PM
and loose the frame pad  :santa_afro:
looks cool tho'
was this a raw frame or one of the many greenies around?

It was one of the many greenies around, bought from your very own Moose!
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: dordymush on December 08, 2005, 10:25 PM
Quote
£240


that was well cheap  ;).
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: RADHAB on December 09, 2005, 12:18 AM
White Tuffs???? Ruler you got Ray Charles's eyes??
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: Lawrie on December 09, 2005, 03:19 AM
I've had similar problems with my Hatta HX100 headset. Stick a Tange headlock on it and that'll be the end of the problem. The Tange headlock actually replaces the locking nut of the headset and are very light and work well.

I have to say that that Street Beat looks pretty damn good to me though. I think the colour scheme works well, including the black Tuffs but would probably take the frame pad off. Good job.  :santa_afro:
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: theRuler on December 09, 2005, 07:57 AM
White Tuffs???? Ruler you got Ray Charles's eyes??

lol

who said that?

green and white goes well
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: oberonspacefruit on December 09, 2005, 10:41 AM
coolio. i want a streetbeat, someone give one to me. now.
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: dordymush on December 09, 2005, 10:58 AM
i've told ya.i'll swap ya for ya T/A  :santa_grin:.

unpainted one though  :santa_azn:.
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: boogaloo-tramp on December 09, 2005, 10:59 AM
I've had similar problems with my Hatta HX100 headset. Stick a Tange headlock on it and that'll be the end of the problem. The Tange headlock actually replaces the locking nut of the headset and are very light and work well.

Cheers for the info, just ordered a tange locknut. I hope it works as well as you say they do!  :santa_wink:
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: oberonspacefruit on December 09, 2005, 11:00 AM
i know wot uve told me. i know it very well.
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: dordymush on December 09, 2005, 11:01 AM
lol i'd want a set of tuffs in with the deal as well though.

them ole T/A's be everywhere  :santa_grin:.
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: oberonspacefruit on December 09, 2005, 11:03 AM
as opposed to the rare bmx holy grail that is the streetbeat.

heh heh. really do want one tho. dont see too many stylers tho do ya......
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: boogaloo-tramp on December 09, 2005, 11:04 AM
them ole T/A's be everywhere  :santa_grin:.

Why didn't you buy that one on ebay the other week? It was only a piffling thousand pounds....... :santa_wink:
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: dordymush on December 09, 2005, 11:07 AM
lol  a nutter me thinks  :idiot2:.
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: theRuler on December 09, 2005, 11:20 AM
phil my beat frame + 100 quid for your TA frame?
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: dordymush on December 09, 2005, 11:23 AM
are you mad.

you would swap a streetbeat frame for that  :idiot2:................... :santa_grin:.
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: oberonspacefruit on December 09, 2005, 11:27 AM
greame, i was really after a mk2 like retro's.
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: dordymush on December 09, 2005, 11:36 AM
did'nt mightymini have one of them for sale a good while back phil ?.
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: oberonspacefruit on December 09, 2005, 11:38 AM
j'ne sais pas....

i wanted a red one. but i think simon has/had a few decal sets.
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: dordymush on December 09, 2005, 11:40 AM
Quote
j'ne sais pas....


is that oldham
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: oberonspacefruit on December 09, 2005, 11:41 AM
no its le frankswaaars
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: theRuler on December 09, 2005, 11:44 AM
what does the mk2 look like?
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: oberonspacefruit on December 09, 2005, 11:48 AM
http://www.alansbmx.com/product_info.php?cPath=116_86&products_id=1846
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: dordymush on December 09, 2005, 11:49 AM
get it bought man  :santa_grin:.............cheap.
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: theRuler on December 09, 2005, 11:53 AM
(http://www.alansbmx.com/images/streetbeat_chr.jpg)

the mk1 is nicer

also the mk1 has no brake lugs - meaning you have to weld some on - meaning they wont be in a stoopid place
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: oberonspacefruit on December 09, 2005, 11:55 AM
i like that place. doesnt interfere with small gearing. good cable routing too. chrome is one of the main factors as well. cool decals too.

i just like it better.
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: theRuler on December 09, 2005, 12:06 PM
how wont it interfere with small gearing?
i agree with you on the chrome though. that looks dope
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: oberonspacefruit on December 09, 2005, 12:10 PM
how wont it interfere with small gearing?
i agree with you on the chrome though. that looks dope

the brakes tend to foul the chain when on top. maybe they would below, but for some reason i think not. dunno why. radhab has one like that , so he'd probably know.


Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: theRuler on December 09, 2005, 12:13 PM
logically they would foul just the same.
unless the chainstays are nearer the top of the bb than the bottom!!

would you straight swap your TA for a NOSAGE mk2 beatstreet?
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: oberonspacefruit on December 09, 2005, 12:37 PM
that is a question i have been asking myself recently. lol.
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: theRuler on December 09, 2005, 12:42 PM
well now we are both asking

i actually have a nos mk2 street beat

its the rare limited edition one, in green, without lugs
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: RADHAB on December 09, 2005, 12:45 PM
greame, i was really after a mk2 like retro's.

He sold his remember..........But i've still got mine!!!
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: oberonspacefruit on December 09, 2005, 12:51 PM
how wont it interfere with small gearing?
i agree with you on the chrome though. that looks dope

the brakes tend to foul the chain when on top. maybe they would below, but for some reason i think not. dunno why. radhab has one like that , so he'd probably know.




i know u have.


still not finished it ?
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: RADHAB on December 09, 2005, 12:56 PM
how wont it interfere with small gearing?
i agree with you on the chrome though. that looks dope

the brakes tend to foul the chain when on top. maybe they would below, but for some reason i think not. dunno why. radhab has one like that , so he'd probably know.




i know u have.


still not finished it ?

Still waiting for my Fecking Grips i ordered on the 9th of November!!!!
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: oberonspacefruit on December 09, 2005, 01:12 PM
winstanleys?
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: theRuler on December 09, 2005, 01:13 PM
alans!
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: oberonspacefruit on December 09, 2005, 01:14 PM
i would be surprised if it was....
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: ORB on December 09, 2005, 01:16 PM
i think the Mk 2 looks way better.

:)
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: dordymush on December 09, 2005, 01:18 PM
your an arse  :LolLolLolLol:.
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: oberonspacefruit on December 09, 2005, 01:20 PM
no, he's right dordy. youve been wastin yer time mate.


shame.
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: dordymush on December 09, 2005, 01:27 PM
says the man thats made a new school rickman  ???.
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: theRuler on December 09, 2005, 01:30 PM
they are both shite.

behold the DUSTER 500

(http://30cms.co.uk/temp/duster.jpg)
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: ORB on December 09, 2005, 01:38 PM
look at them sexy chain guard tabs.
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: theRuler on December 09, 2005, 01:39 PM
its a gem
and yeh none of yer cheap bolt on straps to hold the chainguard on
them shits is built in.

quality

its as light as it is well made too
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: boogaloo-tramp on December 09, 2005, 02:56 PM
they are both shite.

behold the DUSTER 500

(http://30cms.co.uk/temp/duster.jpg)


DUSTBIN 500
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: theRuler on December 09, 2005, 03:42 PM
lol
dont front on the norco
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: RADHAB on December 09, 2005, 04:03 PM
alans!

Yep fraid so!!! Extremely unusual so dont let it put anyone off as there standard of service and communication throughout has been brilliant. I have however been told that a parcel has arrived at home for me today.......And the grips are the only thing i'm waiting for so fingures crossed!!!!

If so then pics of finished beat will be posted 2moro..
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: oberonspacefruit on December 09, 2005, 04:06 PM
yay!

actually thats bad. ive already spent my dinnertime on photoshop mocking up what mine would look like. those photo's will only encourage me.
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: theRuler on December 09, 2005, 04:08 PM
yay!

actually thats bad. ive already spent my dinnertime on photoshop mocking up what mine would look like. those photo's will only encourage me.

this?

(http://www.jordansplace.net/burningman/bm2002/art/bike.jpg)
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: oberonspacefruit on December 09, 2005, 04:10 PM
no. mine had skinwalls.
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: oberonspacefruit on December 09, 2005, 04:10 PM
wonder if that would comply with race regs. i bet it would sail over the rythm section.
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: boogaloo-tramp on December 09, 2005, 04:15 PM

this?

(http://www.jordansplace.net/burningman/bm2002/art/bike.jpg)

It needs red tuffs and a green seat to finish it off. Was this pic taken at bournemouth?
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: oberonspacefruit on December 09, 2005, 04:17 PM
 :santa_afro:
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: theRuler on December 09, 2005, 04:19 PM
its a meteor lite
Title: Re: Finished my Street Beat.....
Post by: RADHAB on December 10, 2005, 10:54 AM
its a meteor lite

Or is it an Acorn?? its hard to tell.

That pic was definately taken at Bournemouth oldscool meet, look at the bellies!!!!
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