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Mid School BMX (>87) 1989 to 2003 (<05) => Mid School ( Keep the faith ) => Topic started by: kev-s on June 01, 2008, 03:24 PM
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the new s&m dirtbike is ready :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
www.sandmbikes.com
nice little write up about it too :2funny: :2funny: :2funny:
We've been getting requests for basically the same frame for awhile now and this is it. The Dirt Bike has a 74.5 head tube, taller stand over and a 14" rear end. Built with SuperTherm tubing, this frame is light and strong. It's not available brakeless, it uses a regular seat-clamp, there aren't any holes drilled in it for lightness. This thing looks like a regular BMX frame that wasn't designed specifically for tail-whips, nose wheelies and hang fives! In other words it's a fooking Dirt Bike. Get off the World Wide Interweb and go haul ass on a Dirt Bike.
Available in classic powder-coated S&M colors Black, Yellow and Red with retro Dirt bike graphics
Like all S&M frames the Dirt Bike is proudly Made in the USA.
Top Tube Lengths: 20.5", 20.75", 21.0", 21.25"
BB Height: 11.8"
Chainstay: 14"
Head Angle: 74.5 degrees
Seat Angle: 71.0 degrees
Weight: 5 lbs give or take for TT size (don't be a weight weenie)
Dropout Slot: 14mm
990 Mounts: On seat-stays
Avail brakeless: No way
Gyro Tabs: Removable
Head Tube Type: Integrated Hiddenset
BB Type: Mid Press Fit
Integrated Seat Clamp: Not a chance
Butted/Air-hardening SuperTherm tube set
SuperTherm is a proprietary superthermophillic (heat-loving) alloy, developed in partnership with the U.S. Steel Alliance. The composition of Chromium, Molybdenum, and Vanadium with an unprecedented 217 ksi ultimate tensile strength makes this alloy actually gain strength through a metallurgical transformation in the heat-affected zone as a result of welding or brazing. SuperTherm is highly temper-resistant, resulting in an 11% increase in fatigue life and a 20% increase in impact strength over Heat-treated 4130. The increased mechanical properties of SuperTherm allow for incredibly strong, yet lightweight frame designs with that legendary feel of steel ride quality.
74.5 head angle (for stability at speed)
14" rear end (this isn't a unicycle)
Available only with 990 mounts (so you can stop)
Made from SuperTherm Butted and Air-hardening tube set
Taller Stand Over Height (doesn't look like a scooter)
Made in USA
a proper bmx frame imo
s&m forever :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:
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Thats fooking wicked! Im really happy that S&M have made a classic BMX frame with their head held high. 8)
There was world wide worry it would just be a NS bike with Dirtbike decals. I think this is a great move by S&M :daumenhoch:
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I love the S&M site! So nice to use and always great music!
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I really fancy one of those... yellow? red? yellow? red?...
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I love the S&M site! So nice to use and always great music!
I have no idea if you are being sarcastic. Ive heard other people bin the S&M site. I think its fine.
So Laz, what do you think to the new Dirtbike frame?
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I love the S&M site! So nice to use and always great music!
I have no idea if you are being sarcastic. Ive heard other people bin the S&M site. I think its fine.
So Laz, what do you think to the new Dirtbike frame?
Not being sarcastic at all! I love every tune i hear on the site! Love the idea of a modern Dirtbike but think they should have had all new decals.
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i think the site is great, musics good too, ive downloaded a few songs that i would have never heard of if it wasnt for them being on the s&m website
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they should have had all new decals.
Yeah, maybe. Or at least used some older, more classic decals.
Word on the street is S&M are remaking loads of their old decals. They could have just used some of them. ;D
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i think the site is great, musics good too, ive downloaded a few songs that i would have never heard of if it wasnt for them being on the s&m website
nice boys dont play rock and roll
:daumenhoch:
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i love that! don't think i'd change anything on it myself, good clean frame
just had a look on custom riders website to see if there was a price up and notice they're doing a limited LTF in chrome! :smitten:
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Yup. This will be my plunge into modern BMX. Yes, I will finally go threadless, mid bb, and 14mm. Time to start selling some of my mid school treasures.
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Here is a photo of the new frame.
The only thing I dont like is the seat stay brake mounts. I like the brake on the chainstay, but I can see you get much better chain clearance with the brake on the top.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/r313/alexleech/Dirtbike08.jpg)
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i'm tempted :-[
i might be wrong but wouldnt it have been a better idea to have called the "21 and "21.25 tt frames by the old "holmes" monicker :'(
"20.5 & "20.75 dirtbike
"21 & "21.25 holmes
maybe i'll just have to wait for the holmes sticker re-pops and make my own ::)
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Now i'm moist, how nice is that. Had my eye on a Stricker but think i may have just changed me mind :smitten:
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Dear oh dear oh dear. I am going to get me one of these. In black. :smitten:
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Shit, add me to the "want one" list.
Was previously torn between another black bike or a Metal bloodwolf. This has solved that one! I think. £130 in the bike fund and counting.........
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nothing wrong with a blackbike :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:
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UPDATE
alans are taking pre orders and they are gonna cost £339 :daumenhoch:
http://www.alansbmx.com/product_info.php?products_id=6708&osCsid=1d89f7d328a64b35228ab90e8028aacb
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Mmmmmmmmmmm
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/r313/alexleech/Newdirtbikes.jpg)
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If I can successfully sell my mid-school S&M stuff, I am sooooo nabbing one of the yellow ones.
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hell yeah.... that yellow one rocks >:D
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what mid school stuff u got for sale?
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I grabbed this picture of someones 08 Dirtbike off the S&M site.
Very nice.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/r313/alexleech/Dirtbike.jpg)
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I'm an S&M stockist so I'll try and find out how much I can do them for. :daumenhoch:
they're taking pre orders now so it looks like I'll be able to get them. I'd certainly be able to beat Alan's price on these so if your after one then drop me a PM.
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another good place to get one is Street Mafia BMX on USA Ebay - they do all s&m frames and are 25mins from the factory... I just got a 38 special frame, they marked it as a warranty replacement, and it arrived within 9 days with no import duty... and all told inc shipping cost me just shy of £220. Plus a free t shirt!!! And the Dirtbikes are the same price! They are £340 at alans i think.
Go for it!
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that sounds awesome :)
for some reason i dont like the idea of paying more than £250 for a dirtbike :-\
anyone notice that both the built up dirtbikes ( beringers and bakers ) both have gyros
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Good to know the dirtbike is still going strong eh? I want one, too many bikes though. If I did I think dark brown would be in order.
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chrome forks too!!
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I just bought something........
can you guess what......?
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probably another ripper ???
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...nope... a nice new yellow dirtbike..... be with me in 10 days........
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And you'd just got rid of a nice yellow one.... ;)
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And you'd just got rid of a nice yellow one.... ;)
you never really "own" an s&m , they just come to visit for a while ;)
looking forward to seeing this built general :daumenhoch:
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my yellow one was 1" headtubed, heavy and perfect as a mid school frame - but I wanted something Id want to RIDE. hence the newer , lighter and internal headtubed purchase. Decided that in the end, I wanted a little stable of bikes that a] I loved to look , but b] I wanted to also hammer at the local park. even if its only abubacas and tyretaps!
Cant wait for this to be with me, I have a new school S&M collection on the go... LAF, chrome LTF, 38 special and a new dirtbike...
cant wait!
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I have a new school S&M collection on the go... LAf, chrome LTF, 38 specioal and a new dirtbike...
cant wait!
Steve, you are a bigger S&M tart than me! I love it!