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Title: Slingshot BMX - My new build
Post by: stidds on July 20, 2008, 07:19 PM: Well here it is, my new addition to the collection. One of my Holy Grails a Slingshot.

I had one exactly like it to test in 85 and always wanted another.

The frame and forks were white when I acquired it and the frame has been powdered signal red and the forks have been re-chromed by Doug Taylors in Weston-Super-Mare. The bars are an extremely rare set of Slingshot Pro Bars and I only know of 1 more set in existence. I spoke to the factory about the bike and they mentioned they had the bars and would I be interested in them? It took me about 1000th of a second to say yes. The Cook cranks were given to me by my cousin and they are my cranks from when I raced bitd, they needed loads of TLC but have come out really nice.

It has been great fun to build and I absolutely love it.

BIG BIG BIG thanks to Dan Harris for selling it to me - I hope I have done her proud mate.
BIG BIG BIG thanks to Del for sorting out new decals for me.
You are both absolute stars.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v518/stidds/Slingshot/DSCF2278.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v518/stidds/Slingshot/DSCF2279.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v518/stidds/Slingshot/DSCF2280.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v518/stidds/Slingshot/DSCF2281.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v518/stidds/Slingshot/DSCF2282.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v518/stidds/Slingshot/DSCF2283.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v518/stidds/Slingshot/DSCF2284.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v518/stidds/Slingshot/DSCF2285.jpg)
Title: Re: Slingshot BMX - My new build
Post by: stidds on July 20, 2008, 07:19 PM: Parts

Frame:      Slingshot
Forks:      Slingshot
Bars:      Slingshot Pro
Headset:      Tange
Headlock:   Tange
Dirtskirt:   SST
Grips:      Am’e
Stem:      DK
Brake Lever:   Dia-Compe Tech 3
Brake Caliper:   Dia-Compe MX1000
Brake Cable:   Dia-Compe
Seat Clamp:   Dia-Compe
Seat:      Elina Flyte Tech
Crank Arms:   Cook Bros 181mm
Power Disc:   Petes Precision Products
Chainring:   Petes Precision Products
Pedals:      Shimano DX
Rims:      Mongoose Pro-Class
Hubs:      Unknown
Tyres:      Cheng Shin Comp III (20x2.125 front / 20x1.75 rear)
Padset:      California Lite
Title: Re: Slingshot BMX - My new build
Post by: harris on July 20, 2008, 07:22 PM: thats one rare lush machine and come up wicked top job :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Slingshot BMX - My new build
Post by: Gashead on July 20, 2008, 07:30 PM: Pants
Title: Re: Slingshot BMX - My new build
Post by: Jt on July 20, 2008, 07:32 PM: minter..will bring me wire cutters to mk :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Slingshot BMX - My new build
Post by: stidds on July 20, 2008, 07:35 PM: Quote from: Gashead on July 20, 2008, 07:30 PM
Pants

Shut it Welsh boy :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Slingshot BMX - My new build
Post by: keep it lit! on July 20, 2008, 07:36 PM: mint :4_17_5:

ade :crazy2:
Title: Re: Slingshot BMX - My new build
Post by: scary_leary on July 20, 2008, 07:38 PM: awesome... simply awesome :daumenhoch: x 1000
Title: Re: Slingshot BMX - My new build
Post by: downhill3375 on July 20, 2008, 07:39 PM: very nice :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Slingshot BMX - My new build
Post by: Gashead on July 20, 2008, 07:40 PM: I was gunna say the pants off a horny fetish bird - as it looks stunning fella !

If I is Welsh then you is Welsh too as Pete thinks Bristol is the capital of Wales :2gunsfiring_v1:

Can I ride it at MK please :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Slingshot BMX - My new build
Post by: munners on July 20, 2008, 07:44 PM: Well done mate.

Something different.

Am absolutely luvin those bars!!!!!!! :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:

One of the nicest pairs of bars i have ever seen. ;)
Title: Re: Slingshot BMX - My new build
Post by: Dark Diggler on July 20, 2008, 07:46 PM: Sean, another quality build. Very well done on this one :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Slingshot BMX - My new build
Post by: harris on July 20, 2008, 07:52 PM: a pic just about of it on the start gate at mk with mr leech and ratty and me onboard
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/d87/harris15570/slingshot333.jpg)
and it didnt bust
Title: Re: Slingshot BMX - My new build
Post by: Jt on July 20, 2008, 08:02 PM: Quote from: munners on July 20, 2008, 07:44 PM
Well done mate.

Something different.

Am absolutely luvin those bars!!!!!!! :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:

One of the nicest pairs of bars i have ever seen. ;)
freak :D..they are just bars.
Title: Re: Slingshot BMX - My new build
Post by: sawzall on July 20, 2008, 08:41 PM: another top quality build sean ;)
Title: Re: Slingshot BMX - My new build
Post by: CD17 on July 20, 2008, 08:44 PM: Thats a stunner, has come out really nice :smitten:
Title: Re: Slingshot BMX - My new build
Post by: dct on July 20, 2008, 08:49 PM: :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5:

love it pal
Title: Re: Slingshot BMX - My new build
Post by: Steve P on July 20, 2008, 08:56 PM: Another great bike Sean ... nicely done :daumenhoch:

Steve
Title: Re: Slingshot BMX - My new build
Post by: JT Smooth on July 20, 2008, 09:01 PM: Very very nice, get it ridden :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Slingshot BMX - My new build
Post by: QUADROPHENIA on July 20, 2008, 09:13 PM: pukka build sean
Title: Re: Slingshot BMX - My new build
Post by: magna13 on July 20, 2008, 09:21 PM: Very nice Sean. cant wait to see it, we will have to arrange a time when i can come down to yours for a veiw of the collection :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Slingshot BMX - My new build
Post by: magna13 on July 20, 2008, 09:24 PM: plus you had to tease me as you know its my dream bike :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
Title: Re: Slingshot BMX - My new build
Post by: stidds on July 20, 2008, 09:32 PM: Quote from: magna13 on July 20, 2008, 09:24 PM
plus you had to tease me as you know its my dream bike :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:

:LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol:

Sorry Zak, had to be done mate.
Title: Re: Slingshot BMX - My new build
Post by: magna13 on July 20, 2008, 09:36 PM: :'( :'( :'( :'(... tease of the month!, even more of a tease with the rare Sling-Shot bars :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Slingshot BMX - My new build
Post by: stidds on July 20, 2008, 09:40 PM: Quote from: magna13 on July 20, 2008, 09:36 PM
:'( :'( :'( :'(... tease of the month!, even more of a tease with the rare Sling-Shot bars :'( :'( :'(

You should see the DeCoster mate, just had it completely refinished in fresh Candy blue for MK.
Title: Re: Slingshot BMX - My new build
Post by: magna13 on July 20, 2008, 09:44 PM: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:, that sounds nice mate!

the slingshot should win BOTY IMO
Title: Re: Slingshot BMX - My new build
Post by: subversion on July 21, 2008, 02:47 PM: Great build mate :daumenhoch: I've always wondered how a Slingshot feels to ride??
Title: Re: Slingshot BMX - My new build
Post by: cherrypicker on July 21, 2008, 05:47 PM: Never seen one, but I like it, nice one Sean :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Slingshot BMX - My new build
Post by: Del on July 21, 2008, 06:47 PM: that's a great build Sean, looks great in red :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Slingshot BMX - My new build
Post by: kevin rettie on July 21, 2008, 08:11 PM: Looks well good, loved them back in the day...

...how does it work? Is it strong or an accident waiting to happen? :LolLolLolLol: