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Title: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: bobafett on November 02, 2008, 08:05 PM
I tried to discuss a Tuff wheel timeline in another thread a while ago but without much luck so i'll make a seperate thread for it and try again.

As i see it the history is as follows but someone will have to fill in the dates that they were first produced

Tuff I (Unstamped)
Tuff I (Stamped)
Tuff II (Steel Hubs)
Tuff II (Alloy Hubs)
Tuff II (Rear Alloy Hub Front Plastic Hub)
Tuff II NEW (Latest variation all plastic with sealed hubs)

Post your thoughts on dates radsters and any fook-ups i've made   :D
Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: steve Beech TA on November 02, 2008, 08:17 PM


Would be interesting as i can never remember the dates to what type :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: sweetbeats on November 02, 2008, 08:21 PM
Be interesting to get pics of each model,info on if the serial numbers mean anything,when graphites came in etc
and the different weights of each model :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: bobafett on November 02, 2008, 08:53 PM
Be interesting to get pics of each model,info on if the serial numbers mean anything,when graphites came in etc
and the different weights of each model :daumenhoch:

I could fill in the blanks on a couple of those picture / weight details - between myself and my mate we've got most styles covered but i've got no idea on dates and haven't got a clue where the graphites come in to it  ???
Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: snav69 on November 02, 2008, 09:00 PM
No dates as per hub but a general idea of when the Tuff 1's and II's came out  ;)

http://www.coloredtuffs.com/shop/index.php?act=viewDoc&docId=8

 :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: sweetbeats on November 02, 2008, 09:04 PM
Skyway is just such a cool company thats has managed to stick to its roots and I love the old adverts,the logo's etc just sums bmx up for me when I am old i am going to have skyways on my wheelchair :D
Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: bobafett on November 02, 2008, 09:20 PM
when I am old i am going to have skyways on my wheelchair :D
LMAO - what colour  :LolLolLolLol:

Right then with reading the page on colored tuffs (cheers snav) and a few other threads here and there i'm going to take a stab at the following dates

Tuff I (Unstamped) 1974
Tuff I (Stamped) 1977
Tuff II (Steel Hubs) 1979
Tuff II (Alloy Hubs) 1982 (graphites around this time also ?)
Tuff II (Rear Alloy Hub Front Plastic Hub) 1985
Tuff II NEW (Latest variation all plastic with sealed hubs) 1986

Any thoughts  ???
Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: Tefore on November 02, 2008, 09:24 PM
didnt they do the 3 spoke tuff 3's as well
Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: bobafett on November 02, 2008, 09:25 PM
I guess i was sticking to old school - wouldn't the tuff 3's be classed as mid school   :-\
Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: sweetbeats on November 02, 2008, 09:25 PM
http://www.skywaywheels.com/products_006.htm

I really like the 18" wheelchair tuff wheel in black..look good with some radkaps :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: bobafett on November 02, 2008, 09:28 PM
http://www.skywaywheels.com/products_006.htm

I really like the 18" wheelchair tuff wheel in black..look good with some radkaps :LolLolLolLol:

Right then wheel chair build off it is - chro-mo wheel chairs only  :LolLolLolLol:

...................I'm off to the for sale thread for some NOS wheel chair axles
Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: madall on November 02, 2008, 09:43 PM
These new tuffs woulkd be great if they never had that fookin hole in them, major week point and looks shit.
The sealed bearings are a treat though, wish we had them bitd
Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: sweetbeats on November 02, 2008, 09:45 PM
Ha Ha
Wheelchair of the Month would be class...Mine is going to have NOS oakley F1's in black and white,them black 18" wheel chair tuffs,might deck it out with contrasting check seat cover and shimano caliper stands :4_17_5:
We have a winner :D
Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: bobafett on November 02, 2008, 09:49 PM
Ha Ha
Wheelchair of the Month would be class...Mine is going to have NOS oakley F1's in black and white,them black 18" wheel chair tuffs,might deck it out with contrasting check seat cover and shimano caliper stands :4_17_5:
We have a winner :D

I'm gonna do mine as a mongoose and call it a superchair or a pro-chair  ;D  custom decals, mongoose grips and snakebelly tyres - think i'll go for a red theme :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: sweetbeats on November 02, 2008, 10:13 PM
Liking the sound of that Bobafet especially the snakebellies :4_17_5:
Just dropped colouredtuffs a PM and ordered my 25th anniversary Edition Skyway Dog :D

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ll418/jasonscottpics/610x.jpg)
Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: trasher on November 02, 2008, 10:26 PM
have a look through here ,,
http://martinbike.jalbum.net/Parts/Rims%20&%20Wheels/index.html
 :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: sweetbeats on November 02, 2008, 10:36 PM
Wow what an awesome link the gay pensioner :4_17_5:
Loving the motomag 2 add and the 1st skyway one :smitten:
Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: bobafett on November 02, 2008, 10:59 PM
Top link the gay pensioner - quality mate  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: sweetbeats on November 02, 2008, 11:05 PM
Them adds take me back the acs z rim one with the 2 yellow Z rims like a mcdonalds arch "100% beef" is genius :)
Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: bobafett on November 02, 2008, 11:12 PM
durex rims on page 4 - obviously a very safe wheel  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: trasher on November 02, 2008, 11:14 PM
lads check the rest of the site ,,brings back some great memories  :smitten:
Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: sweetbeats on November 02, 2008, 11:18 PM
The Durex "Ambrioso" wheel PMSL
Wonder if they brought out more than one set after the proto-type...or did they fail to reproduce?
Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: bobafett on November 02, 2008, 11:19 PM
Yeah just been checkin the rest of the site - nearly wet myself when i saw the mongoose molded winners choice tyres  :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:
Rarer than a plate of rockin horse shite sauteed in rareness with a side order of hens teeth - i want them now :yahoo_silent:
Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: sweetbeats on November 02, 2008, 11:20 PM
lads check the rest of the site ,,brings back some great memories  :smitten:

I already am :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: Mattdub on November 03, 2008, 03:14 PM
The Martinbike site has been around for sometime now , great for reference & he builds some nice bikes  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: sweetbeats on November 03, 2008, 03:26 PM
Went on it for a few hours last night..the section on record ebay prices is cool too.
Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: magna13 on November 03, 2008, 05:36 PM
Them adds take me back the acs z rim one with the 2 yellow Z rims like a mcdonalds arch "100% beef" is genius :)
i wanna see that ad... anyone got it?
Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: sweetbeats on November 03, 2008, 06:00 PM
Ill fish it out for you now fella :daumenhoch:

http://martinbike.jalbum.net/Parts/Rims%20&%20Wheels/slides/1984ACSad-800x600.html
Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: magna13 on November 03, 2008, 07:05 PM
wow! thanks for that sweetbeats ;) ;) that ad was cool! lol, wish bmx ad's nower days were like this :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: bobafett on November 03, 2008, 08:39 PM
Went on it for a few hours last night..the section on record ebay prices is cool too.

Yes mate - I think we were both checkin out the site after the gay pensioner dropped that link last night - like you say the ebay prices section is nuts - those mongoose tyres i was salivating about went for $666 for a pair   :uglystupid2: :wtf:  :idiot2:
I do like to try and keep all goose parts on my builds but i doubt that will ever stretch to the tyres having seen that  ;D
Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: sweetbeats on November 03, 2008, 09:37 PM
$666 haha I reckon Satan rides a goose along the devils highway :D

Its a real shame you can't snatch the images for future reference but a part from that its a cool site one of the best I have seen for a while.

Well done the gay pensioner !! :daumenhoch:


Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: trasher on November 03, 2008, 09:56 PM
image snatched
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v716/glenbett/115349393_o.jpg)
 :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: bobafett on November 03, 2008, 10:26 PM
image snatched

You can't beat a bit of print screen or temporary internet file sifting - well done the gay pensioner  :LolLolLolLol:

Yep definitely a cool site - nice guy as well - i've been in touch with him since browsing the site, i'm gonna send him some images of an early NOS 1979 BMX products logo mongoose padset i've got that he's after for the pads gallery.

Still can't get over the price of those goose tyres  :idiot2:
Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: sweetbeats on November 03, 2008, 10:32 PM
I don't think you could wack em on a rider unless just riding round the house ;)
Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: bobafett on November 03, 2008, 10:39 PM
I don't think you could wack em on a rider unless just riding round the house ;)

Carpeted floors only - no wooden floors or tiles  ;D
Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: electro808 on November 03, 2008, 11:05 PM
Skyway also produced a "T/A" 24" cruiser frame for their factory team only.  It is rumored that only 12 of those existed.  

I'd like to know who has one of these beauties stashed away :smitten:



Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: sweetbeats on November 03, 2008, 11:14 PM
I don't think you could wack em on a rider unless just riding round the house ;)

Carpeted floors only - no wooden floors or tiles  ;D


Haha you could put masking tape over the treads so you don't get em fluffy :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: trasher on November 03, 2008, 11:19 PM
i think some 20inch tyre warmers ,,constantly left on ,,,keeps them nice and clean ,,and toasty warm  :smitten:
Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: sweetbeats on November 03, 2008, 11:21 PM
tyre toasties :4_17_5: haha :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: trasher on November 03, 2008, 11:27 PM
tyre toasties :4_17_5: haha :LolLolLolLol:

nos of coarse  :2funny:
Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: bobafett on November 03, 2008, 11:28 PM
mitsubishi comp toasties  ;D
Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: sweetbeats on November 03, 2008, 11:35 PM
Haha get yer mam to knit some for xmas ;D
Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: bobafett on November 03, 2008, 11:37 PM
Haha get yer mam to knit some for xmas ;D

LMAO  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: trasher on November 03, 2008, 11:50 PM
heres one she did for me last chrimbo  to wrap my bike up
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v716/glenbett/bike_knitting-thumb.jpg)
Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: sweetbeats on November 04, 2008, 12:13 AM
Whats that a gen1 woolstyler PMSL :4_17_5:

Look so warm i want to hug it ;D
Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: bobafett on November 04, 2008, 07:46 AM
Ooooh - there must be some serious parts under there  :shocked:
Title: Re: Tuff wheel timeline
Post by: trasher on November 04, 2008, 06:17 PM
Whats that a gen1 woolstyler PMSL :4_17_5:

Look so warm i want to hug it ;D


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