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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: Biggeorge on July 26, 2009, 07:32 PM
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A few months ago I had a bike modded by having a platform added, the result is here:
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=88020.msg880825#msg880825 (http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=88020.msg880825#msg880825)
Everyone goes on aboout how heavy the 2006 Haro Sports are, but I used to ride an old Standard Lenghty with fat alex rims and profile ss cranks weighing about 45lbs, I didnt think they were too bad, weighing in at 36lbs!!
Now I have the one I really wanted.
Using what I learned from the first effort, I took my Fly Mosca and decided to platform it.
Before...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee309/biggeorgebike/100_1468-1.jpg)
I got 2 chromo layback seatpost off the bay and cut them to size, I made 2 supports for the rear and ground them to fit.
I took it to Specialist welding on the Newburn ind est, (0191 267 0032 ask for Neale,) and they did a great job, much much better than the last company, Neale really knows his stuff, and is really helpful. One of the tubes is a bit off but i think thats down more to my sizing than the welding....
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee309/biggeorgebike/20072009140.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee309/biggeorgebike/20072009141.jpg)
Then off to AMD as usual for the powdercoat, (0191 487 5758, ask for Paul)
I've used them 5 times now and have always done a fantastic job. The sport they did for me has been ridden for a year and the coating is not scratched!
I didnt think they could improve on their earlier work but i was amazed when i picked up my bits. The quality is amazing and I love the colour....
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee309/biggeorgebike/100_3631.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee309/biggeorgebike/100_3636.jpg)
I got a brand new haro freecoaster off the bay, once I modded it to make it work, I took it to Dentons cycles (259 Scotswood Rd Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7AW - 0191 272 3386)
for the build. Great service and a really great price!
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee309/biggeorgebike/100_3656.jpg)
So then I had to build it, inbetween work and kip. It went togther really easily and I'm well chuffed with the results...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee309/biggeorgebike/100_3673.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee309/biggeorgebike/100_3667.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee309/biggeorgebike/100_3663.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee309/biggeorgebike/100_3665.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee309/biggeorgebike/100_3670.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee309/biggeorgebike/100_3661.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee309/biggeorgebike/100_3648.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee309/biggeorgebike/100_3646.jpg)
Stodgy at the Radshop sorted me out a lush new Primo 330mm pivotal post and seat as well as the cranks, pedals, grips, levers, spanish bb, and the amazing clear pads.
Many thanks Stodge!
The new Primo pivotal seatpost!
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee309/biggeorgebike/100_3657.jpg)
and the final result....
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee309/biggeorgebike/100_3640.jpg)
33lbs and a great looking bike!
Parts rundown.....
Frame: Fly Mosca.
Fork: Odyssey flatland.
Bars: Sunday triumph.
Stem: Odyssey elementary v1.
Headset: fsa.
Crank: Redline Flight.
BB: DK Spanish
Chainwheel: Standard ind.
Chain: Kmc.
Pedals: Gusset Slim Jim.
Seatpost: Primo Pivotal 330mm.
Seat: Macneil Fat Capital.
Seat clamp: Federal.
Rear Wheel: Haro Turbine freecoaster on a hazard lite.
Front Wheel: Seventies on an Alex supra j.
Front brake: Odyssey Evo 2.
Tyres: Primo v monster.
Rear brake: dia compe box.
Levers: Odyssey Modulever.
Detangler: Odyssey.
Pegs: Odyssey.
Bar ends: fbm.
Got to try and find time to ride it now!!
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GOT TO GET SOME COOL PICS OF YOU CLIMBING ROUND THAT MISTER :daumenhoch:
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great job - like the shade of red too
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interesting that looks like its always been there, nice colour and powder v nice , bike looks bomb proof ,,, point it and hang on :LolLolLolLol:
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nice job mate -that colour is fantastic :4_17_5:
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Interesting project that mate - looks to have turned out really well :)
How fookin big are those pegs :shocked: look like wheels :shocked: do they rotate ? ??? Have they got bearings in :shocked: ;D
........... I know fook all about new school :-[ :-X
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Nah, no bearings and dont rotate, theyre not really new school either. i think theyre about 5 yrs or more ago. not too bad weight wise, but may have to go back to me old standard ind steel 5" ones on the rear if i go near the park!
Cheers for the cool comments fellas! :daumenhoch:
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looks the nuts that does! a superb job! :daumenhoch:
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:daumenhoch:
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I like everything about that :smitten:
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Cheers fellas, well chuffed with it.
Couldnt wait to have a go so I got the wife to take a few snaps while i had a go in me street.
Thank the Lord the rain held off long enough to get some shots!
Making good use of the platform...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee309/biggeorgebike/100_3681.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee309/biggeorgebike/100_3722.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee309/biggeorgebike/100B3691.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee309/biggeorgebike/100_37011.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee309/biggeorgebike/100B3710-1.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee309/biggeorgebike/100_3721.jpg)
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cool biggeorge..... 8)
dread to imagine what your neighbours might think.... :)
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good work mate ! 8)
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Cool build and cool skills big george. :daumenhoch:
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Cool bike , nice pics and a cool wife by the sounds of it too :daumenhoch:
If I asked my better half to take some pics of me on my bike , she would tell me where to go and continue looking for Jimmy choo's on line :LolLolLolLol:
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Cheers fellas!
Shes a goodun, my missis. She nearly made herself late for her midwifes appointment cos of those pics! top doris!!
The neighbours quite enjoy me little riding seshions, they seem quite impressed that someone so 'porteous' as n2cus calls it, can do that on a kids bike!!
cant wait to meet up with South Shields premier photographer (Neil) and get some action pics!!
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That,l raise some eye brows doon at Shields park :4_17_5:
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It does fella, when you back? see if we can get some of the old farts down shields for a cheeky pedal!
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nice mr ;) must o missed this thread first time round :daumenhoch:
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hopefully youll see it in the flesh next time we get down the costa del shields!