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Title: Thanks Dave (Stodgy) - I would not have done it without you - S&M 38 Spesh pics
Post by: Dex Dexter on September 29, 2009, 11:34 PM: A big thanks to Dave for all his help tonight in helping me put together my new race machine.

Firstly - I have hounded him for about 4 weeks to get all the parts I needed. Fully harassing him on sometimes an hourly basis!

Secondly - I have been picky as hell with this. that and the other.

Thirdly - I have taken a big chunk of his time today to help me build it all up.

I'm a bit of a novice when it comes to building bikes from scratch and I assumed it would all just go together like a nice airfix kit. Oh no - it may be nice stuff but is it bu66ery standard fitment. God what a faf on trying to fit the new profile bb and old profile cranks to a new frame.

To be honest - without Dave's help I wouldn't have had a clue to sort out some bits!!

So big thanks Dave. Your help was appreciated. It was a cracking night building up the new ride tonight.

P.s. the new Rad shop retail unit is tidy as. Really nice and racked with quality items.

The bike? S&M 38 Special custom build. Love it.

I'll put some pictures up for the race perverts in the next week or so.

:daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:

Here are some phone pics.

(http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs269.snc1/9633_1225721559869_1133935286_702527_5197787_n.jpg)

(http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs269.snc1/9633_1225720519843_1133935286_702526_1754951_n.jpg)

(http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs269.snc1/9633_1225718839801_1133935286_702525_3188581_n.jpg)

(http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs249.snc1/9633_1225715719723_1133935286_702522_5517035_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Thanks Dave (Stodgy) - I would not have done it without you
Post by: Bootabmx on September 30, 2009, 12:28 AM: Next week or so is way too long, all that free time of yours. At least get a mobile upload done to Facebook tomorrow! :)
Title: Re: Thanks Dave (Stodgy) - I would not have done it without you
Post by: Dex Dexter on September 30, 2009, 07:26 AM: Facebook tomorrow, photobucket weekend.

Free time aint nothing if you got a cr4p connection.
Title: Re: Thanks Dave (Stodgy) - I would not have done it without you
Post by: pickle on September 30, 2009, 07:57 AM: he is a true gent is Stodgy.........fooking top bloke and runs a top shop! :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Thanks Dave (Stodgy) - I would not have done it without you
Post by: telelogic on September 30, 2009, 09:32 AM: Dave's a true gentleman. a rare thing these days!

He spent a whole day building my bike for me! while I stood there being useless ???

can't wait to see this 38 special. the few I've seen so far are gorgeous :smitten:
Title: Re: Thanks Dave (Stodgy) - I would not have done it without you
Post by: magna13 on September 30, 2009, 03:54 PM: Sounds a sweet bike :smitten:
Title: Re: Thanks Dave (Stodgy) - I would not have done it without you
Post by: thecrooch on September 30, 2009, 04:19 PM: Stodgy: Beyond C.O.D
Title: Re: Thanks Dave (Stodgy) - I would not have done it without you - S&M 38 Spesh pics
Post by: lazyboy on September 30, 2009, 10:20 PM: Can u spread its forks for me ;D
Title: Re: Thanks Dave (Stodgy) - I would not have done it without you - S&M 38 Spesh p
Post by: telelogic on October 01, 2009, 12:59 AM: looks super yummy, are you going to race it?
Title: Re: Thanks Dave (Stodgy) - I would not have done it without you - S&M 38 Spesh pics
Post by: Dex Dexter on October 01, 2009, 07:38 AM: I'm gonna everything it - it's my only bike now.

But yes - It's for racing in Masters next year.

:D
Title: Re: Thanks Dave (Stodgy) - I would not have done it without you - S&M 38 Spesh pics
Post by: HEYWOOD BMX on October 01, 2009, 04:11 PM: :) Very nice.Parts rundown please?
Title: Re: Thanks Dave (Stodgy) - I would not have done it without you - S&M 38 Spesh pics
Post by: moley on October 01, 2009, 04:21 PM: Quote from: HEYWOOD BMX on October 01, 2009, 04:11 PM
:) Very nice.Parts rundown please?

TT length and what is the weight too? :daumenhoch:

.....for all those weight weenies out there!! ???
Title: Re: Thanks Dave (Stodgy) - I would not have done it without you - S&M 38 Spesh pics
Post by: magna13 on October 01, 2009, 05:16 PM: :smitten:
Title: Re: Thanks Dave (Stodgy) - I would not have done it without you - S&M 38 Spesh pics
Post by: harris on October 01, 2009, 05:19 PM: sweeeeeeeeet ride ,and daves a saviour..
Title: Re: Thanks Dave (Stodgy) - I would not have done it without you - S&M 38 Spesh pics
Post by: rollin72 on October 01, 2009, 05:23 PM: cracking bike mate :daumenhoch:
talk about taking it to the next level, bath shot, bed shot..what about reading the paper on the bog shot or wheels up in front of the telly :LolLolLolLol:
bet the missus didnt see you put it on the bed, mine would have broken both my hands and then kneed me in the knackers >:D
Title: Re: Thanks Dave (Stodgy) - I would not have done it without you - S&M 38 Spesh pics
Post by: bmxmatt1974 on October 01, 2009, 05:24 PM: top bike and some nice pics too :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Thanks Dave (Stodgy) - I would not have done it without you - S&M 38 Spesh pics
Post by: moley on October 01, 2009, 05:27 PM: Quote from: rollin72 on October 01, 2009, 05:23 PM
, bath shot, bed shot.

Its probably not even his house!! :shocked:
Title: Re: Thanks Dave (Stodgy) - I would not have done it without you - S&M 38 Spesh pics
Post by: Dark Diggler on October 01, 2009, 10:09 PM: It's a Hotel bedroom / bathrooom shoot, Dex is clealy naked whilst taking the pics in the bathroom, then it was off to the bedroom for some hot pivotal seatpost-out action.

Lovely Bike :4_17_5:, though with different tyres tubes and chain, you would save 1lb in weight, if you can be arsed :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Thanks Dave (Stodgy) - I would not have done it without you - S&M 38 Spesh p
Post by: Dex Dexter on October 01, 2009, 10:35 PM: Right then perverts,

Yes - hotel room. Not even I have a full length pimp mirror in my bathroom!

Changing tyres tubes and chain? Front changing for a Holly Roller tomorrow and new chain for spring.

Parts rundown:

S&M 38 Special Frame - 21.25 tt
S&M XLT Race stem - middle length whatever that is
S&M Berringer XLT bars (same dimensions as the T4 Race. These were used and re-powdered locally - decent job)
S&M ODI Lock-on grips
Fit Shiv Forks
Verde sealed integrated headset
RadBMX fluted fork spacers
Shimano DXR brake lever (RH) and V Brake
Alienation 27.2mm pivotal post
Federal SL pivotal seat
Generic seat clamp
Profile euro BB
Profile 180mm cranks (re-powdered locally - decent job apart from I had to scrape the splines clean!)
Profile 43th Imperial chain ring
Profile GDH Hollow cromo spindle (this is a nice piece)
Profile chain tugs
Sram chain
Welgo MG1 pedals
Wheels:
Profile race hubs in tangerine
Double butted spokes
Alloy nipples
Sun Envy rims
Generic tubes
Maxis Holly roller tyres

I think that's about it.

Weight? 21lb, 5oz.

Pretty damn good as their is no Ti on this baby at all.
Title: Re: Thanks Dave (Stodgy) - I would not have done it without you - S&M 38 Spesh pics
Post by: Dark Diggler on October 01, 2009, 10:42 PM: Tyres, Maxiss DTH or Schwalbe Moe Joe (folding SL) or a mixture, Tubes KHE Twiggy (flatland tubes) saving 200g just on tubes :shocked: , KMC sl hollow link chain,

Bung a Ti bolt in the pivotal seat (for a tenner off ebay) too, worthwile weight saving :daumenhoch:

At least 1lb with the above :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Thanks Dave (Stodgy) - I would not have done it without you - S&M 38 Spesh p
Post by: Dex Dexter on October 01, 2009, 10:44 PM: Maybe - if I can be arsed. It's a good 3lb or more lighter than the old one so I'm not going mad.
Title: Re: Thanks Dave (Stodgy) - I would not have done it without you - S&M 38 Spesh pics
Post by: ron burgundy on October 01, 2009, 11:32 PM: Nice :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Thanks Dave (Stodgy) - I would not have done it without you - S&M 38 Spesh p
Post by: Dex Dexter on October 02, 2009, 05:08 PM: Quote from: harris on October 01, 2009, 05:19 PM
sweeeeeeeeet ride ,and daves a saviour..

Just noticed this Dan. Yep - top man. Lucky with those hubs or what!! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Thanks Dave (Stodgy) - I would not have done it without you - S&M 38 Spesh pics
Post by: Dingobmxer on October 03, 2009, 06:33 AM: Sweet bike Dex

when are you next over Notts way?

:) DINGO :)
Title: Re: Thanks Dave (Stodgy) - I would not have done it without you - S&M 38 Spesh p
Post by: Dex Dexter on October 03, 2009, 09:08 AM: Quote from: Dingobmxer on October 03, 2009, 06:33 AM
Sweet bike Dex

when are you next over Notts way?

:) DINGO :)

Not sure. After work is done for but would be nice to hit up a club race some time.