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Title: spotted - Out and about
Post by: Monk_Wally_Honk on November 02, 2016, 02:41 PM
Saw a fella commuting on a Chrome 26" Champion the other night in Catford.

Tried to whip out the camera phone but it was too dark and I didn't have enough time to keep my phone still.



Pretty cool ride for rush hour.
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: Mikku on November 13, 2016, 09:22 AM
Not sure if you meant this as a one-off, but I like the idea of having a BMX Spotted Out and About thread to match the two on classic cars and bikes in the Rad Lounge! So apologies if I'm hijacking here but I went to Osaka the other weekend and although I didn't spot a Kuwahara, I did see this mid-school GT. Don't know much about these, but still a cool-looking ride for downtown Osaka! Likewise the two-wheeled contraption that follows it, even though it's non-bmx! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: Mikku on December 14, 2016, 11:05 AM
So I didn't see a Kuwahara in Osaka (the home of Kuwahara) but I did see one literally 1 minute from my home (in Kawasaki) on Saturday!! Even though it was only one of the modern repops, it was still cool to see so close to home! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: Mikku on December 16, 2016, 07:00 AM
Back to GT for my latest sighting! Saw this mid-school Speed Series at Midoriyama race track last Sunday. Not sure if it was being raced, but it was cool to see something "older". :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: Mikku on January 27, 2017, 11:49 PM
A couple more sightings, spotted whilst out and about. First up, another repop Kuwi, this time in ET colours, then a cool-looking 'goose!  :coolsmiley:

 
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: CustardLips on January 28, 2017, 12:27 AM
Look at them levers on that Goose... need broken wrists to ride it.  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: Mikku on January 28, 2017, 05:42 AM
Hadn't noticed that! ;D I spoke to the owner as well - wasn't like he was a Spen vertically-challenged or anything, though I didn't see his wrists!! :chin:
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: QUADROPHENIA on January 28, 2017, 07:36 AM
Look at them levers on that Goose... need broken wrists to ride it.  :LolLolLolLol:





Reminds me of some of the MK show builds
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on January 28, 2017, 08:17 AM
Look at them levers on that Goose... need broken wrists to ride it.  :LolLolLolLol:





Reminds me of some of the MK show builds

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/E7303B45-3128-439B-992F-9DDF9C6B5755_zpsjyfa2eju.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/E7303B45-3128-439B-992F-9DDF9C6B5755_zpsjyfa2eju.jpg.html)
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: stuntmaster on January 28, 2017, 09:33 AM
some of those bike locks are terrible . would be gone within 5 minutes if in london
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: Mikku on January 28, 2017, 09:37 AM
This is a country where drivers leave cars running whilst they pop into a shop!! One of the reasons why I like living here. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: Mikku on March 08, 2017, 11:28 PM
Saw this Blue Max in Tokyo last week. Had actually spotted this bike before, but thought it was worth a second viewing! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: Mikku on May 20, 2017, 01:23 PM
A few more sightings whilst out and about. Not old school but what the hell, it's all good! First up, a GT in Tokyo:-

(http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m572/Trident393/BMX%20Stuff/Roppongi%20GT.jpg) (http://s1132.photobucket.com/user/Trident393/media/BMX%20Stuff/Roppongi%20GT.jpg.html)

Next, this cool S&M Challenger being raced at Midoriyama:-

(http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m572/Trident393/BMX%20Stuff/Midori%20bikes%205.jpg) (http://s1132.photobucket.com/user/Trident393/media/BMX%20Stuff/Midori%20bikes%205.jpg.html)

Then this week I saw this nicely-parked Fit:-

(http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m572/Trident393/BMX%20Stuff/Fit%201.jpg) (http://s1132.photobucket.com/user/Trident393/media/BMX%20Stuff/Fit%201.jpg.html)

& finally, with apologies that this is not BMX but I spotted these literally just round the corner from my house today, thrown out ready for the bin men on Monday morning:-

(http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m572/Trident393/controllers.jpg) (http://s1132.photobucket.com/user/Trident393/media/controllers.jpg.html)

 - not really my thing but kinda cool!
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: stuntmaster on May 21, 2017, 07:37 PM
wow on the nintendo stuff , would have snapped that up if i saw laying by the bin
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: OrgasmDonor on May 21, 2017, 09:46 PM
Back to GT for my latest sighting! Saw this mid-school Speed Series at Midoriyama race track last Sunday.

(http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m572/Trident393/Midoriyama/Midoriyama%20172.jpg) (http://s1132.photobucket.com/user/Trident393/media/Midoriyama/Midoriyama%20172.jpg.html)

Not sure if it was being raced, but it was cool to see something "older". :daumenhoch:

That's cool as fook  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: Mikku on May 23, 2017, 11:34 PM
wow on the nintendo stuff , would have snapped that up if i saw laying by the bin

It's still there if you want it! :daumenhoch:

Forgot to post these 2 bikes! First is an in-house, retro-styled complete that's sold by one of the Tokyo bike shops. Have seen quite a few of them about during my time here. Next up is what I think is a Mongoose Kos Kruiser, and very nice it was too!
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: QUADROPHENIA on May 27, 2017, 05:45 AM


Nice reproduction by someone
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: Mikku on June 28, 2017, 09:18 AM
I like that! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: Jaymz on June 28, 2017, 08:16 PM
Folding bike was made by kansi released 3 or 4 years ago.

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/fe/b6/54/feb654808276652fa4bb0c0b94af02e2.jpg)
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: Mikku on June 30, 2017, 06:23 AM
Still cool though! Unlike Photofookingbucket, having just noticed that all my photos have gone for a Burton! Thumbs down

Will go through and re-load them as and when. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: Mikku on July 12, 2017, 11:50 AM
Saw this on Saturday evening parked outside a restaurant. The owner came out with a stern look on his face, so I quickly snapped this and left. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: Mikku on August 02, 2017, 12:59 PM
Popped into central Tokyo on Monday and had a quick wander around trendy Harajuku, which always has cool bikes around and about the place. Here's a selection:-
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: Mikku on September 23, 2017, 04:32 AM
A few more recent sightings out and about on the mean streets of Japan! I don't normally bother snapping new school street bmx but loved the bars on this one! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: Mikku on December 04, 2017, 12:41 PM
A couple more bikes spotted in Tokyo over the weekend. I missed it to begin with but the first one is a Boss, and the second one of the new Kuwi cruisers.
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: Mikku on February 15, 2018, 11:31 PM
Saw this repop cruiser the other week. Gotta love the bike parking over here! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: Mikku on March 19, 2018, 11:51 PM
I was drawn to the :Great_Britain: chainwheel on this no-namer, spotted the other week in a Tokyo suburb. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: Mikku on April 08, 2018, 11:56 AM
Spotted this Hutch Pro Racer at my local bmx track today which belonged to a dad whose son was attending a race clinic. Cool dad! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: Mikku on July 28, 2018, 06:22 AM
Spotted another of those "How we Roll" retros last weekend, this time in 24" guise.
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: Mikku on August 20, 2018, 11:43 PM
Went to a trendy Tokyo suburb the other evening and spotted a mixed bag of bmx ranging from old school to new school to old school-inspired! Here's the first batch:-
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: Mikku on August 20, 2018, 11:46 PM
Then spotted this baby hiding behind a lamppost!
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: Mikku on September 15, 2018, 01:22 PM
Schwinn Automatic (mid-school tank) spotted in Tokyo today. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: Mikku on January 03, 2019, 10:48 AM
Spotted these bikes outside an interestingly-named Tokyo hairdressers over the NY! A repop Kewi, 70s-style banana-seater and a super cool Lamby! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: BMX1973 on January 05, 2019, 09:49 PM
Love the black bike with white skyways. That how I remember most BMX. :)
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: Mikku on May 12, 2019, 11:10 PM
Spotted this GT at the BMX track yesterday. Worth snapping for the basket! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: Ady on May 13, 2019, 02:36 PM
Great too see these out and about, looks a different way of living out there..

In the U.K. they would be nicked or scrap man doing the rounds .

In Cardiff, the local community will remove bikes locked up for a certain amount of time to be then disposed.
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: bob1984bmx on May 19, 2019, 06:34 PM
My BMX is chained up better than some of those and its in my house  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: Mikku on August 30, 2019, 01:30 AM
Spotted this Bridgestone BTR20 BMX/Trials bike yesterday. Also looked to be unlocked! "nono"
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: Mikku on December 26, 2019, 11:54 PM
Spotted this last night - a Japanese repop looptail. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: Mikku on October 11, 2020, 11:07 AM
Since moving out to the sticks, I rarely spot any BMX out and about but today I nearly crapped myself when I saw not one but two Specialized Fatboys in my local supermarket car park! One was a 415, the other a Vegas:-
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: bobafett on October 14, 2020, 04:15 PM
Spotted this last night - a Japanese repop looptail. :daumenhoch:

I like that shotgun gusset  >:D

Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: Uksupergoose on October 15, 2020, 08:44 AM
Spotted this last night - a Japanese repop looptail. :daumenhoch:

I'd roll that......like it!
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: Uksupergoose on October 15, 2020, 08:50 AM
Spotted another of those "How we Roll" retros last weekend, this time in 24" guise.

Again, sweet ride!

Great colour combo and V bars look strangely great on a 24...

Seat post would be straight in the bin though.
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: Uksupergoose on October 15, 2020, 08:54 AM
My BMX is chained up better than some of those and its in my house  :LolLolLolLol:

 explosion 'POTM'  explosion
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: Retrodan72 on October 15, 2020, 10:21 AM
Chester
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: deeman on October 16, 2020, 11:32 AM
My BMX is chained up better than some of those and its in my house  :LolLolLolLol:

Crime rates much lower in Japan....but curiously very high rate of rape!??
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: BMX1973 on October 26, 2020, 05:10 PM
People are obviously not afraid to leave their bikes. I would worry the whole time I could not see mine.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: spotted - Out and about
Post by: Mikku on April 01, 2021, 11:58 AM
Spotted this repop Kuwi in Tokyo last week. & this one was chained up for a change! :daumenhoch:
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