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Title: MARCH BOTM ENTRY THREAD
Post by: In2bmx on March 14, 2017, 08:13 AM

Let's see your March BOTM Entries ...  :daumenhoch:

- Please post a full build spec for your entry.
- You may post a maximum of 4 pictures of your bike.
- You MUST still own the bike you enter.
- Your entry MUST be a new build and have not been entered before, or, it must be a major rebuild with significant changes.
- The build MUST be completed within the month of entry
- Any entrant found 'canvassing' for votes or other forums/social media sites will have their bike removed.

Title: Re: MARCH BOTM ENTRY THREAD
Post by: McQUEEN on March 15, 2017, 06:23 AM

(http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y454/mrocco17/gt_zpss91qrfto.jpg) (http://s1275.photobucket.com/user/mrocco17/media/gt_zpss91qrfto.jpg.html)

BOLT ON IS BETTER

GT PRO PERFORMER 1984

No build thread for this one, it was pretty much just get the frame and forks back from America via Chip at C4 and collect the parts - which has pretty much taken about 2 years. Parts list as follows:

F&F: GT Pro Performer 1984 USA Made - repaired and repowered by Chip at C4 labs with new decal set from Vert-ego
Bars: GT Pro Performer Freestyle bars NOS - with DelCals custom MoralesFiola shield
Stem: GT/ SR Mallet stem with original bolt (refinished by SBD in Maui Blue)
Grips: Ame UniTrons Blue / Yellow NOS
Headset: GT Epoch NOS
Brakes: Dia-Compe Tech 3's NOS (but anodised to blue from silver) with Dia-Compe MX1000's with centralisers and '85 cables
Brake Blocks: Kool Stop
Wheels: Tuffs (bleached till they started powdering so still a little yellow)
Tyres: GT GT GT GT GT GT....... 1.75 NOS
Crank: SR Cr-mo 165mm (rechromed by Capital Chroming)
Bottom Bracket: Tange-Seiki BB220-24
Disc: Tuf-Neck original satin finish
Chainwheel: Sugino 43T NOS
Chainwheel bolts: NOS GT
Chain: Izumi 1/8" in silver / black
Pedals: SR MP-470 NOS
Seat: Viscount MX NOS
Seat post: GT layback original chrome
Seat Clamp: SR NOS
Rear Standers: GT refinished by SBD in Maui Blue
Fork Standers: GT NOS in Maui Blue

Just need to clip the inner brake cables and tyrap the rear cable....

(http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y454/mrocco17/IMG_20170222_085515_zpsxqsvzx7j.jpg) (http://s1275.photobucket.com/user/mrocco17/media/IMG_20170222_085515_zpsxqsvzx7j.jpg.html)

(http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y454/mrocco17/IMG_20170222_085613_zpsxhwgiihg.jpg) (http://s1275.photobucket.com/user/mrocco17/media/IMG_20170222_085613_zpsxhwgiihg.jpg.html)

(http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y454/mrocco17/IMG_20170222_085603_zpssbq28bli.jpg) (http://s1275.photobucket.com/user/mrocco17/media/IMG_20170222_085603_zpssbq28bli.jpg.html)

(http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y454/mrocco17/IMG_20170222_085542_zpskykpy97a.jpg) (http://s1275.photobucket.com/user/mrocco17/media/IMG_20170222_085542_zpskykpy97a.jpg.html)

Title: Re: MARCH BOTM ENTRY THREAD
Post by: pickle on March 15, 2017, 07:25 AM

My March build  ;D

Title: Re: MARCH BOTM ENTRY THREAD
Post by: griff on March 16, 2017, 07:11 PM

Oi  :police: :knuppel2:

Title: Re: MARCH BOTM ENTRY THREAD
Post by: pickle on March 17, 2017, 09:48 PM

Took you how many days?  ;D

Title: Re: MARCH BOTM ENTRY THREAD
Post by: Mikku on March 17, 2017, 11:44 PM

A month of firsts for me! My first new school bike that'll be taking me back onto the track for the first time in 30-odd years! This is also a bit of a joint effort, in that I chose the components but Dan, our man in Hong Kong, did the bulk of the spannerwork! So here's my Crupi race bike:-

(http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m572/Trident393/Crupi/Crupi%204a.jpg) (http://s1132.photobucket.com/user/Trident393/media/Crupi/Crupi%204a.jpg.html)

(http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m572/Trident393/Crupi/Crupi%204b.jpg) (http://s1132.photobucket.com/user/Trident393/media/Crupi/Crupi%204b.jpg.html)

(http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m572/Trident393/Crupi/Crupi%204d.jpg) (http://s1132.photobucket.com/user/Trident393/media/Crupi/Crupi%204d.jpg.html)

(http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m572/Trident393/Crupi/Crupi%204f.jpg) (http://s1132.photobucket.com/user/Trident393/media/Crupi/Crupi%204f.jpg.html)

Spec List

•   Frame: 2011 Crupi Pro XL (6061 T6 aluminium)
•   Forks: 2012 Sinz Stealth Pro
•   Headset: Promax PI-1 sealed
•   Stem: Promax Impact
•   Handlebars: Box Maximus Pro (28.25” x 8”)
•   Grips: Turner
•   Brake lever: Sinz
•   Brake caliper: Sinz
•   Brake pads: Promax
•   Seatpost clamp: Crupi Rhythm quick release
•   Seatpost: Crupi alloy
•   Seat: Crupi Titanium-Lite
•   Cranks: Promax HF-2 (175mm)
•   Bottom bracket: Promax EX-1 sealed
•   Chainring: Renthal SR4 Ultralite (44T)
•   Pedals: VP 566
•   Chain: KMC Z
•   Chain tensioners: Promax C-1
•   Freewheel: Nervar (16T)
•   Wheelset: Generic alloy rims (20" x 1.75" x 36H) with flip-flop rear hub
•   Tyres: Maxxis DTH (20" x 1.75")
•   Tubes: Maxxis
•   Number Plate: Box Phase 1

Thanks Dan! :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: MARCH BOTM ENTRY THREAD
Post by: Glynnyboy on March 18, 2017, 12:50 PM

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ll167/glynn9371/SKYWAY%20TA/SKYWAY%20TA%20XL%20PROJECT/SkywayRecreation.jpg) (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/glynn9371/media/SKYWAY%20TA/SKYWAY%20TA%20XL%20PROJECT/SkywayRecreation.jpg.html)
SKYWAY TA XL 1984
parts:
Skyway TA XL frame rechromed
Skyway TA forks NOS
Skyway Race bars
Skyway Graphite Tuff Wheels
Skyway Tuff pads
Skyway California lite padset
Hutch headlock
Hutch BB locknut
Suntour Sealed bearing BB
Shimano DX Pedals
Redline Flight crank
Redline 44t bubblefont chainring
Oakley b1b's
Dia compe mx1000 brakes
Dia compe tech 3 levers
Dia compe seat clamp
Kashimax aero seat
ESP Stem
Comp 4 tyres
Tange AW27 headset
For those that haven't seen the progress thread here's a link to it in tech & restoration
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,188563.0.html
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll167/glynn9371/SKYWAY%20TA/Skyway%20TA%20xl%20showcase/445e8cce-9ec6-4eb5-af54-032d374326e0.jpg) (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/glynn9371/media/SKYWAY%20TA/Skyway%20TA%20xl%20showcase/445e8cce-9ec6-4eb5-af54-032d374326e0.jpg.html)
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll167/glynn9371/SKYWAY%20TA/Skyway%20TA%20xl%20showcase/64c60d1c-16a0-4fe9-a0cc-66cf082cee4e.jpg) (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/glynn9371/media/SKYWAY%20TA/Skyway%20TA%20xl%20showcase/64c60d1c-16a0-4fe9-a0cc-66cf082cee4e.jpg.html)
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll167/glynn9371/SKYWAY%20TA/Skyway%20TA%20xl%20showcase/DSC_0202.jpg) (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/glynn9371/media/SKYWAY%20TA/Skyway%20TA%20xl%20showcase/DSC_0202.jpg.html)
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll167/glynn9371/SKYWAY%20TA/Skyway%20TA%20xl%20showcase/DSC_0203.jpg) (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/glynn9371/media/SKYWAY%20TA/Skyway%20TA%20xl%20showcase/DSC_0203.jpg.html)

Title: Re: MARCH BOTM ENTRY THREAD
Post by: In2bmx on March 18, 2017, 06:24 PM

 :4_17_5:  explosion

Title: Re: MARCH BOTM ENTRY THREAD
Post by: Andyboy77 on March 18, 2017, 06:28 PM

A great month already!  :4_17_5:  ...well, if we take that MTB out of the equation  :LolLolLolLol:  :LolLolLolLol:

Title: Re: MARCH BOTM ENTRY THREAD
Post by: pickle on March 18, 2017, 07:06 PM

 :LolLolLolLol: by far THE best bike out of all of them  :daumenhoch: but in all honesty I thought it would've been taken down by now 😂

Title: Re: MARCH BOTM ENTRY THREAD
Post by: Mikku on March 19, 2017, 08:33 AM

I like it!!! & I think I spotted a BMX part or two on it! Well, BMX-esque at least! :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: MARCH BOTM ENTRY THREAD
Post by: griff on March 19, 2017, 11:19 AM

Quote from: pickle on March 18, 2017, 07:06 PM

:LolLolLolLol: by far THE best bike out of all of them  :daumenhoch: but in all honesty I thought it would've been taken down by now 😂

Don't worry Roberto - it'll be gone come voting time  :teef:
Fooking oversized bouncy grown-up's bike!

Title: Re: MARCH BOTM ENTRY THREAD
Post by: In2bmx on March 20, 2017, 01:51 PM

Quote from: pickle on March 18, 2017, 07:06 PM

:LolLolLolLol: by far THE best bike out of all of them  :daumenhoch: but in all honesty I thought it would've been taken down by now 😂

  I like it ... I might just leave it in  ;D   Be honest mate . Is it a cruiser or a MTB  :D 

Title: Re: MARCH BOTM ENTRY THREAD
Post by: Andyboy77 on March 20, 2017, 02:28 PM

Quote from: in2bmx on March 20, 2017, 01:51 PM

Quote from: pickle on March 18, 2017, 07:06 PM

:LolLolLolLol: by far THE best bike out of all of them  :daumenhoch: but in all honesty I thought it would've been taken down by now 😂

  I like it ... I might just leave it in  ;D   Be honest mate . Is it a cruiser or a MTB  :D

It's of course a cruiser Carl!  :coolsmiley: ...but yet a bouncy one.  :laugh:

Title: Re: MARCH BOTM ENTRY THREAD
Post by: pickle on March 20, 2017, 04:54 PM

I was cruising like a bastard on it yesterday  ;D  fistblump

Title: Re: MARCH BOTM ENTRY THREAD
Post by: nitrohopper on March 22, 2017, 12:43 PM

1984 se quadrangle freestyle
Fred blood framset
Tange mx125 headset lock nut
Pro neck stem
Powerlite xt freestyle bars
DC tech three levers
DC cables
DC 880 calipers DC freestyle blocks
Skyway graphites
Comp ramps
Tuff neck seat post clamp
Kashimax MX seat
Takagi opc
PPP power disc
Sugino chain ring n bolts
Shimano DX pedals
Izummi chain
Se og frame pad
Cali light bar pad


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Title: Re: MARCH BOTM ENTRY THREAD
Post by: nitrohopper on March 22, 2017, 01:09 PM

pictures are terible will redo them sorry

Title: Re: MARCH BOTM ENTRY THREAD
Post by: Andyboy77 on March 22, 2017, 01:26 PM

Quote from: nitrohopper on March 22, 2017, 01:09 PM

pictures are terible will redo them sorry

But the bike is a beauty!  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: MARCH BOTM ENTRY THREAD
Post by: rooski on March 23, 2017, 12:14 AM

Those bars are mental on the Quad fs  :shocked:

Title: Re: MARCH BOTM ENTRY THREAD
Post by: griff on March 25, 2017, 12:13 AM

Surely there are a few more finished bikes out there?
Don't be shy peeps, get them in  fistblump

Title: Re: MARCH BOTM ENTRY THREAD
Post by: brettypeeps on March 25, 2017, 10:13 AM

Some great bikes already. That quad fistblump :smitten:

Title: Re: MARCH BOTM ENTRY THREAD
Post by: Avro on March 25, 2017, 11:50 AM

At last a sunny day to photograph the bike!
Build thread if interested: http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,188783.0.html

1982 Hot Heart Tange?

Frame: 1982 Tange Hot Heart
Fork: Tange TX1200 Champion
Headset: Tange MX2
Lock nut: Tange LP 440 Nos
Stem: SR MS 422 Blue top Nos
Handlebar: Unknown maker, alloy, very similar to Win
Grips: OGK Mach Nos
Brake levers: Shimano DX Nos
Cables: Shimano MX Nos
Calipers: Shimano Tourney Nos
Rear caliper guard: Accord BMX Nos
Seat post clamp: Tange SC1
Seat post: SR Laprade Nos
Saddle: Kashimax (repop, suede cover)
Bottom Bracket: Tange with Tioga CV170 axle Nos
Cranks: SR Nos
Pedals: SR MP460 Nos
Wheels: Ukai Speedlines, Shimano DX hubs
Tyres: Tioga Comp III (new)
Decals: Obviously Delcals, custom colours
Pad Set: Esemdesign, first set he has made and lovely.

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Title: Re: MARCH BOTM ENTRY THREAD
Post by: mintypete on March 25, 2017, 09:57 PM

My latest build, used and abused in skateparks around the Hertfordshire area with the one and only H-Bomb!

2007 Subrosa F&f
Salt cranks
Cheap eBay wheels
Demolishon Stem
Profile seat
Frima bars
Vans tyres (the most expensive part)

Rolls like a dream and built to be abused!

Pics taken at Rom & Harrow

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170325/cbd670dbaf3a4139e4475bb9a0289c44.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170325/6ef1426445b9d36298bd24ec9a673aa8.jpg)


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Title: Re: MARCH BOTM ENTRY THREAD
Post by: SDF on March 27, 2017, 08:00 PM

Anarchic 86 to 88 Street rider! Inspired by the Anarchic UK street riding scene. Respect to Nick Phillips, Dave Curry, David Slade, Craig Campbell, Jess Dyrenforth, Eric Steel and all the other riders involved.

The bike just needs a good bolting down now, as in the pics it is only lightly tightend together.
NEED SOME AZONE BARS!

87 Gt Perfomer frame and forks.
White Skyway alloy hubbed coaster wheels.
GT tyres.
MX901 brakes.
Orange and pink Tuff Pads.
Diacompe rear cables in pink.
GTfreestyle bars.
Odi Mushrooms.
Shimano DX pedals.
Flie donuts.
Tech five levers.
Sharp lever covers.
GT Mallett stem.
Dyno/GT flip down fork standers.
Kashimax seat .
GT seat post .
GT seat clamp.
SR crank arms.
Sugino chainwheel.
Tioga disc.
Tioga CRAZY COLOURS bolts.
CRAZY COLOUR chain Izumi...I think...
Sharp bottom bracket boot.
GT headset.
Disc wheel plates custom made by me and a cant lie, my Dad!
Stickers from EBay UK,USA ,AUSTRALIA , and custom made from Delcals.
Shimano Dx pedals

Title: Re: MARCH BOTM ENTRY THREAD
Post by: pat-a-lar on March 29, 2017, 10:11 AM

[attachment=1]1979 SE Racing P.K Ripper

Oury Grips
Transit Bars
SR stem
CyclePro Forks
CyclePro seat clamp
Super Elina seat
Takagi MX Drivetrain
Steel hubbed Tuff 2's
Cheng Tyres

Title: Re: MARCH BOTM ENTRY THREAD
Post by: CapeTown80s on March 29, 2017, 02:38 PM

1984 Diamond Back Harry Leary Turbo.

Discovered this complete bike, which had been gently ridden in 84-85, then stripped down and stored in 2 boxes for the last 3 decades. All original - every part including pads and Turbo-Smoke finish
• Frame: Diamond Back Turbo, Chromoly (Original Turbo-Smoke finish & decals)
• Fork: Diamond Back Turbo, Chromoly (Original Turbo-Smoke finish & decals)
• Handlebar: Diamond Back Turbo, Chromoly (Original Turbo-Smoke finish & decals)
• Handlebar Stem: Diamond Back Turbo, Aluminum & Chromoly
• Cranks: Diamond Back Turbo, 3-piece tubular Chromoly181mm (Original Turbo-Smoke finish & decals)
• Seat Post: Diamond Back Turbo, Chromoly
• Grips: Oakley B1-B (Black & Gray)
• Headset: Tange MTX
• Rims: Araya 7X (chromed)
• Spokes: Asahi, 36,  .080/.060/.080, with brass nipples
• Hubs: Suzue sealed-bearing, aluminum low-flange
• Tires: Tioga Comp III
• Brakes: Dia-Compe 890 aluminum calipers (chromed with Weinmann semi-auto adjusters)
• Brake Levers: Dia-Compe Tech 3
• Brake Cables: Dia-Compe
• Pedals: SunTour XC-II, Aluminum and Chromoly spindles
• Bottom Bracket: Sugino sealed-bearing
• Front Sprocket: Sugino aluminum chainwheel, 44 T
• Spider: Integral with pedal arm (Original Turbo-Smoke finish)
• Freewheel: SunTour, 16 T
• Chain: D.I.D., 1/8”
• Seat: Diamond Back 5 Gold suede-covered
• Seat Post Clamp: SR, aluminum
• Pads: Diamond Back (original set made by California-Lite)

Title: Re: MARCH BOTM ENTRY THREAD
Post by: Clean on March 30, 2017, 10:27 AM

Hot Heart Custom Build  :smitten:

Hot Heart Frame & Tange TRX Forks plus components from a Kuwaraha Nova I rescued and restored a few years ago. I built this last year, but have only just gotten around to entering it. If that is not allowed please delete the post?

• Frame: 1983 Tange Hot Heart (Full Cro-Mo, not cheaper half and half)
• Fork: NOS Tange TRX (note the price tag still on the steerer; £12:95!)
• Handlebar: Unstamped Kuwahara Laserlites
• Handlebar Stem: NOS Suntour Power Stem
• Cranks: NOS SR Cro-Mo 175mm OPC
• Seat Post: Stamped Kuwahara Laserpost Layback
• Grips: Tange Kuwahara
• Headset: Tange MXII
• Rims: UKAI Speedlines in raw alloy
• Spokes: Asahi, 36,
• Hubs: Suzue sealed-bearing, aluminum low-flange
• Tires: Tioga Comp III
• Nuts: Suntour Alloy
• Brake: NOS Dia-Compe 890 aluminum caliper
• Brake Lever: NOS Dia-Compe Tech 3
• Brake Cable: Dia-Compe
• Pedals: KKT AMX
• Bottom Bracket: Tioga BB220 SB Sealed
• Front Sprocket: Takagi aluminum chainwheel, 44 T
• Spider: Takagi
• Freewheel: Shimano, 16 T (one of those silky smooth, silent, ones)
• Chain: KEC, 1/8”
• Seat: NOS Elina Lightening Bolt
• Seat Post Clamp: Suntour Broken Arrow
• Pads: Are for pussies

A few of you have seen this on last year's rides, and it will be at Chest-Air 2017 in a couple of weeks; for those not so lucky, here's a few piccies!  :daumenhoch:

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x71/rkw1971/IMG_3099.jpg) (http://s183.photobucket.com/user/rkw1971/media/IMG_3099.jpg.html)

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x71/rkw1971/IMG_3095.jpg) (http://s183.photobucket.com/user/rkw1971/media/IMG_3095.jpg.html)

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x71/rkw1971/IMG_3096.jpg) (http://s183.photobucket.com/user/rkw1971/media/IMG_3096.jpg.html)

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x71/rkw1971/IMG_3084.jpg) (http://s183.photobucket.com/user/rkw1971/media/IMG_3084.jpg.html)

Title: Re: MARCH BOTM ENTRY THREAD
Post by: Mikku on March 30, 2017, 12:21 PM

This month's selection of bikes is off the scale!!! Voting's going to be a bloody nightmare!!! :crazy2:

Title: Re: MARCH BOTM ENTRY THREAD
Post by: In2bmx on March 31, 2017, 07:24 AM

 explosion   It's dead in here , yeah yeah !!    What an other amazing month ...  :4_17_5: :4_17_5:

Thread will be locked tomorrow ! I will be setting up Voting on Monday   :daumenhoch: ...

Title: Re: MARCH BOTM ENTRY THREAD
Post by: ED209 on March 31, 2017, 06:12 PM

SDFs Performer is the sickness  >:D

Title: Re: MARCH BOTM ENTRY THREAD
Post by: factory pilot on April 01, 2017, 08:42 AM

Mr Richard Clean that is sexy  "wantit"

Title: Re: MARCH BOTM ENTRY THREAD
Post by: stu27 on April 01, 2017, 09:09 AM

A fantastic month of builds :4_17_5: :smitten:

Title: Re: MARCH BOTM ENTRY THREAD
Post by: Spen69 on April 01, 2017, 10:03 AM

Please tell me we get three votes as this is really gonna be impossible otherwise. I hated brightly coloured stuff bitd but the Performer is mental and looks amazing. Fresh out the box Leary.... omfg who wouldn't want to own that. Clean's lean and mean Kwacky is a beaut. The '79 Ripper and the Quad are stunning..... how will I choose :shocked:

Like fook is it dead in here.......  :LolLolLolLol:

Title: Re: MARCH BOTM ENTRY THREAD
Post by: In2bmx on April 01, 2017, 10:33 AM

I'll leave it open for comments .
Because the bikes this minatb are amazing .

No more entry's please !

I'll set the voting up Monday morning when at my PC . It's would take me all day on my phone  ;)