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Title: Ramp Room Taj build (finished).
Post by: midschooljon on June 30, 2017, 06:31 PM: So after searching for a long time I finally got my hands on a Ramp Room Taj. The only Hoffman's I am really passionate about are the early ones, and with a Condor and Big Daddy in the collection, this is the last Hoffman I wanted to get my hands on.

The frame was really clean but had unfortunately had the dropouts opened up to 14mm. It is now with Leroy / Entity BMX shop geting those repaired before heading to SBD for paint.

(http://www.sirmerlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/RR-Taj-frame.jpg)

I have also been very lucky to find both original Taj forks (thaks Sen!) and a set of Ramp Room Superforks. Im on the fence as to which ones to run, but as I sold my inverted TNT stem the day before I found the Taj forks I am leaning towards the superforks until I can get another inverted TNT stem.

(http://www.sirmerlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/RR-Taj-2.jpg)

Im on the hunt for the parts while I wait for the frame to come back, so will update the thread as I go along.
Title: Re: Ramp Room Taj build
Post by: gary4130 on June 30, 2017, 07:51 PM: nice find on the frame+forks jon :4_17_5:
quality selection of parts-can't wait to see it built 8)
Title: Re: Ramp Room Taj build
Post by: griff on June 30, 2017, 08:22 PM: Will be keeping an eye on this :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Ramp Room Taj build
Post by: Dodge-13 on June 30, 2017, 11:34 PM: Looking forward to seeing this finished :slayer:
Title: Re: Ramp Room Taj build
Post by: midschooljon on July 01, 2017, 02:08 PM: I grabbed a well used set of Super Pro's off FB a few weeks back to use on the build. When they arrived they were in better shape than I thought they would be which was a nice surprised. The Rear axle was bent, the spokes were rusty, and the bearings a bit rough, but a lot of what made them look tatty was just dirt.

(http://www.sirmerlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/18765642_1459407494118577_694227398841685252_n.jpg)

(http://www.sirmerlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/18838968_1459407614118565_5827895110830708622_n.jpg)

After stripping them down I realised that only one bearing needed replacing, and the rear axle only needed a little tweak to get back in shape. I soaked the wheels in an oxy bath and to my surprise they came out incredibly clean. A £3.00 bearing later and they are as good as new. Im also really pleased that the original chrome spokes came out so well. Most super pros have had these replaced with stainless spokes, so to have a set of these wheels with the originals spokes is a big bouns.

(http://www.sirmerlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/IMG_7551.jpg)

(http://www.sirmerlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/IMG_7552.jpg)

(http://www.sirmerlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/IMG_7553.jpg)

I now just need to find some 2.1 tan wall GT freestyle tyres and the wheels are sorted.
Title: Re: Ramp Room Taj build
Post by: insectbones on July 01, 2017, 04:02 PM: What colour are you doing this Jon?
Title: Re: Ramp Room Taj build
Post by: midschooljon on July 01, 2017, 04:28 PM: Quote from: insectbones on July 01, 2017, 04:02 PM
What colour are you doing this Jon?

Im going to paint it the tan/beige colour. It was always my favourite colour and you don't see many of them about.
Title: Re: Ramp Room Taj build
Post by: chubby on July 03, 2017, 09:14 PM: Christ !!!
Them wheels turned out great explosion
Title: Re: Ramp Room Taj build
Post by: Dodge-13 on July 03, 2017, 10:50 PM: Good score on the wheels dude they look rad
Title: Re: Ramp Room Taj build
Post by: midschooljon on September 09, 2017, 03:13 PM: I have managed to make a bit of progress on this build. SBD worked his magic and I collected the bike form him at MK. Since then I have started putting it together but progress has been slow with work and everything else in between.

(http://www.sirmerlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Screen-Shot-2017-09-09-at-3.51.34-PM.png)

(http://www.sirmerlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Screen-Shot-2017-09-09-at-3.51.53-PM.png)

I just need to track down a Profile Ripsaw 44t and a proper old 990 and its all done. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Ramp Room Taj build
Post by: pickle on September 09, 2017, 04:14 PM: Looks Superb Jon, love that colour
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Post by: OllyHall on September 10, 2017, 08:20 PM: Very nice John
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Post by: CustardLips on September 10, 2017, 09:55 PM: Looking good Jon. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Ramp Room Taj build
Post by: thebigdog on September 11, 2017, 07:54 AM: Lovely colour that.

Think I have a older 990 , can check tonight if you like?
Title: Re: Ramp Room Taj build
Post by: midschooljon on September 11, 2017, 05:15 PM: Quote from: thebigdog on September 11, 2017, 07:54 AM
Lovely colour that.

Think I have a older 990 , can check tonight if you like?

That would be much apprciated. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Ramp Room Taj build
Post by: thebigdog on September 11, 2017, 06:03 PM: Any good? Its missing a adjuster nut and is a little used but should clean up. Not sure on date?
I have a few of these pro star copy ones and they are way better then the dia compes, bigger springs ,better adjuster nuts , bigger bolts and a nice ctr pull
Let me know if any good
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(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170911/9adeace46445ea8b76560259e9cf6bf7.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170911/c13bdb6532a6cf36ee40a329435c8f55.jpg)

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Title: Re: Ramp Room Taj build
Post by: midschooljon on September 11, 2017, 10:36 PM: Thats perfect! I will send you a PM. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Ramp Room Taj build
Post by: fugazi on September 15, 2017, 09:07 AM: Rad! Don't see too many done in tan :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Ramp Room Taj build
Post by: midschooljon on September 25, 2017, 05:12 AM: I am currently in the USA and managed to get these Ramp Room Low drag bars for the build. Steve very kindly helped connect me with a seller in the USA as part of a trade, and while I was here I managed to get them shipped to our office in Santa Cruz. They have been cut down heavily, but once I am back in the UK I will get Pat to put them back to the original 27 inch width.

Once that is done the build will be complete. :daumenhoch:

(http://www.sirmerlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/FullSizeRender.jpg)
Title: Re: Ramp Room Taj build
Post by: OllyHall on September 25, 2017, 06:57 AM: Wow! Nice find Jon, mega hard bars to find
Title: Re: Ramp Room Taj build
Post by: nosepickben on September 25, 2017, 09:50 PM: Stunning stuff Jon. Those wheels look ideal condition.
Title: Re: Ramp Room Taj build
Post by: midschooljon on November 12, 2017, 05:57 PM: Got the bars back from Pat at Limit and fitted them to the bike today. Finally got to a place where I am happy with the build. Will try and get some decent pics of the end result during the next week or so.

(http://www.sirmerlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/taj_bars.jpg)
Title: Re: Ramp Room Taj build
Post by: OllyHall on November 12, 2017, 07:35 PM: Don't get much better then that Jon
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Post by: Ste on November 22, 2017, 08:02 PM: jeez that's nice Jon look forward to seeing some more pics.
Title: Re: Ramp Room Taj build
Post by: CustardLips on November 26, 2017, 09:21 AM: Looks nice Jon. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Ramp Room Taj build
Post by: midschooljon on November 26, 2017, 08:38 PM: Cheers guys. Managed to get out in the baltic conditions today and snap a few pics. Final spec is as follows:

Frame: 95 Hoffman Taj 1" (Made in the Ramp Room)
Forks: 95 Hoffman Taj 1" (Made in the Ramp Room)
Stem: TNT Inverted
Headset: Tioga Beartrap
Bars: Hoffman Low Drag (Made in the Ramp Room)
Grips: Haro Krayton
Lever: DC Tech 77
Brakes: Dia Compe AD990
Seat: Kashimax
Seat Post: Generic
Seat clamp: Profile
Cranks: Profile 175mm
Pedals: Shimano DX pedals
Sprocket: Profile 44 tooth
Chain: Izumi
Tyres: GT Freestyle 2.1
Rims: Peregrine Super Pro
Hubs: Peregrine Super Pro
Pegs: SBC

(http://www.sirmerlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/95_ramp_room_Hoffman_Taj_BMX_side_far_drive.jpg)

(http://www.sirmerlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/95_ramp_room_Hoffman_Taj_BMX_quarter_front_drive.jpg)

(http://www.sirmerlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/95_ramp_room_Hoffman_Taj_BMX_quarter_rear_drive.jpg)

(http://www.sirmerlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/95_ramp_room_Hoffman_Taj_BMX_TNT_stem_low_drag_bars2.jpg)

(http://www.sirmerlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/95_ramp_room_Hoffman_Taj_BMX_TNT_stem_low_drag_bars.jpg)

(http://www.sirmerlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/95_ramp_room_Hoffman_Taj_BMX_haro_grips.jpg)

(http://www.sirmerlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/95_ramp_room_Hoffman_Taj_BMX_head_tube.jpg)

(http://www.sirmerlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/95_ramp_room_Hoffman_Taj_BMX_kashimax_seat2.jpg)

(http://www.sirmerlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/95_ramp_room_Hoffman_Taj_BMX_peregrine_super_pro.jpg)

(http://www.sirmerlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/95_ramp_room_Hoffman_Taj_BMX_peregrine_super_pro3.jpg)

(http://www.sirmerlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/95_ramp_room_Hoffman_Taj_BMX_profile_cranks_shimano_dx_pedals.jpg)

(http://www.sirmerlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/95_ramp_room_Hoffman_Taj_BMX_Diacompe_990.jpg)
Title: Re: Ramp Room Taj build (finished).
Post by: griff on November 27, 2017, 12:10 AM: Lovely :smitten:

Now get it in BOTM :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Ramp Room Taj build (finished).
Post by: midschooljon on November 27, 2017, 11:10 AM: Quote from: griff on November 27, 2017, 12:10 AM
Lovely :smitten:

Now get it in BOTM :daumenhoch:

Done. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Ramp Room Taj build (finished).
Post by: midschooljon on November 27, 2017, 03:15 PM: Quote from: Monk_Wally_Honk on November 27, 2017, 11:45 AM
Very nice that. Is the Downtube oval?

Yes, both the top tube and the down tube, expertly shaped using a car jack in the ramp room (true story). :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Ramp Room Taj build (finished).
Post by: OllyHall on November 27, 2017, 06:29 PM: That is by far my fav build of yours john! Love it, every part perfect :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Ramp Room Taj build (finished).
Post by: Andyboy77 on November 27, 2017, 07:30 PM: What a lovely looking bike! :4_17_5: Great job :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Ramp Room Taj build (finished).
Post by: Avro on December 02, 2017, 10:38 AM: First visit to the mid-school pages and blown away explosion
Title: Re: Ramp Room Taj build (finished).
Post by: CustardLips on December 02, 2017, 10:52 AM: Looks the business Jon... love it. :smitten:
Title: Re: Ramp Room Taj build (finished).
Post by: oldschoolace on December 02, 2017, 10:56 AM: You do take some lovely pics Jon!!

Bike aint to shabby either :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Ramp Room Taj build (finished).
Post by: Gra_goose on December 02, 2017, 01:02 PM: Quote from: oldschoolace on December 02, 2017, 10:56 AM
You do take some lovely pics Jon!!

Bike aint to shabby either :4_17_5:

I was just thinking exactly the same.
From day one I’ve admired Jon’s photo taking, and his bikes are always top notch!

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Title: Re: Ramp Room Taj build (finished).
Post by: midschooljon on December 02, 2017, 11:15 PM: Thanks for all the kind words guys.

As for the photos, I actually use a 15 year old nikon, and a crappy 15 quid tripod. I do enjoy the process of documenting the finished builds though, and try find interesting places to shoot the pics. Glad to hear you guys enjoy them. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Ramp Room Taj build (finished).
Post by: chrisv39 on December 03, 2017, 12:17 PM: I don’t venture into the mid school section much, but now I can see what I’m missing. That bike is awesome, beautiful build mate :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Ramp Room Taj build (finished).
Post by: Steviej40 on January 05, 2018, 04:52 AM: I’ve said it already but ... just bloody lovely. Stunning.
Title: Re: Ramp Room Taj build (finished).
Post by: miggsy on March 09, 2018, 07:57 PM: That is so sweet looking, one of the bikes on my to own list😎
Title: Re: Ramp Room Taj build (finished).
Post by: solow79 on March 11, 2018, 11:53 AM: Damn that looks fantastic!! Love the colour..infact I love everything about this build... 8)