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Title: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: Retrodan72 on December 24, 2017, 09:02 AM
So, back after a few years absence, we are having a competition to find which BMX had the biggest X Factor for 2017.

What to do: You need to think long and hard about the best bike you've seen. It could be a bike built years ago, it could be something you saw at MK17, it could be one of your bikes, it doesn't matter.

Search through the previous BOTM entries, the Museum and Me & My Bikes sections on here, anywhere really that has pics of bikes.

IMPORTANT BIT: Each person gets only ONE choice to nominate one bike. It MUST have a picture and a description of the make, model and year of production. If you can add the name of the owner then this would be great too as I'd like to ensure that they get the recognition.

It's really as simple as that.

If anyone wants to play but can't upload pics, then PM me and I'll upload on your behalf.

I'll leave this thread open for one week to add entries, then a Mod will lock it and I'll set a voting poll up. Half the bikes with the most votes will go through to the next round.

THE MOST IMPORTANT BIT: THIS IS JUST FOR A BIT OF FUN.
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: factory pilot on December 24, 2017, 09:04 AM
Great idea Dan  8) ... I’m gonna get my thinking cap on for this one  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: That Swan Guy on December 24, 2017, 09:48 AM
Great idea Dan  8) ... I’m gonna get my thinking cap on for this one  :4_17_5:

Be careful, last time I put on what I thought was my thinking cap I ended up in Slytherin!
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: factory pilot on December 24, 2017, 10:02 AM
Great idea Dan  8) ... I’m gonna get my thinking cap on for this one  :4_17_5:

Be careful, last time I put on what I thought was my thinking cap I ended up in Slytherin!

PMSL  :D
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: chubby on December 24, 2017, 10:13 AM
Dead easy for me...
John4130
Trickster 2(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171224/e5ff98485270c853a8acf6e14d2a91b4.jpg)

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Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: Retrodan72 on December 24, 2017, 10:17 AM
Dead easy for me...
John4130
Trickster 2(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171224/e5ff98485270c853a8acf6e14d2a91b4.jpg)

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Good start Rich, this defo got a lot of attention in a recent BOTM.
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: In2bmx on December 24, 2017, 10:29 AM
Hmmm . One springs to mind . I’ll be back  fistblump
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: chubby on December 24, 2017, 10:36 AM
Dead easy for me...
John4130
Trickster 2(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171224/e5ff98485270c853a8acf6e14d2a91b4.jpg)

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Good start Rich, this defo got a lot of attention in a recent BOTM.
It's a cracker Dan, breath of fresh air

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Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: Andyboy77 on December 24, 2017, 11:20 AM
Among all the fantastic bikes on here, there's this one build I can't get out of my head.

deeman's Ron Wilkerson Haro Sport  :daumenhoch:

[attachment=1]
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on December 24, 2017, 01:52 PM
I’ve never entered this into bike of the month, and i’ve sadly now sold it. I’ll throw it in anyway. 1985 gjs freestyler.

(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/1_zpsxq5ovajg.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/1_zpsxq5ovajg.jpg.html)
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: In2bmx on December 24, 2017, 02:24 PM
Just because it’s different and Crazy .

Still can’t make my mind up it’s a bmx  :D
But it’s won a BOTM .
[attachment=1]

Can I put my Haro in ? I’ve changed the cable , Lever and dust caps since last December  ;D
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: john4130 on December 24, 2017, 03:04 PM
thanks chubby for the nomination, for me i would nominate SDF and his 86-88 gt anarchy build. loved this bike.
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: Retrodan72 on December 25, 2017, 09:00 AM
5 bikes is a good start and the freestyler flag is certainly waving currently.
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: cheeta on December 25, 2017, 11:17 PM
Why only one bike, you can have groups on Xfactor so I am throwing in a curve ball, a boy band  :2funny:

5 bikes in one pic, these 5

Lot of hard work planning, preparing and packing, all 5 sailed around Nice and Monaco for 4 days, no breakdowns or faults, the ulimate ride out, riding around Monaco GP circuit, no carpet queens here

dancetothedrumofthebeat - 1985 MT Racing The Fox
Torkerdude180 - 1982 Torker LP
factory pilot - 1985 Skyway Street Beat
Bigbadsam - 1983 Torker 280x
cheeta - Repop SE Racing PK Ripper

 fistblump


(https://i.imgur.com/fZ2lVdx.jpg)

if any bmx's of this year had any xfactor it was these bmx's
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: Spen69 on December 26, 2017, 06:30 AM
Easy for me this one-  Gra_Goose's 83 survivor Pro Class. Awesome bike and all I wanted as a lad (well, only until I saw my first minge and then I forgot all about BMX of course!)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171010/b92bf505764968a9be92a24fdc597f8d.heic)
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: Retrodan72 on December 26, 2017, 07:35 AM
Why only one bike, you can have groups on Xfactor so I am throwing in a curve ball, a boy band  :2funny:

5 bikes in one pic, these 5

Lot of hard work planning, preparing and packing, all 5 sailed around Nice and Monaco for 4 days, no breakdowns or faults, the ulimate ride out, riding around Monaco GP circuit, no carpet queens here

dancetothedrumofthebeat - 1985 MT Racing The Fox
Torkerdude180 - Torker ?
factory pilot - Skyway Street Beat
Bigbadsam - Torker 280x
cheeta - SE Racing PK Ripper

 fistblump


(https://i.imgur.com/fZ2lVdx.jpg)

if any bmx's of this year had any xfactor it was these bmx's

Pick one Cheeta
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: midschooljon on December 26, 2017, 09:16 AM
There have been a number of bikes that stand out to me, but one that always springs to mind is Souther Andys Zeronine XL. I remember seeing it displayed at MK with the matching race kit, and for me it was head and shoulders above everything else at the event. It has been etched into my brain ever since.

(http://bmxmuseum.com/image/sam_2213_blowup.jpg)
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: Retrodan72 on December 26, 2017, 09:21 AM
There have been a number of bikes that stand out to me, but one that always springs to mind is Souther Andys Zeronine XL. I remember seeing it displayed at MK with the matching race kit, and for me it was head and shoulders above everything else at the event. It has been etched into my brain ever since.

(http://bmxmuseum.com/image/sam_2213_blowup.jpg)


Good choice Jon, I remember the display too.
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: DazA on December 26, 2017, 10:01 AM
this is the bike that sprung to mind when I first read this thread. Although looking through the botm's this year I could have chose probably 20![attachment=1]
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,190879.msg1918595/topicseen.html#msg1918595
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: chubby on December 26, 2017, 10:04 AM
thanks chubby for the nomination, for me i would nominate SDF and his 86-88 gt anarchy build. loved this bike.
Was a toss up between yours & this for me John

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Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: Mikku on December 26, 2017, 10:14 AM
OMG this is going to be difficult!! So can I just clarify (to help my brain get into gear) that it must be a bike that we've seen for the first time this year?
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: Retrodan72 on December 26, 2017, 10:17 AM
OMG this is going to be difficult!! So can I just clarify (to help my brain get into gear) that it must be a bike that we've seen for the first time this year?

No, have a look at the 1st post Mick.

Any bike
Any year
Any era
Any builder
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: CustardLips on December 26, 2017, 11:14 AM
MSJ's Cyclecraft XLX... loved that bike...

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Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: Jaymz on December 26, 2017, 08:02 PM
Blatant self promotion
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: stu27 on December 26, 2017, 09:07 PM
Mattdubs GHP cruiser :smitten:
The type of build that is etched on m mind
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v201/Mattdub/IMG_3607.jpg
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v201/Mattdub/IMG_3637.jpg
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: cheeta on December 27, 2017, 01:28 AM
Why only one bike, you can have groups on Xfactor so I am throwing in a curve ball, a boy band  :2funny:

5 bikes in one pic, these 5

Lot of hard work planning, preparing and packing, all 5 sailed around Nice and Monaco for 4 days, no breakdowns or faults, the ulimate ride out, riding around Monaco GP circuit, no carpet queens here

dancetothedrumofthebeat - 1985 MT Racing The Fox
Torkerdude180 - Torker ?
factory pilot - Skyway Street Beat
Bigbadsam - Torker 280x
cheeta - SE Racing PK Ripper

 fistblump


(https://i.imgur.com/fZ2lVdx.jpg)

if any bmx's of this year had any xfactor it was these bmx's

Pick one Cheeta

Why? Xfactor is not a solo singing comp, I can't, if my entry of 5 bikes as one, is void then so be it.
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: CustardLips on December 27, 2017, 01:49 AM
Why only one bike, you can have groups on Xfactor so I am throwing in a curve ball, a boy band  :2funny:

5 bikes in one pic, these 5

Lot of hard work planning, preparing and packing, all 5 sailed around Nice and Monaco for 4 days, no breakdowns or faults, the ulimate ride out, riding around Monaco GP circuit, no carpet queens here

dancetothedrumofthebeat - 1985 MT Racing The Fox
Torkerdude180 - Torker ?
factory pilot - Skyway Street Beat
Bigbadsam - Torker 280x
cheeta - SE Racing PK Ripper

 fistblump


(https://i.imgur.com/fZ2lVdx.jpg)

if any bmx's of this year had any xfactor it was these bmx's

Pick one Cheeta

Why?

Maybe cos it's not the real xfactor.   :LolLolLolLol:
And maybe cos nominating 5 bikes is fookin bonkers.  :crazy2:
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: cheeta on December 27, 2017, 02:30 AM
ah so if a bikes been sat in someones garage for 40 years, its got the BMX factor, again the BMX Factor should not be a single submission, might as well call it BOTY  :pilky:

I am fookin lost in what BMX Factor is, £4k bike thats sat in someones lounge  :idiot2: rad community is about being together, 5 bikes and 5 people went to Nice/Monaco but we went as one, and did the RADBMX community a presence, in an uncharted territory, not being dicks, seeing Nice and Monaco, and posting pics on RAD Facebook, and some on RAD forum, maybe that is it, not enough love to the forum.......

Voting for a bike that has not moved 100 yards for 20 years  :2funny:

Anyway, seeing as I have to nominate ONE bike

Torkerdude180 = 1982 Torker LP, Arpil 2017 on some shitty kerb in Monte Carlo

It is in this timeless picture, if you look close enough

(https://i.imgur.com/aEucsz1.jpg)

 :yahoo_silent:


Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: CustardLips on December 27, 2017, 02:45 AM
No actually this competition isn't about the Rad community and riding bikes and being together... It's about the rules set aside by Dan in his original post. His game... his rules.  :daumenhoch:

And jumping on thread trying to bend the rules to suit yourself then kicking off when you don't get your own way isn't very  :radbmxsmilie:  tbf. If you don't like the rules... don't play the game. ???
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: Retrodan72 on December 27, 2017, 03:43 AM
No actually this competition isn't about the Rad community and riding bikes and being together... It's about the rules set aside by Dan in his original post. His game... his rules.  :daumenhoch:

And jumping on thread trying to bend the rules to suit yourself then kicking off when you don't get your own way isn't very  :radbmxsmilie:  tbf. If you don't like the rules... don't play the game. ???

Yeah, cheers Nick.

THIS IS A BIT OF FUN

If it doesn't suit you Cheeta then step away, don't come on here full of ale kicking off. If you'd been on RAD more than 5 minutes, you'd know that this is how we've played it previously and BOTY is made up of BOTM winners from that year.

This just seems like a blatant attempt to pronote your Monaco ride....AGAIN.  ::)

Check your inbox, I explained the reason for a single bike entry in a PM yesterday morning.
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: Gra_goose on December 27, 2017, 06:43 AM
There have been so many stand out bikes this years it’s been unbelievable you’ve only got to look back over the BOTM entrants to see the quality of the builds of late, but for me the ole stand out build is Steve Jones Limit Fabrications (Hoffman) Punisher.

This is would have been Jay Mirron’s signature frame had he stayed with HB and not left to go ride for Schwinn. The bike was originally designed by Chris Gack, but never made it past the one off prototype stage. This frame was recreated to the exact spec using the original designs supplied by and with the blessing of Chris Gack himself. It has since been built up with era appropriate parts and was on display in the mid school area of this years MK17.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171227/82dcf4ba1666d163cf3855e261ecab32.jpg)


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Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: Mikku on December 27, 2017, 09:32 AM
OMG this is going to be difficult!! So can I just clarify (to help my brain get into gear) that it must be a bike that we've seen for the first time this year?

No, have a look at the 1st post Mick.

Any bike
Any year
Any era
Any builder

Got it! Thanks Dan. :daumenhoch:

Right then, let's crack on with this! There have already been some stunning bikes in this thread alone (I love that Trickstar 2 and I'm not even a freestyle guy) but I need to look no further than one of my favourite builders on here - markyp - for my favourite bike on RAD! Of the many great bikes that have come out of sunny Weymouth, it's this '82 Patty Long that gets my juices flowing every time I see it. In fact, the Redline 500a that I'm working on at the moment is inspired by this beauty. My dream bike with the XXX factor! Love it!!! :smitten:
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: Retrodan72 on December 27, 2017, 09:47 AM
OMG this is going to be difficult!! So can I just clarify (to help my brain get into gear) that it must be a bike that we've seen for the first time this year?

No, have a look at the 1st post Mick.

Any bike
Any year
Any era
Any builder

Got it! Thanks Dan. :daumenhoch:

Right then, let's crack on with this! There have already been some stunning bikes in this thread alone (I love that Trickstar 2 and I'm not even a freestyle guy) but I need to look no further than one of my favourite builders on here - markyp - for my favourite bike on RAD! Of the many great bikes that have come out of sunny Weymouth, it's this '82 Patty Long that gets my juices flowing every time I see it. In fact, the Redline 500a that I'm working on at the moment is inspired by this beauty. My dream bike with the XXX factor! Love it!!! :smitten:

That's the idea matey.
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: Avro on December 27, 2017, 10:36 AM
Bah, don't have the photo' anymore but maybe someone else has kept one.
At MK17, Patterson, chrome and orange (yeah I know!) with orange Skyways.
That bike popped big time.
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: Retrodan72 on December 27, 2017, 11:12 AM
Bah, don't have the photo' anymore but maybe someone else has kept one.
At MK17, Patterson, chrome and orange (yeah I know!) with orange Skyways.
That bike popped big time.

I think that may have been Lee Morris (Moza's) bike.

Good choice.
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: moza on December 27, 2017, 12:18 PM
Bah, don't have the photo' anymore but maybe someone else has kept one.
At MK17, Patterson, chrome and orange (yeah I know!) with orange Skyways.
That bike popped big time.


wow thanks and thanks to Dan for the heads up. I try to build my bikes so they are all different and decided to go gold and orange on the Patterson. I've had many a disagreement over the tuffs being freestyle wheels and not racing wheels. I always reply tuffs were around long before freestyle kicked off. I was unable to find gold parts so I restored what I could find and refitted the quick releases on the brakes. The bike was ridden around Cleethorpes by me then my friends daughter as she loved it. I also handed it over to her at MK to ride , at Cleethorpes Gary Turner loved it as he made the frames for Patterson  :smitten: :smitten:
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: Avro on December 27, 2017, 12:43 PM
...when the sun was shining at MK that Patterson sat on the corner and looked absolutely amazing.
Thanks for posting.
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: moza on December 27, 2017, 12:56 PM
...when the sun was shining at MK that Patterson sat on the corner and looked absolutely amazing.
Thanks for posting.


Thanks a million,  hours before it was covered in mud from the rain before.i washed the pads in a fire bucket lol. I had no cleaning equipment really to spruce it back up
Title: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: Gra_goose on December 27, 2017, 01:15 PM
Easy for me this one-  Gra_Goose's 83 survivor Pro Class. Awesome bike and all I wanted as a lad (well, only until I saw my first minge and then I forgot all about BMX of course!)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171010/b92bf505764968a9be92a24fdc597f8d.heic)


Wow thanks man, glad you like it!
Honoured that such a simple, honest bike mentioned amongst some stunners!
No machine polishing, shiny siding or refinishing in sight!


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Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: dp and chopper dude on December 27, 2017, 04:15 PM
I've got myself a short list from the BOTM posts but I'll have a look through my MK pictures to make sure I don't shoot my load to quickly. I'm really enjoying researching this one. Quite good these kids bikes  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: Retrodan72 on December 27, 2017, 04:42 PM
I've got myself a short list from the BOTM posts but I'll have a look through my MK pictures to make sure I don't shoot my load to quickly. I'm really enjoying researching this one. Quite good these kids bikes  :daumenhoch:

It can be from any year or any MK too Paul, anywhere really but would prefer to keep it RAD.
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: Retrodan72 on December 27, 2017, 07:09 PM
It's so hard to pick one bike from the 100's that have been superbly built over the years.

I've gone for this bike, not as it was built by a pal of mine, but because of the detail and overall stance that it gives. It's the bike that's stuck in my mind the most in recent years, due to its understatement partially.

I'm picking Ant's 1985 GHP Pro.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171227/6e1b6a9e9844050adb5c274d91fcb7f2.jpg)


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Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: benno on December 27, 2017, 07:36 PM
Bit of a blast from the past but Adams Woody Replica tricky is still my favourite build of all time I think
Build thread here http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,127377.100.html

Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: Retrodan72 on December 27, 2017, 07:51 PM
Bit of a blast from the past but Adams Woody Replica tricky is still my favourite build of all time I think
Build thread here http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,127377.100.html

This is the beauty of this comp, we're all different and all have our own preferences. You never know what bikes are getting thrown into the mix. It's great to see a good throwback build like this.

Another great thing is, you might not even vote for the bike you've submitted. If you've nominated a bike in the early stages, someone may come after you and throw a bike you've forgotten about in.

It's purely down to pot luck who decides to play and where the votes go.
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: oldschoolace on December 27, 2017, 08:05 PM
Some nice bikes so far but when it comes down to soul and pure chidhood memories this build from Jaymz is hard to beat  :4_17_5:


(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=191048.0;attach=29373;ts=1503668753;image)
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: torkerdude180 on December 28, 2017, 01:36 AM
sweetbeats performer for me. always has been..💙
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: Retrodan72 on December 28, 2017, 08:43 AM
sweetbeats performer for me. always has been..💙

Oooooh yes, one of the first bikes a saw on my first ride out in 2011.

Good choice Tone.  8)
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: Retrodan72 on December 28, 2017, 08:45 AM
16 bikes entered now.
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: torkerdude180 on December 28, 2017, 10:50 AM
yep. always had build class did jase. maybe a beats tribute build this year....???🤔
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: dp and chopper dude on December 28, 2017, 11:48 AM
It took some bleeding finding but I got there in the end. I've always liked this belter:
Terry's 1987 Haro Team Master

[attachment=2]

I've always liked it. I did / do have plans to make my own clown bike version using a Zippo and Orange skyways but it will be too clown bikey to finish  :-[
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: Jaymz on December 28, 2017, 12:35 PM
Some top lumps of metal in this thread. Shit, rad can build a damn fine bmx bike
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: Jaymz on December 28, 2017, 12:37 PM
Some nice bikes so far but when it comes down to soul and pure chidhood memories this build from Jaymz is hard to beat  :4_17_5:


(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=191048.0;attach=29373;ts=1503668753;image)
a legitimate entry. Don't feel guilty about adding myself earlier. Ow. Cheers Clint.
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: AdamRedline on December 28, 2017, 01:37 PM
1 of many of Carlos' builds but I just think it's a stunning and gave me the inspiration for my Redline (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171228/6fe0c0f594425840f3c5696966d1876b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171228/bd05765f8c2037e9f0c522a830853284.jpg)

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Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: That Swan Guy on December 28, 2017, 03:08 PM
Agree with that.

Was picked out as bike of the day by Eddie and Martin at Cleethorpes last year.
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: stu27 on December 28, 2017, 08:35 PM
1 of many of Carlos' builds but I just think it's a stunning and gave me the inspiration for my Redline (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171228/6fe0c0f594425840f3c5696966d1876b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171228/bd05765f8c2037e9f0c522a830853284.jpg)

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That’s lush :smitten:
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: factory pilot on December 29, 2017, 06:40 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171229/76a3edadbbdf3a4db9f06fc44689a873.jpg)

Great idea this Dan ...
So many to choose from but this had everything for me ... the story, the parts, the Bike of Show ..
Andy DTTDBs 84 VDC Changa
Bmx Perfection !
 :4_17_5:

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Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: Retrodan72 on December 30, 2017, 09:40 AM
19 stonkingly superb entries so far, just over 2 days left to get your nominations in.
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: Gashead on December 30, 2017, 10:02 AM
My little survivor ET found in a barn sale in the States. The bike was stolen 30 years prior 😎

Great idea Dan
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: Retrodan72 on December 30, 2017, 10:26 AM
My little survivor ET found in a barn sale in the States. The bike was stolen 30 years prior 😎

Great idea Dan

Just trying to generate a bit of traffic through the place Gaffer.
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: radovr on December 30, 2017, 10:40 AM
Some great looking bikes so far   :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: radovr on December 30, 2017, 10:42 AM
Always worth a look through the freestyle section. ....
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: sawzall on December 30, 2017, 11:06 AM
i will add this to the mix,not the best photo but it's the only one i have

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/sawzall717/IMG_1622-1.jpg) (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/sawzall717/media/IMG_1622-1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: Retrodan72 on December 30, 2017, 11:49 AM
i will add this to the mix,not the best photo but it's the only one i have

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/sawzall717/IMG_1622-1.jpg) (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/sawzall717/media/IMG_1622-1.jpg.html)

Who does that belong to Phil? Is it Sean's?
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: kalex on December 30, 2017, 12:38 PM
i will add this to the mix,not the best photo but it's the only one i have

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/sawzall717/IMG_1622-1.jpg) (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/sawzall717/media/IMG_1622-1.jpg.html)

I've always liked these and especially this one as early mongoose motomags are one of my favourite bikes
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: pat-a-lar on December 30, 2017, 01:00 PM
Saw this on OZbmx and had to post it here. Belongs to Bill Foster I think...
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: sawzall on December 30, 2017, 01:00 PM
i will add this to the mix,not the best photo but it's the only one i have

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/sawzall717/IMG_1622-1.jpg) (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/sawzall717/media/IMG_1622-1.jpg.html)

Who does that belong to Phil? Is it Sean's?
it's mine dan,i have owned the hack since the early 80's but restored it about 8 years ago :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: dilybum on December 30, 2017, 01:18 PM
This for me!!.. love this

85 VDC Freestyler.. THINK its Flanelcamel's


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/178/384665400_f515c7f369_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zZvC5)VDC Freestyler (https://flic.kr/p/zZvC5) by Guav (https://www.flickr.com/photos/guav/), on Flickr
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: Retrodan72 on December 30, 2017, 01:22 PM
This for me!!.. love this


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/178/384665400_f515c7f369_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zZvC5)VDC Freestyler (https://flic.kr/p/zZvC5) by Guav (https://www.flickr.com/photos/guav/), on Flickr

That is really cool Mark, any idea on who's it is and year etc?
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: Retrodan72 on December 31, 2017, 10:26 AM
23 bikes have been nominated now. I'll leave this thread open till midnight tonight for any more entries, then I'll get a Mod to lock it and I'll set a poll up.

Cheers to all of you for getting involved in this.
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: chrisv39 on December 31, 2017, 06:37 PM
After deliberating for a week on this it came down to 2 bikes. The bike I always wanted as a kid was a PK Ripper and is still my most wanted now, so these 2 really stood out for me this year. Pat a Lars lovely 79 and Ants 84 freestyle ripper. It was a tough choice but Ants just pipped it being more my era and something I remember kids doing to their race bikes as freestyle took hold. A fantastic build with a great detailed build thread to go with it.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171231/2ec71ea712980a7b8581ff8bb6ccefd4.jpg)


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Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: Gish on December 31, 2017, 09:17 PM
Glynnyboy’s Skyway that was at MK this year
Can’t seem to load a picture of it up tho ☹️
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: Retrodan72 on December 31, 2017, 09:20 PM
Glynnyboy’s Skyway that was at MK this year
Can’t seem to load a picture of it up tho ☹️

I'll get one Paul, don't worry mate.
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: Gish on December 31, 2017, 09:28 PM
Glynnyboy’s Skyway that was at MK this year
Can’t seem to load a picture of it up tho ☹️

I'll get one Paul, don't worry mate.

Cheers Dan 👍
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on January 01, 2018, 10:59 AM
After deliberating for a week on this it came down to 2 bikes. The bike I always wanted as a kid was a PK Ripper and is still my most wanted now, so these 2 really stood out for me this year. Pat a Lars lovely 79 and Ants 84 freestyle ripper. It was a tough choice but Ants just pipped it being more my era and something I remember kids doing to their race bikes as freestyle took hold. A fantastic build with a great detailed build thread to go with it.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171231/2ec71ea712980a7b8581ff8bb6ccefd4.jpg)


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Thanks for posting this one up. I meant to do it myself, but ran out of time. As you all know Ant is one of my closest friends, so there will be slight bias of course, but the attention to detail that went into this build was unbelievable. As we were building this I felt something that i’ve never felt before in the 9 years i’ve been building bikes. It went from being a good idea to absolutely loving it as soon as the wheels were fitted. I couldn’t take my eyes off it, and i still can’t. Ant - it’s an amazing build.
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on January 01, 2018, 11:16 AM
This for me!!.. love this


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/178/384665400_f515c7f369_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zZvC5)VDC Freestyler (https://flic.kr/p/zZvC5) by Guav (https://www.flickr.com/photos/guav/), on Flickr

That is really cool Mark, any idea on who's it is and year etc?

I had a look on bmxmuseum, but couldn’t see it. If it IS flanelcamel’s (it probably is,  as he has loads of VDC’s), his name is Ray, and he’s from Oregon. The comp ST tyres on my VDC Changa came from him  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: ***BMX FACTOR - 2017 - ENTRANTS***
Post by: factory pilot on January 01, 2018, 11:37 AM
After deliberating for a week on this it came down to 2 bikes. The bike I always wanted as a kid was a PK Ripper and is still my most wanted now, so these 2 really stood out for me this year. Pat a Lars lovely 79 and Ants 84 freestyle ripper. It was a tough choice but Ants just pipped it being more my era and something I remember kids doing to their race bikes as freestyle took hold. A fantastic build with a great detailed build thread to go with it.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171231/2ec71ea712980a7b8581ff8bb6ccefd4.jpg)


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Thanks so much for the nomination... it really means a lot mate!
I guess it was a risky build and often split opinions, especially for the purists but it’s the build I’m most happy with and most proud of explosion :4_17_5:
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