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BMX General => BMX Chat => Topic started by: jimwise68 on February 26, 2007, 10:22 AM
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Billstups posted a link to a website in the states that is selling the new Twin PInch Redline Flights for $114 plus postage. Can't find the thread.
Anyone know what the web site is?
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was is www.acebmx.com ??
buy the prolines. they are better
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that's the baby.
cheers
Why are the prolines better?
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It's a matter of personal choice. The Flight II's look more like the size & shape of 401's but are double pinch. Prolines are a lot bigger but are single pinch....and cheaper. Old style arm decals do not fit Prolines because the recess is much wider.
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I'm sticking them onto a Hutch Pro Racer so want the old school look but don't want to buy original 401s as I will be using them.
So it will be the twin pinch flights then.
cheers San
:daumenhoch:
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prolines have stronger bolts
the 2 teeny ones in flights are like pastry
you'll see!
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Is it just the bolts Graham or is it the threads in the arms?
You got me worried now.
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just the bolts
don't do them too tight and you'll be ok
the proline ones though, you can swing off. they won't snap.
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I'll try to get some stronger bolts then. as i really want the OS look with the (supposed) new style strength, and cheapness :LolLolLolLol:
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if you want OS look get a one piece crank.
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:LolLolLolLol: I want 3-piece old school look!
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:LolLolLolLol: I want 3-piece old school look!
prolines
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/c324/flaz/DSCF0020.jpg) half the price and when your finishing behind me at braintree you'll wish you would have got the cheaper version ;)
:LolLolLolLol:
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Quoting a local lad.
"What the feck is that?"
PMSL
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There is no need to over tighten the bolts, unlike with profiles as you have an end bolt to snug things up and the twin pinch bolts to keep the arms in place. If memory serves each bolts has a blob of "locktight" type stuff on. Just tighten them up with the provided T bars (Flights only) and they will be fine.
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the pinch bolts hold them on, not the end bolts!!
bit like the way a clamp on stem works
once it's tight you dont really need the end bolts
in fact mine work loose over time
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That's what I said. Unlike Profiles which rely on the end bolt to be cranked up tight, you only use it to snug the assembly up on Flights and the pinch bolts tighten the arms on to the spindle. Bearing in mind the size of the splines, the pinch bolts only need to be tight enough to pinch the arm tight. As long as your locking compound prevents the bolts from working loose, there won't be a problem.
If you are sticking them on an OS bike for a OS look then I say go with Flights. If they were going on a new school but want a Retro look, go with the Prolines. I have had 2 sets of both and the Prolines look too chunky for a proper OS look. That's my opinion.
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still reckon to go for a 1pc for the "old school look" ;)
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Got a one piece already on there Graham and I want a 3 piece to race with. Makes changing chainrings and maintenance a lot easier. I also have a pair of 9/16 JP (hutch) beartraps to go on there. :daumenhoch:
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fair enough ;)
get some shin pads
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I'll second that after my bare shin Crupi incident at Bournemouth 05.
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Already got some shin pads, forgotten how painful it was. Amazing how you forget such painful memories from 20 years ago.
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here some prolines, with old school flight decals (san it fitted on my ones....!!)
these cranks are very strong and half the price of the flight II's
both look nice...but obviously both are not era correct.....if that worries you...it doesnt me cos im a label whore
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v255/rombloke/DSCF0019-1.jpg)
Dave
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here some prolines, with old school flight decals (san it fitted on my ones....!!)
these cranks are very strong and half the price of the flight II's
both look nice...but obviously both are not era correct.....if that worries you...it doesnt me cos im a label whore
Dave, any chance you could post up a closer photo of those cranks and the decals?
Label Whore :LolLolLolLol:
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Well i've ordered the flights.
The prolines were $90 and the flights were $114, so only $24 in it.
Well worth the money methinks.
:daumenhoch:
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deffo you slag
Dave
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Dave I also fitted retro decals but the recess on mine was a lot wider than the decals so didn't look good close up.
I agree you can't fault either set, just down to individual choice and aesthetics.
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. . . and bolt strength ;)
i wouldn't touch the twin pinch bolt flights personally.
get some primo cranks
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But Gra, you wouldn't touch Tuffs?
:LolLolLolLol:
I rest my case! :LolLolLolLol: :daumenhoch:
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LOL