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Events => Old School Series Racing => Topic started by: jT Racing on November 03, 2008, 05:25 PM
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FYI
i found this on vintage, though it would be usefull for those who are feeling short and think they need extra length. :-*
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/j87/townytownsend/ttt.jpg)
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think that deserves a sticky.... good work fella... :4_17_5:
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THERES MINE POWERLITE PRO 20.5
R
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:'( mines only 18.5
kuwahara laserlite 83
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bit taller than Spen
R
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not my fault my mum was an ewok :daumenhoch:
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Not the first time you've been lacking a couple inches eh?........ :P
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interesting.
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Jeeeez, I'm 6'2" and will be riding a Laserlite shortly (literally!).
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have fun :4_17_5: :4_17_5:
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Haro Group One RS1 has a 20.25" TT
Unfortunately the BB is in the same place so it still rides like a 19.5" but with the Seat tube at a riduculous angle and still with you banging your knees on the bars!!
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How exactly do you take this measurement? My 89 GT XL could be 18 or 19.5 depending on how you do it :-\
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How exactly do you take this measurement? My 89 GT XL could be 18 or 19.5 depending on how you do it :-\
Everyone does it differently!!
I measure mine from Centre of Head tube to centre of seat tube along the length of the Top tube (to take into account any weird/long Seat Tubes)!!
If you did a Haro Group One RS1 from the top of the seat tube and top of the Head tube then you'd probably add an extra inch or two!! :-\
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How exactly do you take this measurement? My 89 GT XL could be 18 or 19.5 depending on how you do it :-\
Everyone does it differently!!
I measure mine from Centre of Head tube to centre of seat tube along the length of the Top tube (to take into account any weird/long Seat Tubes)!!
If you did a Haro Group One RS1 from the top of the seat tube and top of the Head tube then you'd probably add an extra inch or two!! :-\
yep agree centre to centre Moley.
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How exactly do you take this measurement? My 89 GT XL could be 18 or 19.5 depending on how you do it :-\
Everyone does it differently!!
I measure mine from Centre of Head tube to centre of seat tube along the length of the Top tube (to take into account any weird/long Seat Tubes)!!
If you did a Haro Group One RS1 from the top of the seat tube and top of the Head tube then you'd probably add an extra inch or two!! :-\
yep agree centre to centre Moley.
In that case an 89 GT Pro Series XL has a 19.5 inch top tube.
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industrial pipework is always measured centre to centre,so probably other stuff too.
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In that case an 89 GT Pro Series XL has a 19.5 inch top tube.
That sounds about right!!
But soon after they would have changed to 20.5" for an XL as the 90's race frames all got longer!!
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In that case an 89 GT Pro Series XL has a 19.5 inch top tube.
That sounds about right!!
But soon after they would have changed to 20.5" for an XL as the 90's race frames all got longer!!
What is a typical length nowadays, I've had a ride of one and they feel real long, didn't want to turn like my trusty old steed, was pushing the front round the berm :laugh:
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They tend to be much longer these days!!
But there still is a lot of variation. I'd say 20.5" is the minimum for an adult NS ride (unless your a Spen).
You should race some OS and get that BITD vibe going again!! :daumenhoch:
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They tend to be much longer these days!!
But there still is a lot of variation. I'd say 20.5" is the minimum for an adult NS ride (unless your a Spen).
You should race some OS and get that BITD vibe going again!! :daumenhoch:
I may well give it a go but I'll refer you to this other reply to explain why I can do it now
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=83049.msg859357#msg859357
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Bummer!!
If you feeling okay for the 10th of May then get yourself down to Preston for an OS extravaganza!!! :daumenhoch:
Huge US Style trophys on offer and Huge purse (over £100). OS Show and shine with trophys going to the Best Race bike and best show bike along with a prize.
Even if your not up for racing, if you fancy a road trip then get yourself down to Preston. It should be a right laff!! :daumenhoch:
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=85494.0
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Bummer!!
If you feeling okay for the 10th of May then get yourself down to Preston for an OS extravaganza!!! :daumenhoch:
Huge US Style trophys on offer and Huge purse (over £100). OS Show and shine with trophys going to the Best Race bike and best show bike along with a prize.
Even if your not up for racing, if you fancy a road trip then get yourself down to Preston. It should be a right laff!! :daumenhoch:
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=85494.0
That sounds fun, I will look into it :daumenhoch:
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well it was a sticky :LolLolLolLol:
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Sticky it again or make a new thread and add more bikes to it.
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Yeah, and make it pre-1995 but old school legal too :LolLolLolLol:
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My daily rider is an S&m Holmes
After riding Cruiser for 10 years i finally decided I wanted to go back to 20".
I rememberd back in the day when my BMX mates were ravin about this new frame called the Holmes. Always loved the look of the frame so bought one last year and built it up and took it down my local track (Bulwell Nottm).
The Holmes was sweet, the sweetest bike I have ever ridden. It has a flow and stability in the air much like the 24" I had been riding for 10 years so made going back to 20" really easy. Did my first wall ride on a 20" for 10 years first time as well.
If you can get hold of one of the early one's you'll be able to ride it in the old skool class. Build it with light parts though,frame ways abpot 6.5 pounds.
Keep the faith Brothers.L
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My 89 FreeAgent Limo
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x74/mjahgte/DSCF3081-1.jpg)
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I used to race a Robinson Pro XL which is 20.5 on the top tube. Handled like a dream, probably still does but it’s chucked in the back of the shed where it’s been for the last 10 years.
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Here’s a couple:
Tioga Rhino Charge - 19.5” - 1983-84
Schauff Anaconda Powertwist Pro - 19.5” - 1983-84