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BMX Chat / Re: Today I bought, or it got delivered, or I fitted...

« Last post by Chilli Rinse on May 22, 2026, 10:13 PM »

I recently purchased a frame set bundle from a French eBay seller. It’s a Motobecane MX15, I’ve been looking for one for quite a few years now. It’s not the 3 holed gusset but apparently the Tange teardrop gusset version. It’s still in transit and yet to arrive. It’s a bit ratty with heavy corrosion on the drive side chainstay, but I’ve got it. As some may know, I’ve been putting together the Shimano 2 speed set up and recently found the last piece of the puzzle, the front derailleur. This was spec on Mx15’s, it will be used. So the timing of the frame set bundle popping up for sale was perfect. The bundle consists of original frame, forks, seat collar and bars, the stem looks right but info is hard to come by on these old birds. I have original frame and bar pads to use, it will be a miracle if I ever find the matching stem pad. Here’s a few pics of the bundle. I also bought a nice blue Shimano Tourney rear brake that will be used. I took a chance on some blue Victor rat trap pedals too, there is a bit of play and it turns out they are not serviceable like I’d hoped. Ah well.

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Q&A, Ideas & Feedback / Re: Gutted & Sad at the state of the forum & site.

« Last post by Mikku on May 22, 2026, 01:12 AM »

We’re trying, we’re trying!! I’ve literally just moved from the Japanese countryside to Tokyo, so will hopefully be able to post more old school-related stuff (rather than my new school exploits) from now on.

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Q&A, Ideas & Feedback / Re: Gutted & Sad at the state of the forum & site.

« Last post by nobby on May 21, 2026, 06:33 PM »

I still check in most days, not much new stuff, and loads of pics missing.
I think Midschoolfool and Mikku keep the place going, both post fairly regularly 

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Q&A, Ideas & Feedback / Re: Gutted & Sad at the state of the forum & site.

« Last post by Taipan on May 19, 2026, 03:25 PM »

still see a few names on here weekly,I usually pop in for a read and blast from the past  like I mentioned before some great knowledge on here and great people from the bmx community.I too have lost interest like i did before but with grandkids on the horizon there all getting an old school bmx to start their cycling journey 

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Old School Freestyle (frame stands and kickturns galore!) / Re: Magazines download

« Last post by Johnny Ringo on May 17, 2026, 11:29 AM »

Super BMX - September 1983 - With thanks to Ron C.

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BMX Chat / Re: Today I bought, or it got delivered, or I fitted...

« Last post by Midschoolfool on May 16, 2026, 02:54 PM »

The forum has not loaded in days. Main page fine, just the forum.

So I wanted a helmet with a visor so I didn’t have to wear sun glasses.

I found one made by a French company for £140 on sale half price. Problem was by the time I got my tax refund from the council it sold out in medium and the next one up was £170. It had lights in, which I don’t need. Bugger.

Well it actually turned out to be a result. I then found a Oakley ARO7 ICE for £129 down from £290. And it’s bloody gorgeous!

It arrived today. I’ve also bought a Fidlock water bottle and holder and some Ergotron grips on sale for grip shift. The clear ones didn’t look how I tonight they would.

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BMX Chat / Re: Today I bought, or it got delivered, or I fitted...

« Last post by Midschoolfool on May 13, 2026, 03:04 PM »

Oh and check my lights ! Cat Eye !!!! proper took me back that did ! I had them on my Saracen MTB.

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BMX Chat / Re: Today I bought, or it got delivered, or I fitted...

« Last post by Midschoolfool on May 13, 2026, 02:42 PM »

I didn't even blow up the thumbnail pic lol. At that price I couldn't say no.

So here she is. Done and finished.












At a total cost of £1,752. Given the frame RRP was £1,799 plus VAT? I think I did well.

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BMX Chat / Re: Today I bought, or it got delivered, or I fitted...

« Last post by Chilli Rinse on May 12, 2026, 11:23 PM »

Sweet kicks Andrew, me Likey 

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BMX Chat / Re: Today I bought, or it got delivered, or I fitted...

« Last post by Midschoolfool on May 12, 2026, 03:42 PM »

Yeah now I can see why the dude bought a Canyon and immediately removed that seat. God, it is truly awful. I barely even managed a 20 second test sit to see if it was the correct height.

Any way, I also bought some new riding shoes. These have two stipulations. One, flat. Pedals hate things like Yeezy Boost. Two, grippy. Shins hate pedal bodies lmao.

I looked in the usual places and was coming in around £60. This is about normal but I am a tight ass. So, I decided to go off piste and went to TK Maxx. I sas some I liked the look of. Didn't look very closely as they met the two stipulations, so I ordered them, having never heard of them before.



Just to verify.



So I then went looking for them on Youtube. I found them. Apparently they were a big Brazilian based skate shoe company who just went bust. I also verified that yeah, that was the RRP. I can now see why. Check this out.







They are absolutely gorgeous. I also did not have to order them in a nasty gaudy colour to save the money either 

OK so with shoes sorted (my Vans are now 9 years old and tatty and my Doomed are wrecked) I moved onto buying the final boss saddle. Went away from brands like Selle Italia and etc. IE, the razor blade makers. I then bought this. Selle Royal gel Ti.







Cost me 43 quid. Does have Ti rails, but will still be heavy. That said I am now too old to ride around on blades. The extra 300g or so will be well worth it 



Next up one extremely expensive helmet. Mine is now 12 years old and whilst never bashed or crashed I ain't stupid. Foam and etc has a shelf life and you should never chance it on things that save your life. It's also another area I will never skimp on given it could literally mean your life. I currently have a Bontrager and it too was pretty expensive. I would rather put my life on something I know will perform, rather than a Chinese risk.