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Your assessment might change after seeing this picture from the left side  I think we are firmly in the ol’ dog territory here 
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« Last post by Mikku on May 23, 2026, 07:48 AM »
Glad to hear it! I know it’s your bike and you can do whatever you like with it, etc, etc, but the frame doesn’t look too bad in the pics and “patina” trumps refinished for this ol’ dog. 
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Nice one!
Are you going to leave the frame as it is or restore/refinish it?
Hi Mick, it will be cleaned up as best I can and then built. Most parts are in very survivor condition, so they should suit the condition of the bundle. Red frame decals and blue components, including the Shimano set up, oh la la.
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« Last post by Mikku on May 22, 2026, 10:22 PM »
Nice one! Are you going to leave the frame as it is or restore/refinish it?
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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.    [img width= height= alt=IMG-4669" border="0]https://i.ibb.co/M5nCfSgm/IMG-4669.jpg[/img]
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« 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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« 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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« 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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 Super BMX - September 1983 - With thanks to Ron C.
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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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