1984 Aero Reflex **FINISHED 08/07/16**

[Retrodan72]

I've not built a freestyle bike for myself for about 18 months now, but thanks to Bretty, I've got an Aero Reflex to build.

They're not to everyone's taste and there's been some snobbery towards them, but it was the first bike I built when I found OSBMX again in 2008.

I was going to build a replica of the bike I did in 08, but thought that would be boring, then I thought about what I was riding back then and realised that with  all 3 BMX's I had from 85-87, I'd messed about with the mad colours that came about then.

So, I've been looking at various part availability from various colours, and have bought a part, or parts as a start to the build.



So, I'm doing a Swan Gay build, based on a £10 part.

I'm not going all lav with this, I'm mixing in some white.

Parts so far:

Frame and forks (chrome)
Sharp lever grips (lavender)
Skyway EZII bars (lavender)
Tange MX2 headset (chrome)
44t Tuf Neck chainring (not sure what colour SBD will be doing it)
A'me Tri's (white)
DC seat clamp (white)

I'll take some pics, as and when I get more bits.

Keep your eyes peeked in the wanted section lads, I'll be hunting some parts soon.


Sent while still being fooked after MK14

[That Swan Guy]

Only an  would build a bike around one part!

 

[Bfellows]

It's a club I'm in.......

[brettypeeps]

I am frightened to lol in my parts box incase I do it again . It is a big club

[Retrodan72]

I am frightened to lol in my parts box incase I do it again . It is a big club

Any lavender stuff in there Brett? 

[nosepickben]

I knew there was a whiff of lavender about you Dan. 

[ammacopij72]

Just putting together a chrome and lavender CW California freestyler myself, it's the way of the future mate!   

[Retrodan72]

Bars arrived today from Vert-ego.


This is the frame set they'll be going on



Sent while still being fooked after MK14

[factory pilot]

Nice one Dan! 
It's a great bike .. My first build too mate...  Can't wait to see the finished article! 

[NORTY40]

Looking forward to seeing what you do with it Dan 

[chubby]

It's a club I'm in.......

Fully paid up member aswell Bert 
Looking forward to seeing what comes out the other end Dan 

[Retrodan72]

It's a club I'm in.......

Fully paid up member aswell Bert 
Looking forward to seeing what comes out the other end Dan 

Just reading this Rich I was thinking 'I'm not sure really, how this will turn out", I've been stressing like a  about colour balance, but in the last 10 mins, I've had an epiphany, and with Del and SBD's help, can really produce something a bit different.

[chubby]

Sounds like you've hit upon a plan Dan 😆😆
Don't have one always seems best to me

[chubby]

Colour balance is lost on me 😀😀

[Retrodan72]

Colour balance is lost on me 😀😀

I was thinking if building it with random colours, but there IS only one technicolor bike on 

[Mat]

Said bike is a feast of colour, & it's seat smells of game mancunian Radchester twat-slop 

[chubby]

Can't beat twat slop. Keeps stuff lubricated Mat 👍

[brettypeeps]

I am frightened to lol in my parts box incase I do it again . It is a big club

Any lavender stuff in there Brett? 

NOS Lavender tuffs and pads

[Retrodan72]

I am frightened to lol in my parts box incase I do it again . It is a big club

Any lavender stuff in there Brett? 

NOS Lavender tuffs and pads

I'm going for new Tuffs, but maybe interested in the pads pp. 

[eddie kidd]

Looking forward to seeing what you do with it Dan 

 

[Retrodan72]

The parts are starting to build up now...




Sent while still being fooked after MK14

[Retrodan72]

The parts are starting to build up now...




Sent while still being fooked after MK14

[Chromo Buzz]

Hi there Retrodan,

I remember when you posted quite a few weeks back regarding this build, nice to start seeing it come together .

If you need any help with parts i have a few lavender items left over after tweeking my Reflex build over the last 4yr's, drop me a line if any of these bits interest you .

Show ponied original 80's Viscount Dominator....



Show ponied Mushroom bottom bracket boot.....



Show ponied generic Italian bmx seat....





NOS Dia Compe brake cable(front) dated 86, though no packaging......



I bought this Reflex f/forks of a fellow Radster just under 2yr's ago(frame was green, forks were white) the frame standers have been ground off. Before i bought it off him i asked if it was still chrome underneath and he said yes. Fooking liar , coz once i stripped it it was bare metal underneath .

On a whim i had it painted lavender, but i think i'm gonna get it sprayed white in the future. They are a really great frame set, can't wait to see your's come together .




Buz .

[BMX1973]

Not seen an Aero Reflex build in a long while. 

Are all those NOS frame sets drying up now? 

[Retrodan72]

Buz, I'd defo be interested in that BB boot mate.