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Title: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: BADDH on December 14, 2012, 07:44 PM
This thread has been evolving for a few weeks now, basically Joff (Norty40) and I have been working out how we could help with assting Paul Barlow get back on a BMX bike, well weve made a start and could do with some good old fashioned Radster community help  :daumenhoch:

Introduction

Paul Barlow (Rad name - Paulb113 )  and I grew up together in Kitt Green, Wigan we lived 500 yards apart on a new estate with the grid tops sticking up 150mm out of the tarmac which made great ramps to fly over
and rode out BMX bikes in the sun everyday I can remember. I dont think Paul will mind me mentioning he is by nature a quiet family guy albeit when he on a BMX bike he just amazing  :shocked:

Paul was from the outset in a different league to the other lads on a bike, I remeber not long after the BMX scene exploded in 1982 and Christmas day he had a audience of wide eyed kids watching him do tricks on his Raleigh Ultra Burner that we could not believe he could do let alone what he actually knew exisited...Paul managed to destroy a few Raleigh Burners in that first 6 months and I think they actually refused to replace them after the second or third time   ;D,

This is were Paul started to become serious with his Freestyle riding that spanned fom a 13 year old to retiring at 31 and in that time he rode with some of the best including Bob Haro when he came to town once, he is now a settled man with family and more recently his children.

From the Burners Paul went straight to a Haro Freestlyer Gen 1 bike and obviously moved through  the Haro range with Masters, Bash guards etc , MRD Badlanders, Hutch TrickStar 2's, Craig Cambells etc my personal favourite being his white Porsche re-finished Hutch Trickstar 2 with 24 Karat gold plated components   :smitten:

 Pauls Dad Alan was always making us ramps and Bunny hop stands to which we thrashed over and over ( Paul actually beat the world record for the bunny hop) and never wrote in to confirm it... :daumenhoch:

Alans Garage was a bmx graveyard with destroyed/snapped bmx's everywere and every colour of Skyway you could ask for hung up, most were welded up albeit they didn't last long before he replaced them, Pauls Hutch died when attempting a 6 foot drop off at speed whilst throwing a 360 in the mix, he carried it home in two half's :'(


Fast forward to today you need a hankerfchief here,,....sharp intake of breath.....Alan threw the lot away .....yes you read that right, skipped an absolute fortune's worth.... :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

Paul came on the Radport day with the Radsters on my GT and loved it being his first time back on an old school bmx, popping the odd quiet trick here and there which just brought it all back for me and that was the moment I thought I have to do something to get a bike for him. Now I am not a rich man if I were I would buy him the best bike possible and I am not alone in this quest, Joff ( Norty40 ) has more than offered to help so were in this boat together , Paul simply put is not really in a position to spend money on building a bike albeit if he were he would give his right arm to do so were doing our best to build him a bike and we need some help, well a lot of help to be honest, we have no budget because we have no money.... :'(

Paul is quite simply the best Freestyle rider I ever saw and he can still do these tricks, well most of them at 43.. :daumenhoch:

To start with we will be building a Haro Freestyler for Paul, with the help of another Top Radster we have managed to locate a Haro Freestyler frame and Forks which Super Bike Dan has very Kindly offered his services to treat to a spanking Powder coating  and thats a massive start to the project for Joff and me, other Radsters have offered free components and to again mention we are extremely grateful for any help we can get form the Rad Community to help us build this and present it to Paul finished, I ve asked him to put a little display on at MK13 which Iam more than sure he will do for us to enjoy....

So Gents, we have a powdered frame and forks, we need everything else, can you help us out guys ?

Can I ask we post and list out what parts have been offered and who thay came from, at the end of this we have another little surprise to all that helped us..... :daumenhoch:

A few shots of Mr Barlow in action, we have many more too...

Barlow and Chrissy

(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u449/BADDH7/barlowpic_zps610437dc-1_zps46442211.jpg)

Thats a Bunny Hop !

(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u449/BADDH7/barlowbunnyhop_zps6dbd6434-1_zpsf2ebacb8.jpg)

The Swimming Pool

(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u449/BADDH7/barlowpooljump_zps5399db0c-1_zpsd8866be6.jpg)

Surfing in the sunshine

(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u449/BADDH7/barlowcoasting_zpsd694e567-1_zpsb5e73755.jpg)
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: Darren KAP on December 14, 2012, 07:54 PM

  I've got some 48's complete ,  i'll bell you in a bit Darren  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: BADDH on December 14, 2012, 07:59 PM

  I've got some 48's complete ,  i'll bell you in a bit Darren  :daumenhoch:

Dazzler that was the fastest reply in memory......were off to a flyer  :daumenhoch: massive thanks ....
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: TORKER mick on December 14, 2012, 08:02 PM
got a straight seat post and a tioga blue clamp you can have :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: BADDH on December 14, 2012, 08:05 PM
got a straight seat post and a tioga blue clamp you can have :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:

Awesome massive thanks.... :4_17_5:


We will ask the parts to be posted to Norty40's, he's going to build and finish this build because he's ace at it  :smitten:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: TORKER mick on December 14, 2012, 08:06 PM
can you pm me the address to send to :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: ED209 on December 14, 2012, 08:14 PM
I'll start with some tyres & tubes  ;) love a RAD build for a good cause  :daumenhoch:

Got some old school Dunlop white walls or some Primo V-Monsters  :)
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: BADDH on December 14, 2012, 08:15 PM
I'll start with some tyres & tubes  ;) love a RAD build for a good cause  :daumenhoch:

Got some old school Dunlop white walls or some Primo V-Monsters  :)


You got it all wrote down fella thank you  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: leehunt1 on December 14, 2012, 08:23 PM
I have loads of chainrings and spiders, how about a blue 39t sugino chainring NEW ?
pm me please

Lee
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: BADDH on December 14, 2012, 08:32 PM
I have loads of chainrings and spiders, how about a blue 39t sugino chainring NEW ?
pm me please

Lee


Pm"d  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: ED209 on December 14, 2012, 08:42 PM
Whats the frame? are you going for an early mid school freestyle kinda build?

Can also do copy Kneesavers, black ODI Mushrooms and some Dia compe Bulldog levers if needed ...
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: BADDH on December 14, 2012, 08:44 PM
Whats the frame? are you going for an early mid school freestyle kinda build?

Can also do copy Kneesavers, black ODI Mushrooms and some Dia compe Bulldog levers if needed ...

The frame is a Haro freestyler from 1985/6 in white so  What do you think works  with this one ED ?
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: TORKER mick on December 14, 2012, 08:47 PM
Whats the frame? are you going for an early mid school freestyle kinda build?

Can also do copy Kneesavers, black ODI Mushrooms and some Dia compe Bulldog levers if needed ...
got a pair of dc bulldog calipers, front with pots mod you can have aswell :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: leehunt1 on December 14, 2012, 08:49 PM
Blue sugino chainring and blue Tioga spider in post tomorrow.. ;)

Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: ED209 on December 14, 2012, 08:49 PM
Whats the frame? are you going for an early mid school freestyle kinda build?

Can also do copy Kneesavers, black ODI Mushrooms and some Dia compe Bulldog levers if needed ...

The frame is a Haro freestyler from 1985/6 in white so  What do you think works  with this one ED ?

offers there if needed  :) will get the stuff together next week so see what comes up over the weekend  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: ED209 on December 14, 2012, 08:54 PM
Frame & forks : BADDH & Joff - 85/86 Haro Freestyler
Bars : ED209 - copy Kneesavers if needed
Stem :
Headset :
BB :
Crank :
Chainring :
Tyres : ED209 - Dunlop Whitewalls of Primo V Monsters
Tubes : ED209
Wheels : Daz KAP - 48 spokers
Seat post :
Seat :
Grips : ED209 - black ODI mushies
Brake levers : ED209 - Dia Compe Bulldog Levers
Cables :
Pedals :
Brakes :
Seat clamp :
Chain :
Pegs :
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: SaMAlex on December 14, 2012, 09:06 PM

This picture is taken at Botley Bowl in Oxford. It was built in 1991 but its gone now.
It was a bit crap really but was OK for fly out jumps, as seen in this pic  :daumenhoch:


The Swimming Pool

(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u449/BADDH7/barlowpooljump_zps5399db0c-1_zpsd8866be6.jpg)


Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: NORTY40 on December 14, 2012, 09:57 PM
Top Radster you say  :angel:

One of the very top ones  :shocked:  ...... think he's a 'team owner' aswell !!

Cheers Nick , your help is really appreciated  :daumenhoch:  big thanks to SBD aswell for his generous offer  :4_17_5:


Thanks also to all the Radsters above who have already donated parts ........ your all  top lads  :)   

Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: ED209 on December 14, 2012, 10:02 PM
Right I'm in for a quill Freestyle stem ... its already on the bars so makes sense  :daumenhoch:

Good Science Nikkers  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: NORTY40 on December 14, 2012, 10:14 PM
Right I'm in for a quill Freestyle stem ... its already on the bars so makes sense  :daumenhoch:

Good Science Nikkers  :4_17_5:

Should we just send you the frame and forks and you can build it for us ED  :D   Top man  :4_17_5:

Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: superbikedan on December 14, 2012, 10:17 PM
i've always loved helping out to rad no matter what the cause, just feels good to know that i can play

a part :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: NORTY40 on December 14, 2012, 10:18 PM
If any lads are going to the T1 bash and they have parts spare , there's a few lads local to me who are going who would be willing to transport the parts back to us (i say willing but i ain't asked them yet  ;D )  . Lenny (badbaldie) and Chris (megsy) won't mind picking stuff up for us . Saves on postage outlay  ;)

Thanks  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: ED209 on December 14, 2012, 10:22 PM
Right I'm in for a quill Freestyle stem ... its already on the bars so makes sense  :daumenhoch:

Good Science Nikkers  :4_17_5:

Should we just send you the frame and forks and you can build it for us ED  :D   Top man  :4_17_5:



Sorry Joffy... keep seeing stuff when I'm out in the shed and reporting back - will take my bits to T1 and give 'em to Dodgy Len  ;D

Wanna go with the whitewalls then Joff?
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: NORTY40 on December 15, 2012, 12:40 AM
i've always loved helping out to rad no matter what the cause, just feels good to know that i can play

a part :daumenhoch:

Cheers Dan , it is a massive help to us  :daumenhoch:  If it's any consolation i have just spent the last 2 hours with the old synstrip getting rid of the old powder  ::)  ............ ain't so bloody warm in the garage either which doesn't help .  It should be all prepped ready for you to work your magic on soon  ;)

Thanks again  :)
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: NORTY40 on December 15, 2012, 12:44 AM
Right I'm in for a quill Freestyle stem ... its already on the bars so makes sense  :daumenhoch:

Good Science Nikkers  :4_17_5:

Should we just send you the frame and forks and you can build it for us ED  :D   Top man  :4_17_5:



Sorry Joffy... keep seeing stuff when I'm out in the shed and reporting back - will take my bits to T1 and give 'em to Dodgy Len  ;D

Wanna go with the whitewalls then Joff?

 ;D Your a good man Ed !!  I best tell Lenny to expect some bits  :D

As for the tyres i'll let Darren decide .
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: griff on December 15, 2012, 12:51 AM
Silver victor DX pedals any good? For OPC
Tiny scuff on one side but otherwise minty, got them on my silver fox ATM but can bring to Trm1, LMK  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: oldschoolace on December 15, 2012, 02:19 AM
Got some brand new chainring bolts i can let go as well as some copy cw style bars and a badly spraybombed suntour style seatclamp. Let me know if any of it is useful  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: BADDH on December 15, 2012, 11:22 AM
A massive thanks for the contributions to date lads, Joff and I really respect your help  :4_17_5:

All going to T1 later if  Lenny doesn't mind pass those bits to  bring them back for us  :daumenhoch:


All Radsters feel free to support and comment in the thread even if you haven't any bits going spare, this is a good Cause for us all to enjoy  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: Badbaldie on December 15, 2012, 11:29 AM
ANYONE GOING TO T1 TONIGHT AND HAS ANYTHING TO DONATE FOR THIS BUILD PLEASE BRING IT ALONG WITH YOU AND I WILL COLLECT IT TO PASS ON TO DARREN BADDH  :daumenhoch:  THANKS FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT GUYS
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: BADDH on December 15, 2012, 12:56 PM
Got some brand new chainring bolts i can let go as well as some copy cw style bars and a badly spraybombed suntour style seatclamp. Let me know if any of it is useful  :daumenhoch:

Pm'd buddy masssivvvoooo thanks again   :4_17_5:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: BADDH on December 15, 2012, 01:07 PM
Guys, I've gotto say Were seriously impressed with the RADBMXsters generosity with our Cause,  I have Pm'd everyone now hopeihavent missed anyone off ????

  If I have feel free, kick my backside  :LolLolLolLol:

As thereis so many parts been offered I need to update the parts list, I will do that before tomorrow evening once I can work it out ...
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: leehunt1 on December 15, 2012, 07:29 PM
The projects lookin good

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s561/leehunt1/article-0-167EE448000005DC-896_634x455_zps12ca21b6.jpg)

sorry couldn't resist  ;)
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: NORTY40 on December 15, 2012, 08:06 PM
The projects lookin good

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s561/leehunt1/article-0-167EE448000005DC-896_634x455_zps12ca21b6.jpg)

sorry couldn't resist  ;)

 :LolLolLolLol:  If it turns out half as good as that we'll be made up  :D
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: leehunt1 on December 15, 2012, 08:10 PM
can you source some different pedals they dont match.. :D
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: NORTY40 on December 15, 2012, 08:14 PM
can you source some different pedals they dont match.. :D

 ::)   beggars can't be choosers !!    I wanted to re shape it's tail ...... can't find the fookin split link though  :D
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on December 15, 2012, 10:35 PM
Just seen this post and very gratefull to Darren, Joff and everybody who is helping out!! although I think Darren still has his rose tinted glasses on from the 80's! I wasn't that good. I was a bit bigger and older that Darren BITD and I did have a habbit of telleing the local press I was a BMX expert with a £1100 bike for a laugh and got myself in the local paper a few times plus turning up with a bike imported from America with gold plated parts you didn't have to do much riding the chinese whispers helped to exagerate the stuff I did. Some of the things people said I could do and did were very amusing. You will all be asking for you parts back. It's been great getting back in touch with people from the 80's again aslo done the same with roller skating.I rode from age 12 to 30.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww333/paulbarlow_album/SCAN0039.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww333/paulbarlow_album/SCAN0029.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww333/paulbarlow_album/scan0008.jpg)
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: leehunt1 on December 16, 2012, 09:38 AM
Hey paul..

You cant back out now, I won't accept anything less than a you tube clip
of you doing a 360 back flip with a tail whip thrown in .. :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: BADDH on December 16, 2012, 09:55 AM
HiPaul, 

Modest as ever,   :LolLolLolLol:

Everyone that rode BMX BITD knew Barlow for his freestyle riding, these are amongst a few names I have etched in my memory with BMX,  one is the wigan rocket Dylan Clayton and the other is you  :4_17_5:

Incidentally that's me in the picture holding my Pro Star and possibly Chrissy's Raleigh Aero Pro for you to bunny hop over ... Unless my eyes are tricking me your about 30"-36" off the floor there mr Modest  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: MartyC on December 16, 2012, 11:01 AM
Ah Kitt Green, fond memories of that place  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: BADDH on December 16, 2012, 11:40 AM
Ah Kitt Green, fond memories of that place  :daumenhoch:

Come on then spill the beans Marty ??  We grew up there mate, on the estate behind the Lathom house pub .
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on December 16, 2012, 12:56 PM
christmas morning 1982? the legend begins!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww333/paulbarlow_album/bmx003.jpg)
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on December 16, 2012, 01:02 PM
Sadly the youtube clips never made it online of my backflip tailwhips!!!! due to a fault with with top of the range Amstrad camcorder and Atarii ST video editing suite.

here is a couple of clip of me and my skater mates falling


Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: PHIL9HUF on December 16, 2012, 01:23 PM
Awesome footage  :coolsmiley: pity we dont bounce like we did we could keep falling off and getting back on and try again.
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: MartyC on December 16, 2012, 01:34 PM
Ah Kitt Green, fond memories of that place  :daumenhoch:

Come on then spill the beans Marty ??  We grew up there mate, on the estate behind the Lathom house pub .

I worked for HJ Heinz in the late 80s and early 90s and spent a lot of time at the Kitt Green factory. Used to stay at a place near Standish called the Kilhey Court Hotel.  Spent a lot of time in the pubs and clubs in the town centre enjoying myself!
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: BADDH on December 16, 2012, 01:50 PM
Ah Kitt Green, fond memories of that place  :daumenhoch:

Come on then spill the beans Marty ??  We grew up there mate, on the estate behind the Lathom house pub .

I worked for HJ Heinz in the late 80s and early 90s and spent a lot of time at the Kitt Green factory. Used to stay at a place near Standish called the Kilhey Court Hotel.  Spent a lot of time in the pubs and clubs in the town centre enjoying myself!

HJ Heinz,  know loads of lads there in all departments Marty its a bloody good paying business that EG.

Job description.on the bean quality assurance conveyor belts, black bean watcher
All applicants must have ahead with two eyes, quick reactions and spot a dud from 3 foot  and be able to sit down on a selection of three shifts, free gym pass and 99% discount in the staff sales on tins marked BB SG. Etc.  :LolLolLolLol:  oh and it's £30k a year start pay.... :wtf:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: Darren KAP on December 16, 2012, 02:00 PM

  Darren ,   Lennys got the 48's for you bud  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: leehunt1 on December 16, 2012, 02:10 PM
Sadly the youtube clips never made it online of my backflip tailwhips!!!! due to a fault with with top of the range Amstrad camcorder and Atarii ST video editing suite.

here is a couple of clip of me and my skater mates falling


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 :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: WINI on December 16, 2012, 02:17 PM
Just read this, what are you still needing?  Got all sorts of parts knocking around, just update the list and I'll have a butchers  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: BADDH on December 16, 2012, 06:43 PM
christmas morning 1982? the legend begins!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww333/paulbarlow_album/bmx003.jpg)

Call me Mr Observent but Seeing that picture's given me am Idea,  the Theme for the Build will be on that Burners colours,  lets finish the game were we started Paul,  white and Blue  :daumenhoch:  

1986 Haro Freestyler white and blue theme number 3

Right then, see list below of parts we are short on, if you can help magnificent.  :4_17_5:

Blue seat
Seat clamp
Laid back seat post
Pair of brakes pref blue Anno or we can strip and paint some, well The stigster Joffrey can  :LolLolLolLol:
Blue grips
Giro for the twisty bits
Head set
Crank and BB
Blue or White brake cables
Chain


I think that's it....and BadBaldies delivered the parts from T1 last night so massive thanks Guys massive  :daumenhoch:

And a big thanks to the Guys posting out to us this week your all the best, massive big thanks

Joff and I are determined to deliver a stunning build for Paul  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: WINI on December 16, 2012, 06:48 PM
Got an Oddy Gyro and BB you can have dude  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on December 16, 2012, 07:15 PM

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A video we made back in 1990! I remember the good old days of being able to fall and not hurt yourself.

Once again thanks to everybody for all the help with the build!
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: BADDH on December 16, 2012, 07:15 PM
Got an Oddy Gyro and BB you can have dude  :daumenhoch:

Magnificent, pm inbound brother
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: Darren KAP on December 16, 2012, 07:36 PM

  I've had an idea Darren  ;)   now answer your mobi  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: NORTY40 on December 16, 2012, 10:06 PM
Got an Oddy Gyro and BB you can have dude  :daumenhoch:

Thanks Mark , appreciated mate  :4_17_5:  ...... can you come and fit it too , never done one before  :-[ :D
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: WINI on December 16, 2012, 10:08 PM
Got an Oddy Gyro and BB you can have dude  :daumenhoch:

Thanks Mark , appreciated mate  :4_17_5:  ...... can you come and fit it too , never done one before  :-[ :D

No problem Joff, just dug them both out and got the cables too.  Piece of p1ss for a man with your capabilities mate  :daumenhoch:

Send me an addy and I'll get em off in the week
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: rollin72 on December 16, 2012, 10:13 PM
got a white chain if thats any use to you
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: rollin72 on December 16, 2012, 10:21 PM
and ive got a headset
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: NORTY40 on December 16, 2012, 10:43 PM
Thanks Gaz , if you could bring them to Carl's Xmas 'disco' (http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Music/disco-084.gif) that would be cool  :4_17_5:

notice how i used my 'marouanne fellaini' disco dancer ....... i was going to use his other smilie but it's probably in bad taste .. (http://www.sareefkeeping.com/forum/images/smilies/headbutt.gif)
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: rollin72 on December 16, 2012, 10:47 PM
no worries...that was a class header ;D
he wouldnt have felt much though with that microphone on his head
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: MartyC on December 17, 2012, 06:10 AM
Ah Kitt Green, fond memories of that place  :daumenhoch:

Come on then spill the beans Marty ??  We grew up there mate, on the estate behind the Lathom house pub .

I worked for HJ Heinz in the late 80s and early 90s and spent a lot of time at the Kitt Green factory. Used to stay at a place near Standish called the Kilhey Court Hotel.  Spent a lot of time in the pubs and clubs in the town centre enjoying myself!

HJ Heinz,  know loads of lads there in all departments Marty its a bloody good paying business that EG.

Job description.on the bean quality assurance conveyor belts, black bean watcher
All applicants must have ahead with two eyes, quick reactions and spot a dud from 3 foot  and be able to sit down on a selection of three shifts, free gym pass and 99% discount in the staff sales on tins marked BB SG. Etc.  :LolLolLolLol:  oh and it's £30k a year start pay.... :wtf:

Lol I worked on the bean line installation as the project cost controller during the MPO project.  When first installed the conveyor rubbers used to disintegrate when they went through the blanchers causing bits of black rubber to fall into the beans and generate shedloads of complaints  Staff Shop used to be good, unlabelled tins a penny each!  Just needed to know how to decifer the product code printed on the tin to work out what you were buying!
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: BADDH on December 17, 2012, 06:47 AM
Great read that Marty,  my brother-in-law is the operations manager of M&E at Heinz he's a bright cookie  :smiley6600:

I had been going to Heinz since I was a tot, my Nan worked there in Purchase Ledger, I knew all those product codes off by heart Honesti would have won junior Mastermind if they would have had a 5 year old on there  :4_17_5:

One more thing, as a Construction Contractor, I built the staff sales shop at the front of the factory.  .... :LolLolLolLol:  honestly I did.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: TimBB on December 17, 2012, 10:41 AM
Sadly the youtube clips never made it online of my backflip tailwhips!!!! due to a fault with with top of the range Amstrad camcorder and Atarii ST video editing suite.

here is a couple of clip of me and my skater mates falling


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MASSIVE thanks for putting this up. I can say i have skated and ridden all of the venues in that 9.52 video, from Pemberton Middle school, Thnomas moore, various car parks around the wigan area, Sherwood drive. LOADS od fond memories thanks again, And good luck with the build.
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: oldschoolace on December 17, 2012, 10:44 AM
My bits going in the post today guys  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: NORTY40 on December 17, 2012, 11:26 AM
My bits going in the post today guys  :daumenhoch:

Thanks mate  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: BADDH on December 17, 2012, 11:54 AM
My bits going in the post today guys  :daumenhoch:

Thanks mate  :4_17_5:

Ditto  :4_17_5:


Tim, do you remember Barlow ?
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: NORTY40 on December 17, 2012, 01:33 PM
Blue sugino chainring and blue Tioga spider in post tomorrow.. ;)



Both arrived and both NOS  :shocked:

Top lad  :4_17_5:

Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: MartyC on December 17, 2012, 01:47 PM
Great read that Marty,  my brother-in-law is the operations manager of M&E at Heinz he's a bright cookie  :smiley6600:

I had been going to Heinz since I was a tot, my Nan worked there in Purchase Ledger, I knew all those product codes off by heart Honesti would have won junior Mastermind if they would have had a 5 year old on there  :4_17_5:

One more thing, as a Construction Contractor, I built the staff sales shop at the front of the factory.  .... :LolLolLolLol:  honestly I did.  :daumenhoch:

Purchase Ledger, I knew a few of the ladies that worked on there; Atherton and Cheetham were their surnames but I guess that they would be too young to be your gran!  I remember when the staff shop was built too, I also worked on the project to build the R&D centre and new admin block at the front of the factory!  We used to have offices down the back of the factory near the steam towers, lovely portakabins!
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: Andy68 on December 17, 2012, 02:38 PM
Awesome thread......  :daumenhoch:  Feelin the love!!!  :smitten:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on December 17, 2012, 04:35 PM
TimBB, I fell off at all the great places to ride in Wigan!we spent loads of time at Pem school and the old Asda. When did you ride? was it in the 80s


The skaters I rode with were Alan aspinall, Christian Johnson, Bob (ian) Barlow. I also rode with Chris Mahoney a bit before he was famous! I also remember going to Ashton as they had jumps there think it was near Dave Arnolds house, guy with mini ramp in is back garden.


The build looks like it's going well, can't wait to have a go on a bike again.

Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: BADDH on December 17, 2012, 05:55 PM
Paul, Dave Arnold ... 

Alert youll side track me .... Robinson pro rider for Alan woods ... My mate had his R pro after he finished ... It's scrapped now sadly

Yes were nearly there Paul now ... Thanks to RadBmxsters  :daumenhoch:

Will list the last bits later but it's an awesome thread supported by many   :4_17_5:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: TimBB on December 17, 2012, 06:09 PM
Hiya Paul,
 
I remember you, Porters wood i think? Yeah spent a part of my mis spent youth all through the early and mid 80s in and around Wigan,....Like you say skating all the best places, Winstanly woods was a favourite too,   I did my roller Skating at the rink flirting with BADDH's sister and ALL her mates!!!!!!, and my ramp skating at Warrington  and my BMXing @ 3 sisters, I remember a massive ramp at Rose Bridge school in Pem and a saw my first ET Kuwahara ridden by Jason Grove , . And freestlye a bit like you everywhere, we even found out that Alan, from ALANS BMX fame had a ramp at his mum & dads house so we found out where it was and knocked on. Funnily enough  they let us on for a while. All this fun and frolicks continued until i found wharehouse parties in Blackburn ETC,    I know Bob and the boys all heavilly into their music if i remember rightly. My memory fades aver that some what .

See you soon, I will have remembered more by then i hope??

TimBB
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on December 17, 2012, 06:21 PM
Hi Tim

We were always out and about on our skates and bikes in and around Wigan. I worked at the roller rink for a while in the 80's did a lot of roller skatating back then and I am still doing it now. Got myself some Bauer Turbos, 651 axles,clouds,belair hockey wheels and mostly skate at the over 18 events. looking forward to trying a BMX again!!

I know alan and Bob are still mad into music and think Alan does it for a living?

Thanks Darren, any chance of mailing some photos of the bits we have so far?
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: TimBB on December 17, 2012, 06:24 PM
LOL,
 I knw.LOL
 
I also have some Turbo's with 651s ands belairs in green, Friday was our night ask Darren!! Cider on the way round the mill, to the rink. oh how we laughed  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on December 17, 2012, 06:25 PM
Darren. I am sure his name was Dave Arnold? lived in Ashton in makerfield he had a ramp in his back garden, he also did skateboarding and was into lake jumping also went with him a few times but didn't have the nerve to do it!! think it was Jumbles country park people ding bouble back flips into water etc!
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: leehunt1 on December 17, 2012, 07:39 PM
Blue sugino chainring and blue Tioga spider in post tomorrow.. ;)



Both arrived and both NOS  :shocked:

Top lad  :4_17_5:



No Worrys
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: BADDH on December 17, 2012, 07:55 PM
Ohhhhooo. My names Tommy Remember him !!  

your bringing back memories there,  Blackburn  ::) i remember those ones my god almighty  we were not in sane  control mate and my Metro and XR2MK1 Jesus man


I remember Grovesy and his ET £180 new that was, we rode with him at Pemberton, rose bridge school and winky woods, Mantadave ( Dave Ownens) on here to on his PK Ripper and his mates, Tony Law, Dylan Clayton, Daz McHugh loads of names I remember.

I remember skateboarding at Wigan rink on the half pipe



Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: TimBB on December 17, 2012, 08:37 PM
I remember your Metro and the mint  Red XR2 MK1 
Great memories mate..

I remember out jumping  Grovesy and his ET on my ultra burner @ rose bridge school at the back west ward labour club as for , Mantadave ( Dave Owens) his was the first PK I ever saw, as he lived round the corner from my mum and dads  and yeah I remember Tony Law, Dylan Clayton, Daz McHugh
Et  al. Yeah some memories are ace
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: BADDH on December 17, 2012, 08:46 PM
Updated thread

As I understand now we  are outstanding only  a few bits now  :daumenhoch:

1. White or blue seat (poss white Aero from Nelly coming)
2. Blue Seat clamp
3. Chrome  Laid back post
4. Blue or green Brake cables
5. Crank
6. Blue Grips


Nearly there guys and in record time too  :4_17_5:

Once were complete I will list again were all the parts and who kindly donated thanks lads keep the thread going please cheers for tge support  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: Retrodan72 on December 17, 2012, 08:55 PM
I have a layback and blue grips Daz, I'll text Joff now.

Sorry, only just spotted this thread. :-[
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: leehunt1 on December 17, 2012, 08:55 PM
I have a suntour arrow seat clamp that I have bead blasted ready to be painted, I can do a custom blue paint on it
should look cool, may take me a couple of weeks to get it to you tho is that ok..?

Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: NORTY40 on December 17, 2012, 09:14 PM
I have a layback and blue grips Daz, I'll text Joff now.

Sorry, only just spotted this thread. :-[

Thanks Dan , just txt'd my address to you  ;) 

 :4_17_5:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: NORTY40 on December 17, 2012, 09:18 PM
I have a suntour arrow seat clamp that I have bead blasted ready to be painted, I can do a custom blue paint on it
should look cool, may take me a couple of weeks to get it to you tho is that ok..?


If your happy doing that Lee it would be great , should be a nice custom clamp for the build  8) No massive rush mate , im still stripping/prepping the frame and forks  :D

Thanks again  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: Retrodan72 on December 17, 2012, 09:19 PM
Got it Joff, happy to help. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: leehunt1 on December 17, 2012, 09:25 PM
I have a suntour arrow seat clamp that I have bead blasted ready to be painted, I can do a custom blue paint on it
should look cool, may take me a couple of weeks to get it to you tho is that ok..?


If your happy doing that Lee it would be great , should be a nice custom clamp for the build  8) No massive rush mate , im still stripping/prepping the frame and forks  :D

Thanks again  :daumenhoch:

Ok consider it done..!
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: hotdog on December 17, 2012, 09:52 PM
Darren. I am sure his name was Dave Arnold? lived in Ashton in makerfield he had a ramp in his back garden, he also did skateboarding and was into lake jumping also went with him a few times but didn't have the nerve to do it!! think it was Jumbles country park people ding bouble back flips into water etc!

@8.24 mins on the first you tube clip,there's a lad wearing a Jail Cell Recipes sweatshirt. That was Dave Arnolds band,signed to Alans Records. Small world  ;)
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on December 17, 2012, 11:09 PM
The guy in the t-shirt was Dave Arnold as far as I can remember it was a jump they built in Ashton in makersfield . I was lucky I didn't hurt myself on that fall.
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: Badbaldie on December 17, 2012, 11:17 PM
suprised no ones mentioned Scott and Paul Hanson yet , they had robo R gussets , or Jason Brown all originally from Highfield . also Alister head who is a member on here "R AL " .   also Steven Grace aka Gracey from Hawkley Hall . and Stey Penk from newtown he had a torker  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: hotdog on December 17, 2012, 11:31 PM
The guy in the t-shirt was Dave Arnold as far as I can remember it was a jump they built in Ashton in makersfield . I was lucky I didn't hurt myself on that fall.

It certainly sounds like him.
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: BADDH on December 17, 2012, 11:36 PM
suprised no ones mentioned Scott and Paul Hanson yet , they had robo R gussets , or Jason Brown all originally from Highfield . also Alister head who is a member on here "R AL " .   also Steven Grace aka Gracey from Hawkley Hall .  :daumenhoch:

I know them lot Lenster    :daumenhoch:   Right I am off to get Owens on this thread too  

I rode a lot on my Auties estate to behind the Ben Johnson at Marus Bridge with Dylan, Lee and a few lads on there we used to go the three sisters over the backs,  tell you what though that King Kong used to scare me as a lad and those whoops bit hard when you Cased them .... I've still got the dents in my shins to prove that.

The first Race I did there was on my Pro Star with Yellow Skyways off a mates Tuff burner, weighted a ton but I won both Moto's don't think I took a breath all the way round ..... Saw stars passing over the finishing line.  :idiot2:

Last parts required

1. Crank
2. Brake cables to suit a Giro in blue or white or green.


Tats it after this I think lads.  :4_17_5:


If I do say so myself I am blown away with you all in this thread, Once were powdered and building we Promise this is going to get even better when you see the plans we have with this one.

If your at all  Nostalgic your gonna like this  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: Badbaldie on December 18, 2012, 12:30 AM
ok guys , found these old pics on "Wigan World" wont mean much to those of you that are not local. but im sure these will bring floods of memories back to the Wigan Lads  the tips at Pemberton station and the hill they called the "yo yo ":daumenhoch:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/hh135/Badbaldie/yoyo_zpsbe49c905.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/hh135/Badbaldie/cooling_zps85adfe2d.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/hh135/Badbaldie/station_zpsa21e1ae0.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/hh135/Badbaldie/tipdown_zps5db84259.jpg)
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: Badbaldie on December 18, 2012, 12:36 AM
Darren. I am sure his name was Dave Arnold? lived in Ashton in makerfield he had a ramp in his back garden, he also did skateboarding and was into lake jumping also went with him a few times but didn't have the nerve to do it!! think it was Jumbles country park people ding bouble back flips into water etc!

Dave Arnold came on RADTOR .
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/hh135/Badbaldie/DAVE_zps1b0e6db4.jpg)
left is Brian Jones from Hindley rode for mongoose. middle back to camera Jason Ramsden rode for Robinson ,on the right tall and bald is the man himself Craig Burrows

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/hh135/Badbaldie/Davearnold_zps597dfa0c.jpg)
heres Dave Arnold on the bike and Tony Law stood on the table

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/hh135/Badbaldie/johnlee_zps603fbeeb.jpg)
and John Lees turn on the bike


Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: oldschoolace on December 18, 2012, 12:58 AM
The guy in the t-shirt was Dave Arnold as far as I can remember it was a jump they built in Ashton in makersfield . I was lucky I didn't hurt myself on that fall.


Bloody hell my missus is from ashton in makerfield and lived there most of her life. Will be showing here this thread in the morning  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: Badbaldie on December 18, 2012, 01:19 AM
suprised no ones mentioned Scott and Paul Hanson yet , they had robo R gussets , or Jason Brown all originally from Highfield . also Alister head who is a member on here "R AL " .   also Steven Grace aka Gracey from Hawkley Hall .  :daumenhoch:

I know them lot Lenster    :daumenhoch:   Right I am off to get Owens on this thread too  

I rode a lot on my Auties estate to behind the Ben Johnson at Marus Bridge with Dylan, Lee and a few lads on there we used to go the three sisters over the backs,  tell you what though that King Kong used to scare me as a lad and those whoops bit hard when you Cased them .... I've still got the dents in my shins to prove that.

The first Race I did there was on my Pro Star with Yellow Skyways off a mates Tuff burner, weighted a ton but I won both Moto's don't think I took a breath all the way round ..... Saw stars passing over the finishing line.  :idiot2:

Last parts required

1. Crank
2. Brake cables to suit a Giro in blue or white or green.


Tats it after this I think lads.  :4_17_5:


If I do say so myself I am blown away with you all in this thread, Once were powdered and building we Promise this is going to get even better when you see the plans we have with this one.

If your at all  Nostalgic your gonna like this  :daumenhoch:



Dazza i have one of Dylans Sunn race frames complete with race battle scares . :coolsmiley:  i will delve into the attic of old school and take a pic to post up tomoz . o yeah and dig them tyers out too  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on December 18, 2012, 05:27 AM
yeah...still live there....that's me and then Robbie the singer at 9 mins 15 secs watching the kids taking the beatdown!

Above is a reply from Dave Arnold on Facebook. Were was the pub? It looks like the poacher in Winstanley?

I remember the tips near Pemberton train station very well and watching Dylan Claton jump over a massive gap there.
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: BADDH on December 18, 2012, 06:50 AM
Yes Paul it was the Poacher, right next to Winky woods that's still there today with loads of jumps, the kids call one the Coffin, I thought it was a smallish lump on the ground.  :LolLolLolLol: 


Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: ED209 on December 18, 2012, 07:14 AM
Gyro cables in blue or green you might struggle for on here... upper and lower GT ones on ebay for a tenner  :daumenhoch:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GT-BMX-Gyro-Brake-Cables-UPPER-LOWER-both-for-9-99-/140571138558?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&var=&hash=item20bab159fe

holla at me if no one flows a crank ... I can find a one piece for sure  :)
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: TimBB on December 18, 2012, 08:15 AM
OK so going off topic again, However i cannot let the pictures posted by BADBALDIE pass without comment.
Some VERY fond and life changing memories from those pictures, "the yo yo", the  big hill, rode down there a number of times, however on the first attempt i blacked out and arrived black, blue and winded at the bottom.
 There was a half pipe well sort of which was really hard to get  out of, in the middle of the tips. Along with other random jumps.

 Along the side of the railway line there was a small set of jumps and ramdom peices of plywood,of which we made a reasonable jump, of which i manged to get fully flat out with a table top and get stung by a wasp in mid flight which resulted in me ditching in mid air and arriving on the floor back, blue bruised and winded  and at the far end of the tips there was an indoor track, Ahhh so many memories.

Steve pank, Si Brown, infact all of the names menitoned i have fallen off with all of them. :LolLolLolLol:

Thanks again,
TimBB
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: Badbaldie on December 18, 2012, 08:33 AM
a few more riding spots not mentioned yet .......... Pony Dick small bit of slag heap, Jays wood. behind Jason Browns house up in Winstanley were the older lads made a track were you jumped over the tarmac path leading into the woods,  the Slipper works just of Tunstal lane , were the big wooden gates fell of their hinges and were made into a hugh jump. Triangle Valve loads of jumps.drop offs and made around there.
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: hotdog on December 18, 2012, 08:45 AM
Darren. I am sure his name was Dave Arnold? lived in Ashton in makerfield he had a ramp in his back garden, he also did skateboarding and was into lake jumping also went with him a few times but didn't have the nerve to do it!! think it was Jumbles country park people ding bouble back flips into water etc!

Dave Arnold came on RADTOR .
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/hh135/Badbaldie/DAVE_zps1b0e6db4.jpg)
left is Brian Jones from Hindley rode for mongoose. middle back to camera Jason Ramsden rode for Robinson ,on the right tall and bald is the man himself Dave Arnold



Lenny,the bald guy in the photo is Craig Burrows (Torker). Dave was at RadTor,he had a backpack on and wears glasses.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: TimBB on December 18, 2012, 09:03 AM
Ha ha Triangle valve, i bet the people in Bandag tyres or was it Rathbones, were upset that they designed the entrance where the drop in and jump out ran straight accross their reception. The BIG jusmo and having to get into the slipper works through the window!!! must have been mad,
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: BADDH on December 18, 2012, 11:45 AM
I've got one for you. " Egypt". Or the Redie known to the Beech hill lads. Behind Gus and Heinz
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on December 18, 2012, 03:19 PM
Her a some phots I found from Egypt!

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww333/paulbarlow_album/SCAN0043.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww333/paulbarlow_album/scan0019.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww333/paulbarlow_album/SCAN0027.jpg)
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: bobbbbsy on December 18, 2012, 03:37 PM
whats he lost ? i ve had a hole in my back pocket before, it drives you mad !  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on December 18, 2012, 04:12 PM
bobbbbsy, I must have been making sure I had a safe landing as it was at least a foot out!!! 
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: bobbbbsy on December 18, 2012, 07:08 PM
cool man. original lookback. i always liked the move on bmxaction covers !  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: NORTY40 on December 19, 2012, 03:19 PM
Got some brand new chainring bolts i can let go as well as some copy cw style bars and a badly spraybombed suntour style seatclamp. Let me know if any of it is useful  :daumenhoch:

All arrived mate ..... Thanks very much  :4_17_5:  Think we might have two sets of bars now  :-[  :D  I guess we can see which looks better and then return or donate the other parts to anyone who needs them .

Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: BADDH on December 19, 2012, 06:24 PM
 Sounds good to me Joff, good to see it's all there now.    :4_17_5:


Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on December 19, 2012, 06:52 PM
 Joff Darren. Do you think green is a good idea for the frame and forks? Thanks for all the help.
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: NORTY40 on December 20, 2012, 12:04 AM
Joff Darren. Do you think green is a good idea for the frame and forks? Thanks for all the help.

The og decals we have for the frame are on a white background so a white frame would probably be the best option Paul  :-\  It's your bike though so it's upto you  ;)
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on December 20, 2012, 05:21 AM
Thanks Joff. I will go for the white frame and forks. Thanks paul
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: BADDH on December 20, 2012, 07:09 AM
I am with Joff with White Abeit we might switch it up with other bits and bobs, blue, green and white will work if we get it right  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: NORTY40 on December 21, 2012, 07:26 PM
Got an Oddy Gyro and BB you can have dude  :daumenhoch:

Arrived today Mark  :4_17_5:

Thanks mate  ;)
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: ED209 on December 22, 2012, 09:06 AM
where are we at with bits yo
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: BADDH on December 22, 2012, 04:39 PM
where are we at with bits yo



Think we just need a crank now ED  albeit Barlow might have one in Alan's Shed somewhere  ::)
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on December 22, 2012, 05:01 PM
Darren just been to my Dads and nothing left! :'(
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: BADDH on December 23, 2012, 12:31 AM
Darren just been to my Dads and nothing left! :'(

Ok Paul,  we need a crank then what's your thoughts ....
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: oldschoolace on December 23, 2012, 12:50 PM
Got a sugino and a redline crank you are welcome to. Deffo need powdering though  :-\

(http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x455/oldschoolace/_1020342.jpg)

(http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x455/oldschoolace/_1020343.jpg)

redline is 180, sugino is 175  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: griff on December 23, 2012, 01:14 PM
Bit of peek would sort that out  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: leehunt1 on December 30, 2012, 09:31 AM
All gone very quiet ?

Have you got all parts now..?
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: Retrodan72 on December 30, 2012, 09:35 AM
Sorry lads, I've not had chance to get the layback and grips yet, what with Xmas and the Wedding I was Best Man at on Fri. :-[

I will go to my mums today where all my stuff is and post it to Joffa tmrw.

Sorry again. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on December 30, 2012, 08:52 PM
Hi Lee. I think they have got most bits now but Darren said Joff is ill with the flu so hopefully after the new year the build will get going.
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: BADDH on December 31, 2012, 12:43 AM
Hi Lee. I think they have got most bits now but Darren said Joff is ill with the flu so hopefully after the new year the build will get going.

Yes that's right Joff"s not 100% so  were waiting for him to get back on his feet before we have the pow wow. As it happens we cannot post until the 7 th January anyway so plenty time yet guys, thanks for keeping the faith  :daumenhoch:

Get well Joff your mates need you back  ;)
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: BADDH on January 01, 2013, 04:48 PM
Anyone know about Skyway hubs ?  

I have a pair of 1986 skyways for this bike  and one hub is incomplete basically I need the bearings, are these the larger sized ones ?

Also found a alloy 36h Mallard hub, a white ACS giro stem top complete with sticker, one alloy skyway hub side still delving In this box of bones from Alan, pauls dads magical garage of dead bmx's  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: spyderpit13 on January 05, 2013, 05:44 PM
just dropped on this thread, phew...! the build is going well dazla, a good comunity of peeps.  :daumenhoch: glad those skyways have come in handy. jeeez, some of those places around wigan we used to ride are bringing back good memories, some painfull, but mostly funny. yeh carl grovies ET. :smitten: wigan is a big, small place where bmx was/is concered. those last pics of mr barlow are how i remember him most, and his riding. good to see him back in the sceane. top man.
BTW i have some new ame rounds here if you need them. and a chrome lay-back. LMK  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: Retrodan72 on January 05, 2013, 05:52 PM
Layback and grips went in the post this Morning lads. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: spyderpit13 on January 05, 2013, 06:01 PM
 ;)
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on January 05, 2013, 08:16 PM
Torker dude Wigan and round and about was a great place to ride! Who are you,did I know you BITD? Trying to fill in some memory gaps,looking forward to getting on a bike again :D
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: BADDH on January 06, 2013, 09:19 AM
Paul,  think we're all sorted now for bits apart from a set of bearings for the front skyway hub and maybe a seat  :daumenhoch:

You do know Torker Dude well I will,et him make his introduction we met him on Gathurst train station when we went to Radport he was on a Raleigh Team Burner. Top guy  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: spyderpit13 on January 06, 2013, 10:20 AM
Another name from hawkley, phil Lowe....Lowey. I think he used to ride a white haro sport or freestyler maybe.
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on January 06, 2013, 11:17 AM
Darren thanks for getting all the parts together, Tony sent me a pm! Hard to know who people are with the names they have on the site :)
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on January 07, 2013, 05:59 PM
Tony I don't remember Phil lowe? must have seen him round and about but my memory is a bit poor!! some other guys I used to ride with but I think they were from Bolton way?
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww333/paulbarlow_album/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20RC01804/bmx%20scans/bmx13013.jpg)
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: NORTY40 on January 08, 2013, 01:09 PM
Layback and grips went in the post this Morning lads. :daumenhoch:

Layback and grips arrived  :daumenhoch:

Thanks Dan  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: Retrodan72 on January 08, 2013, 05:42 PM
Layback and grips went in the post this Morning lads. :daumenhoch:

Layback and grips arrived  :daumenhoch:

Thanks Dan  :4_17_5:

Anytime Brother. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on January 08, 2013, 06:23 PM
Thanks Dan, Joff and everybody else who helped out! :)
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: griff on January 09, 2013, 01:16 AM
Looking forward to seeing the end result  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: Retrodan72 on January 09, 2013, 10:46 AM
I think the next stage us in the hands of SBD.   :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: NORTY40 on January 09, 2013, 01:33 PM
Looking forward to seeing the end result  :daumenhoch:

So am I ....... should be a right fook up  :LolLolLolLol:


I think the next stage us in the hands of SBD.   :coolsmiley:

It sure is Dan .  I have stripped the frame and forks so it's just a case of Darren and Paul choosing what bits need powdering and then sending it off to SBD  :daumenhoch:

Think Paul wants to build it up with all the bits first so we can have a 'before and after' pic .

It probably won't be a showstopper but if it gets him back on a BMX then thats all that matters to me and ofcourse the fact loads of you generous RADsters have come up tops yet again  :4_17_5:

I'll whizz a pic up once it has been built in it's 'mutant' form before SBD gets his hands on it ;D
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: crazycraig on January 09, 2013, 02:00 PM
Hurry up joff the threads 6 pages long already
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: leehunt1 on January 09, 2013, 04:50 PM
BEFORE..!
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s561/leehunt1/IMG_4086-1024x682_zpsda53c7d5.jpg)

AFTER..!
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s561/leehunt1/Evil-Knievel-bke-500x354_zps5b5434fe.jpg)
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: NORTY40 on January 09, 2013, 05:53 PM
Hurry up joff the threads 6 pages long already

 :LolLolLolLol:  Patience Craig , patience ...........  and besides im only halfway through writing out the ebay listings for all this free stuff i have received  :D >:D





BEFORE..!
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s561/leehunt1/IMG_4086-1024x682_zpsda53c7d5.jpg)

AFTER..!
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s561/leehunt1/Evil-Knievel-bke-500x354_zps5b5434fe.jpg)

That before shot isn't a million miles off Lee  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: Badbaldie on January 09, 2013, 07:07 PM
what will be ready first ?.......... Pauls bike or the RAD calendar  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: griff on January 09, 2013, 07:32 PM
I hope you don't powder those NOS pedals!
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: leehunt1 on January 09, 2013, 07:40 PM
has anyone donated some spokey dokeys..?
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: NORTY40 on January 09, 2013, 08:39 PM
I hope you don't powder those NOS pedals!

I'll make sure they don't get powdered John  ;) 


has anyone donated some spokey dokeys..?

....... not yet  :D
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: BADDH on January 19, 2013, 05:56 PM
pow wow done today guys its all moving now.... 

Pics to follow later from Joff and Paul.  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: griff on January 19, 2013, 05:58 PM
pow wow done today guys its all moving now.... 

Pics to follow later from Joff and Paul.  :4_17_5:

Let's see  :2gunsfiring_v1:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: Retrodan72 on January 19, 2013, 06:03 PM
Yeah, come on lads, stop titting about. :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on January 19, 2013, 06:23 PM
Get pics up soon! Kids watching a film and pc wired up to the telly :( massive thanks to everyone who has helped out!

Does anybody know of a decent courier to post the frame off?
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: leehunt1 on January 19, 2013, 06:28 PM
Fookin NOW..! :LolLolLolLol:

Cant wait.. :D
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on January 19, 2013, 06:48 PM
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww333/paulbarlow_album/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20RC01804/bmx%20scans/IMG_0027.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww333/paulbarlow_album/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20RC01804/bmx%20scans/IMG_0029.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww333/paulbarlow_album/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20RC01804/bmx%20scans/IMG_0024.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww333/paulbarlow_album/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20RC01804/bmx%20scans/IMG_0026.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww333/paulbarlow_album/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20RC01804/bmx%20scans/IMG_0025.jpg)
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: Badbaldie on January 19, 2013, 06:52 PM
gona be a cracking build that Paul  :daumenhoch:  cant wait to see you wheeling the streets of Wigan on her   ;)
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: NORTY40 on January 19, 2013, 06:52 PM
pow wow done today guys its all moving now....  

Pics to follow later from Joff and Paul.  :4_17_5:

That makes it sound like it's finished Darren  :LolLolLolLol:  we only took a pic of the parts we had received  ::)

The frame should go for powder this week  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: leehunt1 on January 19, 2013, 07:03 PM
I will sort that seat clamp in a week or so

it should be an interesting bike with 4 wheels and 2 handlebars  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on January 19, 2013, 07:09 PM
Thanks Lee :) :)
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: Retrodan72 on January 19, 2013, 07:12 PM
This will be nice when done, I like that colour way on the decals, same as Wini had. :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: BADDH on January 19, 2013, 10:28 PM
This will be nice when done, I like that colour way on the decals, same as Wini had. :coolsmiley:

Sure will Dan  :4_17_5: 

The bikes only the half ..... ::)
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: WINI on January 20, 2013, 08:31 AM
Coming together nicely, here's a pic of my old one in the same colours

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/yy339/thewinsta/IMG_1160.jpg)
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on January 20, 2013, 08:48 AM
WINI your old one looks great! We are thinking its not a sport now and maybe a fst? So if decals wrong it may end up green!
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: WINI on January 20, 2013, 08:54 AM
WINI your old one looks great! We are thinking its not a sport now and maybe a fst? So if decals wrong it may end up green!

Cheers Paul, mine was actually an FST Frame as well, but was decalled as a sport when I got it, so rather than remove the decals and buy new ones, just went with it.

Looking forward to seeing how this shapes up  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on January 20, 2013, 09:42 AM
Thanks WINI. So many makes,models and colours is such within only a couple of days makes it difficult. I had a bike done in bright green BITD so I am still tempted with green, but white also looks cool!

Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: leehunt1 on January 20, 2013, 11:02 AM
Please not green.. :knuppel2:

Lets vote..!!

WHITE for me
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on January 20, 2013, 11:33 AM
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww333/paulbarlow_album/scan0006.jpg)

Lee I did have love my green bike with purple tyres BITD ;D

spoitsport! or spoilfst as it's not a sport!!!

Lets see if I get out voted!!!

After all the help I have had don't want to upset all the people who helped
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: griff on January 20, 2013, 01:46 PM
Whatever you decide I think it's gonna look great, some nice bits there should look good built up  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: GavinDavis on January 20, 2013, 03:27 PM
Yeah the parts list is cool! Really looking forward to seeing it built now!
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: ED209 on January 20, 2013, 03:49 PM
 :4_17_5: BUILD IT BUILD IT BUILD IT BUILD IT BUILD IT BUILD IT
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: NORTY40 on January 20, 2013, 04:23 PM
Im swaying more towards White tbh , that one of Wini's looks great  8)  We have the decals aswell bar the headtube one ( the one we thought was a headtube badge seems too big)  so it saves Del doing a new set  :-\  

It's your choice though lads  ;)   White or Green it should look cool and at least it means you don't have to borrow bikes now Paul  :LolLolLolLol:


Anybody know where this decal we thought was a headtube one goes ..... handlebar decal maybe ?  :-\

it's the one just above the sport decal to the right slightly covered by the spoke wheel .

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww333/paulbarlow_album/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20RC01804/bmx%20scans/IMG_0029.jpg)
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: BADDH on January 20, 2013, 04:28 PM
Looking at Wini's it's white for me guys  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: leehunt1 on January 20, 2013, 05:13 PM
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww333/paulbarlow_album/scan0006.jpg)

Lee I did have love my green bike with purple tyres BITD ;D

spoitsport! or spoilfst as it's not a sport!!!

Lets see if I get out voted!!!

After all the help I have had don't want to upset all the people who helped

Theres some things that need to be left in the 80s.. :LolLolLolLol:
Sorry Paul.. :D
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on January 20, 2013, 08:19 PM
Looks like white is the winner :)

Going to post it out Tuesday and hopefully get all the other little bits we need before it come back!

Going to have to get one green item on it :2funny:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: leehunt1 on January 20, 2013, 08:23 PM
Looks like white is the winner :)

Going to post it out Tuesday and hopefully get all the other little bits we need before it come back!

Going to have to get one green item on it :2funny:

Innertubes..! :D
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on January 21, 2013, 11:12 AM
Just trudged my way through the snow to the post office so the frame and forks, and pits should get there tomorrow,or Wednesday for powdercoating!
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: WINI on January 21, 2013, 11:30 AM
Joff, is that decal for the forks?  Obviously mine had Landing gear on, so didn't have it
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on February 01, 2013, 09:00 PM
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww333/paulbarlow_album/RC01804/harofst1_zpsc6715261.jpg)

Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: Retrodan72 on February 01, 2013, 09:07 PM
 :4_17_5:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: WINI on February 01, 2013, 09:17 PM
Yeah!!!!  My fave bit, get the decals on!  :smitten:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on February 01, 2013, 09:31 PM
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww333/paulbarlow_album/RC01804/harofst2_zps1c75ab55.jpg)

Looking good! Should be back in Wigan Tuesday  :)
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: Badbaldie on February 01, 2013, 09:43 PM
Looking good Paul  :daumenhoch: 
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: BADDH on February 01, 2013, 10:57 PM
Paul that's fantastic

Huge thanks to Superbike Dan  what a cracking job  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: NORTY40 on February 02, 2013, 12:30 AM
That looks great Paul  :daumenhoch:

Like Daz has said ..... massive thanks to SBD  :4_17_5:



Joff, is that decal for the forks?  Obviously mine had Landing gear on, so didn't have it

Sorry Mark , only just seen this reply :-[   I don't think it is as we have the two fork decals , they are similar but not the same  :-\
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: leehunt1 on February 02, 2013, 07:59 AM
its lookin good chaps :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: ED209 on February 02, 2013, 08:00 AM
best white I've seen  :daumenhoch:  :D
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: GavinDavis on February 02, 2013, 09:16 AM
Great job!  :daumenhoch:

So whens it gonna be finished?  :)
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on February 02, 2013, 01:09 PM
It should be finished by Christmas :LolLolLolLol:

Frame forks and bits should be back in Wigan Tuesday, got most parts and all the other little bits are on order so fingers crossed next weekend?
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on February 06, 2013, 09:55 AM
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww333/paulbarlow_album/RC01804/100_2693_zps093b53ec.jpg)

Got the frame and parts back from superbikedan must say very impressed with the finish :)

Few more bits to come in the post and bike is spread between three houses at the moment! fingers crossed it should be done soon, Thanks to everone who helped out. I can't wait to get out on some of the rides on it this year.
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: BADDH on February 08, 2013, 07:49 PM
I have a big box of bits now at mine to build this Haro up the weekend.  :4_17_5:


Dan the finish on this frame is awesome.  :daumenhoch: :smitten:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: Gashead on February 08, 2013, 07:56 PM
Frame looks awesome  ;)
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: Retrodan72 on February 08, 2013, 07:58 PM
 :4_17_5: top job from Dan.
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: NORTY40 on February 08, 2013, 09:53 PM



Dan the finish on this frame is awesome.  :daumenhoch: :smitten:

It was all down to the prep work ::) ;) :D


Great job yet again Dan  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: BADDH on February 08, 2013, 11:20 PM



Dan the finish on this frame is awesome.  :daumenhoch: :smitten:

It was all down to the prep work ::) ;) :D


Great job yet again Dan  :4_17_5:

Some might say it is Puuuurrrrrrrrr.  fect  uncle Joffrey

Superbikedan by name.   

Superbikefinish by nature.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on February 09, 2013, 12:02 PM
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww333/paulbarlow_album/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20RC01804/bmx%20scans/photo_zpsabfe420a.jpg)

Darren and Joff building it this weekend! Just need a seat as a guy I tried to buy a Kashimax Handler off Ebay and the guy took the money and done a runner, and the £3.99 one off Ebay still a no show! Hopefully get a blue one soon!
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: leehunt1 on February 09, 2013, 12:34 PM
 :smitten: ^^^ are you coming to liverpool on it paul to show us some stunts..?
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on February 09, 2013, 01:06 PM
Lee is Liverpool one of the organised rides? I don't really know what's going on at the moment! At 43, 14 stone plus with a torn knee ligament I may be able to still do a wheelie and bunny hop up a curb :LolLolLolLol: could do over well over 40" BITD
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: Retrodan72 on February 09, 2013, 03:43 PM
Fook, I could really use that seat post now. ::) :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on February 09, 2013, 06:07 PM
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww333/paulbarlow_album/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20RC01804/bmx%20scans/photo2_zps7a845e57.jpg)

Getting close!
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: griff on February 09, 2013, 07:40 PM
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww333/paulbarlow_album/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20RC01804/bmx%20scans/photo_zpsabfe420a.jpg)

Darren and Joff building it this weekend! Just need a seat as a guy I tried to buy a Kashimax Handler off Ebay and the guy took the money and done a runner, and the £3.99 one off Ebay still a no show! Hopefully get a blue one soon!

They don't look like my old pedals..
If you're not using them can I have them back?
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on February 09, 2013, 10:38 PM
Hi Griff. Your pedals are on in now :) the ones in the picturewere halfords ones we got to convert them for the 3 piece crank. Joff has been up tonight and swapped them over,i Will stick pictures up later. They do look great. Thanks
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: NORTY40 on February 09, 2013, 10:41 PM

They don't look like my old pedals..
If you're not using them can I have them back?

Your pedals are on the bike ;) .... I know because i swapped the 9/16" spindles out of the Black ones and put them in your 1/2" ones . 

There was a couple of items that we had two off , bars and tyres spring to mind so im sure Darren and Paul will offer these back to the people who kindly donated them in the first place .

It's more or less built , just needs the chain shortening and the large freewheel changing on the rear , it's looking good for a throw together  8)
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: NORTY40 on February 09, 2013, 10:42 PM
Hi Griff. Your pedals are on in now :) the ones in the picturewere halfords ones we got to convert them for the 3 piece crank. Joff has been up tonight and swapped them over,i Will stick pictures up later. They do look great. Thanks

Beat me to it Paul  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: griff on February 09, 2013, 10:42 PM
Hi Griff. Your pedals are on in now :) the ones in the picturewere halfords ones we got to convert them for the 3 piece crank. Joff has been up tonight and swapped them over,i Will stick pictures up later. They do look great. Thanks

 :4_17_5:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on February 10, 2013, 12:28 AM
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww333/paulbarlow_album/100_2711_zps7f31dbd6.jpg)

So close now :LolLolLolLol:

Joff is changing freewheel, shornening chain tomorrow.blue skyway brake blocks, and top gyro cable and pegs on order and looking out for a decent blue seat, hopefully a Kashimax Handler.

I would like to say a massive thank you to everybody who helped out on this build that BADDH and NORTY40 sorted for me :)
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: BADDH on February 10, 2013, 10:32 AM
As Norty says we do have a couple of parts spare so these are can be returned if required guys

Paul can you list these for the guys  ;)


Just wanted to say this build has given us all a great deal of pleasure and I am sure Paul will do the Haro justice and pop a trick or two for us on the Rad rides in 2013.  ::)

As we know this has been a RADBMX donated build of components with no colour in mind to be fair it looks quite good !

To be honest we were made up to have kindly donated a full compliment of parts to actually complete the build the rest is a bonus  :4_17_5:


Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: leehunt1 on February 10, 2013, 10:40 AM
Im eagerly awaiting the little surprise you have for us that helped..?

not that I give to receive  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: griff on February 10, 2013, 11:34 AM
That's looking great Paul  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on February 10, 2013, 11:49 AM
pair of whitewall tyres, pair of black grips and a pair of copy cw bars not used.

Thanks to everybody who helped  :) think it looks great!
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: Badbaldie on February 10, 2013, 11:53 AM
looks awsum Paul  :4_17_5:   big heads up to Joff and Baddh for their team work in sorting this ride out .. this is what RAD BMX is all about  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on February 11, 2013, 05:37 PM
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww333/paulbarlow_album/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20RC01804/bmx%20scans/100_2731_zps6811de7c.jpg)

Got my Kashimax Handler, chain fitted and freewheel(thanks Joff NORTY40) just waiting on brake blocks,upper gyro cable and another set of pegs. been playing out on it this afernoon but it's a lot harder work in your 40's  :LolLolLolLol:

The new Dia compe seatclamp a bit of a nightmare seat spins when trying a wheelie even when very tight :'(
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: Retrodan72 on February 11, 2013, 06:34 PM
Your gonna need a shim for that post of it won't nip up tight enough mate.

Great job though, decals look spot on. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on February 11, 2013, 06:45 PM
Cheers Dan. Where would I get a shim from,and what size? Decals are great :4_17_5:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: Betty on February 11, 2013, 07:01 PM
Nice  :daumenhoch:

You'll have to fetch it one of the lock in's at Blackpool  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: Retrodan72 on February 11, 2013, 07:02 PM
Ask about on here, or make one from a piece of aluminium drinks can. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: WINI on February 11, 2013, 07:16 PM
Sweet ride Paul, looks great!

And as Lennie said, great work Joff and Baddh in making it happen  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: BADDH on February 11, 2013, 11:07 PM
Sweet ride Paul, looks great!

And as Lennie said, great work Joff and Baddh in making it happen  :4_17_5:

Wini,  Joff and I only asked for donations, the Radbmx community turned the thread into reality mate    :4_17_5:

For that we all built this one  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: GavinDavis on February 12, 2013, 05:44 PM
Lovely bike Paul!!  Now get some vids of you riding on Youtube and show us all what youve got  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on February 12, 2013, 09:49 PM
Gavin if I put up a video of what I can do now everybody would ask for the parts back  :LolLolLolLol: I bent the seatpost a bit trying a Switzerland squeker :D bike is pretty heavy need to try and get it a bit lighter! The peggs weigh a ton,going to swap for aluminium ones. I could bunny hop well over 40" BITD but struggled to get off the ground yesterday :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: GavinDavis on February 13, 2013, 07:40 AM
Gavin if I put up a video of what I can do now everybody would ask for the parts back  :LolLolLolLol: I bent the seatpost a bit trying a Switzerland squeker :D bike is pretty heavy need to try and get it a bit lighter! The peggs weigh a ton,going to swap for aluminium ones. I could bunny hop well over 40" BITD but struggled to get off the ground yesterday :LolLolLolLol:

Bit of practise and you'l be back to a good standard Paul  :daumenhoch:

Yeah the bunny hop thing is a bit annoying when you first get back on a bike....I'd pretty much lost all my mojo when I first started back. 
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: leehunt1 on February 13, 2013, 07:40 AM
Gavin if I put up a video of what I can do now everybody would ask for the parts back  :LolLolLolLol: I bent the seatpost a bit trying a Switzerland squeker :D bike is pretty heavy need to try and get it a bit lighter! The peggs weigh a ton,going to swap for aluminium ones. I could bunny hop well over 40" BITD but struggled to get off the ground yesterday :LolLolLolLol:

The bike is the same weight as it was BITD..! Its something else thats a few stone heavier  ;D ;D
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on February 13, 2013, 11:59 AM
Lee the bike is heavy even just picking it up! the pegs I got weigh about a stone each :LolLolLolLol: will get some lighter ones. I was heavier BITD but the muscle to fat ratio has changed :D

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A short clip of a bunny hop I assume 20+ years ago! will try and see if I can improve on getting up a curb
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: Andy68 on February 13, 2013, 12:02 PM
 :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on February 18, 2013, 05:46 PM
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww333/paulbarlow_album/100_2773_zps6a2586d9.jpg)

At least I can still get up on the bike! next step to try it outside :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: brummie on February 18, 2013, 05:50 PM
haha cool :)
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: leehunt1 on February 18, 2013, 05:52 PM
you look like one of those bmx silhouette things for kids bedrooms :LolLolLolLol:
when will you be trying it at speed?

Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: ED209 on February 18, 2013, 06:00 PM
Looking sweet ... BUT ... wheres the nice whitewall tyres I sent over ... themz blue ones a proper GAASH  ;D
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on February 18, 2013, 06:05 PM
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww333/paulbarlow_album/100_1631_zpsdb1c182c.jpg)

This is what happened when I got back into roller skating, tore my PCL and two months off work :LolLolLolLol:

Soon as I get my new brake levers I will put a & e on standby and try to learn some old school tricks again
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on February 18, 2013, 06:10 PM
I will give the whitewalls a go, we were going to put tuffs and whitewalls on but one of the tuffs missing bearings and cracks in front hub. Think I will save up for some high pressure tyres :)
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: BADDH on February 18, 2013, 07:42 PM
Best get some body armour paul, knee and elbow pads to start with  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: leehunt1 on February 18, 2013, 07:51 PM
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s561/leehunt1/AB0024-1000_zpsf1eca016.jpg)
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: NORTY40 on February 18, 2013, 07:52 PM
Not bad Paul  :coolsmiley:

The real challenge will be doing it through a town centre with 6/7 pints stuck inside you on one of the RAD rides  :D  :crazy2:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: ED209 on February 19, 2013, 01:56 PM
I will give the whitewalls a go, we were going to put tuffs and whitewalls on but one of the tuffs missing bearings and cracks in front hub. Think I will save up for some high pressure tyres :)

The white walls are a better bet than those blue uns Paul  8)
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on February 22, 2013, 07:35 PM
Had my first proper go of the bike yesterday now it has working brakes  :LolLolLolLol: and managed a decade on my 3rd attempt :)

Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: GavinDavis on February 23, 2013, 09:47 AM
Ah fair play Paul! Thats the spirit!  Well done mate!  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: ED209 on February 23, 2013, 09:57 AM
thats FREESTYLE!

 :4_17_5:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: deeman on February 23, 2013, 11:37 AM
Had my first proper go of the bike yesterday now it has working brakes  :LolLolLolLol: and managed a decade on my 3rd attempt :)

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Thats the Schizzle!top skills!you must of had talent bitd to do that after 3 goes.Took me about 10 goes to do 1 handed endo when i first got back on a bike! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on February 23, 2013, 12:53 PM
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww333/paulbarlow_album/SCAN0063.jpg)

An endo like this deeman? I almost did one but my pegs too big :D
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: deeman on February 23, 2013, 12:59 PM
NAAAAH!One like this!!

(http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i349/deeman37/018.jpg)

Took about 10 tries :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: leehunt1 on February 23, 2013, 04:08 PM
Nice one paul  :daumenhoch:
 and deeman  ;)
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: NORTY40 on February 23, 2013, 05:02 PM
Nice one paul  :daumenhoch:
 and deeman  ;)

x 2    Top stuff lads  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on February 23, 2013, 11:38 PM
Will try the one handed endo next time I ride,see if I can do it in less than 10 goes :LolLolLolLol: put a lower straight seatpost on and going to work on my bunny hop skills :D still love the old school tricks.
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: bobbbbsy on February 23, 2013, 11:41 PM
NAAAAH!One like this!!

(http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i349/deeman37/018.jpg)

Took about 10 tries :daumenhoch:

sexy bum  ;)
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: griff on February 23, 2013, 11:49 PM
Nice work paul  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on March 01, 2013, 04:55 PM
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww333/paulbarlow_album/DSCN0009_zps825a4f4a.jpg)

Spending more time changing bits that riding :) need to stop and start to practice sold old tricks :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: deeman on March 01, 2013, 05:04 PM
Nice,the frequency -G's look the nuts :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: ED209 on March 01, 2013, 05:13 PM
Nice,the frequency -G's look the nuts :daumenhoch:

x2 - they look the bollocks! same tread pattern as the ACS RL Edge tyres ... classics  :)
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on March 01, 2013, 05:52 PM
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I managed another trick :D
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: NORTY40 on March 01, 2013, 05:58 PM
You haven't lost it Paul , nice skills  :coolsmiley:   Bike looks really good mate  :daumenhoch:

Might be an idea Paul just to say if any parts people donated that haven't been used or we had two off etc ... If you can PM either Paul or Darren (BADDH) they will sort it out as they have all the spare bits  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: deeman on March 01, 2013, 06:01 PM
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I managed another trick :D

Very smoothly done too!I like the way you got into that!Tidy! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: Betty on March 01, 2013, 06:07 PM
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I managed another trick :D

Mind the washing line  ;D
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on March 01, 2013, 06:09 PM
Not much room on the patio :LolLolLolLol: nearly took my head off doing a decade :)
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: leehunt1 on March 01, 2013, 06:10 PM
 :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: BADDH on March 02, 2013, 12:47 PM
You haven't lost it Paul , nice skills  :coolsmiley:   Bike looks really good mate  :daumenhoch:

Might be an idea Paul just to say if any parts people donated that haven't been used or we had two off etc ... If you can PM either Paul or Darren (BADDH) they will sort it out as they have all the spare bits  :daumenhoch:

Yes defo right there buddy,  Paul has the parts at his now so if there is any requests for those unused bits guys let us know and Paul will sort those to get back to you. 

He's getting there with the tricks again ...... :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on March 02, 2013, 01:03 PM
I should have at least four tricks soon :LolLolLolLol: going to practice some high bunny hops now i have a straight seatpost :D
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on March 12, 2013, 07:07 PM
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww333/paulbarlow_album/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20RC01804/bmx%20scans/2013-03-12182454_zps087a9525.jpg)

Sold loads of old school mags and a roof box and managed to get this for £90 a Norco Nail, Guy paid £270 for it in Winstanleys sale looks pretty good and light so can have a play about at Blackpool some time :D
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on March 15, 2016, 12:01 AM
One of the best threads ever! Top work by everyone involved. That's  :radbmxsmilie:  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: NORTY40 on March 15, 2016, 10:12 AM
Have to agree Andy  :daumenhoch:

3 1/2 years later and Paul is riding more than ever and enjoying every minute of it  :4_17_5:

Just shows how a bit of generosity can change someones life for the better  :) :radbmxsmilie:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: factory pilot on March 15, 2016, 12:14 PM
An amazing thread that I missed as I only met Paul soon after his bike was complete.
It was Paul that got me to come along to my first few rides and I haven't look back since ... I've spent many a happy hour messing about in car parks on BMXs with Paul ... I'm the one whose usually just watching to be fair !

Good luck with your new website Paul by the way !  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on March 15, 2016, 05:56 PM
Thanks Ant,and everyone! Bike is still going strong.
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: pickle on March 15, 2016, 06:28 PM
top stuff Paul, I think you're the bloke I've enjoyed watching on the ramps at MK in previous years  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: paulb113 on March 21, 2016, 11:09 AM
Nearly 2000 in the Facebook group now,  and website is up

https://www.facebook.com/groups/834878473248641/

http://www.cafepress.com/over35sfreestylebmx
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: factory pilot on March 21, 2016, 12:11 PM
T-shirt looks great Paul ... Great news on your numbers and  the website ... fistblump :4_17_5:
Title: Re: The "Get Paul Barlow Freestyle rider back on a BMX" thread
Post by: ED209 on March 23, 2016, 07:11 AM
top stuff Paul, I think you're the bloke I've enjoyed watching on the ramps at MK in previous years  :daumenhoch:

he's never been the near the bloody ramps Rob! Paul is too busy waving his legs in the air over the front wheel  ;D ;D ;D

Its a radster called Splodge you are thinking of  :daumenhoch:
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