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Title: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: pickle on September 25, 2006, 01:41 PM
Still need a black chain ring, black levers and a front black cable.......but for the money it's cost to put this baby together, i don't think you can beat em!   :smitten: a great ride too!!

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/b339/robertbransby/DSC00176.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/b339/robertbransby/DSC00175.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/b339/robertbransby/DSC00174.jpg)

Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: aerostylie on September 25, 2006, 02:18 PM
Hi Pickle, I'm lovin that, very very nice indeed ;). Looks the daddies with the spokes and without the decals, very fresh/clean build. Are they Victor Beartrap pedals?

This is such a coincidence, I've decided to get another Reflex, this time as a racer/wobbler at future MK meets, virtually identical to yours, but with gold coloured parts.......suppose great minds think alike ;D I'm inspired :coolsmiley:

Bring on the Reflex Revolution.

Paul
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: pickle on September 25, 2006, 02:29 PM
cheers mate.........the pedals are Odosey shark bites, which are going to be changed for some silver DX style pedals.
The Blue shark bites and the blue chain ring will be going on my cheapo racer build for MK next year  :)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/b339/robertbransby/DSC00163.jpg)

Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: aerostylie on September 25, 2006, 02:41 PM
Pickle, that's another fine frame...was that advertised for sale recently by another member?
Me is well jealous :( :LolLolLolLol:

Addictive stuff ain't it...been lookin around for another F&F but have ended choosin another Reflex...think it's gonna be my signature bike the Aero!!!







 
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: pickle on September 25, 2006, 02:45 PM
No...i was looking for a cheap race frame and forks to put together for MK and Daz-bmx-it came up with a box full of goodies for me  :)  all they needed were a clean up and that's it!  not sure if it's a real Ammaco or not? but i'm only going to keeping up the rear next year on it, so it doesn't matter too much!  ;D

The Aero is a superb frame for the money! and makes a brilliant rider  :smitten:  you can't go too wrong with em mate.  I don't have the funds to go after such things as the Harro's so mine have to be on a strict budget (on order of the Mrs!)  ;)
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: Moose on September 25, 2006, 05:25 PM
Looking good - I want one of these, but I always have more important things to buy  ::)

Oh, by the way, that lever looks out of place, I can swap it for something else with you if you like  ;) :angel:
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: mightynimrod on September 25, 2006, 05:32 PM
Nice ride mate, i'm toying with the idea of an Aero for my everyday ride myself.

:D
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: spesh on September 25, 2006, 07:24 PM
cool bike ive just bought an aero aswell gonna finish it soon and get it in the museum
are the rear dropouts a bit thin or is it just me that thinks that?
regards dave
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: Steve P on September 25, 2006, 07:40 PM
the pedals are Odosey shark bites, which are going to be changed for some silver DX style pedals

Looks real nice that does mate . . . very clean build

I've got a pair of new Shark Bites with polished cages for sale if you're interested . . . PM me for more info :daumenhoch:

Steve
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: kusam on September 25, 2006, 08:20 PM
Very nice Pickle.  Also been debating on getting one myself  ???
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: theRuler on September 25, 2006, 09:05 PM
that looks real nice!!

the layback looks snaptastic though.
hope you are light!!!
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: pickle on September 26, 2006, 09:39 AM
Cheers guys  :)  yes the layback does look a tad snapish??  i will have to look at that tonight  ???

As for light?  well that's something i haven't been for quite a ferw years now!  ;D

Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: theRuler on September 26, 2006, 09:47 AM
run a straight one then mate

laybacks murder frames, unless they snap themselves.
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: pickle on September 26, 2006, 10:21 AM
Problem is i'm 6' 2" so it all ends up a bit cramped  :(
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: theRuler on September 26, 2006, 10:23 AM
dont pedal sitting down!!!

or get a TA xl ;)

Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: brass monkey! on September 26, 2006, 11:46 AM
That looks cool Pickle  8)!! What does it stand you in ? ££'s ??

Did you ever get the ELF you were after ??  :-\
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: pickle on September 26, 2006, 01:47 PM
Na didn't get the ELF  :(  there's been a few on the Bay recently but i aint got the money  :-\

The Reflex has cost.....

Frame + forks = £16
Crank = £6
Pedals = £5
Brakes = £12
Tyres = £14
Bars = £10

All the other bits i swapped or had knocking about for a few years......so all in all it's cost about £65??  and it rides really sweet!  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: madall on September 26, 2006, 01:57 PM
I'll give you 70 for it today
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: brass monkey! on September 26, 2006, 02:08 PM
I'll give you 70 for it today

£71 !  :LolLolLolLol:

Amazing value in a mad mad world !!!
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: pickle on September 26, 2006, 02:17 PM
thanks guys but this ones destined for Epic on the 2nd!   :daumenhoch:  could even get the nod infront of mt Beat for the Children in need cruise
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: aerostylie on September 26, 2006, 02:31 PM
Cheers guys  :)  yes the layback does look a tad snapish??  i will have to look at that tonight  ???

Pickle, try a Renthal layback seatpost, they're super tuff :daumenhoch:. I had an Odyssey layback fitted but it bent to a virtual upside down U bend at Bones!!!! Renthal do MX stuff and are quality.
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: pickle on September 26, 2006, 03:05 PM
I'll look into one of those then mate.....cheers!  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: spesh on September 26, 2006, 08:53 PM
heres mine finished today
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g279/spesh1967/100_0226.jpg)
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: jT Racing on September 26, 2006, 09:09 PM
sweet build . does not look like a budget bike.  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: Gashead on September 27, 2006, 08:37 AM
Sorry for the delay in saying that looks cool mate - i'm that busy at work and home at the mo - that I can't spend time on the site !

The bike looks well cool - and spot on for the money ! My reflex is just short of a chain and I have designed some new decals !!!!!

Well done mate  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: pickle on September 27, 2006, 08:42 AM
They're a sweet ride aint they!  yours look the dogs too!  :)

Designed new decals????  count me in for a set of those puppies mate  :daumenhoch:

Hope they're not working you too hard though mate....although i guess you have to pay for those builds somehow?  ;)

Are yo up for the Children in need thingymagig?
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: mightynimrod on September 27, 2006, 09:07 AM
I'm deffo in for an Aero now matey.

Will be a sweet ride once ive got everything.

Spec im going to use:

Aero Reflex F/F set obviously
ACS Z-Mag (black)
Odyssey Bigfoot Freestyle tyres (black or white, not sure)
Dia Compe MX900 (black)
Redline Flight with Redline 45tooth chainwheel
GT Layback
Aero Seat
Izumi chain
GT Pro bars
Am'e grips

Should look schweet :D
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: pickle on September 27, 2006, 09:14 AM
It'll look the mutz nutz mate!  have you got all the parts now then?  if so get it built and ridden! oh and make sure you get some piccies posted up  :daumenhoch:

Are you going to Epic in december for the crimbo meet?
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: spesh on September 27, 2006, 12:59 PM
yeah lets see some pics of your new decals as i could do with a set if you wanna make some more
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: mightynimrod on September 27, 2006, 06:21 PM
It'll look the mutz nutz mate!  have you got all the parts now then?  if so get it built and ridden! oh and make sure you get some piccies posted up  :daumenhoch:

Are you going to Epic in december for the crimbo meet?

Not looked too much into any of the meets as yet as it'll be easier to meet up at a weekend while giving the new ride a go.

Ive got so far:

ACS Z-Mags
MX900 brakes
Am'e Tri grips in white
Redline flight chainwheel 45 tooth
NOS GT platform pedals (got to change these for some 9/16th ones)

The rest of the stuff is being sought as we speak.  :daumenhoch:

As soon as i get the rest of my stuff it'll be built and piccies taken - rest assured.
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: scooby74 on September 29, 2006, 02:52 PM
I'm just building up an aero reflex, and this is a daft question, but whats the best way to fit the front wheel  :-[?
The forks are too narrow at the bottom for a standard 10mm axle....!
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: pickle on September 29, 2006, 03:26 PM
Not a stupid question mate, they're designed to take the 10mm axles which are flattened on either side (like the tuffs front axle) what i did was just file the axle away a little on either side of the hub, you don't need to do much though.......just file a little then check, file a little then check again

Bobs your uncle!  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: aerostylie on September 29, 2006, 04:45 PM
Bobs your uncle!  :daumenhoch:

And Fanny's your Aunt  8)
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: scooby74 on September 29, 2006, 04:54 PM
excellent, thanks for the tip - I must admit I'm impressed with the quality of the F+F, yours is a sweet build!
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: barty74 on September 29, 2006, 06:17 PM
i just posted a reply about aero f+f in the wanted section!!!
are these frames nice and light? seriuosly want to put one together. thats a nice looking build btw :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: pickle on October 02, 2006, 08:45 AM
Not as light as my street beat but it's not heavey that's for sure! take it from me (and many others on here) the quality of these frames are spot on! for £30 or so you cannot buy a better frameset mate.......they're a great ride too!  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: mightynimrod on October 02, 2006, 09:34 PM
Not as light as my street beat but it's not heavey that's for sure! take it from me (and many others on here) the quality of these frames are spot on! for £30 or so you cannot buy a better frameset mate.......they're a great ride too!  :daumenhoch:


Good job i've bought a complete bike from Aditup2004 then.

Im well pleased that this is my 1st ride.

It'll either stop the desire for a Haro or fuel it, either way im well chuffed.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v654/mightynimrod/mybike.jpg)


Any news on those new decals? I really don't like the stock ones.
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: kusam on October 02, 2006, 09:37 PM
My F & F should be here in a couple of days :)  Just gotta decide what colour to go for and all the rest of the stuff that goes with it  ???
And I like the decals, they're stayin  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: mightynimrod on October 02, 2006, 09:42 PM
My F & F should be here in a couple of days :)  Just gotta decide what colour to go for and all the rest of the stuff that goes with it  ???
And I like the decals, they're stayin  :daumenhoch:

Youve got to go black and orange then, Orange tuff II's with some panaracer tyres.

I did consider that for mine if i built it from scratch.

Seeing as i haven't it's not gonna happen, although i've got some black z-rim mags to stick on it and some Dia Compe MX900's.

Wonder if my Redline Flight chainwheel will fit on that crank too.?????
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: kusam on October 02, 2006, 09:44 PM
Do like the orange.  been checking the ones out in the museum.  Dark red nice too..or somat different....confused at the mo......  :D
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: pickle on October 03, 2006, 10:34 AM
Not as light as my street beat but it's not heavey that's for sure! take it from me (and many others on here) the quality of these frames are spot on! for £30 or so you cannot buy a better frameset mate.......they're a great ride too!  :daumenhoch:


Good job i've bought a complete bike from Aditup2004 then.

Im well pleased that this is my 1st ride.

It'll either stop the desire for a Haro or fuel it, either way im well chuffed.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v654/mightynimrod/mybike.jpg)


Any news on those new decals? I really don't like the stock ones.

Have you got the bike yet?  if so what do you think? if not you won't be dissapointed with it....i betchya!  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: mightynimrod on October 03, 2006, 10:46 AM
Not yet, Aditup2004 is away until after the 18th, so delivery after that.

Looking forward to it. :D
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: pickle on October 03, 2006, 11:30 AM
Looks like a top build you're getting there mate........if you don't mind me asking, what did you pay for it?

Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: mightynimrod on October 03, 2006, 11:38 AM
Looks like a top build you're getting there mate........if you don't mind me asking, what did you pay for it?



PM-ed.
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: spesh on October 03, 2006, 05:35 PM
Looks like a top build you're getting there mate........if you don't mind me asking, what did you pay for it?



PM-ed.
dont keep it to yourself let us know how much you robbed him for it
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: mightynimrod on October 03, 2006, 05:52 PM
Looks like a top build you're getting there mate........if you don't mind me asking, what did you pay for it?



PM-ed.
dont keep it to yourself let us know how much you robbed him for it

Ive got it for £150 for the complete bike which i think is a bargain for ym 1st old schoolie :D
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: aerostylie on October 03, 2006, 07:36 PM
 :shocked: Yes you have a real bargain there Mightynimrod, reckon you'll be well pleased with it :daumenhoch: They polish up a treat, nice and blingy :D 
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: mightynimrod on October 03, 2006, 07:38 PM
:shocked: Yes you have a real bargain there Mightynimrod, reckon you'll be well pleased with it :daumenhoch: They polish up a treat, nice and blingy :D 


As said before, i need to get rid of the stock decals as i think theyre pap.
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: aerostylie on October 03, 2006, 07:53 PM
The decals are a love em or loathe em kinda item, I like Pickles fresh look without em, but I'm also partial to them as well. It's a top frame and fork and I think you've made a great choice ;). Check this link as an alternative (GT Performer decals) Reflex  :daumenhoch:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NOS-BMX-AERO-REFLEX-FREESTYLE-FRAME-FORKS-OLD-SCHOOL_W0QQitemZ300033797657QQihZ020QQcategoryZ22677QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

Paul :)
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: mightynimrod on October 03, 2006, 07:55 PM
The decals are a love em or loathe em kinda item, I like Pickles fresh look without em, but I'm also partial to them as well. It's a top frame and fork and I think you've made a great choice ;). Check this link as an alternative (GT Performer decals) Reflex  :daumenhoch:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NOS-BMX-AERO-REFLEX-FREESTYLE-FRAME-FORKS-OLD-SCHOOL_W0QQitemZ300033797657QQihZ020QQcategoryZ22677QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

Paul :)

Yeah ive seen them :D, theyre on Vert-Ego's site.

Looks damn good.
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: theRuler on October 03, 2006, 07:57 PM
that is/was steve p/minihaha's bike!

nice job he made of it too
needed a chain though ;)
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: mightynimrod on October 03, 2006, 08:00 PM
that is/was steve p/minihaha's bike!

nice job he made of it too
needed a chain though ;)


It does look the bollox :D
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: theRuler on October 03, 2006, 08:01 PM
i own the bars off that bike
best handlebars ever made bar none
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: mightynimrod on October 03, 2006, 08:02 PM
i own the bars off that bike
best handlebars ever made bar none


What are they?
Title: Re: Aero Reflex (on a budget)
Post by: theRuler on October 03, 2006, 08:03 PM
1990's powerlite bars
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