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

« Last post by Midschoolfool on August 07, 2026, 01:29 PM »

I’m waiting for parts.

I put the lever and grips on last night. I need to polish them (coming with Amazon today) then ceramic coat (got).

The fork has some minor rub marks so they need polish and ceramic coat so I’ll do that over the weekend and then the entire frame.

But yeah, no headset yet (so no star nut or top cap or crown race) and no tool or brake cable cutters.

I also ordered some PPF too that hasn’t come yet.

So yeah, it’s all waiting now. Mid next week I reckon, though I’m certainly not in any hurry.

I’m just glad I bought those tyres on sale for 9.99 as otherwise I’d probably do something daft like buy some Tioga FastrX for 60 quid EACH lmao.

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

« Last post by Mikku on August 07, 2026, 12:37 PM »

Can’t wait to see this built up!!

So when does the ordering stop and the spannering start?

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

« Last post by Midschoolfool on August 07, 2026, 12:15 PM »

Cranks are in. Very pleased.

So here is a few things I ordered.

I’ve wanted a set of these for years but they didn’t match anything. Now they do, the seat and theme of the bike.



I got this because I have no spacers at all.



These as mine are red.



Then a chain to save aggro and its gold and won’t be too big for my hub guard.



And finally a couple of very small pegs.



I also ordered these for the front wheel because they’re brilliant tbh.



Basically the socket arm connects straight in no socket needed. My front ones have rusted as they’re not coated.

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

« Last post by Midschoolfool on August 07, 2026, 11:21 AM »

Meh.

So the pedals I had in mind are Nukeproof kids pedals. I used them on my road bike as full sized pedals make your feet hit the front wheel.

They’re too small…..

So I just had one more “ton splurge” on some pedals and some “candy” to tart her up a bit lol.

Pics later when the deliveries have all been

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

« Last post by Midschoolfool on August 06, 2026, 02:40 PM »

Couple teaser shots.



And the pile growing in real time lol

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

« Last post by Midschoolfool on August 06, 2026, 01:47 PM »

I’m loving it already haha.

The fork came in today and the gyro kit. Cranks are coming tomorrow which is nuts fast from Germany.

I bought a 2026 Phillies shirt from Germany and it took a month ffs.

Oh and the gold vinyl for the head tube too!

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

« Last post by Mikku on August 05, 2026, 09:27 PM »

 Nice deal on those cranks!!

I’m going to vicariously enjoy your Grim Reaper build via this thread as man, I was so tempted to snag one myself. What stopped me was the realization that I don’t want/need a brand new frame to hoon around on. Anyway, keep the updates coming!

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

« Last post by Midschoolfool on August 05, 2026, 06:48 PM »

Well that’s odd.

When I read the listing for the cranks it said “strong hi ten steel “.

I was like whatever it doesn’t matter.

I thought it odd KHE would have 48 spline cranks made of hi ten so I went to their website.

It seems that they’ve cocked up.



When I went to the website directly below the cranks is a crank puller for threaded arms. So it seems someone copied and pasted a mash up of descriptions.

They are indeed cro mo cranks and they’ve messed the price up too ‘cause they’re 80 quid lmao.

They’ve shipped too ! What a touch lmao.

The frame and bars are in. Frame is gorgeous wow. I did also get a bit screwed though. The Springfield brake was from bankrupt bikes and I didn’t read the description properly. It has no hanger or straddle cable and cheap aftermarket pads.

Problem is the existing hanger is red… so I bought a hanger and cable for £8 and then whilst digging I found the brand new Odyssey Evo pads so that was nice.

Bike is going to be stunning I’m so stoked. It’s weird that my stash of spares is gone though, though I’d have nowhere to put it.

I’ve ordered some ceramic polish too as I also left it at mums. Was only a tenner though.

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

« Last post by Midschoolfool on August 05, 2026, 11:33 AM »

Nice one!

I’ve wanted a Reaper since 2005. This one uses Helix 4130.



It’s amazing tbh.

I had to buy a headset because the fork I got is not threaded internally and there’s no compression bolt. So I just needed a star nut, top cap and crown race. To buy all of those separately costs about 20 quid so I went with a cheap gold one for 8.99.

I did however buy a setting tool as I always injure myself installing star nuts and get them pissed lol.

As for not messing about? TBH like I said I’ve wanted a reaper for 21 years. I’ve had the S&M for 4 years now and as mentioned look at it every day as it’s on display in my bathroom lol.

Funny thing is I got that S&M for a song (350) yet this lot was cheaper .

Brake arrived a minute ago but I’ll wait until the frame and bars come before I do the 108 steps lol.

Oddly they shipped the fork and gyro with RM.

Maybe they’re in different warehouses? IDK.

I’ve also ordered some gold vinyl to put on the steerer tube so you see it through the cut out in the head tube

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New School Racing / Re: 2026 Race Blog – Year 10 – Here We Go Again!

« Last post by Mikku on August 05, 2026, 09:52 AM »

Cheers Dave! Yesterday I actually went back to the same track with a view to testing out my ribs and putting some demons to rest! Unfortunately, the track was closed for some crappy music festival!! 

To make up for that disappointment, today I tried riding at a skate park. Nothing crazy I hasten to add but just enough to see how the ribs held up. And they were okay. Still a bit painful, especially when twisting but I reckon I’d be okay to race. However, I’ve a few more weeks until the next race meeting, so plan another track visit before then, making sure I check the website before I go!!