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The Lounge / Forks. Footjams, aka toe jams, aka jammed toes

« on: July 26, 2015, 09:27:12 PM »

Talking about most new forks designed to fit larger tyres and with that said the spacing between tyre and steerer if running a smaller size of tyre like me 2.2" makes for fun times with toe jams literally, what are your thoughts on this, do you run moto tyres, do you like the look or if your like me do you like the pain ?

Yeah I've got a bar-end in there but as for looks, it looks like shit, not liking the awesome gap from tyre to steerer but it does save my toes as I've jammed them many times.

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Bike Gallery / Post your custom made bmx frames !

« on: February 18, 2015, 09:15:56 PM »

Just as the title specifies, if you had/have a custom made frame post it up, include the builder who made it and specifications of the frame and why you chose what you chose if you like.

If this thread has been made up already apologies in advance, plus I'm not sure if this is the correct place to start this thread, seemed the most logical, if it needs moving please let me know.

I'll start first.

Very first custom frame I had made was from Solid Bikes which was from 2009-10

Spec's

TT: 20.6"
HT: 75
ST: 71
BBH: 11.75"
SOH: 7.4" C2C
CSL: 13.375"

Tubing

Super therm, double butted.
TT: 32mm
DT: 35mm with solid gusset
SS/CS: 19mm
SS/CS B: 19mm
ST: 25.4mm externally butted made for wedge post
DO: Cult with built in tensioners, 5mm thick, 14mm slot
Tyre Clearance: 2.2" Max
HT: Integrated 45/45, removable gyro tabs
BB: Spanish, 68mm
Brakes: Chainstay mounted, welded
Cable Stop: Welded
Chainstay lowered on the BB to clear 25/9 ratio



Second custom was from Embassy Bikes made just last year 2014

Spec's

TT: 20.6"
HT: 75
ST: 71
BBH: 11.55"
SOH: 7.6" C2C
CSL: 13.20"

Tubing

4130 Straight gauge, 1.2mm
TT: 32mm
DT: 35mm 
SS/CS: 19mm
SS/CS Bridges: curved 19mm
ST: 25.4mm wedge ready
DO: Tierra dropouts with integrated chain tensioners, 7mm thick, 14mm slot
Tyre Clearance: 2.3" Max
HT: Integrated 45/45, removable gyro tabs
BB: Spanish, 68mm
Brakes: Seatstay and Chainstay mounted brakes, removable fly dylan style
Cable Stop: removable fly guiri TT and DT
Chainstay lowered on the BB to clear 25/9 ratio

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The Lounge / Frame Features /Strength

« on: February 17, 2015, 06:00:41 PM »

Hi Guys,

I've been in contact with a frame builder seeing about having a custom made up, from what I've been told about my design I wan't to know what you guys think of his way of building a frame.

I was told that A: a wishbone rear end is not a strong as a A or S bend stays and B that round tubing for the SS/CS bridges are weaker than a plate. O_o

Basically I'm just talking about the specs I was after which he was not interested in doing as he believed his way was better/stronger.

I've heard the opposite to what he has told me and have tried both so I have first hand experience with those options.

I'm dumbfounded by what I've been told as I can't see that being the case but then again, you learn something new every day.

Chime in.

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Sell and Swap / LF/WTB: Frames

« on: February 15, 2015, 11:53:06 PM »

I've got a list of frames that I'd be interested in acquiring, if anyone has any of the follow please pm or drop a comment.

I don't care about paint quality it can be resprayed, scratched to shit but the frame must be free of cracks, twists and dent's, it it's a small den't then I may still be interested.

Cheers guys

Fly Tierra 1 or 2, 20.2 or 20.6" standard or Grande version for v2
2011 T1 Ruben, 20.6"
2011 T1 Hickerson, 20.5"
Khe Maceto, any size, any year 2010-11 or 12
Sputnic Skyline, v2, 20.5 preferably with the integrated pivotal still intact

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Riding Videos / Mark Webb goes ballistic at Southsea

« on: November 27, 2014, 05:47:50 PM »

A quick find of an edit that dropped of Mark Webb and some locals at their south sea skate park.

http://bmx.transworld.net/videos/mark-webb-goes-ballistic-southsea/

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Site Help and Rules / Email Notifications

« on: November 26, 2014, 07:10:40 PM »

If anyone could help me on this that would be great, I'm not able to to receive any notifications via email be it, Private Messaging, New replies to posts etc, everything is set up to do so in my settings and my email is correct but no luck, what am I missing ?

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The Bike Shop / What's your most favourite part on your bike ?

« on: November 24, 2014, 09:27:08 PM »

Just as the title says, mine is my frame !

2010 Tierra v3

Edit: If this has been done before, forgivaness...

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The Bike Shop / Oil Slick / "jet fuel", really ?

« on: November 20, 2014, 07:03:53 PM »

I know this trend happened a tad ago but just the other day I was browsing through my local bmx stores online site and came across a frame which had an oil slick option as the colour, now the frame in it's standard colours is $400 then I saw the oil slick option and I had a fair idea that it would be slightly higher but it came up as $700, yeah only a little rise in price. $300 extra sounds good to me. I don't know what kind of process is used to create that look but I can't see many "kids" buying a frame marked at an extra $300 well maybe I can because kids these days right, this is in AU by the way, just crazy, what do you good fellow's think of this ?