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Aug 20, 2007 14:22:38 GMT
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ive been after a complete BMX for ages, and ive recenttly been offered an XR dyno bmx for 60quid, the price isnt fixed so i could haggle em down, apparently these were 300quid new?
just wondered if anyone knew anything about these bikes as i don't wanna cut anything up which would be bettter left alone.
anyone have any info on em??
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Aug 20, 2007 14:44:06 GMT
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Is it an old one? what are you planning on cutting it into? if its 80's vintage and decent, sounds ok, could be keen meself if you decide not. my old dyno was a 90's one which bizarrely s retro now too! sold that for £20 Doh!  |
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 it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts  |
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Aug 20, 2007 14:44:53 GMT
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I wouldnt get too excited about a Dyno! Unless it was an oldschool Pro Compe or Pro Freestyle tour
Dyno were really GTs budget range of bikes.
I think that the seller is being optimistic about the original price as most Dyno stuff came in at around £200 ish.
id offer him £40 for it and make him feel like your doing HIM a favour at that!
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stuey
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Aug 20, 2007 14:49:38 GMT
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as above unless its one of the real older (realtivly) sought after pro bikes most of them aint collectors pieces if you can get it for less then I would but at that price you wouldnt be loosing much and you shouldnt feel bad about chopping it.....
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1987 fiat 126-nearly actually done!
1972 beetle - lawn art
2003 z4 daily-new wheels a comin!
2008 R56 Mini cooper "mental Mickey"
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Aug 21, 2007 12:08:50 GMT
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sweet, ill put a bid in next time i see him. I'm not too bothered about cuting the frame really, my plans were to fit monekt hangers and bend the seat pole back on itself so the seat is over the rear wheel, a sort of lazy cruiser if u will
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Aug 21, 2007 12:25:57 GMT
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Interesting idea, chopping the frame, and lowering the bottom bracket crank- lowering oh and new shorter cranks and lower gearing, would be an idea if thats the plan. BMXs are quite High for clearance. plan sounds crazy - in a good way. get a piccie if ya can. i'm curious now for what it is.  |
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it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts |
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Aug 21, 2007 12:38:19 GMT
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I'm just gonna mod the pole which is actually attached to the seat, not the part which this slides into, its difficult to explain. but basically i want the seat pole to come out the top of the seat post, bend at a right angle towards the rear wheel then bend back upright again just in front of the rear wheel.
I think itd be easier if i just wait til I'm home so i can do a photocchooop tbh haha
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Aug 21, 2007 13:40:30 GMT
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it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts |
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Aug 22, 2007 12:28:59 GMT
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yeah like that but with the seat pole shorter so my ass would be nearer the rear tyre.
i forgot to do a pic of it last nite. d'oh
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stuey
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Aug 26, 2007 14:55:12 GMT
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could always do one of these- mk1 burner frame! the rest of the bits are available through the web off the shelf-woman not included!  |
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1987 fiat 126-nearly actually done!
1972 beetle - lawn art
2003 z4 daily-new wheels a comin!
2008 R56 Mini cooper "mental Mickey"
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jamesp
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Sept 3, 2007 22:38:59 GMT
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my brother has an old skool bmx in the shed what they worth some one told him about £80 is that close   |
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could always do one of these- mk1 burner frame! the rest of the bits are available through the web off the shelf-woman not included! thats exactly what I'm after!!!! |
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Ether
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Sept 4, 2007 23:42:08 GMT
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If you want a proper BMX, I've got a sick Fly Diablo for sale...
Bit modern, though.
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Sept 5, 2007 12:18:31 GMT
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my brother has an old skool bmx in the shed what they worth some one told him about £80 is that close I'm no old school BMX expert, but I can't see it being worth that much. I always considered the Piranha as being about the worst BMX you could get. That might give it some value to a collector I suppose but even then I reckon they'd be after an earlier one (with the gusset and the horrendously heavy cast wheels). |
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Sept 5, 2007 12:57:42 GMT
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If you want a proper BMX, I've got a sick Fly Diablo for sale... Bit modern, though. pics?? |
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stuey
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Sept 5, 2007 13:00:39 GMT
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this one-  |
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1987 fiat 126-nearly actually done!
1972 beetle - lawn art
2003 z4 daily-new wheels a comin!
2008 R56 Mini cooper "mental Mickey"
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Ether
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Sept 5, 2007 13:12:24 GMT
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Pretty much the same as this:  S&M Slam bars, S&M Redneck Lite stem, Fit forks, Primo three-piece cranks, Big Cheese star-style grips, S&M platform pedals, Gussett chain ring, Primo Wall tyres and Demolition wheels. It won't be cheap though! |
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Sept 7, 2007 12:29:29 GMT
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thats cool looking, think its out of my 30 quid budget tho haha.
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stuey
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Sept 9, 2007 18:50:49 GMT
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Ive got a nice tidy (but used) GT bmx in the garage you can have for £35 + post....will post pics tommorow if you want
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1987 fiat 126-nearly actually done!
1972 beetle - lawn art
2003 z4 daily-new wheels a comin!
2008 R56 Mini cooper "mental Mickey"
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Sept 10, 2007 12:51:22 GMT
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post would be a bit mad tho wouldnt it
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