hey guys how go it ?
what about the back then marty ? all better ?
bradster if you are looking a set of new 24" sealed bearing H spoke tuffs , ginny has them for $100ish a set , i just got a set for a rider .... them wheels with the sealed bearings spin forever !!!
Full Version: who is from AUSTRALIA
Pages: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 298, 299, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365, 366, 367, 368, 369, 370, 371, 372, 373, 374, 375, 376, 377, 378, 379, 380, 381, 382, 383, 384, 385, 386, 387, 388, 389, 390, 391, 392, 393, 394, 395, 396, 397, 398, 399, 400, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446, 447, 448, 449, 450, 451, 452, 453, 454, 455, 456, 457, 458, 459, 460, 461, 462, 463, 464, 465, 466, 467, 468, 469, 470, 471, 472, 473, 474, 475, 476, 477, 478, 479, 480, 481, 482, 483, 484, 485, 486, 487, 488, 489, 490, 491, 492, 493, 494, 495, 496, 497, 498, 499, 500, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527, 528, 529, 530, 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537, 538, 539, 540, 541, 542, 543, 544, 545, 546, 547, 548, 549, 550, 551, 552, 553, 554, 555, 556, 557, 558, 559, 560, 561, 562, 563, 564, 565, 566, 567, 568, 569, 570, 571, 572, 573, 574, 575, 576, 577, 578, 579, 580, 581, 582, 583, 584, 585, 586, 587, 588, 589, 590, 591, 592, 593, 594, 595, 596, 597, 598, 599, 600, 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 607, 608, 609, 610, 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616, 617, 618, 619, 620, 621, 622, 623, 624, 625, 626, 627, 628, 629, 630, 631, 632, 633, 634, 635, 636, 637, 638, 639, 640, 641, 642, 643, 644, 645, 646, 647, 648, 649, 650, 651, 652, 653, 654, 655, 656, 657, 658, 659, 660, 661, 662, 663, 664, 665, 666, 667, 668, 669, 670, 671, 672, 673, 674, 675, 676, 677, 678, 679, 680, 681, 682, 683, 684, 685, 686, 687, 688, 689, 690, 691, 692, 693, 694, 695, 696, 697, 698, 699, 700, 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, 706, 707, 708, 709, 710, 711, 712, 713, 714, 715, 716, 717, 718, 719, 720, 721, 722, 723, 724, 725, 726, 727, 728, 729, 730, 731
Yeah, all good - still alive. LOL. This helped the recovery process . . .
(was going to save revealing this but looks like I won't make it home until December now)
1983 Profile Cruiser Project
Includes:
- Profile horse shoe pedals
- 1st gen Profile cranks in original chrome
- NOS never mounted Profile Lock Jaw stem
- Profile Cruiser bars
- Profile 24" Cruiser in original chrome
- high flange Profile Gyrolite hubs
- Profile pads
- Pro Class 24" rims
I think I'll be using chrome pads on the Profile and this plate:
And . . . early Nomura project.
Managed to pry the very bike in this photo from it's owner including:
- Nomura frame
- Nomura chrome pads (complete set of 3)
- original Bottema M3 forks
- JMC DY bars
- Pro Class rims
- Brakes & Terry Cable
- NOS Michellin tires (from the Pro Star lightest bike build)
Going to build and shoot 2 versions of the Nomura. One late version in 84 spec. However, Nomura stopped making frames in 82 so going to do another version in 81/82 spec. That frame is so out of control - it would be a shame to not spread the love over 2 builds.
I cannot wait to build these bikes!!!
[ August 30, 2007, 10:51 AM: Message edited by: www.martin-bike.com ]
(was going to save revealing this but looks like I won't make it home until December now)
1983 Profile Cruiser Project
Includes:
- Profile horse shoe pedals
- 1st gen Profile cranks in original chrome
- NOS never mounted Profile Lock Jaw stem
- Profile Cruiser bars
- Profile 24" Cruiser in original chrome
- high flange Profile Gyrolite hubs
- Profile pads
- Pro Class 24" rims
I think I'll be using chrome pads on the Profile and this plate:
And . . . early Nomura project.
Managed to pry the very bike in this photo from it's owner including:
- Nomura frame
- Nomura chrome pads (complete set of 3)
- original Bottema M3 forks
- JMC DY bars
- Pro Class rims
- Brakes & Terry Cable
- NOS Michellin tires (from the Pro Star lightest bike build)
Going to build and shoot 2 versions of the Nomura. One late version in 84 spec. However, Nomura stopped making frames in 82 so going to do another version in 81/82 spec. That frame is so out of control - it would be a shame to not spread the love over 2 builds.
I cannot wait to build these bikes!!!
[ August 30, 2007, 10:51 AM: Message edited by: www.martin-bike.com ]
The plate I'll be using on the 84 Nomura build
[ August 30, 2007, 10:21 AM: Message edited by: www.martin-bike.com ]
[ August 30, 2007, 10:21 AM: Message edited by: www.martin-bike.com ]
You may have seen this already but this was another result of recent altered states . . .
1983 VDC Changa Long in original chrome
The Son Lites in this pic are going on the VDC
Glad to be back at work so I can finally think about things other than bikes!
[ August 30, 2007, 10:56 AM: Message edited by: www.martin-bike.com ]
1983 VDC Changa Long in original chrome
The Son Lites in this pic are going on the VDC
Glad to be back at work so I can finally think about things other than bikes!
[ August 30, 2007, 10:56 AM: Message edited by: www.martin-bike.com ]
That's great news Martin....but geezus you are killing me with those bikes!!!
Dam that Profile cruiser will be ridiculous (in a very good way)...and the others are also totally incredible too.
Now can you get off ebay so I can win something!
Dam that Profile cruiser will be ridiculous (in a very good way)...and the others are also totally incredible too.
Now can you get off ebay so I can win something!
24 hours non-stop, hard core trawling for 4 weeks locked in a room results in the ridiculous and the extreme. Managed to finish other builds in the wings you haven't seen yet. I can now see light at the end of the tunnel.
I will not be accumulating any more frame sets to build but will be focussing on completing what I have and the photography. Well, maybe a JMC, Patterson or GT cruiser could tempt me but I will not be actively looking anymore.
The Nomura was completely unplanned but had to take the opportunity when it presented itself. I remember seeing that bike for the first time just a couple of weeks earlier and thinking to myself (in the words of Derek Zoolander), "that bike is ridiculously good looking"
That Nomura frame just kills me.
I will not be accumulating any more frame sets to build but will be focussing on completing what I have and the photography. Well, maybe a JMC, Patterson or GT cruiser could tempt me but I will not be actively looking anymore.
The Nomura was completely unplanned but had to take the opportunity when it presented itself. I remember seeing that bike for the first time just a couple of weeks earlier and thinking to myself (in the words of Derek Zoolander), "that bike is ridiculously good looking"
That Nomura frame just kills me.
Unbelievable exotic projects there Martin. Pleased you're on the mend.
Martin, that Profile 24" is going to be one of the nicest bikes you have built.
Yeah Andy, I'm really excited about that one. Somehow ended up with 2 sets of Profile horse shoe pedals in the space of a week after searching for years.
This NOS set will go on my black 20" Profile that needs alot of tweaking since this mock up shot
[ August 31, 2007, 04:02 AM: Message edited by: www.martin-bike.com ]
This NOS set will go on my black 20" Profile that needs alot of tweaking since this mock up shot
[ August 31, 2007, 04:02 AM: Message edited by: www.martin-bike.com ]
mmm....Profile Pedals, although I won't ever put them on my Profile (as it is set up as it was bitd)....I have got to have some! Might mean I have to build another Profile.
Either that or some expensive paper weights! Actually probably not even great paper weights, because they are soooo light!
Either that or some expensive paper weights! Actually probably not even great paper weights, because they are soooo light!
Yeah, build another one!
I remember seeing black Profiles BITD with clear or black backed decals - not the chrome ones.
Can anybody confirm this???
I remember seeing black Profiles BITD with clear or black backed decals - not the chrome ones.
Can anybody confirm this???
Hey Marty/Ozzy-cheers for the info regarding 24" wheels!
Marty-don't remember 'Profile' bikes BITD, but your project looks to be a real classy effort-I look forward to the end result!! Glad your on the mend also!!
Marty-don't remember 'Profile' bikes BITD, but your project looks to be a real classy effort-I look forward to the end result!! Glad your on the mend also!!
Hey Martin, I think they (black Profile's) came with either chrome or black backed decals at different times...
I'm pretty sure I've got a picture of Darren May on his with the black stickers, but I'm also sure there was a test in a mag with chrome decals....I'll have to go and have a search through the old mag's...
I've got a set of clear ones from Chris Baron, which are perfect, however are slightly transparent and makes them lot slightly "washed out" on a black frame, but perfect on white...I also had a set of black repro's, which I wasn't happy with the print quality...
I'm pretty sure I've got a picture of Darren May on his with the black stickers, but I'm also sure there was a test in a mag with chrome decals....I'll have to go and have a search through the old mag's...
I've got a set of clear ones from Chris Baron, which are perfect, however are slightly transparent and makes them lot slightly "washed out" on a black frame, but perfect on white...I also had a set of black repro's, which I wasn't happy with the print quality...
No worries Brad and thanks!
Stu, do you remember what year the black back and chrome backs were used?
Do you have a picture of Chris Baron's decals on a black frame?
Stu, do you remember what year the black back and chrome backs were used?
Do you have a picture of Chris Baron's decals on a black frame?
heres a pic of my floval .... big bro to my PK .
its a PURE RIDER , im going to racing it at the cove bmx club . was going to buy a 2007 floval to race but thought "what the heck" and built this baby to ride .
new school flights , tuffs , profile stem and JC SE copy bars , the rest is OS also got the new OS SE top to wear
I finished it last night and had it out today at the local track ...SWEET !
its a PURE RIDER , im going to racing it at the cove bmx club . was going to buy a 2007 floval to race but thought "what the heck" and built this baby to ride .
new school flights , tuffs , profile stem and JC SE copy bars , the rest is OS also got the new OS SE top to wear
I finished it last night and had it out today at the local track ...SWEET !
SWEEEEET rides there Ozzy. Having a 20" & 24" version of the same branded bike is great!!
I love both of them ozzy. The floval looks great.
Awesome twins Ozzy, looks good....
Absolutely terrible scan of Darren May on his black Profile, I think this was in BMX Pancake (which I don't have)...I would take a stab at this being 83-84...but it is just a guess...
Here is my clear set from CB, I applied an extra one and it looked pretty ordinary. (unfortunately I don't have any photo's)...I think the clear would look great on a white or yellow frame...
Absolutely terrible scan of Darren May on his black Profile, I think this was in BMX Pancake (which I don't have)...I would take a stab at this being 83-84...but it is just a guess...
Here is my clear set from CB, I applied an extra one and it looked pretty ordinary. (unfortunately I don't have any photo's)...I think the clear would look great on a white or yellow frame...
Cool, thanks Stu.
I was thinking of doing a couple of versions of the black Profile also - one with Profile pads and an Aussie version with Invada pads and plate - same parts just different shots.
Nice rides Ozzy!
I was thinking of doing a couple of versions of the black Profile also - one with Profile pads and an Aussie version with Invada pads and plate - same parts just different shots.
Nice rides Ozzy!
Speaking of Darren May and Invada...I just got these original Flite GT Pads from him...also had a bit of a chat....still a super nice guy...
I just remembered that Dirtboy (Bruce) has Darren May's old Profile frame with the clear backed decals.
Nice pads - with history to boot.
Nice pads - with history to boot.
Hey you pinched my crappy scan lol
Yes martin I was going to say the same. I could get a pic of Darren frame if you want
Yes martin I was going to say the same. I could get a pic of Darren frame if you want
Yes please!
I noticed Darren mentioned you and Bruce explicitly on some of his auctions. I think he wisened up too late . . . LOL
What was your story? I know Bruce's.
I noticed Darren mentioned you and Bruce explicitly on some of his auctions. I think he wisened up too late . . . LOL
What was your story? I know Bruce's.
No big story
I knew the guy dirtboy got it from? and we have a race on tomorrow so I will see him.
I knew the guy dirtboy got it from? and we have a race on tomorrow so I will see him.
Cool
yeah thanks guys , im super impressed with the 24" , i had never ridden a 24" BMX until now and its sensational .
been doin RPM classes at my gym and hitting the track 3-4 times a week to get ready ....to cut a long story short, there is an idiot that works with me and he rides cruiser at the cove . i dont say idiot lightly either , I THINK (not others) hes a nice guy but hes not the sharpest tool in the box and he shouts off a bit at the mouth . put it like this , id be better to beat him from when i start racing than to overtake at a later date
i know you's understand
been doin RPM classes at my gym and hitting the track 3-4 times a week to get ready ....to cut a long story short, there is an idiot that works with me and he rides cruiser at the cove . i dont say idiot lightly either , I THINK (not others) hes a nice guy but hes not the sharpest tool in the box and he shouts off a bit at the mouth . put it like this , id be better to beat him from when i start racing than to overtake at a later date
i know you's understand
Hey Stu and Ti Man , i mean Martin that pic of Darren May is from 82 and i think the decals on that bike had clear back grounds. I use to ride with him a fair bit around this time and im pretty sure they where clear.
Thanks Damon. LOL
Martinbike:
without sounding harsh, i wanted to ask if the bottema forks on your Nomura are bent backward a tad?
Maybe it's the lighting or the camera angle?, but it does seems a tad sharper in angle than the headtube
Just thought it may be something that needs attention to make the Nomura a killer show build.
Well done scoring the Nomura anyhoo....
without sounding harsh, i wanted to ask if the bottema forks on your Nomura are bent backward a tad?
Maybe it's the lighting or the camera angle?, but it does seems a tad sharper in angle than the headtube
Just thought it may be something that needs attention to make the Nomura a killer show build.
Well done scoring the Nomura anyhoo....
Thanks Marty. The Nomura is leaving on a jet plane (tracked) within the next few hours. Had to hold off the shipment until all the Profile stuff arrived in 3 seperate shipments. I'm paranoid about customs after being stung once.
Anyway, in the interests of perfection and historical accuracy, I will check out the forks when I finally get to see it in real life. Until then it's going to be nail biting and sleepless nights for sure.
Not harsh at all and always welcome constructive suggestions . . .
Anyway, in the interests of perfection and historical accuracy, I will check out the forks when I finally get to see it in real life. Until then it's going to be nail biting and sleepless nights for sure.
Not harsh at all and always welcome constructive suggestions . . .
I know the feeling, nothing WORSE than waiting waiting waiting until items are finally "safe" at home...
Yeah, it's like that anyway regardless but with a cargo of rare stuff, it's killer.
[[.... as everyone flies back to page 239 to check out the angle of martys bottemas ]]
marty you have access to the most awesome bikes , the nomura is just an addition to a very long list
marty you have access to the most awesome bikes , the nomura is just an addition to a very long list
hey at the end of the day they are ONLY ANOTHER SET OF BOTTEMAS
..... but if you had coastys bottemas , you would own the most famous set of bottema forks in the vbmx world
[ August 31, 2007, 09:49 AM: Message edited by: OZZYBMX ]
..... but if you had coastys bottemas , you would own the most famous set of bottema forks in the vbmx world
[ August 31, 2007, 09:49 AM: Message edited by: OZZYBMX ]
That's a finite list I'm kind of relieved to say. I've been in this game for over 5 years and even if I stopped right now, it would take me another 5-10 years to complete what I am trying to do the way I'm doing it.
Now I need to learn a whole new hobby - photography. That's a whole different ball game.
Now I need to learn a whole new hobby - photography. That's a whole different ball game.
when you look at tim cook photos of all his survivors , without a doubt the photography make 1000% difference to the way the bike looks .
the person who took the photos for his bikes could make a $80 K-Mart sell for $500 (with the $80 price tag attached) . amazing !
[ August 31, 2007, 10:04 AM: Message edited by: OZZYBMX ]
the person who took the photos for his bikes could make a $80 K-Mart sell for $500 (with the $80 price tag attached) . amazing !
[ August 31, 2007, 10:04 AM: Message edited by: OZZYBMX ]
Tim's bikes were photographed by Mux. I've attempted to achieve that level of quality (and hopefully better some day). It's much harder than it seems. Had a studio, professional photographer, his camera etc, but a non-bike guy just doesn't get it sometimes so I'm doing it all myself next time.
Is anybody here familiar with "Pro Fit" stems?
Need history, timelines, versions, and pics if possible.
This is what I have so far:
PRO-FIT was the company started by Donny Atherton (factory rider for Champion, PRO-FIT, Redline, and Vector). It featured a unique "full"
top plate design. The stem was standard equipment for Greg Hill, Eric Rupe, Mike Poulson, Richie Anderson, and Tommy Brackens to name a few.
[ August 31, 2007, 10:06 AM: Message edited by: www.martin-bike.com ]
Is anybody here familiar with "Pro Fit" stems?
Need history, timelines, versions, and pics if possible.
This is what I have so far:
PRO-FIT was the company started by Donny Atherton (factory rider for Champion, PRO-FIT, Redline, and Vector). It featured a unique "full"
top plate design. The stem was standard equipment for Greg Hill, Eric Rupe, Mike Poulson, Richie Anderson, and Tommy Brackens to name a few.
[ August 31, 2007, 10:06 AM: Message edited by: www.martin-bike.com ]
Well i did something different tonite, snapped a mongoose 1 piece crank........
pics to follow
pics to follow
Martin: you inbox is full.
If you want help with photography, get in touch when you get back to Sydney. I may be able to help.
Here's my recent cover photo....
If you want help with photography, get in touch when you get back to Sydney. I may be able to help.
Here's my recent cover photo....
Nice Professor - that's a beautiful cover - really took my eye when I saw it at the newsagent too.
Reece - how on earth did you do that. Weren't the Goose cranks made by Takagi? Hope it wasn't a long walk home like your pedal incident!
Reece - how on earth did you do that. Weren't the Goose cranks made by Takagi? Hope it wasn't a long walk home like your pedal incident!
Martin
Your box is full.
______________
I totally agree about the photography, it is actually quite difficult to photograph a bike, hard not to get shadows without the correct lighting....Ajaybmx that is a totally sweet shot!
Your box is full.
______________
I totally agree about the photography, it is actually quite difficult to photograph a bike, hard not to get shadows without the correct lighting....Ajaybmx that is a totally sweet shot!
Wow, that's an awesome shot Ajay - especially since the sun is on the opposite side to the bike. I'm still a novice and would never have thought to shoot it that way.
I also love the effect of depth of field - focussed foreground and unfocussed background - especially on close up bike shots. e.g. focussed shot of a stem but seeing the wheel in the background unfocussed. Looks hot and accentuates the focussed picture in the foreground.
I hope this is the beginning of the end to my photography woes.
Box has been cleared but email easier.
martin@martin-bike.com
[ August 31, 2007, 07:52 PM: Message edited by: www.martin-bike.com ]
I also love the effect of depth of field - focussed foreground and unfocussed background - especially on close up bike shots. e.g. focussed shot of a stem but seeing the wheel in the background unfocussed. Looks hot and accentuates the focussed picture in the foreground.
I hope this is the beginning of the end to my photography woes.
Box has been cleared but email easier.
martin@martin-bike.com
[ August 31, 2007, 07:52 PM: Message edited by: www.martin-bike.com ]
Hey Ozzy-I'm with you on the 24" bike front, after a couple of cruiser rides it's no more 20" bikes for me!! (I'll probably regret that comment at some point!)
Hey Brad, if you are riding 24"s I'd stay well away from any of that Hutch junk - lol
Too right Andy!! Temperamental bikes if ever there was one!!
quote:The crank had a hairline crack by the looks of it and me riding full pelt up a hill was more than it could bear! we rode about 20 mins back to my car and picked up the bike and the distressed owner ( it wasnt my bike - we had swapped less than a minute before!)
Reece - how on earth did you do that. Weren't the Goose cranks made by Takagi? Hope it wasn't a long walk home like your pedal incident!
Lucky you weren't jumping Reece!
What was the bike?
1111 on the 1st
What was the bike?
1111 on the 1st
a Moosegoose
Damon,
Please email or pm me about those yellow lever sleeves you got. I need one, and if you only need one.....
Please email or pm me about those yellow lever sleeves you got. I need one, and if you only need one.....
This is a "lo-fi" version of our main content. To view the full version with more information, formatting and images, please click here.