whats the damage JB $$
when you say 24" are not cruiser,s..do you mean "we race them"not cruze
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i might have watched southpark once or twice...too busy on vintagebmx >LOL
JMCGT , bitd when cruiser racing was first introduced , everyone ran a 26 inch wheels
We all raced the big wheeled bikes hard , I'd race with a combo of fun , terror & aggression because at 13 years old racing on 26 in rims & 2.125 tires took you waaaay out of the familiar 20inch BMX "comfort zone" that you were used to.
I suppose you had to be there to appreciate how weird it felt to be racing on a bike that really didn't fit the track geometry.
Me saying that only 26 inch bikes are "Cruisers" is a fallback to what they started out from day one , before the smaller 24in bikes with a _much_ better "comfort factor" under race conditions began to dominate the class to the point where trying to race a 26inch bike was pointless & uncompetitive.
If you ever get the chance at the track , try stepping straight off a 20 inch BMX & onto a 26 inch Cruiser & doing a fast lap you should still notice the difference.
I could liken it to why we still call a skatepark a skatepark & not a "BMX park"
If you were there & active at the time , you still remember the 4 wheeled sport that provided you with a brave new concrete world to conquer & have a lot of fun in
JB
We all raced the big wheeled bikes hard , I'd race with a combo of fun , terror & aggression because at 13 years old racing on 26 in rims & 2.125 tires took you waaaay out of the familiar 20inch BMX "comfort zone" that you were used to.
I suppose you had to be there to appreciate how weird it felt to be racing on a bike that really didn't fit the track geometry.
Me saying that only 26 inch bikes are "Cruisers" is a fallback to what they started out from day one , before the smaller 24in bikes with a _much_ better "comfort factor" under race conditions began to dominate the class to the point where trying to race a 26inch bike was pointless & uncompetitive.
If you ever get the chance at the track , try stepping straight off a 20 inch BMX & onto a 26 inch Cruiser & doing a fast lap you should still notice the difference.
I could liken it to why we still call a skatepark a skatepark & not a "BMX park"
If you were there & active at the time , you still remember the 4 wheeled sport that provided you with a brave new concrete world to conquer & have a lot of fun in
JB
Retro 24 JC
More recent pic of Patterson. I have 1 and a half sets of graphite's so I liked the front tuff combo
Just wanted to add some colour to the thread posts here
More recent pic of Patterson. I have 1 and a half sets of graphite's so I liked the front tuff combo
Just wanted to add some colour to the thread posts here
As you may have read we went through the photo box at my mums.
So heres one for the mums
Blacktown Mothers Day I would say 1981
So heres one for the mums
Blacktown Mothers Day I would say 1981
QUOTE (JMCGT @ May 10 2008, 11:15 AM) 
nice...anyone out there want to sell some clothing/uniform race gear
brent and brian ran the yellow patto pads
brent and brian ran the yellow patto pads
The Yellow Patterson pads, I was told, were team only issue. I've been in email contact with Brian Patterson, to get some info on the history of the company, particularly about the PR240's, as I have one, and want to know some details.
wow Mum on the Bennet. Thats a cool pic. Your mum Rocks. Thanks for everything.
Heres one of me from that pile.
Heres one of me from that pile.
Nice work, Brad...can't say I'm sorry to help you think about GT's, they are totally sweet, and what a fine example you picked up...congrats....tell us what the serial number is and we can date it and tell you what model it is??
I love my remaining one, it is a 83 Pro...
I love my remaining one, it is a 83 Pro...
pattersons and gt,s..i first two bikes...i nearly have every year 81 _89 of the gt,s...need an 86..
thanks mcam on the yellow pad info..
JB, 13 and riding a big wheeler...i remember only guys driving cars rode anything bigger than 20"..LOL i think
thanks mcam on the yellow pad info..
JB, 13 and riding a big wheeler...i remember only guys driving cars rode anything bigger than 20"..LOL i think
Great GT info guys, thanks to everyone!!
Serial no. is 22775, mean anything??? 18.5" T/T too!
I'm finding the magazine downloads really handy in regards to dating the frame, components etc.
"There shall be no drilling of the forks on this one, period!!"
Serial no. is 22775, mean anything??? 18.5" T/T too!
I'm finding the magazine downloads really handy in regards to dating the frame, components etc.
"There shall be no drilling of the forks on this one, period!!"
cool,82 pro frame with non drilled fork..nice
feb 82....parts sr everything..ukai shiney sides..hatta mx2 headset..ame tri,s...
feb 82....parts sr everything..ukai shiney sides..hatta mx2 headset..ame tri,s...
Hey Glenn - Is this the Jag you were thinking of from that Ad???
It's Glynn Hick's and it was taken at Roberto's last year.
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It's Glynn Hick's and it was taken at Roberto's last year.
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Hey Rohan,
Awesome. You got more cool old pics to post mate?
And nice to see the safety conscious mums - all in their "Peddlepower Safety-Frocks"!
Awesome. You got more cool old pics to post mate?
And nice to see the safety conscious mums - all in their "Peddlepower Safety-Frocks"!
lol about the 'most posts' list - I'm not even from Australia.
Lots of Pattersons - cool!
Lots of Pattersons - cool!
Hey Andy - Didn't NZ break off from Oz sometime in the late 50's???...LOL
Yeah Mick. Thats the one. Cool Jag.
late 60,s mick..and i remember we cut it off as we knew diamond was coming out..LOL ..
sorry andy
sorry andy
JMCGT don't apologise for NZers being the rejects of Australia. Its just the way it is...
anybody know the best way to get a sealed bearing case out of a pedal..i was going to try a dremil..i have cut them out of hubs before..drilling is hard as it wont even scratch the suface..
i cut the last case out with a diamond wheel on a grinder,but they are a bit large in diameter..thats why i thought a dremil,never used one before.as a builder we use the big weapons..LOL
i cut the last case out with a diamond wheel on a grinder,but they are a bit large in diameter..thats why i thought a dremil,never used one before.as a builder we use the big weapons..LOL
every way i think of involves a vice and a hammer... not sure they'll keep your pedals straight
the bearing case that is stuck in and destoyed is flush with the shaft..so there is no way of pulling it out or using a hammer..thinking maybe a diamond drill bit and work it sideway?..hutch green bearing..three came out good,but one was destoyed back in the day..i could use a cold chisel,but that is savage..
is there anyway you could manufacture a hook to slide in the case and latch onto the inner lip of the bearing case? and pull it out? use some cable attached to your hook and fix a heavy object to the end of the cable and drop it, while the pedal is in a fixed postion....
did that make sense?
did that make sense?
QUOTE (DRTYCNSMR @ May 12 2008, 10:07 PM)
is there anyway you could manufacture a hook to slide in the case and latch onto the inner lip of the bearing case? and pull it out? use some cable attached to your hook and fix a heavy object to the end of the cable and drop it, while the pedal is in a fixed postion....
did that make sense?
did that make sense?
What your lookin' for is a pilot bearing puller, but I doubt you'll get one small enough to do pedal bearing. Glenfords Tools sell them here in Qld. I've used them to remove hub bearings and cups, but you may be able to get one a little smaller, than the Hutch spindle diameter.
yes that does make sense dirty..
thanks gnarley,i will do some hunting..
mick,thats is 5 sleeps
thanks gnarley,i will do some hunting..
mick,thats is 5 sleeps
LOL Matt - gettin' all excited hey?
Wow. My eBay tally just suddenly jumped from 134 to 161.
Weird - I expect it's something to do with the changes to feedback - I knew I had a few instances where occasionally sellers hadn't bothered to leave any feedback - or multiple items from one seller and only one lot of feedback - maybe eBay has automatically finalised all those as positive now?
I expect you guys have had jumps in your tallies too???
Weird - I expect it's something to do with the changes to feedback - I knew I had a few instances where occasionally sellers hadn't bothered to leave any feedback - or multiple items from one seller and only one lot of feedback - maybe eBay has automatically finalised all those as positive now?
I expect you guys have had jumps in your tallies too???
yes i am mick..cant wait..should be a good day
got the bearing case out,bought a dremil and used a diamond tip drill
got the bearing case out,bought a dremil and used a diamond tip drill
Can't beat the Dremel Matt - bloody brilliant for polishing stuff too...
QUOTE (Kurt. @ May 13 2008, 02:54 AM)
I expect you guys have had jumps in your tallies too???
yep - just about to go up again - selling more shizzle!
Go check it out.
Yeah - been looking Andy - couple of bits there I'm a bit interested in...
yes there not bad kurt (dremil)
could do with that seat Andy..special price for vintage members..
my feedback hasn,t jumped yet Kurt.maybe your wifey,s been busy on the bay??
could do with that seat Andy..special price for vintage members..
my feedback hasn,t jumped yet Kurt.maybe your wifey,s been busy on the bay??
Hmm...lets see if we can get more in the photo on Sunday!!! 
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Unknown photographer but the photo was "borrowed" from www.vosbmx.com
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Must say I'm pretty excited about Sunday. Heading up friday, few roller-coaster sessions with the Mrs on saturday then send her on her way sunday for a bit of pampering so its just me, the lads and BMX!!!!!
See you all there.
See you all there.
Dunno Matt. I received 1 X feedback today which seemed to trigger it. Maybe next time you get feedback it'll update? Let me know!
I get the feeling that they may be more guys than last year...here's hoping!
All the guys from Brissy spread the word... More the merrier!!!
All the guys from Brissy spread the word... More the merrier!!!
QUOTE (Volcano @ May 14 2008, 12:32 AM)
I get the feeling that they may be more guys than last year...here's hoping!
All the guys from Brissy spread the word... More the merrier!!!
All the guys from Brissy spread the word... More the merrier!!!
It's all about the banner Mic! Print it and they will come.
Any chance you can design a banner and get the artwork to Hicks by Thursday?
Ross Lav and I are working on a prototype hotdog to serve the punters on the day.
I've also had alot of people say that they don't have any completed builds to bring, I think it would be great to see lots of framesets on display too. I'll have a couple unbuilt to show off, survivor and restored.
hey kurt,correct..got an extra 60 today..
brad...bmxproducts inc on the bay has the gt decals right now...he also has the mongoose ones
4 sleeps mick
brad...bmxproducts inc on the bay has the gt decals right now...he also has the mongoose ones
4 sleeps mick
sorry about the high end prices on a few things but I'm trying to sell to some of the crazies out there - you know, if I'm gonna part with some of this stuff I want top dollar.
I want to be just like Prosight/Biagio - lol.
Seems that BINs can actually work better than doing a long run auction.
I want to be just like Prosight/Biagio - lol.
Seems that BINs can actually work better than doing a long run auction.
I got a heap of points today too. I've noticed a few things around the site like doubled up message. Maybe they got there last coders from the same agency I did because mine are pretty bad too.
My feedback went up by 75!
I cant believe my Race Inc bares have hit $200!!!!
I cant believe my Race Inc bares have hit $200!!!!
whooo hoo reece
im ahead now
mine went up 138....LOL
im ahead now
mine went up 138....LOL
I just bought those same bars from US for $36+shipping
I'll give ya $37 for them 
Cripes Reece, great stuff!!! How's the wheels...wow!!!!!!!!
Extra 59 ebay 'points' for me too!!
Extra 59 ebay 'points' for me too!!
Hmmm good going on the Race Inc Bars...I might have to chuck mine up after your auction is done...prices are going all over the shop at the moment...but then again it just takes two bidders I guess...
Yeah both the high bidders on the bars are from the UK, must be a race inc or 2 being built at the moment!
QUOTE (JMCGT @ May 13 2008, 09:55 PM)
hey kurt,correct..got an extra 60 today..
brad...bmxproducts inc on the bay has the gt decals right now...he also has the mongoose ones
4 sleeps mick
brad...bmxproducts inc on the bay has the gt decals right now...he also has the mongoose ones
4 sleeps mick
Cheers for that, frame set is on it's way, o/g decals look pretty good so will leave them be if they look good in the flesh, would be cool to have it that way...may get a set for spares though.
How come you don't get feedback as a buyer anymore? Thats odd. My feedback hasn't budged yet.
Lookin good for Sunday.
Lookin good for Sunday.
jesus reece..those wheels are going off..you would think you had bullseye hubs in those..
yes brad ,his decals are really good..worth getting extras for bars and seatpoles...just stickered up an 82 last night,new crome..perfect job..frizzbat will be happy.
dont shag all your energy away adam..
yes brad ,his decals are really good..worth getting extras for bars and seatpoles...just stickered up an 82 last night,new crome..perfect job..frizzbat will be happy.
dont shag all your energy away adam..
Don't worry Matt. I've got at least a good 3 minutes in me which means 6 before sunday. I'll be right mate.
Then when I'm finished on the Judge I'll turn my attention to the wife.
Then when I'm finished on the Judge I'll turn my attention to the wife.
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