Get the pimplite cranks and pedals and run your superstock wheels. Cassettes aren't worth it, if I didn't need them because of chain alignment issues I'd still be running my superstocks and white industries freewheel. Get wheels later down the road after your novice arse bends up the superstocks.

So Brandon, if I could be so nosey. Why are you ditching the Clayborn? I've got that itch again and after racing a cruiser for the first time in nearly 19 years this past weekend, I'm looking at putting a 20 together. You seem to be a wealth of information, so if I may ask; What's up with the so called "army?"

All you enlisted folks, please be kind . I've been out of the game for almost 19 years!!! I'm just curious to know what makes these things so good!

American Steel, enuf said

I love, love, love my Clayborn. It's quite possibly the nicest frame I've ever ridden. Great geometry, stiff and light. I just miss the feel of a steel frame and how smooth they ride. To be completely honest if Nick didn't get me a great deal on a Standard that was sitting around collecting dust at Goodtimes I'd probably ride a Clayborn for life.

I'm considering selling it, then the other side of me wants to hang it on the wall in the trophy/rec room as it's the bike that I re-entered the sport on and will have some sentimental value to me.

as for the Army, it's a part of what drove me to want a Standard. All these guys here that ride Standards are some of the coolest people I've met or talked to. They all seem to love the company, the products and there is just a clique type thing about the group. Obviously there's something to the bike if that many people bond over the things. I'm about to find out for myself and I have a feeling I'm gonna be pleased.

i know you've ridden standards, but when one of your own, it'll feel so much better to you, that the clayborn will lose all sentimental value and all you'll do is start collecting standards from now on

you can deny this fact..... but for how long?

I already have plans to build a 125RC so I am not denying anything. I love how my brother's bike feels and his is an older 125R, I'm sure the newer one will feel that much better.

I also scored a Thomson Elite seatpost in 27.0 for nothing so I'm golden. I have a pile of parts here. Come on frame, come on.

another question, do any of you guys know a place that does anodizing? I have a raw chainring I want to get anodized gold. Does Standard get stems or anything ano'd that I can use their ano guy?

you'll have to get one to understand, it is something unable to really be explained amongst men

without getting to girly about it, here's what it means to me and others that i know
its a brotherhood, an underground movement if you will, a pride within itself, a basket full of principals, and yet still a secret society to outside riders and the other "frame" companies that aren't able to understand it, those that wished they had the continous loyal following that rick has built up over the last (has it been almost 20??) years now

its a loyalty to rick & the crew for giving us the best with every frame line they put out and thats why so many of us never ride a different frame after we buy our first standard, i'm not saying there haven't been a few traitors, but these aren't the disposable frames like so many others out there

they're built to last, they're stronger than all, and they will take whatever you choose to put it through

it's the contant, generally unchanged perfect frame geometry that so many other companies realized after the fact
its the point that they've always been made in the usa, not overseas, and use stateside materals
they're welded by real people, craftsmen at that, actual riders that understand it as opposed to the you know who's
the craftsmanship on their products is second to one, check out the welds up close next time you see one, works of art
its the inginuity and innovation that they create, and then we watch others follow
a company that seems to follow the ideals of main street as opposed to the greed of wall street, growing slowly, taking over the bike industry one frame at a time, by word of mouth, by the shirt you see us wearing and the stickers we have on our bars
a company that actually listens to riders input in order to tweak and build the frames better for the right reasons
i could keep going but its 1am now
the name really says it all, standards are the standard

ya, unless something has changed they still ship their stuff out to get it ano'd
you'd have to call out there to see if you could use their guy or not, i don't know who/where it at

Well put joel nothing girly about that.

It's kinda like the ole harley shirts that says "If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand"

Well said brother. That explains it well!

OK, I just ordered my Atomlab pimplite pedals in black. I am staying with my flights. I always ran them, and had great luck with them, so i guess why change for now? Got me a set of Maxxis foldables and lite tubes coming. I got my DXR brakes and lever from GOODTIMES SUPER STORE yesterday.

So here is my bike break down for 2010 season...

2010 125R- black/grey
SBC race forks - black
SBC V bars- black
UNI seat
DXR brakes/ lever
Maxxis foldable tires 20 x 1.75 & 20 x 1.95
lite weight race tubes
Sun-ringle wheels
White industires freewheel
Redline flights 175mm-black
Profile 44t Imperial- black
Atomlab pimplite pedals-black
J&W hamilton stem-black
Johnsonbmx plate and decals
Uni black grips
SRAM chain
J&W seat clamp

STAY TUNED!!! STEM, SPROKET, WILL CHANGE AS SOON AS THE NEW SBC STUFF COMES OUT!!!

There is a anodizing place down the street from my job (Liberty Anodizing) but they do a minimum batch charge. Something like $96. Then, I don't know if they charge for each additional peice after the fact. I would be willing to get some stuff ano'd gold as well but I don't have the stuff yet. I wouldn't mind getting a set of DXR's gold and a Thomson SP gold. But I have to buy them first. That won't be until February or March.

nice nick... ask Rick of they can get a part anodized for me if I send it in. Or if he could refer me to his anno guy. I'm thinking about getting my chainring, brakes, lever and pedal cages anodized gold.

Here's my breakdown...

Standard 125R frame Black/Gold
S&M Race XLT Fork Black
FBM Headset Gold w/gold headset spacers
S&M Race XLT Stem Black w/gold fortune hollow bolts
S&M Race XLT Bars Black
Odi Lock on longnecks black w/gold lock ons
Shimano DXR brakes and lever with jagwire switchback pads
Odyssey Mesh linear cable black
Thomson Elite post black
Flybikes Fino Seat black
United squad seatclamp Gold
Profile mini hubs black 15t cog
Sun rhyno lite xl rims black (soon to be gold alienation delinquent)
alloy nipples black (soon to be gold alloy)
black spokes
Intense MKII foldable micro knobbies
SRAM chain
Shimano Saint 175mm cranks black w/gold bottom bracket
Rennen 42t chainring (hopefully anodized gold soon) shimano double chainring bolts in black
Shimano 545 pedals



Well let me know when you're ready. I want my rennen chainring, dxr brakes and shimano 545 pedal cages anodized gold.

Guys,
I advise you to avoid Liberty. They have poor quality, high prices, and unreliable delivery. We use Spec Plating. They are in Kansas City and The Twin Cities. Look them up on line. Nice people. Super fast turn around. Fair pricing. We have not done any small runs but what we have done has been flawless. If you can't find them contact me and I'll give you their contact info.

Rick

I found it... www.specplating.com

Just sent them an email. Thanks Rick.

What's up with the so called "army?"

All you enlisted folks, please be kind . I've been out of the game for almost 19 years!!! I'm just curious to know what makes these things so good!
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I think the very first few post's on page 1 also explain it all!!!

PRIDE!

So... I start physical therapy this week... but the best news is that just one day after starting anti-inflamatory meds I'm able to squeeze the right grip on my bike with very little pain. Up until yesterday the pain was unbearable. I think riding is coming faster then I'd hoped and I'm psyched. New bike will be ready soon (hopefully) and I'm gonna be amped up from not being able to race for three months.

GOOD LUCK brandon,

And make sure to give your hands a work out nightly!!! Help ya get on the bike faster!!!

lol...

I gotta improve my grip some way... Why not kill two birds with one stone?

I stroke it to the east
And I stroke it to the west
And I stroke it to the STANDARD that I love the best
I be strokin'

fixed

NOT ONLY IS THIS THREAD EDUCATIONAL.

It is also fun. Thats what SBC is about.. Fun and friends!!!

Is the fact that I just popped a chubby when the UPS guy pulled in, only to go completely limp when he walked a big box up to my neighbor's door fun? It didn't seem very fun.

I'm thinking about racing at steel wheels this weekend. Maybe the Clayborn will get one more go at it. Call it a farewell journey.

[quote name='Brandon002' post='923955' date='Jan 11 2010, 10:00 PM']I love, love, love my Clayborn. It's quite possibly the nicest frame I've ever ridden. Great geometry, stiff and light. I just miss the feel of a steel frame and how smooth they ride. To be completely honest if Nick didn't get me a great deal on a Standard that was sitting around collecting dust at Goodtimes I'd probably ride a Clayborn for life.

No dust on the bike brandon, it is brand NEW...

Ah, I thought it was hanging on the wall in the shop all lonely and stuff. I felt like the time I rescued my homeless dog.

Regardless it will be mine, soon.

Thanks Rick I knew you would have known about Liberty Ano. since it's local. I didn't know what kind of quality it was but I'm glad you gave us the heads up. It's much appreciated!!!

Dont forget your 125RC raffle tickets, they are selling, but at a very slow rate! maybe 40 sold now!

i planned on getting 10 from you nick, i just gotta get out there first

You can always mail them if you cant get to goodtimes.

My paypal is now permantly closed....

Has to be check or money order.. people have even sent cash.


NICK ZIEGLER
1620 20TH AVE
MOLINE IL 61265

Just some reminder shot's!!!! Sure beats a $5.00 foot long..

ya i'm lazy like that, but i don't use paypal, money orders,or checks
just cash and check cards

i'll get it to you though nick

I'm starting to worry now Nick is singing Clearance Carter, what worries me the most is I knew the artist

fun stuff to watch..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jW9-J7RV3lk&feature=fvw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Am1CDukOHrA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCnyeAkl9oA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMAKo-Uja30...feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZ8F86P-qLc...feature=related

1:12 sec in. Ricks going to hate me,lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pTwspPcQzI

that news report one makes Rick seem like he's about 65 years old. Check out the 70's style of that reporter.

Awesome videos though, especially the second link advert with the metallica soundtrack.

Thank you for the compliment! I am actually 75!

Well you age well my friend. I wouldn't put you a day over 65.

Need some army feedback....been working on a buddy of mine on his teams jerseys..... what am I missing.>>>????

Thats pretty cool just by itself!

FREESTYLE GUYS DONT FORGET STANDARD IS MAKING THESE FOR YOU





FOR SALE VERY LIMITED EDITION- Vintage members asked for it, Here they are. Trial run.

SBC LAYED BACK SEAT POSTS

There is a red, a white, and a black. 7/8" o.d. and approximately 14.5 inches tall. .065 TUBING.

$25.00 each.

STANDARD STRONG..


ALSO SBC SOFTGOODS STILL FOR SALE... GET THEM BEFORE THEY ARE GONE....

I love those Seat Posts. But what would I use it on? Hmmmm...


I guess I will have to wait and see how well my paycheck is going to treat me. I hate this being broke thing. I knew there was a reason I didn't like Christmas. Spend Thousands on gifts and all I get was "Thank You" in return. Bummer.

No wait, I got a can of Holiday Popcorn. LOL

Dig it!
For Big Kev?

Yes, for BIG Kev....

Latley my days seem like 1 big kick to the sack, then another.Anyone else having these days?
I need to go home and start building a bike....

Me too man, me too. I need something good to happen and fast.

I did manage to find a way to pay for physical therapy and dental visits until my lawsuit gets filed though. So I guess all isn't terrible.

that dock & door logo sticks out like a sore thumb. I would move it or make the background black. just my .02

silver solder cable guides on 100R



Gun Metal Gray 125RC, fork, 6.25 bars.



125RC's waiting for finish.



Start of Chongo Blonco





Euro BB chase



Projects on desk. Mess!

I like that gun metal grey...

Great stuff, as always, Nick. Thanks for sharing. Can 7.0" bars be custom made? Still trying to get the right size on my "250SC".

That gun metal cruiser looks sweeeeeeeeeeet.

ANYTHING can be custom made.....