your bikes look killer, diggin the old-skool freestyle thing you got goin on...

I wasnt planning to build mine right away, but after seeing one completed, I may just have to scrounge up some parts, and put that bad boy together asap...

Retrodave, any news yet on when the frames are going out ??

....edit....this thread is for posting commenting on complete builds only....Spicoli, you have a PM

[ February 11, 2007, 06:15 AM: Message edited by: Keep_It_Warm ]

I like that. A freestyle looptail Quad. Thats the way I want to do mine.

Looks sweet BCB. Like the standinggears.
Anybody else have a complete? please post pics...

Congrats bridgecity! You made the SE homepage in the news section.



http://www.sebikes.com/2007/news.asp?id=114

[ February 12, 2007, 02:46 PM: Message edited by: Capt. Nemo ]

Here's mine. Retro Loop #44. Just got it, and built it up today. I'll be taking it to the High Springs Florida State Qualifier Race this weekend.





Loop Quad Frame (#44)
Pre-Fuji Landing Gear forks
Cane Creek sealed headset
Profile XL stem
"Greg Hill Era" Robinson Pro bars
ODI Lock-on grips
Tektro brakes
Skyway Tuff pads
MCS seatclamp
"Mid-School" Diamondback chrome seatpost
Kashimax MX seat
Redline Flight Cranks/BB 180mm
Shimano clipless pedals
Takagi spyder
Takagi 44t chainring
Shimano UG chain
ACS Claw freewheel 16t
Redline high flange hubs 36
Odyssey "Track Style" axle nuts
80g SS spokes 4X
Weinmann 7b style rims
1.75 generic snakebelly rear tire
2.125 Comp III front tire
O'Neal Proto Plate number plate w/hand cut
numbers
Vintage Dura Ace cableguides

I'll have it out at my local track tomorrow, and will let you know how it rides.

Greg

Awesome Job guys! Now I really can't wait for my quad frame to come in.

Super looking Greg! I like it a lot! MX seat and 7B style hoops with mix-matched tires....all great choices.

I'm sorry Greg but that thing is bad***. Very nicely done! I especially like the plate. I can hardly wait to build mine.

Dean

Greg - Nice Fkn build!

I'm going the black/silver/chrome route - WHEN MINE COMES IN - geez...

Great looking Rides, Brings back the old times.

Greg -
Your retro Quad is perfect! Nice job. I wasn't going to get one of these............but its now en route.

Let us know how it rides.

- Bob

Great builds! Keep 'em comin'!

YOU GUYS ALL BETTER BE OUT RIDING THEM THINGS SEEING AS HOW THIS THREAD HAS BEEN DEAD FOR A FEW DAYS NOW

[ February 17, 2007, 04:57 PM: Message edited by: Tummler415 ]

Well, here it is, a work in progress. I'm still waiting for the cranks to arrive,( I was told the first week in March), so no drive train, and a new brake cable ( don't ask.) Picture it with light blue cranks and a brown sprocket and pedals. I will have updated photos when it's all done.





The grips, fork and stem look black in the first shot, but they are brown.

[ February 17, 2007, 08:38 PM: Message edited by: Capt. Nemo ]

Raced mine today at the Florida, High Springs State Qualifier (35N). Had 13 riders in the class with Semi's. I took a 2-1-1 in the motos, and 2nd in the semi. Had lane 8 in the Main, and got a bad gate, ended up getting a little balled up in the first turn and ended up 4th. I didn't notice any of the flex that some of the other posts have talked about, especially on the track. If I had any complaints it would only be that it is a little short (I'm used to a 21.5 tt). Other than that, it rode great. Had a lot of positive comments not only from the 30 and over crowd, but a lot of 10-13 year olds thought that it was cool as well. 142 motos and it was the only one there, so it is definitely unique. When I get home on Sunday night/Monday I'll post some action pics.

Greg

[ February 17, 2007, 08:41 PM: Message edited by: FL BMX COP ]

Greg -
You're a good-sized guy, aren't you?
I'm around 230 or so myself, so it's nice to hear flex not being an issue.
A little muscle takes care of all that stuff anyways.

I doubt SE would take any shortcuts or put out an inferior re-ish.

You still have the cleanest & most tasteful build I've seen yet.
Mine is probably on a loading dock somewhere in Taiwan right now...ARGH!!!

Tummler,
I like that "good-sized guy"! Yeah, I'm 6', 235 lbs. I was actually a little worried reading some of the other post, and didn't bring a spare bike with me just in case of severe flex. It's only Novice class, but if there was any flex I really didn't notice it, and it for sure didn't affect my performance. I really can't be more happy with the quality of the craftmanship, or quality of the ride.

Greg

Cool.

I just scored some Bottemas to put on mine so if anyone needs the LG that I am getting with my frame, PM & we can make a deal or something...

Nice job Capt. Nemo! The more finished builds I see just makes me want my frame to show up even more

There's too much talk and not enough new build shots going up here...I WANNA SEE SOME LOOPS LET'S GO!!!

Well done Nemo! I love the brown accents!

Here are some action pics of my Retro Quad in action in High Springs, Florida this past weekend. Bike rode great! Took a 2-1-1 5th in the Main on Saturday, and a 2-2-2 4th in the Main on Sunday in 35+Over Nov.







Greg

[ February 19, 2007, 03:29 PM: Message edited by: FL BMX COP ]

Soul!

Lookin' good man, and pullin' a Dan's Comp rider to boot!

Greg -
Great shots once again! Is your son your photographer?

Hey, I don't see a frame pad................

- Bob

those action shots are awesome. where'd you get the uniform?

hey greg that pic with me in 4th was that the semi on saturday

... I'm diggin the Jofa/Oakley combo.

(Hope this isn't asking too much) but could someone PLEASE post a scan of the SE Quadangle Specifications drawing/mock-up thing from the Jan. 1983(?) issue of BMX Action?

I'd like to see it, plus it could make it fun for everyone who THINKS they are building the TRUE "retro build".

thanks in advance...

Bob,
No frame pad yet. The layout on the Retro Loop looks a little bit different than on the original. I have an original camo Quad pad that I am going to play with, and see if I can do something with the camo material that I have. Those pics were taken by Tom Izor. He's been photographing BMX in Florida for at least 20 years.
Supergoose,
I got that jersey in around 2001 from Alfred at Retro Fit. I sent him a bunch of SE patches that I had, and he did the BW style leathers as well. For Sundays' race I wore a little bit different uniform with my Bell BMX III helmet. I'll post some of those as soon as I get them.
npsarider,
Good talking to you at High Springs. Both of your PK's are awesome.
Tummler,
I'll try and post a scan of that test tomorrow after I get home from work.

Greg

Greg rules.
Guys, it's gonna be TOUGH to top his Quad...

Cool to hear and see that these are going to be ridden, not trailer queens! Great action shots Greg. Thanks for posting. Now lets see one getting air!

It's my pleasure to post Dean's 35th Retro build.
Maybe he can chime in and tell us a lil somethin' somethin' about it.

Can you say Bottema?
Give me a He!! yah.

Nice lookin' build. Diggin' the Bottema's, the ONLY alternative to LG's. And better yet, no snow.

Great Job!

Tummler, those scans were on the 2nd page of the original retro thread. Dave's links are no longer valid.
I didn't save them.

Maybe Sprinter can post em up?

That looks tasty! I really like all the builds being posted so far.

Bridge City -

How did I miss that?

Greg FLBMXCOP said he'd try to post 'em up today sometime...


Dean -
That is one FAST lookin' ride!
Tasteful color scheme as well.
I got some Bottemas waiting ever so (un)patiently for the frame to show up...

Bridge City,

Thank you for posting.

And thanks to everyone for the props. It was a hard decision to put those forks on there. I just couldn't live with the quality of the new LG and the retro Bottemas look the part.

Parts rundown:
2007 SE Retro Chromemoly Quad
Supercross retro Bottema fork
S&M Race bar
Lizard Skin grips
Snap XXL stem
Cane Creek headset
Selle Italia Nitrox seat
Thomson seat post
RNC Ti seat post clamp
Shimano XTR brakes
IRC Siren tires
Araya Super 7X chrome 48 hole rims
Phil Wood hubs
White Industries 16T freewill
Shimano DX pedals
Profile 182mm cranks
Profile Evolution bottom bracket
OX Industries 44T sprocket
Shimano SG-81 chain
Redline chain tensioners

If you look closely you can see an orange inspection sticker on the brake cable. I rode it on Sunday at out local track and rides pretty good. Definitely racable.

Dean

wow, I didn't even notice the Hubs.
Phil Wood.....now that is BITD Old School, my man! Killer.

Tummler,
Is this what you were looking for?



Greg

Capt. Nemo,

Those pics were taken in beautiful 70 degree weather!

Dean

Bridge City,

I bought those Phils new!!

Dean

Nice !!

are those SX Bottemas still available ??