BoTM April 2013 - Nominations Please

[biglev]

here is my 1996 Dagger FS can click to enlarge photos enjoy

think they are over here in the UK :roll: They are put together well, and seem to look awesome with all the mid 90 trick bits, i remember seeing a review of a Dagger on test in MBA 05-96 and that was fully tracked out as well

Well kept not of the ano has faded. sweet. is that paint original?

 

[biglev]

Biglev's Breezer mk1 replica 2013 (faux 1976/7)

Isn't this just a modern bike shaped like a vintage one?

:¬0 yeah a little bit.
its actually a £100 made in china special. i just welded on a couple of rods then painted it. Job done ;¬)

 

[stanlee]

Isn't this just a modern bike shaped like a vintage one?

I would have to agree, it's a cool project with obviously a lot of time and thought put into it but the frame and fork were built recently by somebody besides Joe which turns me off...no offense. I am impressed with the dedication to complete such a project!!

 

[ridevintagemtb]

I would have to agree, it's a cool project with obviously a lot of time and thought put into it but the frame and fork were built recently by somebody besides Joe which turns me off...no offense. I am impressed with the dedication to complete such a project!!

This is what I wanted to say but came off sounding like a dick.

 

[mkozaczek]

I would have to agree, it's a cool project with obviously a lot of time and thought put into it but the frame and fork were built recently by somebody besides Joe which turns me off...no offense. I am impressed with the dedication to complete such a project!!

This is what I wanted to say but came off sounding like a dick.

That's implying you're not one...

 

[makster]

Is this project any less valid than buying some carbon tubes and getting someone else to build them into a frame? (which involves cutting a perfectly good frame into pieces, and results in a bike that's too fragile to ride)
I know which one gets my respect!

 

[ridevintagemtb]

Is this project any less valid than buying some carbon tubes and getting someone else to build them into a frame? (which involves cutting a perfectly good frame into pieces, and results in a bike that's too fragile to ride)
I know which one gets my respect!

Knew this was coming. Same materials and hands performing the labor. The only difference being time. Pretty large difference (IMO) than taking a bunch of new tubes, throwing them together, and putting a reproduced decal on it.

The Breezer project is what it is - a replica. But does it have a place in BOTM alongside true vintage MTBs?

 

[mkozaczek]

Is this project any less valid than buying some carbon tubes and getting someone else to build them into a frame? (which involves cutting a perfectly good frame into pieces, and results in a bike that's too fragile to ride)
I know which one gets my respect!

Knew this was coming. Same materials and hands performing the labor. The only difference being time. Pretty large difference (IMO) than taking a bunch of new tubes, throwing them together, and putting a reproduced decal on it.

The Breezer project is what it is - a replica. But does it have a place in BOTM alongside true vintage MTBs?

I can't quite put my finger on it, but this sounds so familiar... was it a Reflex alu/carbon replica or something like that?? Can't recall...

 

[racer x]

No not original paint on the Dagger its Lamborghini green here is another pic of the paint match for you, looks stunning up close

here is a link to the build and colour its all there viewtopic.php?f=6&t=230274

 

[mkozaczek]

Is this project any less valid than buying some carbon tubes and getting someone else to build them into a frame? (which involves cutting a perfectly good frame into pieces, and results in a bike that's too fragile to ride)
I know which one gets my respect!

I know Mike already said it, but it's not "some carbon" tubes, we're talking all original materials. Also, the bikes are not too fragile to ride, talk to Rumpfy about his latest air session on his C-26...

Don't fear fact checking, it's your friend.

Sorry for getting off topic