Paul W
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So i dunno if many of you here are into bikes but here goes, just recently i dug my old bmx bike out the garage, it was in a bit of a state to say the least. Had an urge to rebuild it and give it a bit of a refresh, with a bit of a twist  . Now, i'll admit, i don't have a massive amount of knowledge about bmx stuff, so was wondering if anyone could point me in the way of any decent parts or shops to order parts from. I don't want it to be anything serious, so can't justify spending silly money on things like cranks and the like. I've got a basic list of things i'd like to replace;
Sealed bearing Ball races for crank, forks and headset.
Sealed bearings.
Headset, stem, gyro.
Brakes.
3 piece crank.
Crank sprocket.
New bolts/nuts all round.
So yeah. Product recommendations much appreciated too  .
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Corsa Sport Gav
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cranks - id see if you can get some profiles on ebay
headset - i ran a fsa pig, i give it plenty on hammer and it was still smooth after 4 years
brakes - i ran dia comp ad90's with a decent pad
spocket - depends what you wanna use the bike for.
i used to get alot of my bits from here
https://www.customriders.com/Default.asp?
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sc0ott
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Used to love bmxs.
Heres a challenge for you, find me this bmx.
Haro mirra. Its white with a white and black seat and has tyres with white walls. Its very similar to the mirra 540 air but its white. All time favourite bmx.
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Pip308
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Me and budgie recently did the same check out our blog loosefitcrew2k.blogspot.com
My bmx is called the 3MX as it was built from donated parts 
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Gary
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Company called Spen Bearings for bearings...obviosly.
No gyro. Gyros are for gays.
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Pip308
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quote:
Originally posted by glb
Company called Spen Bearings for bearings...obviosly.
No gyro. Gyros are for gays.
Only losers run breaks to be honest
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Paul W
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Cheers for the posts guys much appreciated.
Pip, can't find your blog, dunno what's going on there, would very much like to have a look though.
As for gyro's, the old setup was/is just rear brake with a long cable to allow for a few turns of the bars  . Just thought a gyro might be a nice upgrade.
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jr
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any suggestions of where to get a really decent us bb from ?
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blacksheepdesigns
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quote:
Originally posted by jr
any suggestions of where to get a really decent us bb from ?
us bb is not used in bmx at all, on spanish and mid bb's now but check out alansbmx.com, if they don't have us bb's listed on their site just email them, they'll be able to get one
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Budgie
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quote:
Originally posted by Paul W
Cheers for the posts guys much appreciated.
Pip, can't find your blog, dunno what's going on there, would very much like to have a look though.
As for gyro's, the old setup was/is just rear brake with a long cable to allow for a few turns of the bars . Just thought a gyro might be a nice upgrade.
blogs below
CC is welcome on the site btw as bloggin is new to me
[Edited on 21-09-2010 by Budgie]
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Budgie
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also apart from fucking up my recent order i would still recommend winstanleysbmx
parts are cheaper than customriders
as for cranks odyssey wombolts 
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jr
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quote:
Originally posted by blacksheepdesigns
quote:
Originally posted by jr
any suggestions of where to get a really decent us bb from ?
us bb is not used in bmx at all, on spanish and mid bb's now but check out alansbmx.com, if they don't have us bb's listed on their site just email them, they'll be able to get one
indeed, but it it used in my demolition and haro frames
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Pip308
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I managed to get USA bb from winklebury cycles in Basingstoke.
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Pip308
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http://www.loosefit2k.blogspot.com/
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Paul W
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Thanks for all the links and advice people, tis much appreciated. Time to get ordering methinks .
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Pip308
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Do it  bmx ftw x
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Paul W
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Yeah, it looks like it's gonna get expensive  lol. Oh wells, it's all about the fun. I might update my progress thread with bike progress too .
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Pip308
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Cool beans
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Budgie
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quote:
Originally posted by Paul W
Yeah, it looks like it's gonna get expensive lol. Oh wells, it's all about the fun. I might update my progress thread with bike progress too .
do you wear tight skinny jeans?
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Paul W
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Nope, baggy all the way . Why's that?
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Budgie
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wanna join?
you could be our northamptonshire representive
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sam-smith
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got a few bits on ebay, sam-alex-smith is myusername to search for
got a wethepeople omen frame with good cranks (profiles) but cant get them out think the threads gone on spindle but the rest is ok and im sure you can et spaes
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bazzaa
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bmx ftw fell off tonight thow
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Pip308
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quote:
Originally posted by bazzaa
bmx ftw fell off tonight thow
Falling off is the best part! Shows you're trying hard enough xx
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SAL
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I lived a few doors from staurt king, only true 80's bmx'ers will no about him He gave me his quarter pipe when I was 8
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