[Wanted: Parts] Non Vw , BMX rear wheel

[podsyb]

Picked up a BMX the other day while collecting some parts , it's mostly complete apart from brakes and rear wheel is buckled beyond repair (got rolled over) , thought it would be handy to have thrown into the camper while away, know feck all about bmx's , I'll stick pick up later when I'm home if anyone thinks they can help out

 

[Dirty1]

You'll pickup up a budget wheel for small money in any good bike shop, just depends on the size of the axle you need, measure the drop outs! (gap where axle slots in)

 

[riggsi]

theres loads of bmx parts for sale on adverts.

 

[Rez]

jaysus, you kept that quiet ya bollox

 

[podsyb]

jaysus, you kept that quiet ya bollox

only picked it up last night when I was collecting a gearbox off a lad

 

[podsyb]

must measure the wheel and see what I need, thanks lads

 

[podsyb]

just had a look at it there now, has 20" wheels, stickers are pulled off the frame but it reads 'Equator' , bit of looking up they seem to be a cheapy bike but shur it was thrown in with a deal for free

 

[loadsabuses]

cool another bmx . i have been collecting bits to restore a few of my old skool bmx bikes that i have had since i was a kid .( hopeing to have one done to bring to limerick) also bought a new skool a few weeks ago.

 

[trev]

here podsy, I think yer back wheel is fecked. better get a new one...

 

[podsyb]

here podsy, I think yer back wheel is fecked. better get a new one...

nah it's ok Trev, yer just blind................... the tyre is missing !!!

 

[Dirty1]

Looks like a 48spoke rim with a 10mm axle,any bike shop will get you one, again you get a tyre an tube you could be up to €50 or 60 so you might want to look out for a cheap/chucked out bmx with a decent rear wheel an brake if you dont want to get in too deep moneywise!

I picked this up at European Bug In last year and have been restoring it, leaving it in OG paint and patina though as its a 'survivor'!

As I got it..

Polished up!

Currently bleaching the mags!!!

My mate Dan who I bought the Bouncer and the old 67 bug I had, from has recently got addicted to building old school bikes!!

Recently sold this for €450

But if you really want to think about therapy then heres a forum members collection (name with-held as I dunno if he'd want this posted here!)

 

[Dirty1]

Bmx racing is back in Ireland for the first time in 30years!

2 tracks,

Ratoath,

And Cherry Orchard. www.bmxpursuits.ie

Its great for kids, at Cherry Orchard you can get a session for 10euro and hire a bike for 5 if you dont have one! Ive been hiring one to race, but Ive to invest in one now as the next round of the National Championships are at Ratoath in 2 weeks!


Heres me on the Podum with PJ Gallagher

Me!

Mad, Even I didnt know I was getting air on the BMX!!! Heres Proof!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/oilte/6979575015/in/set-72157629213134138/lightbox/

And again!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/oilte/6979547701/in/set-72157629213134138/lightbox/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/oilte/6833395380/in/set-72157629213134138/lightbox/

The Elites racing at Cherry Orchard

The 5year olds!

 

[podsyb]

ah the raleigh burner, had one as a lad, fooking wrecked it , wish I had it now for the wheels, not to worry , calling to a local guy tomorrow who fixes bikes, he reckons he'll have something to suit

 

[Dirty1]

Sorry for partial thread hijack!

Will you have the bike in action at Vantastival?

I was thinking of a DIY radioflyer style trolly towed by BMX with large beer cooler would be the way forward!

 

[trev]

The Elites racing at Cherry Orchard

The 5year olds!

what's the difference?

is there any danger of you guys ever growing up?

 

[kvinyl]

great photos Tsar!

 

[Dirty1]

Not really Trev, some of the guys are in their 40's, they ae racing an beating their own 16 year old kids! Funny when they take off their helmets and you see an old guy with grey hair an glasses

 

[riggsi]

I only heard there was a track up the road in Ratoath last month and I went out and bought a cheap bmx on adverts for €30.
made a couple of ramps in the back garden.I am going to get a propper bike soon and give the racing a go.

 

[Rez]

Damn ye all. I'm mad to get one now.

 

[riggsi]

If your not to fussy you'll get something to get you started on adverts for 30-50quid