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Chrome on the Come Back, Timeless Finish

For Fun — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 08:19:59 +0000

Being from the 1980's generation of BMXers I grow up with Chrome Frame and Forks, so we have always had a soft spot for this finish on a frame and forks.

This era of frame finishes seem to be in product from the early 1980's to the mid early 1990's, then slowly paint finishes came in, not sure if this coincided with manufacturing moving more to the Far East or to try promoting fresh looks in to selling the bikes (which is understandable to survive in the down turns). well over the last decade bikes have been finished in staggering amount of colours and effects to keep people interested.

Slowly but surely over the last year or so we have noticed Chrome frame and forks showing up in Bike Shows and in the shops. Maybe this is because the Old School BMX scene has gone from strength to strenght and crazy money is being paid for original old school BMX Bikes and parts through Ebay for example.

Milton Keynes Old School Meet & Race Weekend 2009

You get Old School Racers, Meets and hundred of enthusiastic collectors who have more than a couple of bmx bikes in their collection.

I have read the Chrome plating process in more expensive than a paint job and may weigh a fraction which could put off all thoughs riders who are hooks on keeping the weight down (Their bikes that is !) however I dont think the extra weigh is negligible.

One good thing about chrome is it very hard wearing and hard to scratch.

Personally I think the Chrome looks timeless now and should be a regular finish if the demand is there, and hopefully it will be and may get some old boys actually riding again.

Below is a select of the latest Chrome Frame and Forks to from the BMX Companies. If anyone wants to promote any companies I have missed off please contact the Team as will we would love to show it off.

BSD BMX Bikes

You may had seen this in the BMX Mags or at the Shows. Looks amazing !!. Not sure if it is a one off or coming into full product. Fingers crossed.

BSD Forever Chrome Frame & Forks

Go to BSDForever for contact details and specifications and all the other BMX parts from this Rider Owned Company.

S&M Bikes

This infamous time served BMX Bike company from the USA has been producing top quality components for many years. They have one of the largest selection of Chrome parts on the BMX Market to suit many requirements, including the rerun of the HOLMES frame and Forks in Chrome and Retro Yellow.

S&M Bikes Chrome Collection (More Available)

Have fun and view their interactive website for full details on the latest product ranges at SandM Bikes.

Fit Bike Co.

Coming out of America again with have this rider based company, so again another quality outfit providing what the BMX Industry needs. If your looking for a Complete BMX Bike setup in chrome, look no further as they produce a Park, Street and Cruiser in Chrome.

Fit Bike Co. Street and Park Complete BMX

I think some of the Old Schoolers may be interested in the Cruiser ( CR24) click on their website to find out more at Fit Bike Co.

If you come across any new Chrome BMX's give us a post.

BMX FRAME GT BLACK
£14.00

BMX BIKE ZING OUTBACK 11inch FRAME 20inch wheel
£19.99

khe premium lagger mk1 flatland frame bmx rare as f k
£52.00

gt bmx frame and forks
£17.00

96 ROBINSON MID OLD SCHOOL BMX REBEL 20 FRAME AND FORK CHROME
£12.97

98 GT MID OLD SCHOOL BMX MACH ONE 20 FRAME AND FORK CHROME
£12.66

Dawes Princess 14 Wheel Kids Bike for 4 6 years
£25.00

raleigh burners mk1 old school bmx frame and forks
£25.00

boys bmx 16inch bike
£20.00

DA BOMB BMX TRIALS BIKE
£70.00

Old school bmx polished alloy frame
£20.00

BMX Frame Haro Counterpart
£35.00

DIAMOND BACK BMX FREESTYLE TRICK AND STUNT BIKE
£10.50

OLD SCHOOL BMX RALEIGH BURNER FRAME PAD WHITE STYLER
£.99

OLD SCHOOL BMX RALEIGH BURNER MINI FRAME AND FORKS CHROME
£10.50

OLD SCHOOL BMX FALCON PRO GT FLYER 1984 FRAME AND FORKS HEADSET
£32.00

BOYS BMX WITH STUNT PEGS LK
£4.99

EASTON ELITE MTN BMX BIKE FRAME 7005 ALUMINUM MADE IN USA NICE
£12.66

Mongoose Villian BMX Freestyle Gt Haro Hutch
£101.29

BMX NOS CUSTOM AUBURN PIT BIKE PITBIKE 16 INCH FRAME FORKS BARS RARE MINT SHOW
£269.07

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Nottingham’s Infamous BroadMarsh Banks Flattened

For Fun — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 08:19:34 +0000

Nottingham's Legendary Skate and BMX Spot, Broadmarsh Banks has be wiped off the face of the earth.

These were located at the back of the BroadMarsh Bus Station, nicely tucked away in a nice central location.

Were the main users consulted and how it would effect our long established groups, and the Council want more people to be active in their leisure time.

Wasn't these humps an Architural Art Form where people could expressed themselves on. We happened to use skateboards and BMX's as our tools and the Humps were our canvas.

This has been a great skate spot since the 1970's and later the BMXers used them from the early 1980's. Riders have travelled from a far to rider these unique humps and lines.

One of the 1970's better and useful Art forms which should have remained and been incorporated into a modern scheme.

Please read the following post on RADBMX for the History and future proposals for a possible replacement city centre spot.

RADBMX Thread on Broadmarsh Banks

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Old School BMX Bikes

For Fun — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 08:17:56 +0000

Our Team are showing off their small section of Old School BMX's from the 1980's. Don't know about you out there but we still love the Chrome look and it seems like its making a bit of a come back.

RALEIGH AREO PRO BURNER 1984

1984 Raleigh Aero Pro Burner

1984 Raleigh Aero Pro Burner (same bike as above)

Specification

Cro-moly TIG Welded aerodynamic tange tubing

Dia Compe MX1000 Brakes

Sugino 175mm cro-moly crank with 44t Sugino Chainring.

Puch Track Invader 1983 (Challenger Pro)

1983 Puch Track Invader Frame & Forks

Puch were the first BMX manufacturer to produce a Economy range of BMX's with the help of Murray, known as the Puch Murray Series. However this range had a lot of faults the replacement of the parts cost them dearly. Puch took time to release this race ready machine which overall got good reviews however it was not one of the most common and popular BMX's in the UK.

Specification

100% Cro-moly TIG Welded Frame and Forks.

We have a 1984 GT Performer coming on soon however I think it has the incorrect year Decals on it. We need to find out the correct year from the Serial Number at some point.

Please feel free to submit your comments or pictures of your Old School BMX setups of any year.

Check out what's up for grabs at the moment around the world, you may even see your old setup.