so ,the mustang thread ?

[kaytronika]

Couldn't afford the Zaskar I wanted BITD, still can't afford it now.

Built my old entry level GT back up because it accompanied me on many memories and I thought it deserved it.

 

[elPedro666]

I loved my original bikes (including a Mustang), but surely revisiting them now would just be a horrible disappointment, having ridden so much better kit in the meantime.

I do enjoy the building, but do agree you should build something interesting! Of course I might not agree with what you find interesting, but that's probably a good thing too & I'm happy to take your word for it...

 

[MartinYorkshire]

I can't see the problem in having a site that covers all retro bases. :?

I have little interest in bikes made before 1988 or after 1995.
I have little interest in top or bottom end brands I've never heard of.
I have no interest in road bikes and very little in bmx's.
I have little interest in brands I didn't care for bitd.
I could go on......

Thing is, no one forces me to open threads about stuff mentioned above so I often don't. If I see a bike I like on here I will post a positive comment, if a bike doesn't float my boat I leave the comments for others.

Don't really see what the huge issue is? :roll:

Thats because there isnt one Brock, you've hit the nail on the head, its just hot air blowing tumble weed around for no apparent reason.

If someone wants a NOS Mustang for a rider or wall hanger because it was their first bike, why would anyone have a problem with that? A lot of people started on Mustangs.

 

[Mr Panda]

Spot the Marin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mYY1QGK0jQ

 

[legrandefromage]

Wow...


Just read the whole cabboodle. I remember writing 'nope, dont like it' on a yellow bike and got all sorts of abuse down the PM line.


Soooo....

IF I post a BSO it is pointed out that it is a BSO and nothing further is claimed about it's prowess - its like spotting a MK1 Fiesta, brings on the rose tinted and you forget you needed a hammer to start it.


I'm happy to point out that a BSO is just a BSO too and have done it, tactfully, so to introduce the poor fella to the site and break him in gently prior to his first enforced FAT purchase. That way, we get a new member and dont scare them off.

Like cheap cars, cheap bikes disappear quicker than white turds in a rainstorm and for NOS BSO material to turn up is indeed a rare and nostalgic event - however it does not mean that it is valuable .

Any retro entry level stuff I find down the tip is presented in such fashion so it can be used as a 'pub bike' or retro commuter etc.

I smiled when I noticed all the early join date members resurfacing with their 'you F off, no YOU F off' comments as that shows some people up for what they are and if they want to go to their secret spooning site, thats fine by me.

I agree with Pete although his use of 'ATB' may have passed over the heads of some and got lost in translation.

Yes, sometimes the truth needs to be pointed out but I feel we are here to educate rather than rant. I know for a fact that the little clickable links of mine bellow have improved no end over the last 2 years thanks to the less vociferous members of RB.

 

[jonnyboy666]

"secret spooning site"


if i had a cup of coffee in my hand a had just taken a swig it would have been allover the laptop screen by now!!!

 

[Mr Panda]

I joined here to ask how to fix the dangling belcher on a Kona.
Nothing more.
Nothing about showing off bikes.
Nothing about pontificating on the good and the bad.

......................but one does get sucked in to a world of Pace forks, nice Oranges, XT/XTR/Pauls and Breezers

off to play with my son's new Scalextric now

 

[mikee]

"dangling belcher" ??

thats a bit harsh m8

have you been fixed yet ?

 

[makster]

As a Yank once said ' Why have a dozen Yugo's when you can have one Porsche'
.

Because you dont look like a prick driving a Yugo?? :?

 

[TheGreenRabbit]

nice thread