Anyone Else Into Old School BMX

You still have the right pads on that bike. The real pads seem to be mostly gone now, that is awesome.

 

I have a '12 Quad. Damn though that Buff woulda been nice

 

LOL I think you found the frame I was looking at. That looks exactly what I had in ‘85 and it cost $249 then. So under $500 in what looks like grade A shape now seems reasonable. I haven’t studied how they changed over the years and don’t see a quick guide for the different models. Can you verify the mid-80’s era on that frame?

 

Got a pic of the serial number?

 

I ordered some Dia Comp pads today. They were a little pricey at $15 a pair so hopefully they’ll be better. The ones on there now look like little tennis shoes.

 

Just a guess by the pic you posted of the new one. That's not bad for those, they don't last long when they come up for sale. Always easier to not kick yourself for passing on it.

 

Ah the old FS-880 brakes. Those should be okay. Try taking the Vans off there now and see if they're glazed on the inside..if so, scuff em a little but I'd guess they might be hard. Worst case, Odyssey clear pads. I'll check the exact model but I run those on mine

 

These are the ones I ordered and yes the ones on there are a bit hard

 

Those new ones should work. I have a similar shape on mine..Odyssey clear. I forget the reasoning but the clear seem to hold better.

 

If they don’t work I’ll definitely give the Odyssey a shot.

 

Thanks, based on this I found the key for the serial numbers and am chasing it down with the seller.

 

I'd guess they'll work. I have mags and the Odyssey work well

 

Did some brake cable clean up. Much better now

 

Do you know how to work on the Spin Tech?

 

I only changed the center screw piece but it really doesn’t seem that complicated.

 

Not terribly, the bitch is replacing all the little pieces if you have an incomplete one. If you get stuck hit me up, I have a good writeup on it saved somewhere

 

Spintech.. holy shit this thread is a time warp!

 

Does this count?
Always wanted one growing up. I pulled the trigger on this like 3 years ago.

 

Nice, what year?