NOS 243 Racing Freeride Frame

[heavyp]

Had a little eBay win a few weeks ago and manage to get 2 x NOS 243 racing FR frames!

Can't wait to build one up!

 

[pink poodle]

Very nice

 

[fatboyonabike]

I was bidding on that too...gotta love an ebay bargain

 

[fatboyonabike]

Had a little eBay win a few weeks ago and manage to get 2 x NOS 243 racing FR frames!

Can't wait to build one up!

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you want this??

 

[Ackland]

Got some single crown shivers or some monster T's?

MMMM short TT, Steep HT

 

[Daniel Hale]

Had a little eBay win a few weeks ago and manage to get 2 x NOS 243 racing FR frames!

Can't wait to build one up!

2-1 = 1 for sale in the classifieds here?

 

[fatboyonabike]

2-1 = 1 for sale in the classifieds here?

listed as a FR frame, but runs a old school BMX BB??..was going to invest, but CBF sourcing more stuff!

 

[pink poodle]

Bmx BB used to be common on hard core hard tails. The "bigger is better" mindset for bearings and axles etc with BB+crank. My le toy frame has a bmx sized BB and one of the norco 125 I owned ran a bmx BB+crank. Old school bmx cranks always seemed so tough compared to old school MTB cranks.

 

[fatboyonabike]

Old school bmx cranks always seemed so tough compared to old school MTB cranks.

yep, I have an old school 24seven 3 pce crank and BMX axle running on my NS now, love a bit of nostalgia!

 

[Ultra Lord]

I wish all steel mtb dj frames had bmx bb’s. Profile cranks ftw!
So much stronger than aluminium POS mtb style, and all the front chain ring options from the bmx world. Super easy and cheap bb replacements. Love it.

 

[pink poodle]

Is there any MTB size BB options for the bmx size crank?

 

[Ultra Lord]

Is there any MTB size BB options for the bmx size crank?

Yup. Thread in cups, longer spindle and bb spacer.
More expensive than bmx though.

 

[fatboyonabike]

this is what I ended up using
https://www.supersports.net.au/gusset-pigmy-iasc-mtb
https://www.supersports.net.au/gusset-axle-pigmy

 

[pink poodle]

Yup. Thread in cups, longer spindle and bb spacer.
More expensive than bmx though.

They often are.

 

[heavyp]

you want this??
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How much are you after for it ? Im not a massive fan boy but these looks sweet, being British I was all about DMR Pashley and Curtis, a mate had an azonic but Aluminium frames rode so harsh.

 

[fatboyonabike]

being British I was all about DMR Pashley and Curtis,

did you see my 24SEVEN pedals that i have for sale?
just sold the saddle, sorry!

 

[heavyp]

1 of the frames is now for sale