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  1. We have a very impressive list of ex pro riders and staff members attending and also some charity activity in aid of the Athlete Recovery Fund. All are welcome. Thanks guys.
  2. thanks gents - Ill update with availability soon
  3. I was asked to write a book for Haro as part of the 2012 Anniversary project. Its volume one of the company history focusing on the period 1978 - 1986. I handed the book off to print last night so in 4 - 6 weeks, all being well it should be available to purchase for those interested. In brief, its 144 Pages of insights and pictures from the era 1978 - 1986. Many of the pictures have never been seen and are from the personal archives of the riders covered in this volume. I spent some time on the road in the states last year as part of a mini film crew recording footage for a DVD we hope to release. I also interviewed everybody featured in different parts of the country to get some new information. Riders- Bob Morales, Eddie Fiola, Ron Wilton, Rich Sigur, Craig Campbell, Mike Dominguez, Tony Murray, Marc McGlynn, Ron Wilkerson, Brian Blyther, Dave Nourie, Terry Jenkins and of course Dennis McCoy. Rick M and Joe Johnson both joined at the end of the period and will be covered in detail in the second volume (if that happens) which covers 1987 - 1991.
  4. Thats very cool. Any idea where it is and even more interestingly whats in it?
  5. Hallelujah! I'm not sure how you can call it a repop its a new product produced by the company that own the IP and the brand. They also have a rich history in this sport, more so than most. I hate this fucking museum argument to try and legitimize knockoffs. If it isnt from BITD, its a repop, and no one cares who made it. Short sighted. Tell that to every car manufacturer out there that releases a retro product, how about VW and Fiat. If you really want to have the "if its not from back in the day, its a knock off" what about bands that reform for reunion tours. Its a product. What about remastered and re released CD's? Seriously, I'm all for a balanced argument but that's just nonsense. If its made by the company who created the concept and they own the IP it cannot be considered a knock off ... Just my opinion of course Benny, I love it here. Ill be around for sure.
  6. Its healthy, But I wish you guys would be a bit more open minded. I'm not trying to make you buy these things, just the ethos of more people with an interest in BMX is a positive thing in my opinion and this anniversary will create that exposure. Understandably individuals with no connection to the brands have abused trust in the past with fake reproductions, misleading and with the intent to make money for nothing. This is a high profile brand celebrating an important achievement and actually when you do the maths and look at the package, you can see where the investment went. Just sayin guys...
  7. Tame - to Quote Kerry "Fuck Johnny True Torch" Id hate to see you guys when you get mad!
  8. Hallelujah! I'm not sure how you can call it a repop its a new product produced by the company that own the IP and the brand. They also have a rich history in this sport, more so than most.
  9. JT, Ill update on the charity situation and thanks. Guys, I just don't want this to die in our basements. Because we collect and indulge this, doesn't mean we own it. The frame aside, new people bring new knowledge and new interest. I'm bored of sitting around looking at the same bikes being built and restored in the same way. Knowledge is what we need, knowledge is King! Buying and selling parts and bikes is a big part of this, but its not the only way to enjoy it and not everybody with an interest wants to own an old school bike. Some people just want to remember it and reconnect on their own level and maybe this isnt the forum for that.
  10. Steve, thanks for a measured response. Perhaps my "insecurity" remark was a little incendiary, I just had a few skirmishes on another site last week so I'm licking my wounds a little. That said, the response has been 90% positive, so im pleased and happy we got this over the line. For the record, my motivation for getting involved with the project was simple - I pitched the idea and I believe it will alert more people to the history of BMX. Many millions of people of our age group had a BMX as you know. Those same people have a memory and many want to enjoy a less intense connection to the history than us in their later years - they may want to just fly through and look at some bikes on a website, or they may have an archive of old pictures they want to share. I firmly believe that the more people we can reach and reengage in BMX the better and Ill do whatever I can to make that happen. I digressed, Back to your points... I agree that distinguishable features in this case are important. The serial number is different, the overall quality of workmanship is better and the chrome is far better than on the originals, particularly on the rear dropouts. The BB Shell has the much larger weep holes inside (that cannot be changed) and the BB Shell perimeter isn't beveled. The frame weighs a little more, as we struggled to find the correct wall thickness of US Made chromoly for the down tube but I'm assured that this actually makes the frame stronger. The other point that one of the guys referred to on price - well the first priority on the project wasn't affordability, it was authenticity. Haro took me on as project manager and I worked from California and the UK on various aspects and I needed to be paid for my work. I also went to great lengths to get the decals correct via a screen printer who had to match the inks manually as they don't match modern pan-tones. The box and foam insert are both heavy costs, and the frame manufacture and chrome plaiting were all carried out entirely in California. The video element was filmed in five different locations and a longer Haro history Docu movie will be released next year along with a book I'm currently writing on behalf of Haro. Again, for the record, we had manufacturing quotes from three different parties, and they were higher than the guy we worked with. Johnny was recommended to me by Bob Morales and as most know has a history within the sport. I hope that helps, happy to dialogue more on this if anybody feels that they want to know more. Thanks, Dom
  11. Thanks Steve, this isn't for everybody, I'm not quite sure why its brought up such a strong feeling amongst some, perhaps its insecurity or something I dont understand but Im all for celebrating the history of this sport, not treating it like an old boys club. To answer your question, this is a limited run of reissues to celebrate the anniversary of an iconic frame and fork set that legitimized Freestyle. I wanted to ensure that the bike looked authentic when built, but could be identified as the anniversary frame and fork when broken down. The fork has AF stamped above the brake hole on the rear and the weep holes inside the BB shell are much larger and we have a serial number that's unique. These were made for the guys who seriously have a connection to this frame and this time. The guys that dont necessarily feel like they HAVE to ride these old bikes to be connected to the history. They can be built and ridden or they can simply be appreciated in the presentation box we made. There's a short video showing some of the production footage and some insights from the modern Haro riding team. Overall, if this release means more people get to appreciate and reconnect to BMX history, mission accomplished as this hobby isn't a black art or an underground club for a few selected enthusiasts, its a sport that none of us created in its entirety, we simply appreciated it and grew with it and we can enjoy it again now as older dudes. If this project also serves to see more original frame and fork sets left in original condition, i'm even happier. I run the Haro registry database and i see a lot of originals on a weekly basis and theres nothing more magical than an original early 80's Haro Freestyler in my opinion. I appreciate some of the views in this thread, positive and negative but this is Haro's story to tell and they are fully within their rights to do just that. Hope that helps to understand it a little more. Thanks Steve...
  12. Hi Guys I appreciate that this wont be for everybody, but in the spirit of collecting I thought it was worth posting the following in case a few people are interested. So this year marks the 30th anniversary of the Haro Freestyler, which as most know was produced by Torker in Fullerton back in 1982. As a celebration of that date, I recently managed a project on behalf of Haro to reproduce a limited edition of the original frame and fork. We made sure that the frame can be identified as a reissue by drilling larger weep holes inside the BB shell and creating a unique serial number sequence. The frame was produced entirely in the USA using 4130 chromoly. We referenced an original mark 1 Freestyler and the original Torker blue print for accuracy. The frames were plated by Bush in Garden Grove. For those that dont already know, Dave bush plated the vast majority of the Californian brands BMX bikes and parts during the 1980's and its entirely possible that he plated the first Haro Freestyle frames. He also plates most of the S and M products in the present day. You can read more and register interest in purchasing if you choose at the link belo. Be sure to watch the short video edit of the manufacturing process. www.harobmxhistory.com
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