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« on: October 22, 2004, 10:51:30 AM »

Here's the link for New York Based Brooklyn Machine Works current website:
http://brooklynmachineworks.com/

And here's New and Improve British Brooklyn Machine Works based site:
http://brooklynmachineworks.co.uk/
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« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2004, 11:47:04 AM »

I seen the site a few months ago and i think the Uk site is much better than the US one b/c it has a forum and other goodies like bike galleries.
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« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2004, 12:10:49 PM »

web site is off da chain,dude.check it out even though i dont ride brooklyn bikes no more.one.
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« Reply #3 on: October 22, 2004, 12:35:37 PM »

sellouts!
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« Reply #4 on: October 22, 2004, 03:09:14 PM »

probly becuz they make more money over there than here
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« Reply #5 on: October 22, 2004, 03:51:04 PM »

Why we dont get that treatment over here? This is their home. "Eff em" wit them heavy assss bikes.
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« Reply #6 on: October 22, 2004, 04:19:45 PM »

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probly becuz they make more money over there than here
everytime someone needs something from a frame,part or a simple axel for a 150.00 shinburgers , they say "no sorry not at this time". customer service sucks, maybe if it was better they would sell more.f*(k you bitches.
Oh i forgot, those bitches did not want to replace my shiftoid stem after it developed a hairline crack.
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« Reply #7 on: October 22, 2004, 07:06:44 PM »

that sh!t is whack! Wink  
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« Reply #8 on: October 23, 2004, 12:44:48 AM »

The hand made pedals were kool but the newer ones for around $90 are like....

 "ICE SKATES"



Besides some one brought to my attention the other day that everyone with a brooklyn these days are selling them.

If they are so hot then why do they have like a two year appreciation. Why dont the owners hold on to them and get a second or third bike? Why are they always being sold or "attempted to be sold"?





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« Reply #9 on: October 23, 2004, 01:27:31 AM »

with all the bomb proof bike designs , i dont see how  spending all that loot on their frames is justified. i think its the whole name brand thing . i only rode a flight of stair on one once , and it was plush..  but not for the weight penalty and cost.
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« Reply #10 on: October 23, 2004, 09:27:38 AM »

that sh!t is still whack
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« Reply #11 on: October 23, 2004, 11:44:58 AM »

Brooklyn bikes are great, but they are not necessary. There's no point spending so much money when you can buy a superior bike for less.
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« Reply #12 on: October 23, 2004, 08:48:51 PM »

I've always liked Brooklyn frames, I still do, but they cost twice as much as they should.
I'd never buy one.
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« Reply #13 on: October 23, 2004, 11:20:16 PM »

i respect all your comments. I like brooklyns and i like the way mine rides, yeah i think it's overkill for street but FUK it i have one and i'm happy w/ it.  I love the way it pedals and the jackshaft is off da hizzy. End of story..
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« Reply #14 on: October 24, 2004, 07:31:45 PM »

Intense M1
2850 frame
269 saint cranks/BB
199 MRP
295 floating brake
$ 3563  (all that scratch and you got a 5th or 6 way)

Foes Mono (atleast this has a decent shock)
3100 frame/floating brake/Ti curnut
229 MRP
200 cranks
$3529

While on the high end of the equipment spectrum, neither of the above bikes are going to be too much lighter than a RL. they cost about the same. they are light, mono-suck construction that will fatigue, dent/damage and sound like a smashed alumuinum can while Dhing compared to the BMW.  it is a no brainer.
 
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« Reply #15 on: October 24, 2004, 08:11:47 PM »

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i respect all your comments. I like brooklyns and i like the way mine rides, yeah i think it's overkill for street but FUK it i have one and i'm happy w/ it.  I love the way it pedals and the jackshaft is off da hizzy. End of story..
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when did you get it? post pics !
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« Reply #16 on: October 24, 2004, 09:26:04 PM »

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Intense M1
2850 frame
269 saint cranks/BB
199 MRP
295 floating brake
$ 3563  (all that scratch and you got a 5th or 6 way)

Foes Mono (atleast this has a decent shock)
3100 frame/floating brake/Ti curnut
229 MRP
200 cranks
$3529

While on the high end of the equipment spectrum, neither of the above bikes are going to be too much lighter than a RL. they cost about the same. they are light, mono-suck construction that will fatigue, dent/damage and sound like a smashed alumuinum can while Dhing compared to the BMW.  it is a no brainer.
and both companies will gladly give you a replacement in such case.
Also they are race proven and meet world cup standards.
 
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« Reply #17 on: October 26, 2004, 09:45:11 PM »

allez vous faire foutre!!!!brooklyn bikes are the shiaaaaaaaatzzzzzzz period,everything else blows......
 
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« Reply #18 on: October 26, 2004, 10:16:06 PM »

FRENCHY IS EVIL!

I'll race ya!

And we'll do drops (but not to flat!!)
 
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« Reply #19 on: October 26, 2004, 10:17:59 PM »

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allez vous faire foutre!!!!brooklyn bikes are the shiaaaaaaaatzzzzzzz period,everything else blows......
something about screws?
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« Reply #20 on: October 26, 2004, 11:29:20 PM »

i always thought that brooklyns* are really speacialty bike. pretty much just a name, a lure of extream peformance, and a dissapointment to people that expected alot more then what they got. they pretty much are just a "high status" item in the bike world just like a ferrari is in the car world. I enjoy looking at brooklyns, there hot, but then again, i would never buy one......


***im taking about he full suspension frames....no offence intended.
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« Reply #21 on: October 26, 2004, 11:44:56 PM »

YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

That sheet is STILL whack!
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« Reply #22 on: October 26, 2004, 11:45:28 PM »

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i always thought that brooklyns* are really speacialty bike. pretty much just a name, a lure of extream peformance, and a dissapointment to people that expected alot more then what they got. they pretty much are just a "high status" item in the bike world just like a ferrari is in the car world. I enjoy looking at brooklyns, there hot, but then again, i would never buy one......


***im taking about he full suspension frames....no offence intended.
Brooklyns are bombproof and reliable - they are great bikes, but there are other bikes that perform as well or better more cheaply.  However - brooklyn you just dont worry about your frame! and if you put an Avy fork or Monster T you pretty much just have to worry about wheels and handlebars (and small parts) because your sh!t aint gonna break.

Banshee has a similar approach but comes from a different base....

Too spensive - (BMW) but no denying they are great stuff...

Customer service, I dunno - it seems to me all the big BMW riders are somewhat down with one or all of the 3 BMW guys...
 
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« Reply #23 on: October 27, 2004, 12:09:50 AM »

thats right......by the way next time we go to mountain creek,huck will not be allowed to drive..... Wink  
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« Reply #24 on: October 27, 2004, 03:18:43 AM »

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thats right......by the way next time we go to mountain creek,huck will not be allowed to drive..... Wink
It would be a lkong drive from Seattle!!

I only got mixed up cuz of the gh3y ass tuneel.... I takey GW - much nicer...

 
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