Brooklyn Machine Works

sold mine for 200e

crazy!, but rare is always rare..

Pics of Fiesta?

This looks like a good one:

There is currently one parked up outside my office, Longcroft House - anyone from here?

Probably been nicked now ^

Think that one's been there for about 18 months maybe two years as well. Basically may as well not be for sale.

Hope not mines next to it.

Yeah, he didn't want to sell it. Last time I was in the shop there was talk of letting it go.

How do I tell a V1 Gansta Track from a V2?

tube profile of stays and lack of brake bridge are the most obvious features

dropouts and fork type too

what negaatio said : most obvious distinction the lake of brake bridge on a V1

What do you guys think about hiring someone local to make a custom frame using all the Gangsta or launchpad dimenions?

can't afford the real frame

How much would a copy cost?

@superted did a version.

Can you link me to his version?

tbh ESB was much more trick orientated.

I'd rather have that black one by superted than a bmw, rly nice.

Did you really sold yours for 200 EUR?

It'd be pointless - they (edit: Gangstas) ride like shit imo

what does ESBs or gangstas?

Very personal opinion. I enjoyed mine a lot.

yes, I accept that, hence the addition of the 'imo'.

You say 'enjoyed' - does that mean you have sold it?

I'm sort of trolling here in the Brooklyn Love thread but I stick by what I've said. I don't think the ride quality they give should result in the reputation they have and price they command. It's all hype, which I was disappointed by.

Having said that, I'd probably buy a CDale track for a lot of money given half a chance and that's much that same thing, so who am I to talk...

Yes, it's sold to @bodieanddoyle , and is being replaced with ESB for now, but I loved my Gangsta. It never failed at anything I wanted it to do, anything from muddy fun to 100 miles ride.
People who hate them expect magic, it's just a bike, give it a break.