For Sale: FBM Sword 59cm complete bike. Sugino 75, Profile Hubs, Thomson

It's been a long time coming and this sale is gutting for me, but since moving back up north I just don't use her at all. Road and mountain bikes have occupied all my riding time.

The spec is as follows:

Frame - FBM Sword - 1st Gen - 59cm
Fork - FBM Sword
Headset - United (bmx brand)
Seatclamp - Salsa
Seatpost - Thomson Elite
Stem - Thomson X4
Bars - Raceface Diabolous - the ones pictured are a bit tatty, i've got a new set i'll put on before dispatch.
Grips - Skyway Lock-Ons (Similar to ODI Ruffians)
Saddle - Selle Italia SL
Chainset - Sugino 75 - 165mm
Chainring - Miche 44T
Chainring Bolts - Sugino
Chain - Izumi Silver
Sprocket - Condor CNC 19T
BB - Campagnolo (think its Veloce but will confirm)
Hubs - Profile Track
Lockring - Profile
Spokes - DT Swiss Competition (double butted) w/ brass nipples
RIms - Mavic Open Pro - CD Finish - 32H
Tyres - Continental Contact 28c on rear / Continental Ultra Gatorskin 23c on front - Conti tubes I think.
Pedals - Time Atac Alium

EXTRA's
Mudguards - SKS Race Blades in black
Front brake - Odyssey mono lever and Shimano Tiagra caliper - cables included - ready to bolt on.
Kryptonite Faghettaboutit Mini Lock - fits perfect round frame+wheel for uber security
TIme Atac Cleats - brand new ones, in bag still.

Size wise its a 59cm, I'm of average build and 6ft tall and it fits me perfectly as pictured. If you wanted to run TT bars/drops on it you would probs need t be a little taller, but I think it handles nicest with a set of riser bars. It's at work at the moment, so I'll post a toptube measurement up shortly.

Please note this is a 1st gen FBM Sword, its got the cleanest back end - with the tuck in dropouts rather than the new ones which aren't as unique. The headtube badge is obviously BADASS.
This is a handmade frame, by the guys at FBM in NEw York who build some of the best BMX frames money can buy. They are only made in small batches. I got the frame before they even made the forks, i doubt you'll see another original gloss black one in the UK. I got it as a special order through 4Down.
Its NOT a trick frame and has never been ridden as such, so structurally it is perfect.

I'll be as honest as possible here and say the paintwork on the frame/fork is not immaculate. Its never been crashed but its been locked up lots.

Handling wise this thing is amazing. Fag paper clearances at the back, longish TT, combined with a tightly raked fork makes a very lively ride. When I used to switch from my Condor Tempo or Fuji Track after winter it always felt amazing.

Looking for £750 for the whole lot. That is including delivery via Fedex and i'll have the bike fully insured. It will be in a new bike box, so it will be packaged properly.

Thankyou for looking. Any questions please ask.

Cheers, Sammy

great build for a decent price, always wanted one of these.

Cheers Joe!

Bump for great camera skillz.

ha! Helps having an infinity curtian at work!

v tempted

amazing, and a bargain too. if it was a 55 I'd be having this

Such great frames... Bargainous, beautiful build...

Your making me not want to sell it! Haha

Do you know the top tube length and is it location up north or in london? I am just a bit worried it might be slightly big so obviously it would be nice to see it.

It's in Leeds. I'll take some measurements tommorow at work.

Glynn how tall are you? The TT actually slopes forward a little so this sizes as if it were a traditional bike. On a modern road frame I ride either 56 or 58. I ride Large mountain bike frames too. Ill get some measurements anyway.

Fantastic build and price, always wanted one of these frames.

Just measured myself for the first time in years it appears I'm shorter than I thought. 5ft 11ish I think my frame at the moment is a large and that's 57.5cm. It is a fantastic build

love both fbm and this frame. very tempted by a new one!

Nice build this, a little tempted as well.... You should keep it and start coming on some rides!

I need the money really. Glynn sounds like it'd fit you well then

Sammy hi, just pmed you! Pls let me know.

George, PM me a full shipping address and I'll see if the shipping is reasonable to Cyprus

Not splitting, are you?

what a lovely bike that is!

No splits

Do these have drilling for a rear brake?

no drilling for rear brake. the TT length is 575mm c-to-c horizontally.

i would like to send you a private message, but i´m new in this forum... can send me a pm? i am really really interested in this amazing bike!!