1996 Ruption LX 
#1 2009-09-30 3:36pm
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1996 Ruption LX
1996 Ruption LX
Chrome "Freestyle" frame
Nice example of a "mid-school" freestyler. All original survivor (apart from tyres maybe) I found at yet another local car boot sale. Its in very nice condition apart from the chrome plate on the cranks which has rubbed off in places. I have not even had to clean this bike, it is exactly how I found it.
Spec includes:
* Alex T6061 Aluminium Rims on Aluminium sealed Ruption branded hubs
* Oddessy 1" Gyro system.
* Tektro Barkes
* Mushroom style grips.
* Layback post
* Resin pedals
* Chrome plated Hi-Tensile steel frame, forks & bars.
I don't know very much about Ruption, but have seen a few later new school Ruptions around, and even owned a 2003 "Elevate" I picked up cheap second hand for a short time, but that was not a nice bike to ride as it was heavy & the bars had been cut down, so I sold it on. Ruption make after market parts such as wheels, stems, clamps etc, I have seen many online shops selling these on Ebay at reasonable prices, not sure if they still make complete bikes though.
Now Sold. I no longer own this bike. 
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#2 2009-09-30 5:36pm
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Re: 1996 Ruption LX
Nice lookin bike.Never heard of it.Do you know who makes it?
Not sure who i'll find and when, but I'm lookin for ya and i'll find ya. And when i do and your ridin my '90 Sport, Look the F@$K out cuz I'm takin her home with me B#T@H!!!!!
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#3 2009-10-01 1:24pm
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Re: 1996 Ruption LX
Hi, thanks, It's made by Ruption, I had an '03 bike by the same company that i bought and then sold again a few months back. I don't know much about the company, and not too many Ruptions on here either. I know they still make some complete bikes and also some after market parts such as stems, clamps, wheels etc. too that are sold here in the UK. Mark
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#4 2009-10-11 6:57pm
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Re: 1996 Ruption LX
Love this bike...looks like it would be a good ride! also hats off to your mountain bike...it looks like its no joke!
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#5 2010-04-24 2:13pm
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Re: 1996 Ruption LX
Now sold 
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#6 2010-08-10 1:49pm
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Re: 1996 Ruption LX
This is a nice Ruption 
I recently picked up a Ruption Motion of eBay in need of a lil' TLC, which only dates back to '08 - And on Winstanleys BMX you can buy 2010 Ruptions, So im guessing they are still around.
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#7 2011-01-17 12:22am
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Re: 1996 Ruption LX
picked up one yesterday 12 pound , your right about the tyres the ones i have on mine are black amber wall, but plain with no grip at all just letter r carved into them all way round the outerside of the tyre, lot of detail on this bike even the brake arms have 3 diff shapes cut into them, gunna be cleaning it today will post pic later 
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#8 2011-05-15 12:45pm
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Re: 1996 Ruption LX
i have the same frame and forks.BB has a 4130 stamp on it as well as the frame number.
this looks cool built up.must do the same!!
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#9 2012-02-27 4:53pm
- Iven
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Re: 1996 Ruption LX
seems like a cheep bike, but it looks like it would be fun to ride 
If my prices are unjust, shoot me an offer
Looking for some decent 'rider' pegs Aluminum about 4in long and 1.5 to 2 in wide.
(If you have only two Pegs on only one side, i hate you..)
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