Author Topic: If you like my Torker, maybe you'll like this: 1979 Patterson Anderson Avalanche (Read 2068 times)

PlanetX · « **on:** February 24, 2010, 04:43 PM »

1979 (maybe 1980) Patterson Anderson Avalanche built like Richie Anderson's 1979 bike, but blue instead of red.

PlanetX · « **Reply #1 on:** February 24, 2010, 04:44 PM »

Spec and more pics.

Frame: Anderson Avalanche, OG nickel, OG stickers
Fork: Redline Microline, NOS
Headset: Frankenstein Schwinn, Tange and Hatta parts
Stem: Tuf-Neck, Un-Stamped
Bars: Redline Microline V-Bar, OG finish
Seatpost: VDC fluted alloy
Saddle: Kashimax MX
Seatclamp: Suntour
Cranks: Campagnolo Strada 175 with Sugino, drilled, 51T chainring, Campagnolo chainring bolts, Campagnolo crank caps
BB: Torker sealed
Freewheel: Suntour, 3/32" 18-tooth
Pedals: Reedy
Chain: Regina Drilled
Wheels: Araya 7b front, Araya 20 x 1 1/8” rear, Suzue hubs
Tires: Mitsubishi Comp II 20 x 1.75 front, 20 x 1 1/8” Swallow rear
Brakes: Mafac center-pulls with Kool Stop Continental pads, Dia-Compe Quick Release cable hanger, Campagnolo cable clamps, Pre-Bent Dia-Compe with rubber sleeve
Grips: A’me Bubble Font Tri
Other: Vinyl frame and handle bar pads, Tuf-Neck stem pad, 44-16 Designs Handmade Replica number plate

OrgasmDonor · « **Reply #2 on:** February 24, 2010, 04:54 PM »

fookin lovely build dude

guessing the huge chainring was to compensate for the speed of the old downhill tracks, but what was the idea behind the diff size rims?

dan-dare · « **Reply #3 on:** February 24, 2010, 05:02 PM »

yep, tis a beauty.

PlanetX · « **Reply #4 on:** February 24, 2010, 05:09 PM »

You got me and Richie has no idea, either. He was only 12 at the time and his dad built his bikes. Apparently his dad was a bit of a tech wiennie and came up with the set-up. The 51T paired with a 19T rear (Richie ran a 19T, I have an 18T.) isn't so high really. A bit taller than 44-16. He also ran 180 cranks--and he was pretty small at the time.

Why the bigger rear wheel? No clue, but I do think that and the large chainring led the his using the one-off frame he had with the center-pull brakes mounted on the chainstays. If you run the center-pulls under the seatstays, as was popular at the time, the brakes rub on the chain. That said, running them as I am works fine, so not sure why he did that, either.

baldbmxer · « **Reply #5 on:** February 24, 2010, 05:18 PM »

Really nice build. Quirky as hell but cool as hell at the same time

Love the nickel finish.

OrgasmDonor · « **Reply #6 on:** February 24, 2010, 05:21 PM »

didnt really notice the freewheel size til after i posted

but reckon i would have been logically correct

Jt · « **Reply #7 on:** February 24, 2010, 05:38 PM »

bad ass bike..

love it

markyp · « **Reply #8 on:** February 24, 2010, 06:33 PM »

wow rare bit of kit

Jon The Bassist · « **Reply #9 on:** February 24, 2010, 06:58 PM »

51/19 equates to about 43/16, the slightly taller 1 3/8 rim makes it nearly the same as 44/16 on a 20x1.75 rim

kevin (A.K.A) kai riviere · « **Reply #10 on:** February 26, 2010, 08:33 AM »

the bigger rear wheel may possibly have been to fine tune the gear ratio. i've seen it done here in the UK back in the 80's when you can't get the desired ratio with a 20" wheel. slower gates/acceleration but higher top end once rolling & the 180mm cranks may have been to compensate for the gate/acceleration issue.

dordymush · « **Reply #11 on:** February 26, 2010, 12:37 PM »

lovin that.
my fav rider bitd

20to26 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 26, 2010, 04:52 PM »

I love replica builds. Very cool and unique for sure

poolysheriff · « **Reply #13 on:** February 26, 2010, 05:36 PM »

Nice work

bobafett · « **Reply #14 on:** February 26, 2010, 11:33 PM »

Some cool parts there for sure

The campy cranks and reedy peds are 2 that stand out for me

se · « **Reply #15 on:** February 28, 2010, 11:46 AM »

Absolute beaut nice work.

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