Author Topic: 1981 Cook Bros Racing (Euro Bottom Bracket) build (Read 19040 times)

meticulous · « **Reply #25 on:** July 29, 2012, 09:03 PM »

Now that my friend is a BMX!

stidds · « **Reply #26 on:** July 29, 2012, 10:17 PM »

Quote from: Southern Andy on July 29, 2012, 08:48 PM

Why are the bars bent like that on the crossbar though, is there a reason for it ?

Andy

Cook Bros said that the reason for the bend in the bars is for perfect lever position, remember when they designed the bars bitd there were a lot of pre-bent levers or 2 fingered ones, so they could be placed correctly without hitting the cross bar.

Dennis Dain · « **Reply #27 on:** July 29, 2012, 11:09 PM »

Quote from: Stidds on July 29, 2012, 10:17 PM

Quote from: Southern Andy on July 29, 2012, 08:48 PM

Why are the bars bent like that on the crossbar though, is there a reason for it ?

Andy

Cook Bros said that the reason for the bend in the bars is for perfect lever position, remember when they designed the bars bitd there were a lot of pre-bent levers or 2 fingered ones, so they could be placed correctly without hitting the cross bar.

First of all that is a beautilul bike. A perfect example of the 'technology' of early BMX.

I do not remember when 'pre-bent' levers hit the market but in the early days we bent our own. In the picture below you can see Stu using Redline V bars with a custom bent lever that actually came from a motorcycle. It was longer than the standard brake lever (and much stiffer) and it could be reached easily while being mounted under the cross bar.
I am on the left in the picture and I am using a Dia Comp lever that I bent myself and it is mounted down into that area where the crossbar is bent.

stidds · « **Reply #28 on:** July 29, 2012, 11:28 PM »

Thank you for your kind words about my bike Dennis, really chuffed that you would like it.

I remember bending levers myself as a kid (well my Dad did it for me really, LOL).

That is such a cool shot of you bitd.

rad_pitt · « **Reply #29 on:** July 29, 2012, 11:34 PM »

Cool as hell Sean

rubber stamped by Dennis Dain too - not bad mate

stidds · « **Reply #30 on:** July 29, 2012, 11:40 PM »

Quote from: rad_pitt on July 29, 2012, 11:34 PM

Cool as hell Sean rubber stamped by Dennis Dain too - not bad mate

I know, to have the Red Baron comment on the bike has certainly made my year.

stevochb · « **Reply #31 on:** July 30, 2012, 06:07 AM »

very nice

steve69 · « **Reply #32 on:** July 30, 2012, 07:18 AM »

Absolutely stunning

One of my earliest memories of BMX lust, having seen one in 'Alpine Sports' in Kensington (circa 1979), i remember feeling quite cheated with my Redline mx2

Way ahead of their time, design icon.

Taipan · « **Reply #33 on:** July 30, 2012, 08:16 AM »

Simply stunning!

I saw a CBR bmx for sale sometime ago but didnt realise what it actually was then? I thought it was kinda special though as the chap wanted $8000 for it

Mattdub · « **Reply #34 on:** July 30, 2012, 09:42 AM »

Very nice Sean

, good work

snav69 · « **Reply #35 on:** July 30, 2012, 10:09 AM »

Loved Cook's bitd and this is just Stunning

Well done Sean

kungfunky · « **Reply #36 on:** July 30, 2012, 06:04 PM »

Well firstly I's like to say... Great stand

It's about time you lot started to follow the trend of pimping your stands

Anyway back to the bike, Awsome classic looking Cook Bros Sean

You know I'm a fan of these (must be to have 2 of them

) but they are serious pieces of work. Massive pedigree from BITD and you've got this build bang on, as I told you a while ago the chain ring's not my thing but it's exactly how you wanted it and straight from the mag. The yanks would be very proud of this one pal

Darren Wood · « **Reply #37 on:** July 31, 2012, 07:46 AM »

SEAN you nailed it

Super cool build and one anyone would love to own

WOODY

southern andy · « **Reply #38 on:** July 31, 2012, 05:18 PM »

Quote from: Stidds on July 29, 2012, 10:17 PM

Quote from: Southern Andy on July 29, 2012, 08:48 PM

Why are the bars bent like that on the crossbar though, is there a reason for it ?

Andy

Cook Bros said that the reason for the bend in the bars is for perfect lever position, remember when they designed the bars bitd there were a lot of pre-bent levers or 2 fingered ones, so they could be placed correctly without hitting the cross bar.

Cheers Sean, i didn't know that but now you have said it, it would make perfect sense.

bodamus · « **Reply #39 on:** July 31, 2012, 06:08 PM »

That is gorgeous

skki3330 · « **Reply #40 on:** August 03, 2012, 07:24 PM »

mmmmmmmm shiney

Awsome build fella

FISHERPRICE360 · « **Reply #41 on:** August 04, 2012, 10:03 AM »

Sean you have turned into one of the best bmx restorers on the planet, your builds have always been different, but your recent bikes have taken you head and shoulders above.

Perfect Cooks Bro's bike, one for me were its not about cost, its all about the bike.....perfect

RoyalTrux · « **Reply #42 on:** August 06, 2012, 10:37 AM »

Sweet Jesus!

DoubleD · « **Reply #43 on:** August 06, 2012, 10:56 AM »

Quote from: RadRat on August 06, 2012, 10:37 AM

Sweet Jesus!

Kan het niet beter verwoorden

animal · « **Reply #44 on:** August 09, 2012, 10:01 PM »

Sean thats a minter right there

Bars r the dogs

Redline · « **Reply #45 on:** August 26, 2012, 08:26 PM »

I ................................... Love................................... that......................................Bike ...................................

Author Topic: 1981 Cook Bros Racing (Euro Bottom Bracket) build (Read 19040 times)

Dennis Dain

rad_pitt

snav69

FISHERPRICE360

RoyalTrux