Author Topic: 1977 CYCLE PRO FOILER, NOW BUILT UP....... (Read 21654 times)

kungfunky · « **on:** September 10, 2012, 09:00 PM »

Got one at long last ( Huge thanks to my pal in the states for letting this very desirable and rare frame come to the UK

). this frame is in stunning condition and as far as I know the only one in the UK.

1977 Cycle Pro Foiler, made for Cycle Pro by Bill Bastian's Race Inc at the RI factory from 77 to early 79 when they also made the Spoiler (the same frame but with the round top tube). There's obvious links to SE here not only via Bill but also the rear end of the frame is the same as the RI RA7 and Early Rippers, the top tube is the same as the Kawazaki BX-200's and diamond drops taken from the FMF's which then went onto Laguna's, race Inc's and 5 Prototype Rippers.

The Foilers came in the same finish as the 77 Race Inc's. Red, Blue, Gold amd polished/burnished.

I've already started making some plans for the build, so I'll keep updating the thread as I make progress

Heres the Foiler frame hanging on the wall in The Bike Gallery above the BD-III for sale at $84.95 (not mine didn't cost that

)

And mine

glenboy · « **Reply #1 on:** September 10, 2012, 09:06 PM »

really nice that ash

and its not a pk ripper

, but its pretty similar

, like that bet its light as owt

griff · « **Reply #2 on:** September 10, 2012, 09:41 PM »

Very nice Ash

Peter J · « **Reply #3 on:** September 10, 2012, 09:43 PM »

It needs "them" forks

Macmania · « **Reply #4 on:** September 10, 2012, 09:51 PM »

Work of art that is

Looking forward to following this build

markyp · « **Reply #5 on:** September 10, 2012, 10:00 PM »

looks mint Ash,btw did you see the bike gallery decals on ebay.com???

kungfunky · « **Reply #6 on:** September 10, 2012, 10:31 PM »

Quote from: glenboy on September 10, 2012, 09:06 PM

really nice that ash and its not a pk ripper , but its pretty similar , like that bet its light as owt

Made by the same folk in the same factory though

Quote from: Peter J on September 10, 2012, 09:43 PM

It needs "them" forks

I'm working on it pal

Quote from: macmania on September 10, 2012, 09:51 PM

Work of art that is

Looking forward to following this build

Got a few parts but can't decide just yet how I'm going to finish it, no rush to get it done though

kungfunky · « **Reply #7 on:** September 10, 2012, 10:31 PM »

cheers Griff

yes mark I've seen them before, the Bike Gallery is still up and running

snav69 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 10, 2012, 10:52 PM »

Simply Stunning

Badbaldie · « **Reply #9 on:** September 10, 2012, 11:11 PM »

just imagine Ash if your frame was the frame sat on the wall in the pic

something ud never know i guess . loverly frame thanks for sharing .

kungfunky · « **Reply #10 on:** September 11, 2012, 07:23 AM »

I do actually know who the original owner was Lenny, so I'll try and find out where it came from

58 delray · « **Reply #11 on:** September 11, 2012, 09:13 AM »

What forks are you gonna use on it mate

bodamus · « **Reply #12 on:** September 11, 2012, 09:15 AM »

That's quality

What forks would it use then? I saw some nice old Laguna Forks that would look nice on that

58 delray · « **Reply #13 on:** September 11, 2012, 09:29 AM »

Race inc forks would look sweet on it ash.........

kungfunky · « **Reply #14 on:** September 11, 2012, 09:42 AM »

ideally i'd want chrome forks for it, Race inc, Laguna, Speedo, cook etc etc. Theres plenty of options which is good. I've decided to keep the colours down to a minimum with mainly polished/original finish and hints of blue.

58 delray · « **Reply #15 on:** September 11, 2012, 10:21 AM »

Quote from: kungfunky on September 11, 2012, 09:42 AM

ideally i'd want chrome forks for it, Race inc, Laguna, Speedo, cook etc etc. Theres plenty of options which is good. I've decided to keep the colours down to a minimum with mainly polished/original finish and hints of blue.

I have 3 pairs of nos sealed in the og bag race inc forks mate....no chrome ones though

crazycraig · « **Reply #16 on:** September 11, 2012, 10:29 AM »

Wow good score

denzil · « **Reply #17 on:** September 11, 2012, 05:14 PM »

Oh my god , i love it.

ozone · « **Reply #18 on:** September 11, 2012, 05:20 PM »

Tis a thing of beauty.

I'm guessing Skyway were inspired by the top tube on this frame when they designed the T/A?

kungfunky · « **Reply #19 on:** September 11, 2012, 05:31 PM »

Quote from: CRAZYPAVING on September 11, 2012, 10:29 AM

Wow good score

Cheers Craig it sure is

Quote from: denzil on September 11, 2012, 05:14 PM

Oh my god , i love it.

thought you'd like it Denzil

Quote from: Ozone on September 11, 2012, 05:20 PM

Tis a thing of beauty. I'm guessing Skyway were inspired by the top tube on this frame when they designed the T/A?

I'm not sure about Skyway but a year after these were made the Floval tubing was created by Scot

NORTY40 · « **Reply #20 on:** September 11, 2012, 10:51 PM »

That's one hell of a nice frame

Reckon that's up there with the Nomura and the Redline squareback in my favourite frames , love it

Can't believe the condition it's in considering it's 35 years old

!!

Glynnyboy · « **Reply #21 on:** September 12, 2012, 12:51 PM »

Awesome project, can't wait to see what you get upto with it.

pickle · « **Reply #22 on:** September 12, 2012, 12:54 PM »

fooking old tat

brass monkey! · « **Reply #23 on:** September 12, 2012, 01:11 PM »

you feckin mental case !

that is proper nuts mate, ............. you gonna build it up for a rider

kungfunky · « **Reply #24 on:** September 12, 2012, 04:58 PM »

Once again all the comments are appreciated

I've had a very interesting email sent regarding this frame, I know I'm the 3rd owner and the previous one got the frame from a racer who went on to win several local races with it. So I Asked some questions to find out where the bike came from when it was 1st bought, and to my amazement here's the reply

"Ash,

The bike was purchased from Bob's Bike Shop in Portland Oregon in the summer of 1978 and ridden by Steve Richmond. I know he won quite a few local races with it. I don't think he ever went to Nationals on it.

Jeremy

Now this is seriously awsome news and confirms that the frame was infact purchased from The Bike Gallery in 78, I've already emailed people who worked at the Gallery to try and find out if the frame on the wall is now mine. It's probably a long shot but it's worth trying

Author Topic: 1977 CYCLE PRO FOILER, NOW BUILT UP....... (Read 21654 times)

griff

snav69

ozone