Author Topic: Kastan Pro Full Cro-Mo (Read 9988 times)

Gnarlyscoots · « **on:** January 04, 2014, 11:05 AM »

Okay guys, where do I start. This is a first for me, treading into unknown territory but, I really really liked the look of this frame and had to get it and build it. I have been dabbling into Mid school magazines and getting a feel for the parts availability and what was on offer but I really would like some input into this with a few small items please.

I have the frame, fork, cranks, pedals, stem, bars, seat clamp, grips, rims, hubs, tyres, brake, lever, seat, post etc...erm, that's nearly all of it I guess then

Basically, I would like to know what headsets were available in 1994 that would suit this build please, obviously 1" threaded

I am not building this to spec, just to how I like the parts and what is available to me. I do not have the Kastan fork, unfortunately, as they are like rocking horse poo and didn't want to run a Uni blade so, I have chosen the GT Pro series fork, which looking through a lot of mags, even some other pro riders were putting them on their frames back then.

I have never really done a start to finish build thread before so again, this is another first. I will update as the build goes along guys and hope you like

Okay, now for some pics.

1994 full cro-mo Kastan Pro frame, original chrome and decals.

oldtired · « **Reply #1 on:** January 04, 2014, 11:08 AM »

mmmmmmmmmm

its mid school headset would have been various bits cobbled together from all the Tange ones you had in 80's when they were cheap

Dark Diggler · « **Reply #2 on:** January 04, 2014, 11:10 AM »

Bloody lovely

rooski · « **Reply #3 on:** January 04, 2014, 11:20 AM »

Thats nice

GT FSA is what you need

oldtired · « **Reply #4 on:** January 04, 2014, 11:27 AM »

fsa yup

what was the one with angled roller bearings ? nice machining on the cups i remember ? hard to find i bet ?

Julian347 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 04, 2014, 11:28 AM »

^^ What he said.

fischflo · « **Reply #6 on:** January 04, 2014, 11:32 AM »

no idea if these are the ones......... but i saw these this morning

5 hrs left ............ http://www.ebay.com/itm/GT-FSA-pro-series-epoch-headset-old-school-bmx-/221344140090?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3389238b3a

bin ........... http://www.ebay.com/itm/1980s-1990s-GT-FSA-Pro-Series-Epoch-Headset-NOS-NEW-OLD-STOCK-FREE-SHIPPING-USA-/360819406225?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5402833591 ..kinda dear

midschooljon · « **Reply #7 on:** January 04, 2014, 11:35 AM »

These are awesome bikes.

ED209 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 04, 2014, 12:16 PM »

this is gonna be a lovely build Terry

HUTCHMAN · « **Reply #9 on:** January 04, 2014, 12:18 PM »

that's gorgeous... looking forward to seeing this done .

nosepickben · « **Reply #10 on:** January 04, 2014, 12:23 PM »

Drool.....

Very tasty indeed. I ran a gt epoch at that time because it worked.
Not strictly mid but a case of "if it aint broke..."
I suppose that if you were buying a kastan around '94 then you probably had a good idea about things, and would be in a position to afford a decent New headset!

Gnarlyscoots · « **Reply #11 on:** January 04, 2014, 01:12 PM »

Thanks guys

This was steal to be honest and came up just at the right time

Is the FSA headset the one referred to as 'the pig', or am I getting mixed up here

Fishy baby, thanks for the links. $108 for that headset though is shocking

GavinDavis · « **Reply #12 on:** January 04, 2014, 01:15 PM »

Thats lovely! Nice one Terry

fischflo · « **Reply #13 on:** January 04, 2014, 02:13 PM »

Quote from: Londonhellboy on January 04, 2014, 01:12 PM

Fishy baby, thanks for the links. $108 for that headset though is shocking

he's got a reason, though
"This is part of an ongoing DIVORCE SALE!"

midschooljon · « **Reply #14 on:** January 04, 2014, 02:57 PM »

Buy this. Cheap as chips, and bang on era correct.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Odyssey-Dynatron-1-BMX-Threaded-headset-/121240232075?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item1c3a7b208b

oldtired · « **Reply #15 on:** January 04, 2014, 04:08 PM »

unsure if the pigs were around at the time ? fsa pig is the one with the oversized bottom cup google the name loads of images , probs one of the best loose ball hs, keep em tight though or the top bearing race will destroy itself, the pro version has sealed lower bearing and angular top bearing i think, still available , price seems to have gone up though they used to be cheap, the local scooter shop has em up at £50

midschooljon · « **Reply #16 on:** January 04, 2014, 04:12 PM »

Quote from: oldtired on January 04, 2014, 04:08 PM

unsure if the pigs were around at the time ? fsa pig is the one with the oversized bottom cup google the name loads of images , probs one of the best loose ball hs, keep em tight though or the top bearing race will destroy itself, the pro version has sealed lower bearing and angular top bearing i think, still available , price seems to have gone up though they used to be cheap, the local scooter shop has em up at £50

Pig is 1 1/8, and I think he is after a 1".

oldtired · « **Reply #17 on:** January 04, 2014, 04:21 PM »

oh missed that bit

, to busy looking at the shiny

thought the 94's were all 1 1/8, unless they had them oddball kastan pro? forks 1 1/8 bottom with a 1" top

boofy44 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 04, 2014, 04:21 PM »

stick an epoch on it Terry.

OrgasmDonor · « **Reply #19 on:** January 04, 2014, 04:29 PM »

the kastan kex frames were made the same time as the gen1 condors (IIRC) good to see rear drops still look as sexy as the earlier ones, awesome frame dude, nearly got one of these a few years ago, great choice

griff · « **Reply #20 on:** January 04, 2014, 06:30 PM »

Nice frame Terry

Dannywhac · « **Reply #21 on:** January 04, 2014, 06:43 PM »

Lovely Terry

Rond used to do a frikkin spot on needle bearing headset made from thick alu for racing. Had one on a bike for three years that I used for street as well and it didn't fook up. I'd (imho) avoid Dynatrons as they're a bit poo (they come loose).

And yeah - The Pig was slightly later.

Jaymz · « **Reply #22 on:** January 04, 2014, 08:08 PM »

Nice that terry

nic968 · « **Reply #23 on:** January 04, 2014, 08:24 PM »

Love Kastans....These squarebacks are so nice..

On the headset tip, Odyssey Pro's are good..Needle bearings and came in a few anodized colours, with a headlock...

Gnarlyscoots · « **Reply #24 on:** January 04, 2014, 10:30 PM »

Hmmm...I have been at work most of the day so came home and actually measured the head tube. It is 34mm diameter. I tried my Tioga BT II in there and it, well, doesn't fit of course.

Need help here now guys as the seller told me it was definately 1", and it's not

Pissed, yes, because I have bought the damned fork for it

So what headset do I need and can I get one for a 1" threaded fork

Author Topic: Kastan Pro Full Cro-Mo (Read 9988 times)

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