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Offline tonyo

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« on: January 24, 2014, 06:40 PM »
Well somehow I deleted the thread I started yesterday. :-)
So I try again
My original bike which I bought new in 81. It was originally blue. One piece crank. Single stem etc.It was at the lower end spec wise of Mongoose II options as I was 12 years old and had to part ex my grifter to help pay.  I desperately wanted that mongoose !
Anyway.

Dropouts to be repaired



The off to see SuperbikeDan to try to find the correct blue. He had done just one frame before and this is pretty much it.



The finish and service from Dan is excellent. Can't say thanks enough.
He had to fine blast the frame and saved all the detail as well as the frame number. Very pleased !

Parts to be fitted... I hope they are what I should be fitting for the era.
I am going to ride this bike mind.





Ukai rims and Suntour hubs



Mks pedals ( which I had in 81 )


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« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2014, 11:32 PM »
A good start and some nice tidy bits. Keep up the good work.  :daumenhoch:
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« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2014, 11:25 AM »
Looking forward to seeing more of this...

That blue is lush.


You got any more pics??

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« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2014, 04:46 PM »
Cheers guys.


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« Reply #4 on: January 27, 2014, 04:49 PM »
Headset fitted and stickers of course. Wheels fitted for a photo
 


Then crank in.








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« Reply #5 on: January 27, 2014, 10:02 PM »
That is gonna look sweet  :smitten:

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« Reply #6 on: January 27, 2014, 10:34 PM »
Cheers !
Waiting for the bars and seat post to come back from anodisers. Then it's what to do with the seat ? I have the original. It's tatty and the rails need chroming, that's if I can get them out mind you.
After that it's the silly hard to get pads.


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« Reply #7 on: February 03, 2014, 08:19 PM »
Update. Bought some super goose bars instead of the cheap nasty ones I had.
Got to be chromed but pretty good.
Changing the chain wheel shortly too.
But this is where it's at






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« Reply #8 on: February 03, 2014, 08:29 PM »
wow!

I don't think I've seen one that colour before  - looks amazing. Nice job

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« Reply #9 on: February 03, 2014, 08:30 PM »
that's coming along lurvly  :smitten:

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« Reply #10 on: February 05, 2014, 05:52 PM »
Not sure if this is 'ok' but as a kid I always wanted the fluted seat post. Just back from anodisers with my other bars.
Thanks for the comments by the way.




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« Reply #11 on: February 06, 2014, 02:28 PM »
Sweet looking build bud. That's a lovely colour which I think the Wire Wheel came in too.

What seat are you using?

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« Reply #12 on: February 08, 2014, 01:52 AM »
Hi mr.
I have my original seat but it's a bit battered. The rails need re chroming too. I will have a think.
And cheers for the comments.

The grips turned up yesterday. Colour is pretty spot on so thanks to Superbike Dan on that one bearing in mind the grips are remade too.




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« Reply #13 on: February 12, 2014, 09:32 PM »
Seat is going to need some work. And the rails need Houdini to get them out for chroming.






On a more positive note the smaller 39t chain wheel arrived.






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« Reply #14 on: February 12, 2014, 09:40 PM »
Cant beat old school Mongoose  :smitten: Can't wait to see it finished.  :daumenhoch:

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« Reply #15 on: February 12, 2014, 11:53 PM »
Looking good dude !

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« Reply #16 on: February 13, 2014, 12:03 AM »
Thanks fellas. This is my first attempt and it was to be my only attempt. But I am enjoying this so much I have bought another frame for a future job.
Got a few issues to sort out. I ordered a new freewheel but it's the wrong size. And then the correct colour pads.
What do you think on brake caliper colour? I originally bought the blue ones. Then bought some silver ones so don't know what to do ?



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« Reply #17 on: February 13, 2014, 12:07 AM »
It looks very clean cut,very nice great job,seeing this i think i will got one off my gooses powder coated.:)
Too many cool bikes out there,  not enough money in my wallet :D

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« Reply #18 on: February 13, 2014, 12:38 AM »
What do you think on brake caliper colour? I originally bought the blue ones. Then bought some silver ones so don't know what to do ?



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I'd stick with the black chainring and go for a black brake set up, grips and seat. Think the black looks lovely against the blue, but that's just me.  ???
You've got a job on your hands bringing that seat back up to the same standard as the rest of the bike. Invest in a nice new one.  :daumenhoch:
Looking sweet though.  ;)
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« Reply #19 on: February 13, 2014, 12:43 AM »
yeah agree with custardlips there buy new seat Kashimax from Alans Bmx Shop,wigan :)
Too many cool bikes out there,  not enough money in my wallet :D

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« Reply #20 on: February 13, 2014, 02:01 AM »
Re the black chainring it's gonna have to go as the chain angle makes the chain sit very close to the frame tube.
But me too like the black.   Mmmm will have a think


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« Reply #21 on: February 13, 2014, 02:05 AM »
Taken on board fellas.


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« Reply #22 on: February 13, 2014, 06:55 PM »
Very tempted to buy a new seat , at least for now so I can get out on it and pull muscles in my legs :)


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« Reply #23 on: February 13, 2014, 07:01 PM »
here's a pic of my old supergoose II built to factory spec

stripped now to part out  :idiot2::(



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« Reply #24 on: February 13, 2014, 07:16 PM »
Looking cool that
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