Author Topic: 1988 Skyway 280TA build finished - picture heavy (Read 7437 times)

stidds · « **on:** April 26, 2015, 11:30 AM »

A departure from my normal 70s stuff (don't worry have 2 of those coming really soon).

I always loved the look of these bikes and it is a nice change than the normal Skyway T/A bikes.

In 1988, Skyway introduced 2 complete BMX Race bikes. The 280TA and the 300TA. Both of these models featured spoked wheels, and not Skyway mags. The 280TA had caliper brakes and the 300TA had AD990's.

So here it is my Skyway 280TA, I have tried to keep it close to the standard equipment it had when released (a few changes like Uni Turbo seat, but pretty damn close) hope you like it.

stidds · « **Reply #1 on:** April 26, 2015, 11:30 AM »

Parts List:

Frame: Skyway 280 TA
Forks: Landing Gear Replica (will eventually find some Skyway forks for it)
Headset: Tange
Stem: DK
Bars: Rickman Reynolds 531
Grips: Ame Tri (new ones)
Seat: Uni Turbo
Seat Clamp: Tioga
Brake Lever: Dia-Compe Tech 5
Brake Caliper: Dia-Compe Bulldog
Rims: Sumo 7X
Hubs: Suzue Low Flange
Tyres: Cheng Shin Comp III
Cranks: Tioga One Piece
Pedals: MKS Beartrap
Chain: KMC
Chainring: Skyway Turbo disc
Padset: Skyway
Valve Caps: Skyway

Jaypeg · « **Reply #2 on:** April 26, 2015, 11:41 AM »

Cracking job bud, nice to see a different skyway build.

NORTY40 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 26, 2015, 12:03 PM »

Nice bike that Sean , always good to see something a bit different to the norm

griff · « **Reply #4 on:** April 26, 2015, 12:28 PM »

Very nice Sean

WINI · « **Reply #5 on:** April 26, 2015, 12:35 PM »

Very nice! Ive been close to doing one of these myself in the past, and this looks ace.

I've a set of skyway Streetbeat forks for sale if you were interested too.

bobbbbsy · « **Reply #6 on:** April 26, 2015, 12:37 PM »

and this is where skyway race bars came from . im sure someone will argue they made them in 84 though.

nosepickben · « **Reply #7 on:** April 26, 2015, 12:53 PM »

That's really nice.

CustardLips · « **Reply #8 on:** April 26, 2015, 08:00 PM »

That's nice and tidy.

Mikku · « **Reply #9 on:** April 27, 2015, 05:00 AM »

Sweet-looking Skyway! I don't remember these from bitd but I passed my driving test in '87 so BMX was bumped down the list!

BMX1973 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 27, 2015, 05:37 PM »

Great looking ride

Did you import the frame?

dancetothedrummersbeat · « **Reply #11 on:** April 27, 2015, 05:54 PM »

Very nice Sean

stidds · « **Reply #12 on:** April 27, 2015, 06:47 PM »

Quote from: BMX1973 on April 27, 2015, 05:37 PM

Great looking ride

Did you import the frame?

I did Dave, got it for a steal too.

Jaymz · « **Reply #13 on:** April 27, 2015, 07:09 PM »

Class

boofy44 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 27, 2015, 07:20 PM »

Quote from: bobbbbsy on April 26, 2015, 12:37 PM

and this is where skyway race bars came from . im sure someone will argue they made them in 84 though.

They were out before 88 though.

pickle · « **Reply #15 on:** April 27, 2015, 08:51 PM »

Superb job on that Sean

BMX1973 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 27, 2015, 10:09 PM »

Who's Dave?

Everyone gets us mixed up.

Quote from: stidds on April 27, 2015, 06:47 PM

Quote from: BMX1973 on April 27, 2015, 05:37 PM
Great looking ride

Did you import the frame?

I did Dave, got it for a steal too.

stidds · « **Reply #17 on:** April 27, 2015, 11:00 PM »

Quote from: BMX1973 on April 27, 2015, 10:09 PM

Who's Dave?

Everyone gets us mixed up.

My apologies, I was in a rush and saw 1973 and thought you were Dave Beard, now I see you are not him which is really fortunate for you as Dave is a cnut

bobbbbsy · « **Reply #18 on:** April 28, 2015, 12:57 AM »

Quote from: boofy44 on April 27, 2015, 07:20 PM

Quote from: bobbbbsy on April 26, 2015, 12:37 PM
and this is where skyway race bars came from . im sure someone will argue they made them in 84 though.
They were out before 88 though.

- you must know something ed ferri does not.

BMX1973 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 28, 2015, 08:18 AM »

Quote from: stidds on April 27, 2015, 11:00 PM

Quote from: BMX1973 on April 27, 2015, 10:09 PM
Who's Dave?

Everyone gets us mixed up.

My apologies, I was in a rush and saw 1973 and thought you were Dave Beard, now I see you are not him which is really fortunate for you as Dave is a cnut

MartyC · « **Reply #20 on:** April 28, 2015, 03:41 PM »

Very nice, can't beat proper mid school race bikes

oldscool · « **Reply #21 on:** April 30, 2015, 09:49 AM »

Nice build

Author Topic: 1988 Skyway 280TA build finished - picture heavy (Read 7437 times)

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