Author Topic: Mongoose Californian - Rider Build (Read 2498 times)

johnjo74 · « **on:** July 13, 2016, 08:23 PM »

I bought this frame set from x600se about 18 months ago to build up for my lad , hopefully using some half decent condition 'rider' bits that I have already .

I've got most of what I need to build it up , but still need a few bits and pieces to finish it off.

As well as the parts I'm short of , I'm not quite 'feeling it' at the moment with what I have so hopefully some suggestions may help

I'll fire pics up of what I have after I've recovered from this photobucket session !!!!

It's a pretty good survivor with minimal pitting to the chrome and a little scuffage to the decals. Just needs a little fine wire wool here and there.....

johnjo74 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 13, 2016, 08:24 PM »

First thing was to make a decision on which wheels to use .
My choices were / are
Silver Araya Aeros / silver hubs (which I thought wouldn't suit )

Blue shiny side Araya 7X ( on another bike atm)

Black alloy hubbed Tuffs

Silver 20x1.5 Araya 7X / Silver Suzue Hubs

Not sure I like the Tuffs on it , same with the 1.5's $:-\$
Prefer the spokes on it out of the two pictured .... I think .

rooski · « **Reply #2 on:** July 13, 2016, 08:51 PM »

Both the tuffs and the silver Arayas look great, get some more parts fitted before making a decision.

Blue wheels will mean you need a few blue parts such as grips, saddle etc as well as silver/chrome and just black in the tyres.

Also have a look at a few built examples, see which you like the best.

deeman · « **Reply #3 on:** July 13, 2016, 08:53 PM »

I like it on the tuffs....should clean up nice!

kalex · « **Reply #4 on:** July 13, 2016, 08:58 PM »

Tuffs for me also

factory pilot · « **Reply #5 on:** July 13, 2016, 09:53 PM »

Glad to see you are still building mate.. Nice work .. Tuffs for me on this one I'm afraid !
Are you going to MK again this year dude ?

Chez-6 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 13, 2016, 10:09 PM »

Araya's for me, keep it shiny.

NORTY40 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 13, 2016, 11:05 PM »

Nice goose

Spokes for me

Im not a big lover of Tuffs on any bike though

oldschool rider 1969 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 14, 2016, 12:52 AM »

Tuffs, Blk Kashimax, Chrome post, chrome bars Black components

insectbones · « **Reply #9 on:** July 14, 2016, 07:10 AM »

Quote from: NORTY40 on July 13, 2016, 11:05 PM

Nice goose

Spokes for me Im not a big lover of Tuffs on any bike though

Same

BMX1973 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 14, 2016, 08:56 PM »

Looks good either way. A good start.

These make great riders.

johnjo74 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 14, 2016, 09:51 PM »

Quote from: factory pilot on July 13, 2016, 09:53 PM

Glad to see you are still building mate.. Nice work .. Tuffs for me on this one I'm afraid !
Are you going to MK again this year dude ?

Still got a couple of builds that I intend to finish Ant..... Eventually

The AP is next , it's just came to a bit of a grinding halt recently.
I'll be at MK , just need to wangle the day off at work .

johnjo74 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 14, 2016, 10:01 PM »

Quote from: rooski on July 13, 2016, 08:51 PM

Both the tuffs and the silver Arayas look great, get some more parts fitted before making a decision.

Blue wheels will mean you need a few blue parts such as grips, saddle etc as well as silver/chrome and just black in the tyres.

I've got a blue Kashi , plus I can pillage his current bike for some parts if I go with the blue 7X.....

I've also still got the pad set and grips from this....

pickle · « **Reply #13 on:** July 15, 2016, 04:50 PM »

Spokes for me, makes it look light and fast

johnjo74 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 15, 2016, 10:36 PM »

Well , I kinda knew the audience would be split on the Spokes vs Tuffs .

I'm not a Tuff hater myself , but I agree that they suit some builds more than others .

As it's a rider for my lad , I'd have liked him to have some input into the build . He's 11 though and I'm not sure I trust his colour coordination yet !!! I'll have to step into the unknown next , get a freestyle frame and let him go wild with his colour scheme.

He probably would prefer me to use the Tuffs tbh as they are different to the norm..... Maybe I'll ask him and then use what I want anyway

johnjo74 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 15, 2016, 11:15 PM »

I'd like this build to turn as if it was a few years old , with the odd upgrade added and parts swapped with mates . There is nothing exotic on my parts shelf , but I've dug out what I think will probably work with either wheel set. I'm going to mock build it as I go and see how it looks.....

Tange Headset + Lock nut

The only stems spare I have are a couple of SR MS422 and a 420 . I like the look of the older 420 , but don't really want to use either and I'm on the lookout for a nice rider condition Tuff or Pro Neck stem......

Chez-6 · « **Reply #16 on:** July 15, 2016, 11:19 PM »

Si has a sweet black tuff neck for sale that would fit the bill pm him to see if he still has it. Chez

johnjo74 · « **Reply #17 on:** July 15, 2016, 11:23 PM »

Quote from: Chez-6 on July 15, 2016, 11:19 PM

Si has a sweet black tuff neck for sale that would fit the bill pm him to see if he still has it. Chez

Cheers Chez , think I saw that the other day.... Bit too nice for this maybe.

johnjo74 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 16, 2016, 12:05 AM »

I bought some GT expert bars for this last year.....

Without fitting them , I wasn't sure they would suit as they are quite wide , so recently acquired these Renthal expert bars just in case.....

Not sure there is a lot in it , but the Renthals are a bit narrower and probably more suitable for an 11 year old.

Chez-6 · « **Reply #19 on:** July 16, 2016, 02:10 PM »

What ever you go with your Son is getting one mighty fine rider

johnjo74 · « **Reply #20 on:** July 16, 2016, 10:18 PM »

A rare event in Manchester , it stayed dry for a few hours today

This gave me a chance to put what I have loosely together for some snaps to see how things are looking.

After fitting both , my lad decided on spokes although I think with a few tweaks the Tuffs could work too.
Anyway spokes it is , but here's the pics of both .

Tuffs.....

20 x 1.5 Araya 7X.....

The chainring set up has been 'borrowed' from an AP I have in progress , so will be coming off . Would like to put something a little different on , perhaps something like a Pro Class disc or similar ?

Chez-6 · « **Reply #21 on:** July 16, 2016, 11:29 PM »

lighter. I now what you mean about the weather I am 40 mile further up north and we have ahs rain every day for weeks

but the sight of you build has brought a little sunshine its looking good

factory pilot · « **Reply #22 on:** July 17, 2016, 07:27 AM »

I've changed my mind bud ... It's spokes all the way ... Looking gorgeous dude

griff · « **Reply #23 on:** July 17, 2016, 08:28 AM »

i liked the tuffs on it, but for me the spokes look a bit better/lighter/faster

dancetothedrummersbeat · « **Reply #24 on:** July 17, 2016, 08:31 AM »

Very nice. I love tuffs, but spokes look better on this build. Great job

Author Topic: Mongoose Californian - Rider Build (Read 2498 times)

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