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Offline bobafett

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So with the inspiration of MK still fresh in my mind, a promise to myself to get back building still ringing in my ears, and the youngest finally past the "Barbie Bike" phase it was time to blow the cobwebs off the tyre levers, chain splitter, spanners and allen keys and put a rider together for my daughter.........

I had all sorts of "pink" fear in my mind, but, she surprised me and said "Dad, I want a RED one" Ace !  :laugh:

So.......

The 1984 Mitygoose was the natural doner frame out of the collection.....

For those who haven't seen it before here's a couple of old threads on the various builds of this bike if you're interested:

Original survivor in 2010 : http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,107884

Re-built in in 2012 :  http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,145821

And now to present day - it was time to return this bike to it's purpose in life......

.....to bring the fun of BMX to a kid  :4_17_5:

1984 Mitygoose frame & forks M4B0912 - original chrome & original decals
original Mitygoose bars
original Mitygoose wheels (CMC rims / KK hubs)
original Mitygoose crank & chainwheel
original Mitygoose headset & BB
original survivor mongoose padset
mongoose stem
mongoose grips
original pro-class brake set (Lee Chi MX100A/900A/Tech 3)
MKS traps
Person's quilted seat from the states
NOS MX hinged clamp (not DC but an original old school cheapo  ;D)
comp3 style 16" tyres from the bay


So here she is all dressed in red for my daughter - we built it together and she was one happy girl when it was done  ;)



















So.....

Then it was time to take it for a spin !

 :4_17_5:





Couple of old geese together  :)




And.....

We even managed to get some conkers on the trip  :coolsmiley:

 :LolLolLolLol:








Happy days  :daumenhoch:

So I am back, no really this time I am, like honest. Got the unbuilt frames out of the eaves and everything  :shocked:

Watch this space........  :-X :D






mongoositis - an expensive disease......

Offline Retrodan72

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John, I've sooooooo missed the sight of those fence panels, great to see you back at it mate and what a great little Goose, she looks chuffed to bits with it.

Are those conkers getting put to one side for Joffy to sniff?  :D


GO FORWARD TO THE PAST, WITH NRP'S

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That's ace John - glad to see you've got the vibe again  :daumenhoch:

Now stick it in BOTM  ;)

Offline CustardLips

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Riding bikes and collecting conkers... smashing.  explosion
"Every year is getting shorter, never seem to find the time"

"WWG1WGA"

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Awesome little bike John :4_17_5:

And sooo soooooo good to see you back  :-*

Offline Swivel

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Excellent stuff John, top quality as always, nice one mate   :daumenhoch: :4_17_5:

Offline MartyC

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The man, the myth, the legend that is JohnnyGoose, like Jango Fett before him critical to the story; good to see you back!  Not a bad build to make your comeback with either and so much more rewarding when you see her riding it  :daumenhoch:


Better to crash and burn than fade away

Offline Spen69

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Well it's always good to see another member of the original 2am club back from the dead :2funny:

Looks great John - like you, I was also delighted when my daughter asked for a red BMX not a pink one but she's too big for a 16" so she got something more modern. Still BMX though and waaaaaay cooler than her mates with heavy 300-speed mountain bikes :daumenhoch:

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Still limping......

Offline NORTY40

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 explosion Back with a bang !!  explosion

Awesome mate and even better to have you back on here  ;) :daumenhoch:




Are those conkers getting put to one side for Joffy to sniff?  :D

 :LolLolLolLol:   mmmmmm fresh conkers ....... Gaz Rollin is partial to a conker sniff aswell  ::) :D
WANTED : Old school BMX patches/sew on badges ......  please  :)

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We need to get Pilky back on here too  :pilky:


Offline kdw712

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He's back and he's building
Another gem right there  :daumenhoch:
cheers Kev
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Offline BMX1973

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That Mini build is so cool  :)

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