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 !
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,107884Re-built in in 2012 :
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,145821And 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
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
)
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 !
Couple of old geese together
And.....
We even managed to get some conkers on the trip
Happy days
So I am back, no really this time I am, like honest. Got the unbuilt frames out of the eaves and everything
Watch this space........