Hutch Expert Build

[Candellara]

Hi Chaps

Perhaps Mod's can delete the thread I posted in the Old School Race section

I've an 82 Hutch expert frame that i'm building and as a complete newbie - have lots of questions

First up - bars. Does anyone know the width and rise of Hutch Pro-Racer bars? In the absence of finding some genuine Hutch bars, i've seen some bars that are 26" with a 9" rise and wondered how close this is to the originals

[MrD]

Next question

Cheers

MrD

[MrD]

And if you have deep pockets there are some on the musuem right now.

https://bmxmuseum.com/forsale/327092

MrD

[P J Tunni]

I'm building a Hutch at the moment, started a thread 'Hutch Pro Raider build' a week or so ago that proved about as popular as a ginger haired stepson. Actually i think Mr.D was the only person who commented! 

I have found that 'Pro Raider' parts are a lot cheaper than other Hutch parts, and their still 'Hutch', think my bars cost about a £100 rather than the extortionate prices Pro Racer/expert bars go for.

[MrD]

Its just that I did soooooo much research when building my 1st Hutch that I have acquired plenty of info that is filed away, If it helps others out then I'll put my 2pence in.

different people bring different flavours when it comes to brands, some want what they had as a kid and others want what they couldn't afford as a kid or what their mate had.
Had a Burner 1st (who didn't, think my Bro had an "Iron Horse") then a year later I raced on a DB silver streak but then street rode a Hutch and a Ripper until motorbikes took over, blah blah blah off topic

cheers

MrD

[Candellara]

Thanks

There'll be plenty more questions i'm sure :-)

[Candellara]

Here come the questions :-)

Started the build.

Tange Headset in & forks. Seatpost & clamp


However, the Skyway wheel axles that come as standard are too large? Both front and rear.


Are the axles thinner for the Hutch frames are do they need a flat section in order to get them into the front and rear drop outs?

Also, axles are way too long. Anyone know what axle type and lenght should be fitted?

[Candellara]

Managed to sort this. Got a shortened front axle with flats arriving tomorrow and the rear drop outs just needed a tiny amount of filing to get the rear wheel in nice & snug


Tange bottom bracket this weekend

[Candellara]

Some pictures so far

[Taipan]

What forks are you using? Are they original or repro?

[Candellara]

Haro Vintage 84. I haven't managed to find any Hutch ones yet

Build is coming along and i'll swap parts out as and when I find original Hutch parts

Tange sealed BB in today along with shortended front axle, profile racing chain ring, spider and crank

Looking sweet!

[MrD]

looking great, nice one 

MrD

[P J Tunni]

Looking good, get it built and then swap out for Hutch parts is the way to go, Hutch parts do come up but the're very pricey and you'll always have competition for them!   

[Candellara]

A bit more done. Just awaiting some parts from Hutch in the US. Really please with how it's looking.

Also need some white Skyway blocks if anyone has any?