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Offline stidds

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1972 Rick's Bike Shop Team Replica
« on: May 06, 2021, 11:01 PM »
Back in 1972 (ish) the legend that is Rick Twomey (RIP) of Rick's Bike Shop had an idea that would change cycling as we know it.  He took a Schwinn Stingray frame, re-designed the front end and some other changes and produced the very first 'diamond' frame design which was the first real BMX as we know it.

Everything that we know and love about this amazing sport of ours stemmed from this frame, the design is still with us today almost 50 years later which tells you exactly how important it was and how far ahead Rick was.

This bike was ridden by the originals in BMX, legends like Dave Clinton, John Palfreyman, Thom Lund and Doug Takahashi all rode this bike.

The original is in the possession of my good friend Rick Gaytan (Reilley1) in the USA but when I saw it I knew I wanted to make one myself.

So I purchased a 1972 Schwinn Stingray, made a jig and put an new front end on the bike, some tubes were modified to Rick's design.

This is my homage to this legendary bike and the man himself, I hope I have done it justice.

Parts:

Frame:  1972 Schwinn Stingray modified
Forks:  Schwinn Stingray
Headset:  Schwinn
Stem:  Schwinn Gooseneck
Bars:  Unknown
Grips:  OGK
Seat Clamp:  Schwinn
Seat Post:  Schwinn
Seat:  Troxel
Cranks:  Schwinn
Chainring:  Takagi
Pedals:  Union
Chain:  Union
Rims:  Moped
Hubs/Spokes:  Front - Normandy, Rear - Shimano Coaster, spokes - 12g Heavy Duty
Tyres:  Raleigh
Number Plate:  Preston Petty




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Re: 1972 Rick's Bike Shop Team Replica
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2021, 11:04 PM »
More pictures

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Re: 1972 Rick's Bike Shop Team Replica
« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2021, 06:52 AM »
Boom  explosion

Bike of the year right there Sean. That is an amazing build  :coolsmiley:
Still limping......

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Re: 1972 Rick's Bike Shop Team Replica
« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2021, 09:15 AM »
sweet
When I was born, the world was a far simpler place.
It was all just cops and robbers.
And BMX.

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Re: 1972 Rick's Bike Shop Team Replica
« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2021, 09:18 AM »
Thanks guys, all I need to completely finish the bike is a 39/40/41 tooth Three Arrows chainring, but they are few and far between hence the Mongoose/Takagi item.

I will get one soon and change it.

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Re: 1972 Rick's Bike Shop Team Replica
« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2021, 09:20 AM »
Really great bike Stidds, love it mate... fistblump fistblump fistblump

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Re: 1972 Rick's Bike Shop Team Replica
« Reply #6 on: July 05, 2021, 12:27 PM »
 Keep coming back to look at this. What an amazing bit of work there mister... Pure BMX roots and nostalgia, a real slice of history.  :4_17_5:

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Re: 1972 Rick's Bike Shop Team Replica
« Reply #7 on: July 05, 2021, 01:40 PM »
Super nice that.
If in doubt flat out.

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Re: 1972 Rick's Bike Shop Team Replica
« Reply #8 on: June 24, 2022, 08:55 PM »
Check your messages mate, it's about the chainring you're after  fistblump
Low end French does it for me ! 😂

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Re: 1972 Rick's Bike Shop Team Replica
« Reply #9 on: June 30, 2022, 12:14 PM »
Nice!

Would be great to see some process photos if you have any.  :slayer:

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