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Offline stidds

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1978 Roger DeCoster - My Newest Build
« on: April 02, 2007, 07:30 PM »
I have just finished putting together my newest build a 1978 Mongoose Roger DeCoster.

I must say that this has been my favourite build so far, although for anybody that has ever tried to put together a era-correct 1970's BMX will know just how hard it is to source the parts.

Have a look at the extensive parts rundown and then try to imagine the difficulty in finding so many NOS parts.

This really has turned out well and it is so shiney, I just can't stop looking at it.

There are so many little details that I love, like the radially laced rims, the brake lever cover, the centre pull caliper and I love the peg board complete with Roger DeCosters 1978 number.

I have to thank AL for the decals, Craizycraig for the rims and especially Reilley1 for the parts advice, cheers guys  :daumenhoch: :4_17_5:












« Last Edit: January 10, 2010, 10:21 AM by Stidds »

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Re: 1979 Roger DeCoster - My Newest Build
« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2007, 07:31 PM »
that's nice sean

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Re: 1979 Roger DeCoster - My Newest Build
« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2007, 07:31 PM »
Parts


Frame - Mongoose Roger DeCoster (with Tim Cook Reproduction Decals)
Forks -  Ashtabula (Unstamped) - (NOS)
Headset - Mongoose - (NOS)
Bars - Alloy (Unknown Make) - (NOS)
Stem - Mongoose Gold Stem - (New)
Grips - Oury - (New)
Brake Lever - Weinmann (With Custom Bend) - (NOS)
Brake Lever Cover - Bultaco - (NOS)
Brake Caliper - Weinmann Vanquer 999 Centre Pull - (NOS)
Brake Cable - Clarks - (NOS)
Centre Pull Anchor - Dia~Compe - (NOS)
Crank Arms - Campagnolo SR (1979 Stamped) - (NOS)
Crank Dust Caps - Campagnolo Patent - (NOS)
Chainring - Campagnolo - (NOS)
Chainring Bolts - Campagnolo                  
Chain - Sedis/Sachs - (NOS)
Bottom Bracket - Square Taper (Open Bearing) - (NOS)
Pedals - Union Rat Trap - (NOS)
Seat Post Clamp - Mongoose Motomag    
Seat Post - Alloy (Fluted) - (NOS)
Seat - Vinyl Padded - (NOS)
Hubs - Sunshine Track Hubs 36h (with Campagnolo Track Axles and Track Nuts)
Freewheel - T.D. Cross & Sons   - (NOS)
Rims - Spencer Alloy 36h - (NOS)
Tyres - Cheng Shin Knobbly (2.125 Front / 1.75 Rear) - (NOS)
Padset - Mongoose - (NOS)
Number Plate - Hunt Wilde Peg Board - (NOS)
« Last Edit: April 02, 2007, 07:44 PM by stidds »

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Re: 1979 Roger DeCoster - My Newest Build
« Reply #3 on: April 02, 2007, 07:34 PM »
I like that a lot, top build.  That is proper old school :4_17_5:

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Re: 1979 Roger DeCoster - My Newest Build
« Reply #4 on: April 02, 2007, 07:49 PM »
That's a bit (!) special, more dedication than Roy Castle and his record breakers.....fook me that must of taken some doing finding all that.  :4_17_5:
« Last Edit: April 02, 2007, 11:17 PM by mark j. »

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Re: 1979 Roger DeCoster - My Newest Build
« Reply #5 on: April 02, 2007, 07:52 PM »
stidds

thats f@ckin ace

you,ve raised the bar myson with that 1 :coolsmiley:

im really digging these 79/80 builds being done as of of late

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Re: 1979 Roger DeCoster - My Newest Build
« Reply #6 on: April 02, 2007, 08:21 PM »
Do you know stidds it's been ages since a bike stirred my loins but that excites!

Looking at that evokes those great feelings I had as a kid hearing about BMX for the first time, reading early BMX plus mags, seeing those early bikes and pestering my dad to get me one. For those of you young uns who only got into BMX in the late 80s I will never be able to explain what you guys missed in those early pioneering days.

Well done fella, a truly nice build  :daumenhoch:

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Re: 1979 Roger DeCoster - My Newest Build
« Reply #7 on: April 02, 2007, 08:23 PM »
Lovely job

Looks just right , that does mate

fast and usable

Good work indeed sir

Rich

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Re: 1979 Roger DeCoster - My Newest Build
« Reply #8 on: April 02, 2007, 08:32 PM »
Thats Spot on..

An early MK show n shine favorite  :daumenhoch:

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Re: 1979 Roger DeCoster - My Newest Build
« Reply #9 on: April 02, 2007, 08:39 PM »
That looks proper nice Sean  :4_17_5:

What size is the chainring ?
« Last Edit: April 02, 2007, 08:41 PM by Mattdub »

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Re: 1979 Roger DeCoster - My Newest Build
« Reply #10 on: April 02, 2007, 08:46 PM »
Absolutely steller build Sean, that just screams Bicycle Motocross to me  :4_17_5:
 :) DINGO :)

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Re: 1979 Roger DeCoster - My Newest Build
« Reply #11 on: April 02, 2007, 08:55 PM »
I'd really love to see that on the start gate or at least going round a couple of times

se

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Re: 1979 Roger DeCoster - My Newest Build
« Reply #12 on: April 02, 2007, 08:57 PM »
Lost for words. Toppest notch.

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Re: 1979 Roger DeCoster - My Newest Build
« Reply #13 on: April 02, 2007, 09:08 PM »
its mint sean  :daumenhoch:

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Your not famous because you have a BMX so dont expect me to lick your arse for bits !!! I will leave that to the sheep
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Re: 1979 Roger DeCoster - My Newest Build
« Reply #14 on: April 02, 2007, 09:12 PM »
That looks proper nice Sean  :4_17_5:

What size is the chainring ?

Matt, the gearing I am running is 47/17, built for big downhill tracks.

JJR

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Re: 1979 Roger DeCoster - My Newest Build
« Reply #15 on: April 02, 2007, 09:25 PM »
Nice nice niceeeeeeeeeee

daz bmx it!

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Re: 1979 Roger DeCoster - My Newest Build
« Reply #16 on: April 02, 2007, 09:44 PM »
Thats a cracker! :4_17_5:

AL

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Re: 1979 Roger DeCoster - My Newest Build
« Reply #17 on: April 02, 2007, 10:15 PM »
Common as Muck  ;D

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Re: 1979 Roger DeCoster - My Newest Build
« Reply #18 on: April 02, 2007, 11:15 PM »
Common as Muck  ;D

 :LolLolLolLol:

We will have to get the bikes together for a photo shoot soon Al.

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Re: 1979 Roger DeCoster - My Newest Build
« Reply #19 on: April 03, 2007, 12:17 AM »
wow

i love a nice bmx products machine and fook me that is a nice one

that is a labour of love, mr stidds - a blinding build with class  :daumenhoch:
cheers Kev
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Re: 1979 Roger DeCoster - My Newest Build
« Reply #20 on: April 03, 2007, 09:44 AM »
Stunning, just seen it in the museum so had to come looking for the thread that introduced it.

The build is top notch and the blue is awsome - I assume the frame has been painted - if so who did it???


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Re: 1979 Roger DeCoster - My Newest Build
« Reply #21 on: April 03, 2007, 10:09 AM »
Stunning, just seen it in the museum so had to come looking for the thread that introduced it.

The build is top notch and the blue is awsome - I assume the frame has been painted - if so who did it???



Thanks Paul

The frame has been completely restored by me.  It was candy blue originally, so I stripped what was left of it, polished the hell out of the nikel underneath and then mixed candy aquamarine blue with a clearcoat and applied over the top.  I am really pleased with the finish.

I have learnt many a new skill since I have been restoring bikes and spraying and welding are just two of them.

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Re: 1979 Roger DeCoster - My Newest Build
« Reply #22 on: April 03, 2007, 10:17 AM »
fook me, i couldnt be arsed! top build dude, its deservedly groooovy :daumenhoch:

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Re: 1979 Roger DeCoster - My Newest Build
« Reply #23 on: April 03, 2007, 12:22 PM »
sean, top build fella   :4_17_5:

I love it   :smitten:

(good choice of colour to  ;) remember never red )

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Re: 1979 Roger DeCoster - My Newest Build
« Reply #24 on: April 03, 2007, 12:31 PM »
still looking at this build   :smitten:

class job
esp as that paint job is your own work  :daumenhoch:  :4_17_5:
cheers Kev
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