Author Topic: Mongoose Californian (Read 1665 times)

davemac1974 · « **on:** July 24, 2007, 09:03 PM »

I've been collecting parts for a Mongoose Californian frame for what seems like ages now. Anything 'Goose related that I thought would go with the overall look I had in my head I snapped up. The frame itself needed a little tlc, and having moved house recently it was wrapped in bubble wrap long ago & forgotten about.

Had a sick day today off work as I was suffering from severe man flu last night, so to cheer myself up I decided to dig out all the parts to see if I had enough to finish the bike.

I have heard how well the 'Goose frames can clean up, so I attacked the frame, forks & bars with Auto Glym...and what a result!

Spent all day prepping the frame and then started to build it up. It's by no means to factory spec, and some of the Goose parts are from other models, but I'm happy with it's overall look.

And lets face it...its gotta be better in your eyes than my Burner's

Hope you like it chaps

Cheers
Dave

ozzie_owl · « **Reply #1 on:** July 24, 2007, 09:07 PM »

Very nice build, makes a change to have yellow parts instead of the usual black/blue..

Plasterboy1975 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 24, 2007, 09:20 PM »

Very nice Mr Mac

RATTY · « **Reply #3 on:** July 24, 2007, 09:48 PM »

You have a sweet looking Goose there Dave, well done mate. Oh an for the record, we do like to see the Burners, just keep the bars in the correct position

magna13 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 24, 2007, 09:50 PM »

Quote from: RATTY on July 24, 2007, 09:48 PM

You have a sweet looking Goose there Dave, well done mate. Oh an for the record, we do like to see the Burners, just keep the bars in the correct position

davemac1974 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 24, 2007, 09:52 PM »

Quote from: RATTY on July 24, 2007, 09:48 PM

You have a sweet looking Goose there Dave, well done mate. Oh an for the record, we do like to see the Burners, just keep the bars in the correct position

That was a joke...you set me up!

RATTY · « **Reply #6 on:** July 24, 2007, 09:54 PM »

poolysheriff · « **Reply #7 on:** July 24, 2007, 09:59 PM »

Really nice goose you got there

The yellow bits go very well indeed

Steve P · « **Reply #8 on:** July 24, 2007, 10:05 PM »

Wow ... not what I was expecting at all. Great build and totally different to the norm

Steve

davemac1974 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 24, 2007, 10:24 PM »

Cheers guys...the 'Goose branded Kashi and the DX seatpost alone are probably worth more than the f&f, but because I've bought over a period of time I haven't noticed the expense so much!

ozzie_owl · « **Reply #10 on:** July 24, 2007, 10:27 PM »

Where did you get the decals from? Are they originals or repro?

davemac1974 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 24, 2007, 10:37 PM »

Quote from: ozzie_owl on July 24, 2007, 10:27 PM

Where did you get the decals from? Are they originals or repro?

They are repop's. I can't remember who I got them off tbh...it was a guy on here though last year.

theRuler · « **Reply #12 on:** July 24, 2007, 10:49 PM »

that looks fooking mint mate

spot on!

davemac1974 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 24, 2007, 11:13 PM »

Quote from: the wrong 'un on July 24, 2007, 10:49 PM

that looks fooking mint mate

spot on!

Cheers mate...you do mean the 'Goose don't you, and not the Burner's in the background? $:-\$

theRuler · « **Reply #14 on:** July 24, 2007, 11:16 PM »

hehe
the goose

although the burners look tidy too

Timmeh · « **Reply #15 on:** July 25, 2007, 12:00 AM »

Very, very smart...what are the frames waiting to be fettled hung on the wall?

Many bikes in that there Aladdin's Garage of yours. I don't get jealous, just cry in my beer...

bmxmatt1974 · « **Reply #16 on:** July 25, 2007, 03:57 PM »

very nice mate

davemac1974 · « **Reply #17 on:** July 25, 2007, 07:46 PM »

Quote from: Timmeh on July 25, 2007, 12:00 AM

Very, very smart...what are the frames waiting to be fettled hung on the wall?

Many bikes in that there Aladdin's Garage of yours. I don't get jealous, just cry in my beer...

One is a frame from the new Raleigh Anniversary Team Pro Burner, stamped with my name on the BB shell that was given to me by Raleigh for helping them out on the project...and the other is an 85 Quadangle with un-stamped Standing Gear.

Cheers
Dave

Timmeh · « **Reply #18 on:** July 26, 2007, 05:24 PM »

Yikes!

dubber · « **Reply #19 on:** July 26, 2007, 05:45 PM »

REALLY NICE MATE, WELL DONE

little7251 · « **Reply #20 on:** July 26, 2007, 05:50 PM »

cool build mate how'd it look before u attacked it any pics?

Paulo · « **Reply #21 on:** July 26, 2007, 06:41 PM »

Nice clean bike. Loving the yellow.

selfpreservation · « **Reply #22 on:** July 27, 2007, 12:17 AM »

so those times when i mailed you about the seat and you told me it was residing on your cali were all smoke talk then ?
LOL looksvcool i love a goose with tuffs

kevin rettie · « **Reply #23 on:** July 27, 2007, 01:32 AM »

Lovin it...love californians...reminds me of xmas '83 (or was it '84) when santa brought me my first goose!!

Great job

davemac1974 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 27, 2007, 08:45 AM »

Quote from: selfpreservation on July 27, 2007, 12:17 AM

so those times when i mailed you about the seat and you told me it was residing on your cali were all smoke talk then ?

I mocked it up once, just after I'd bought the seat, but then when I knew we were likely to be moving I wrapped it up safe & sound

Author Topic: Mongoose Californian (Read 1665 times)

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