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Title: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: beard1973 on April 30, 2010, 01:16 AM

Not sure if this belongs in Tech & Resto or Old School BMX Racing... but here goes....


In August 1985 Craig Schofield travelled along with the rest of the RALEIGH BMX TEAM to the World Championships in Whistler, Canada.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab65/burnerworld5/Worlds_Poster.jpg)

Craig came home with the World Title in his class….

Superclass 20 inch

1.   Craig Schofield - Great Britain
2.   Xavier Redois - France
3.   Phil Hoogendoorn - Holland
4.   Leon Walravens - Holland
5.   Luc Koehler - France
6.   Nicolas Preece - Great Britain
7.   Carlos Carrizosa - Mexico
8.   Claude Vuillemot – France

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab65/burnerworld5/Whistler.jpg)

And what was he riding… yep… a Raleigh Team Aero Pro Burner.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab65/burnerworld5/Canada85.jpg)

In 2006 while making preparations for the 2nd Burner Bash I had this notion that it would be real cool to get some of the ex-factory riders who rode for the Raleigh BMX team to come along and see the bikes and present the Show & Shine trophies. Never did I think I’d be able to achieve this, but if you don’t try you never know.

Obviously the name that is most synonomous with Raleigh BMX and in fact UK BMX is that of Andy Ruffell. And the stalwart of the Raleigh Team was the man himself Craig Schofield. After a bit of internet research I managed to get hold of contact emails for both of them, never did I expect a reply but both guys got in touch.

To cut a long story short Craig has been kind enough to be special guest at 3 out of the last 4 Burner Bash events that we have held and this year Andy will be joining us for the first time… its like a Raleigh BMX dream come true.

Over the past few years I have chatted fairly regularly with Craig via email and text message, but it was one Saturday afternoon in January 2009 that I got a text from Craig quite out of the blue (I was sat outside the changing room’s in NEXT waiting for my wife who was trying something on.)

“Hi Dave, I have my WORLDS bike from 85 in boxes in the garage, I’d like you to restore and rebuild it for me, let me know. Craig”

As you can imagine the smile on my face was something to behold. A few weeks later parts of the bike started landing at my address and PROJECT: Schofield85 began.

Now how do you go about a resto like this, if the parts had been in decent survivor condition I’d have built it as a survivor, but a lot of them were just too far gone to fix to a freshly coated Frameset.

I’ve spent a lot of times sourcing the missing parts but with help of just 2 photo’s and the inside knowledge of Darren Wood I have rebuilt Craig’s bike for him.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab65/burnerworld5/DSC_5114.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab65/burnerworld5/DSC_5081.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab65/burnerworld5/DSC_5097.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab65/burnerworld5/DSC_5094.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab65/burnerworld5/DSC_5093.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab65/burnerworld5/DSC_5099.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab65/burnerworld5/DSC_5098.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab65/burnerworld5/DSC_5092.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab65/burnerworld5/DSC_5085.jpg)


Its not a PRISTINE 'see your face in the bottom bracket' build, its VERY nice though. I was so cautious not to ‘over-restore’ items and I didn’t want to use repro parts (sadly the original padsets just don’t exist in any useable condition).

The Raleigh decals are NOS and you can tell, they are not in perfect condition but the colours are obviously correct and they add to the authenticity of the build.

Here’s a breakdown of the parts that are actual surviving parts from Craig’s World Championship winning Team Aero Pro Burner.

ORIGINAL

Frame & Forks
GT Pro Bars
ESP Flying W Stem
GT Seatpost (bent to suit)
Redline Flight Cranks
Hutch Beartrap Pedals
Redline Chainring
Suzue Sealed Bearing Hubs
Green & Yellow Label Comp II Tyres
MRD Race Plate

All other parts I have had to source.

MX1000 & Tech Levers
DC Cables (stamped 83 – looking for an 85 set if someone has some).
White Kashimax Aero
Suntour Seat Clamp
Chrome Araya 7X’s
Decals (NOS)
Padset (Repro)


Craig has only seen it via a Text Message but is thrilled to bits, he’ll be seeing it in the flesh on Saturday.. I hope I have done it justice, not all the replacement parts are NOS and some have the odd mark on but I think that adds to the build.

And before anyone jumps on me… I know the grips are wrong, well they are wrong and they are right, the bike he won the Worlds on in 1985 had A’me Unitrons, but they were BLUE with RED inners, these are the only ones I have been able to find in the reserve colour option (And I owe a huge debt to Bren (Ron Burgandy) who gave me this set FOC!). These will hopefully be replaced if and when the right ones appear.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab65/burnerworld5/DSC_5089.jpg)

Its been an honour and a pleasure building this bike for Craig, recreating a piece of BMX history, not just for the Raleigh nutters but for UK BMX….

Craig Schofield – 1985 WORLD CHAMPION – Team Aero Pro Burner.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab65/burnerworld5/DSC_5091.jpg)

How's this for an Historic Raleigh BMX Line-Up.

ALL ORIGINAL RALEIGH TEAM AERO PRO'S

1984 - Craig Schofield Replica / 1985 - Craig Schofield WORLDS / 2010 - Dave Hall Old Skool Race Bike.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab65/burnerworld5/DSC_5100.jpg)

My 84' Replica has had a couple of bits upgraded since it won Bike Of The Show at last years Burner Bash & 3rd place at the Preston Old Skool Grands.

A'me Grips with the correct Logo (Bubble)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab65/burnerworld5/DSC_5111.jpg)

Single Pinch Redline Flights (now with correct fittings JJ    ;) )

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab65/burnerworld5/DSC_5110.jpg)

Its gonna be difficult letting this go back to Craig...

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab65/burnerworld5/DSC_5105.jpg)

Hope you guys like...   :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: GTnumber1 on April 30, 2010, 01:37 AM

great story mate, and YES I DO LIKE BURNERS   :4_17_5:

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: mark 2 on April 30, 2010, 03:37 AM

Awesome project Dave, unbelievable having the original tyres. Wowsers.  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: Darren Wood on April 30, 2010, 06:28 AM

One word Dave ................................ AMAZING  :shocked:






He will be so pleased  :daumenhoch:




WOODY  :4_17_5:

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: Dingobmxer on April 30, 2010, 06:39 AM

Dave,
you know my thoughts on Burners BUT thats a mint story and resto mate well done

Dingo

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: bmxmatt1974 on April 30, 2010, 06:42 AM

cool story dave and good job on the bike  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: scary_leary on April 30, 2010, 06:47 AM

Beautiful story.. Beautiful bike :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: Jon The Bassist on April 30, 2010, 07:10 AM

Excellent work Dave! Schoff's win was big news, and it was the same year that I first dipped my toe into racing.

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: Swivel on April 30, 2010, 07:36 AM

Gotta love a burner and those are very special Dave, nice one, excellent resto  :4_17_5:

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: Gashead on April 30, 2010, 07:40 AM

Did well there Dave  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: pickle on April 30, 2010, 07:50 AM

top quality that Dave!   :4_17_5:

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: Mattdub on April 30, 2010, 08:15 AM

Mega work there Dave  :4_17_5: . You've done it justice and then some , like Mark J said ref the tyres  :shocked:

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: beard1973 on April 30, 2010, 08:51 AM

Thanks for the comments guys...  :daumenhoch:

I'll be bring it to the Old Skool Grands at Preston next month and hopefully it'll be making an appearance at Milton Keynes...  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: monkian on April 30, 2010, 08:54 AM

Great stuff man. History in the making :daumenhoch:
I'd get your pubes out from under that Araya decal before you give it to Craig though ;) ;D
Seriously though. Serious BMX that 8)

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: beard1973 on April 30, 2010, 09:02 AM

 ;D

Your the second person to note that...  :buck2: as aroused as I have become building this bike.. no naked moments took place...

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: bmx xxx on April 30, 2010, 09:04 AM

Great story
perfect build,

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: NORTY40 on April 30, 2010, 09:13 AM

Great build and a great story to go with it   :4_17_5:

Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh at the OSG's at Preston  :daumenhoch:

Hope the Burner Bash goes well for you to Dave   ;)

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: baldbmxer on April 30, 2010, 09:16 AM

Nice build(s) Dave  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: phantom photon on April 30, 2010, 12:08 PM

That is very cool  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: MartyC on April 30, 2010, 02:43 PM

Quality restoration there Beardy one  :4_17_5:

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: bmxbob on April 30, 2010, 02:55 PM

Awesome mate  8)

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: bobafett on April 30, 2010, 03:16 PM

Great story and nice resto job  :)

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: Haro82 on April 30, 2010, 03:54 PM

 :daumenhoch: Cool Dave.


I raced that bloke who came 4th in Craigs world final in Belgium in Jan. He was fast.

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: magna13 on April 30, 2010, 04:57 PM

Mint resto :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: 20to26 on April 30, 2010, 05:07 PM

great resto man!

Looks a lot more like mint than a survivor - he'll be stoked I'm sure.

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: Macmania on April 30, 2010, 07:17 PM

Great resto and a great story, one to be proud of  :4_17_5:

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: HUTCHMAN on April 30, 2010, 07:27 PM

Quote from: beard1973 on April 30, 2010, 08:51 AM

Thanks for the comments guys...  :daumenhoch:

I'll be bring it to the Old Skool Grands at Preston next month and hopefully it'll be making an appearance at Milton Keynes...  :daumenhoch:

Wonder if he could be persuaded to pop into to M.K as well??

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: Peter J on April 30, 2010, 07:39 PM

Nice builds there Dave, including the racer  ;)

Quality  :daumenhoch:

 :4_17_5:

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: sid1972 on April 30, 2010, 07:42 PM

well, they have changed my opinion of the humble burner!!  :smitten:

 :4_17_5:

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: dordymush on May 01, 2010, 10:24 AM

great story and build dave.
im deffo gonna get me a team pro one of these days  8)

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: stuntmaster on May 01, 2010, 04:32 PM

best burner`s  i seen for a long time

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: Gary72 on May 01, 2010, 10:59 PM

Nice job. :daumenhoch:
Saw a road bike today in the same colours

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: torkertony on May 02, 2010, 05:38 PM

Cracking Resto story and amazing end result!!  Top work and dedication to the build.  :4_17_5:  :smitten:

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: beard1973 on May 04, 2010, 10:52 PM

The moment the 'Legend' was re-united with a piece of BMX history... 25 years this year since Craig Rode this bike to WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP GLORY...   :Great_Britain: :4_17_5: :Great_Britain:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab65/burnerworld5/nat_14142234.jpg) (http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab65/burnerworld5/nat_14142233.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab65/burnerworld5/DSC_5565-1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab65/burnerworld5/DSC_5625-1.jpg) (http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab65/burnerworld5/DSC_5632-1.jpg)

Fortunately for me... I get to keep the bike for a few more months... Craig would like it to be seen by as many people as possible so I am keeping hold of it till after MK'10 and it'll be making appearances at as many Old Skool Events as I can get it to.

Thanks for your kind comments and help with this build.

Dave

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: beard1973 on May 05, 2011, 02:16 PM

Well the sad day arrived at the weekend, having enjoyed the company of the legendary bike for the past 12 months... it went home with its legendary owner.

Handing over a piece of BMX history...

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab65/burnerworld5/DSC_0828.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab65/burnerworld5/DSC_0831.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab65/burnerworld5/DSC_0833.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab65/burnerworld5/DSC_0834.jpg)

Legend and his Lady...

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab65/burnerworld5/DSC_0837.jpg)

Rding off into the sunset... aboard his World Championship winning bike... for the first time in over 20 years...

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab65/burnerworld5/DSC_0838.jpg)

Its been a thrill working with Craig and we have TWO other projects on the go...  8)

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: Swivel on May 05, 2011, 02:21 PM

 :4_17_5:

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: brettypeeps on May 05, 2011, 02:34 PM

Sweet :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: MartyC on May 05, 2011, 02:37 PM

Cool stuff, good to see him get it back and fully restored  :4_17_5:

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: Mattdub on May 05, 2011, 02:38 PM

Cool  :daumenhoch: , did his wife say she'd let him keep it in the house ?  ;D .

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: beard1973 on May 05, 2011, 02:42 PM

Quote from: Mattdub on May 05, 2011, 02:38 PM

Cool  :daumenhoch: , did his wife say she'd let him keep it in the house ?  ;D .

There was a brief chat about going on the wall...  :shocked:

But Craig knows a guy who manufactures 'Glass/Perspex' cabinets.... but he'll send me pics when its on display.

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: bobafett on May 05, 2011, 03:22 PM

Cool  8)

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: monkian on May 05, 2011, 03:44 PM

Dave that's awesome. Great story with a happy ending 8) :daumenhoch:
(despite your sadness to see it go)

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: Andy68 on May 05, 2011, 03:52 PM

Enjoyed that read.  :daumenhoch: Fitting last pic, could have done with a nice sunset in the background.

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: Taipan on May 05, 2011, 04:40 PM

Looks like he had a row with his wife? and shes buggered off in front of him lol  :D

great bike,great story :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: QUADROPHENIA on May 05, 2011, 04:43 PM

excellent dave  :daumenhoch:      bet you glad thats out of your house now  ;D

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: Swivel on May 05, 2011, 05:08 PM

Quote from: QUADROPHENIA on May 05, 2011, 04:43 PM

excellent dave  :daumenhoch:      bet you glad thats out of your house now  ;D

PMSL Pete, ignore him Dave  ;D

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: Shiner on May 05, 2011, 06:32 PM

 :'( It bought a tear to me eye as he rode of into the sun set  :LolLolLolLol:

love the story

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: OrgasmDonor on May 05, 2011, 06:49 PM

Quote from: Shiner on May 05, 2011, 06:32 PM

:'( It bought a tear to me eye as he rode of into the sun set  :LolLolLolLol:

mine too, that saddle wu' like razor blade  :D

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: beard1973 on May 06, 2011, 12:03 AM

Quote from: QUADROPHENIA on May 05, 2011, 04:43 PM

excellent dave  :daumenhoch:      bet you glad thats out of your house now  ;D

Yes mate... it was ruining the whole concept of what my collection of bikes is all about....

Now I'm left with my mickey mouse bmx bikes...  :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:

Honestly though... I've loved walking into the garage and seeing Craig's bike lined up...  :coolsmiley: my bikes are missing their hero...  :yahoo_silent:

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: NORTY40 on May 06, 2011, 11:01 PM

Cracking story Dave and a top resto to go with it  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: ron burgundy on May 06, 2011, 11:11 PM

Top bloke, cool bike :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: ozone on May 07, 2011, 03:24 PM

He looks made up with his bike.  Well done.  What's Scott Mills doing there?

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: beard1973 on November 06, 2011, 11:26 PM

MASSIVE thanks to Southern Andy who found this link for me today...

http://88.198.11.49/other/show_news.php'subaction=showfull&id=1298229638&archive=&template=Headlines


SCHOFIELD TAKES THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP in 85'.....  :coolsmiley:

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: e5dcb on November 06, 2011, 11:51 PM

Awesome story and great work  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1985 WORLD CHAMPION - Craig Schofield - Team Aero Pro.
Post by: James Nada on November 07, 2011, 08:05 AM

Quote from: beard1973 on November 06, 2011, 11:26 PM

MASSIVE thanks to Southern Andy who found this link for me today...

http://88.198.11.49/other/show_news.php'subaction=showfull&id=1298229638&archive=&template=Headlines


SCHOFIELD TAKES THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP in 85'.....  :coolsmiley:

Great clip. Top work Southern Andy.