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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: Rever on February 03, 2012, 09:11 PM
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After receiving some excellent support from a wanted thread I thought id share the build. Still a work in progress as I collect some bits but will keep this updated with how it develops.
Bit of background - got back into bmx's last year with a friend and built a strictly budgeted Aero Reflex. After having a summer / autumn of fun the bug had bit and it was time to build the bike I couldnt have BITD (such a familiar story). Anyhow it was Mongoose Cali I wanted as an older friend who seemed to have everything had one and as he was the local 'cool' kid it meant it was essential to have one.
So heres a couple of pics of the Aero - several people to thank for help with this - Clean - amazingly helpful, Del - excellent custom stickers and Rad Rat for a one piece pedals and chainring that is way too good for the Aero lol.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/tt153/Ronnie27yo/20b1b568.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/tt153/Ronnie27yo/2a7e6a47.jpg)
and my easy pimping stickers (my fave part)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/tt153/Ronnie27yo/4cf34443.jpg)
As stated we had a few very good days out taking in Newcastles quayside and the bug was in.....so found this frame for a price too good to turn down and started collecting some bits
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/tt153/Ronnie27yo/f4f26834.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/tt153/Ronnie27yo/dadb7e87.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/tt153/Ronnie27yo/885cdf56.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/tt153/Ronnie27yo/01d6f784.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/tt153/Ronnie27yo/b1de362b.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/tt153/Ronnie27yo/bf2bdb37.jpg)
Blue pedals.....not 100% if im set on this may end up polished
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/tt153/Ronnie27yo/29243117.jpg)
After reading some old back scanned images of BMX mags on here I read that the original Cali one piece cranks were considered too short and some 175mm cranks would be a wise upgrade so I found these Takagi's that need a good clean
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/tt153/Ronnie27yo/d2cff345.jpg)
I had all of the above by maybe september / October last year and then I cottoned on that finding some 80's goose forks was very difficult. I searched for a few months with no luck and the odd pair I did see did potty money - more than the fram by far. At my wits end I made the wanted thread a couple of days ago and a kind chap KDW712 linked me to some on ebay and basically saved the build as I was ready to sell up. I got those forks for £42 in the end :daumenhoch:
Still some way to go clearly but all help, comments appreciated
Cheers for reading
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Glad you finally got sorted out with the forks bud :daumenhoch: as for decals i believe this is the man for goose decs check out his listing and scroll down :daumenhoch: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mongoose-decals-Supergoose-Team-BMX-vintage-old-school-/250983467197?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a6fc7c8bd
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Rick you star !! That is perfect as it was only going to be a matter of time before I asked if anyone knew where I could get some !!
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your welcome bud :daumenhoch: check out his shop he does goose grips too and i think he does a deal if you buy both ,send him pm ;)