Author Topic: Finished!! 1983 Diamond Back Senior Pro with full build costs. (Read 49008 times)

Old School · « **on:** October 12, 2015, 01:38 PM »

This started out as a Silver Streak, but alas the frame & forks I found need far too much work and I'm impatient!

Fortunately I found this Senior Pro f&f's (which is probably better for my adult size) so decided to recreate an identical copy of my childhood bike....the Silver Streak will just have to wait!

Specs:

1983 Senior Pro F&F's with Tange Headset from twoscoops33 on os-db.net £250

Wheels: OG Skyway Tuff II mags white £57.89

16T Freewheel PURCHASED ON MAGS

New Kool Kaps £15.99

Brake Pads: NOS Skyway white £9.38

New White wall tyres and tubes £17.99

NOS Skyway freestyle platform £152.88

Seat and Seat Post: OG Uni white £18.20

Handlebars: Made by Voris Dixon for me 09/2015: VDC Monkey Bars £219 - autographed too!

Haro Thunderbolt brake cables: IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND!!
Substitute brake cables: NOS Dia Compe Green front & rear brake cable £30

Chainring Bolts: NOS Sugino £39.95
Crank: OG OPC Sugino Chro Mo 24TPI £34
Chainring: NOS Sugino Black 44T £30
Spider: NOS Sugino Silver £22.94
Chain: Re-pop Izumi 1/2x1/8" black and chrome £25.89

Stem: OG Diamond Back Sugino £45.35

Brakes: Re-Pop Dia Compe White MX1000 calipers and Tech 3 levers, front and rear £69.99

Pedals: NOS Haro Fusion DX £16.99

Bottom Bracket Set: NOS Odyssey 24TPI £15.95

Grips: NOS Fuan £30.62

Total including VAT and shipping £1105.50

Enjoy!

Oh, and front and rear skinny pegs!
More photos added

Totally happy with the odd mark here and there, if I'd have kept my old bike there's no way it would look this good 32 years later!
Thanks to everyone who gave me tips and advice, couldn't have done it without you

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CustardLips · « **Reply #1 on:** October 12, 2015, 01:48 PM »

Good effort for your first build mate.

No need to post prices though.

Jaymz · « **Reply #2 on:** October 12, 2015, 02:06 PM »

those bars

In2bmx · « **Reply #3 on:** October 12, 2015, 02:18 PM »

Great job

Old School · « **Reply #4 on:** October 12, 2015, 02:45 PM »

Quote from: CustardLips on October 12, 2015, 01:48 PM

Good effort for your first build mate.

No need to post prices though.

Thanks mate

I just thought any novices like me looking to do a build will have a ballpark idea of what it's gonna cost, eg: a lot!!

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That Swan Guy · « **Reply #5 on:** October 12, 2015, 03:01 PM »

Just shows what a build can cost, and some of the parts are modern repops!

You do need to flip your front brake pads round though as they are directional

Old School · « **Reply #6 on:** October 12, 2015, 04:19 PM »

I had to sell a lot on eBay to pay for it!!

Thanks for the tip on brake pads, will do

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pickle · « **Reply #7 on:** October 12, 2015, 05:09 PM »

Nice one

Old School · « **Reply #8 on:** October 13, 2015, 07:31 PM »

360 degree photos added

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Lazy_boy83 · « **Reply #9 on:** October 20, 2015, 02:20 AM »

Very nice!

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Old School · « **Reply #10 on:** October 23, 2015, 07:42 AM »

Can someone tell me why this has been moved from Freestyle to Race?
I know it's a Senior Pro which was a race bike, but clearly this is a freestyle build!?

Thanks

CustardLips · « **Reply #11 on:** October 23, 2015, 08:18 AM »

Quote from: Old School on October 23, 2015, 07:42 AM

I know it's a Senior Pro which was a race bike

Think you've answered the question right there mate.

Taipan · « **Reply #12 on:** October 23, 2015, 08:40 AM »

Great to be able to re-create your old school ride

but think the freestyle platform just looks so outa place? (just my opinion

) did yopu have original VDC bars bitd? tbh I never saw a pair til I found this forum? bitd everybody I new had CW bars that's all I ever saw?

Old School · « **Reply #13 on:** October 23, 2015, 06:55 PM »

Quote from: CustardLips on October 23, 2015, 08:18 AM

Quote from: Old School on October 23, 2015, 07:42 AM

I know it's a Senior Pro which was a race bike

Think you've answered the question right there mate.

i just thought as it's a freestyle build it should go in the freestyle section. Anyone wanting to gen up on freestyle bikes and how they looked ISN'T going to look in the race section! Sorry!

Old School · « **Reply #14 on:** October 23, 2015, 07:01 PM »

Quote from: Taipan on October 23, 2015, 08:40 AM

Great to be able to re-create your old school ride but think the freestyle platform just looks so outa place? (just my opinion ) did yopu have original VDC bars bitd? tbh I never saw a pair til I found this forum? bitd everybody I new had CW bars that's all I ever saw?

I know what you mean about the platform but as this is an identical rebuild I had to include it!
Yes I had Monkey Bars BITD, I still can't believe that Voris made me a new set!!
CW's are lovely too and will probably be on my next build

Thanks for the feedback

stu27 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 23, 2015, 07:12 PM »

Nice mate
proper 83 street cred

Old School · « **Reply #16 on:** October 23, 2015, 07:21 PM »

Thanks mate, that means a lot cos this is what a lot of BMX's were like BITD, just wish I could find some photos or video of the original...

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dancetothedrummersbeat · « **Reply #17 on:** October 23, 2015, 08:30 PM »

Great first build there. Really pleased you got it done, and it's great to recreate your old bike. Some of the parts aren't to my taste, but that isn't the point at all. It's what you like that counts, and it's authentic to your original. Top marks

Back in the day, I painted my Falcon Pro gold and put Skyway T/A decals on it! Clearly wrong, but that's the kind of thing we did!

Old School · « **Reply #18 on:** October 23, 2015, 09:34 PM »

Quote from: dancetothedrummersbeat on October 23, 2015, 08:30 PM

Great first build there. Really pleased you got it done, and it's great to recreate your old bike. Some of the parts aren't to my taste, but that isn't the point at all. It's what you like that counts, and it's authentic to your original. Top marks
Back in the day, I painted my Falcon Pro gold and put Skyway T/A decals on it! Clearly wrong, but that's the kind of thing we did!

Thanks again!
You gave me a lot of advice and tips so I'm very grateful for your help and I'm double glad that you like it, or most of it!!
Lol I bet the Falcon still looked good though!!
Here's to the good ol' days

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CurtisEXP · « **Reply #19 on:** October 23, 2015, 10:26 PM »

Nice first build. Good idea to recreate your first bike!
p.s. Like the 360 bike pics

glenboy · « **Reply #20 on:** October 23, 2015, 10:45 PM »

Good posting old school I liked your cost list it was interesting reading it , it showssomestuff you get cheap and stuff you have to pay for as said earlier loving the bars , as you say nice touch no voris had made them for you , I love the monkey bars whether old or new , interesting post and you'll be starting another build soon I assure you , well done

Old School · « **Reply #21 on:** October 24, 2015, 07:00 AM »

Thanks glenboy, really appreciate the review! Voris IS literally a legend!
Next builds: Silver Streak, Pacer 500 and a mid-school Venom - I just love Diamond Backs and I've got the bug!!

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Old School · « **Reply #22 on:** October 28, 2015, 04:34 PM »

Quote from: Taipan on October 23, 2015, 08:40 AM

Great to be able to re-create your old school ride but think the freestyle platform just looks so outa place? (just my opinion ) did yopu have original VDC bars bitd? tbh I never saw a pair til I found this forum? bitd everybody I new had CW bars that's all I ever saw?

Hey taipan, I've been thinking and you're right, the freestyle platform does look sort of out of place so I've decided to remove it!
Many vthanks

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deeman · « **Reply #23 on:** November 22, 2015, 08:29 PM »

Turned out super cool...looks just like most kids
bikes looked back then....glad you got sorted with the bars they look lovely and fooking quite large!

BMX1973 · « **Reply #24 on:** November 23, 2015, 09:22 PM »

Great bike nice results

Author Topic: Finished!! 1983 Diamond Back Senior Pro with full build costs. (Read 49008 times)

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