Mongoose Californian frame

[karl elliott]

I want to build a Mongoose Californian.
It seems that there are frames for sale on ebay which are advertised as Californian frames and some advertised as Supergoose and they look the same.
Please can someone advise me on what I should be looking for in a Californian frame.
Thanks
Karl

[selfpreservation]

a californian is main tubes cromo a supergoose is all tubes cromo and different /better geometry the supergoose also has 3 holes in the brake bridge and a fatter back end ie the seat stays / chainstays you may also come across an expert which is a full cromo cali frame more or less  , there is a guy (the ruler ) on here selling a supergoose frame on here for £90 posted bite his arm off

[theRuler]

calis after 84 were all chromo!!!

[login_user]

And then theres the UK supergoose3 same frame as Cali?

[furry]

Hi Karl,

Below is a pic of my 85 Cali which has the plate rivited to the head stock, i am sure this one is full chromo frame and fork, she feels quite light even with the Skyways!

   

[davepike]

Got meself a cali i think serial number starts m4 is this kosher?

[theRuler]

it's an 84

post a pic! it'll be a cali. unless you have been duped into buying a pro class or a super

[GREMLIN]

it's an 84

post a pic! it'll be a cali. unless you have been duped into buying a pro class or a super

I wish i could be duped in that way  .   My '84 Cali' is full CroMo and my serial number starts M4 too.      G.

[davepike]

Here are a couple of pictures I've taken of the frame, hopefully they'll help?

[theRuler]

looks like a cali frame

dunno about the forks though

[davepike]

 Dunno about the forks either,an new to this an its my first rebuild!an tips?
  The rear end looks quite short(it came with 16in wheels) an i really want 20in skyways but not sure they will fit? your looks pukka. cheers for your help.

[theRuler]

the tuffs will fit fine mate!

finding some mongoose forks may be a bit more of a problem
not impossible to find though.

[davepike]

 Not my curtains by the way.

[Stodgy]

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