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Mongoose californian parts and skyway tuff Is v tuff IIs
cd:
Hi,
I have taken some photos of my cali frame and parts. If anyone can help I would like to know what is original, what is not and if not in your opinion whether I should try and get an NOS part to replace. Also would skyway tuff I or IIs be ok as pro class wheels are few and far between..... did calis come with skyways.....and whats the differance between V1 and V2 tuffs? Thanks in advance....
1) Seat (Aero)
2) Handle bars..... are these original? If so I will work to restore
3) Handle bar stem top and bottom
4) Pedals - not in a good way
5) Crank cog - this must be an after market peice...
6) Brake wire cover
7) Brakes
8) Seat post holder
9) And finally the serial number
cd
duncan:
Hi,
Check out these threads:
Californian Specs: http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=12752.0
Museum Section for Pics: http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=4076.msg148570
At a glance your brakes and seatpost clamp are original. Cranks should be stamped 'Mongoose' if they are originals.
The bars are CW's rather than the Mongoose bars that came as standard (probably copies, but worth checking).
Check out ebay.com to see some Tuff I's and how they differ. They're too early for an era-correct build, Tuff II's were out when the model was introduced. Of course, just put on the ones you like!
Many people swapped the Pro Class for Tuffs if they were into freestyle, I know I did. The Californian only came with Pro Class wheels though. An earlier generation Mongoose did come with Tuffs.
You can't go wrong with Black Tuff II's on a Californian.
The pedals don't look original (should be SR) unless the bike is from the US, maybe the components were different over there?, hopefully others will let you know.
Best of luck with your renovation!
rew115:
Hi,I think all calis came with a pro class spider?
Ive got orig pro class bars with black mongoose grips on,84 cali frame that is quite good condition,pro class rear brake,
some pad sets,pro class wheels,may even have a crank and b/b to fit.A SR stem.,84 CALI DECAL SET.
ALL FOR SALE :angrysoapbox:
As for yours,Im thinking the same that has already been said.
You need bars,pedals,wheels,grips,maybe even a crank and spider if you want it 100% orig!
Ive got most so stay in touch,pm me anytime.. :daumenhoch:
selfpreservation:
pro class wheels are easy to find they are for sale all the time especially usa
donut:
HEY CHARLIE!!!
GREAT TO SEE YOU ON THE SITE ;D
BEST OF LUCK WITH THE CALI, I'M GLAD IT'S GONE TO A GOOD HOME, AS I WOULD NOT HAVE GOT ROUND TO RESTORING IT!! :)
I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE IT WHEN YOU'VE FINISHED, AND WE'LL HOOK UP AGAIN WHEN I'VE FINISHED MY CALI (GONNA GO BLUE, WITH BLUE TUFF 2'S) :daumenhoch:
ANYWAYS, GREAT TO SEE YOU THE OTHER NIGHT MATE
KIND REGARDS, STEVE (DONUT) :LolLolLolLol:
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