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Old School BMX 1980 - 1988 => Old School Race (riders ready, pedals ready... GO!!) => Topic started by: pat-a-lar on February 23, 2019, 06:00 PM

Title: 1982 Skyway Reborn....
Post by: pat-a-lar on February 23, 2019, 06:00 PM: So a few months ago I was offered the chance to buy back the only frameset I ever regretted selling. I jumped at the chance to have her back in my small collection.

So here she is in her second version...

1982 Skyway TA Frame and Skyway forks (K001522)
RedLine 401 Cranks/Chainwheel with DD spindle
Tange BB & HS
Shimano DX Pedals
GT Pro Bars
Amé Bubble font grips
Tuf Neck Tiger Stamped Stem
Elina Seat
Suntour SeatClamp
Shimano DX Lever
MX1000 Caliper with Shimano blocks
Tuff 2 Looseball wheels
Zeronine Plate

New Comp 2 and Snakebelly for riding
Original CyclePro Snakebelly and Comp 2 for Show
Title: Re: 1982 Skyway Reborn....
Post by: Retrodan72 on February 23, 2019, 06:12 PM: That’s a proper TA Pat, stunning. :4_17_5:
Title: Re: 1982 Skyway Reborn....
Post by: pat-a-lar on February 23, 2019, 06:25 PM: Thanks mate
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Post by: raleighjon on February 23, 2019, 07:19 PM: Very classy. Love it !
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Post by: griff on February 23, 2019, 07:48 PM: Bang on Pat :4_17_5:
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Post by: Taipan on February 23, 2019, 08:44 PM: That bikes screams 80's race machine! Love it! :4_17_5:
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Post by: deeman on February 23, 2019, 08:45 PM: Love that you got your old frame back,,,,,,looks stunning :daumenhoch:
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Post by: Mikku on February 23, 2019, 10:40 PM: Have always wanted one of the earlier Japanese-made framesets. Very nice! :daumenhoch:

Plus I usually prefer a TA on spokes but this looks great! :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: 1982 Skyway Reborn....
Post by: Retrodan72 on February 24, 2019, 08:07 AM: Quote from: Mikku on February 23, 2019, 10:40 PM
Have always wanted one of the earlier Japanese-made framesets. Very nice! :daumenhoch:

Plus I usually prefer a TA on spokes but this looks great! :coolsmiley:

For me Mick, ALL race bikes must have spokes, unless it’s a TA, IMHO a TA has got to have Tuffs.
Title: Re: 1982 Skyway Reborn....
Post by: factory pilot on February 24, 2019, 08:40 AM: Great build Mr Larkin! Proper cool ... simple always works best with a TA ... class build :smitten:
Title: Re: 1982 Skyway Reborn....
Post by: pat-a-lar on February 24, 2019, 08:41 AM: To be honest, the hardest part of the build was deciding on wether to use Tuffs or Rims. I just couldn’t decide as Rims looks fast & light, but Tuffs just look right on a TA. Anyway, I decided on Tuffs as I already have a set of 7c’s I could swap on to her if I like.
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Post by: BMX1973 on February 24, 2019, 12:08 PM: Very nice 8)
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Post by: nitrohopper on February 24, 2019, 07:43 PM: its a great build I have seen it in person another awsome build pat
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Post by: pat-a-lar on February 24, 2019, 08:53 PM: Quote from: nitrohopper on February 24, 2019, 07:43 PM
its a great build I have seen it in person another awsome build pat

Thanks Lee 💪🏼
Title: Re: 1982 Skyway Reborn....
Post by: markyp on February 27, 2019, 06:16 PM: simple yet classy "wantit"
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Post by: bob1984bmx on February 27, 2019, 11:35 PM: Leave the Tuffs on :smitten:
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Post by: Glynnyboy on February 28, 2019, 10:20 AM: Love this Pat, it’s just a class TA. Glood to see it back, I thought you were nuts when it went glad it was a moment of madness :smitten:
Title: Re: 1982 Skyway Reborn....
Post by: pat-a-lar on February 28, 2019, 11:52 AM: Thanks Glynn. Yeah I suppose we all do dumb shit sometimes 😂
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Post by: McQUEEN on February 28, 2019, 11:59 AM: Quote from: pat-a-lar on February 24, 2019, 08:41 AM
To be honest, the hardest part of the build was deciding on wether to use Tuffs or Rims. I just couldn’t decide as Rims looks fast & light, but Tuffs just look right on a TA. Anyway, I decided on Tuffs as I already have a set of 7c’s I could swap on to her if I like.
Tuffs all day long....
Title: Re: 1982 Skyway Reborn....
Post by: P J Tunni on February 28, 2019, 12:21 PM: Definitely Tuffs for me too! Just looks right on a Skyway.