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Old School BMX 1980 - 1988 => Old School Race (riders ready, pedals ready... GO!!) => Topic started by: RyanPartridge on November 15, 2011, 07:01 PM

Title: Bassett 26" cruiser!
Post by: RyanPartridge on November 15, 2011, 07:01 PM

I know there's a few Bassett fans in the UK so I thought I'd post my latest build...

It's still under construction...I'm looking for some NOS 26" gold hoops with no brake rub that I can build with an old Sachs Torpedo 2-speed kickback hub. If anyone else digs old Bassett stuff/history I recently started a Bassett topic and filled it with old ads, photos, and junk here...

http://bmxmuseum.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=357227



Frame: 1979 Bassett 26" Star Cruiser
Fork: Bassett 26" forks
Bars: VDC cruiser bars w/original stickers
Stem: early Tuf Neck "Patent Pending"
Cranks: Takagi 180 with sealed BB
Pedals: KKT Lightning
Spider: gold Sugino alloy
Chainring: Sugino 41
Bolts: Sugino
Chain: KMC
Seat: NOS Viscount Troxel
Seatpost: fluted twisty
Clamp: Tuf Neck
Wheels: Ukai 26x2.125 HE, SR sealed hubs
Tires: Cheng Shin cruiser
Grips: Ame motocross waffle


(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v200/Gobotts/CIMG0001-9.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v200/Gobotts/CIMG0002-4.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v200/Gobotts/CIMG0012-1.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v200/Gobotts/CIMG0007_2.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v200/Gobotts/CIMG0003-4.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v200/Gobotts/CIMG0006-2.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v200/Gobotts/CIMG0011_2.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v200/Gobotts/CIMG0003_3.jpg)

Title: Re: Bassett 26" cruiser!
Post by: hooga1975 on November 15, 2011, 07:06 PM

that is fooking lovely!

Title: Re: Bassett 26" cruiser!
Post by: hunterdubber on November 15, 2011, 07:08 PM

WHOAH !!!!  :coolsmiley: :coolsmiley: :coolsmiley:

Title: Re: Bassett 26" cruiser!
Post by: Gary72 on November 15, 2011, 07:09 PM

Quote from: hooga75 on November 15, 2011, 07:06 PM

that is fooking lovely!

x2

Title: Re: Bassett 26" cruiser!
Post by: glenboy on November 15, 2011, 07:10 PM

crazy looking frame ( and bars), i love it  :daumenhoch:  :smitten:

Title: Re: Bassett 26" cruiser!
Post by: Peter J on November 15, 2011, 07:11 PM

Really cool lines  :smitten:

Title: Re: Bassett 26" cruiser!
Post by: James Nada on November 15, 2011, 07:14 PM

Thats a lovely looking bike. Curvy.

Title: Re: Bassett 26" cruiser!
Post by: In2 bmx on November 15, 2011, 07:15 PM

Very cool  :coolsmiley: I like that .  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Bassett 26" cruiser!
Post by: lk_97 on November 15, 2011, 07:15 PM

So nice! :smitten:

Title: Re: Bassett 26" cruiser!
Post by: Jaymz on November 15, 2011, 07:17 PM

thats a bit special, yum

Title: Re: Bassett 26" cruiser!
Post by: pkripster on November 15, 2011, 07:26 PM

sweet llooking berty basset

Title: Re: Bassett 26" cruiser!
Post by: RyanPartridge on November 15, 2011, 07:29 PM

Thanks fellas!

I'd been looking for a 26" Bassett cruiser for a while. I was stoked to find and build this! Dream come true!

Title: Re: Bassett 26" cruiser!
Post by: hotdog on November 15, 2011, 07:50 PM

That is CRUCIAL.  :smitten:

Title: Re: Bassett 26" cruiser!
Post by: brettypeeps on November 15, 2011, 07:52 PM

that looks a beast :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Bassett 26" cruiser!
Post by: rooski on November 15, 2011, 08:36 PM

Very cool 8)

Title: Re: Bassett 26" cruiser!
Post by: baldbmxer on November 16, 2011, 12:46 AM

Very nice Ryan, cool bikes to have  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Bassett 26" cruiser!
Post by: RyanPartridge on November 16, 2011, 04:57 PM

Quote from: baldbmxer on November 16, 2011, 12:46 AM

Very nice Ryan, cool bikes to have  :daumenhoch:

Thanks man!

You've got the sweetest Bassett collection...it's too sweet. :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Bassett 26" cruiser!
Post by: theRuler on November 16, 2011, 04:58 PM

I love that bike!

Fantastic job.

Title: Re: Bassett 26" cruiser!
Post by: RyanPartridge on November 16, 2011, 05:03 PM

Thanks!

Yesterday I picked up some NOS 26" gold Araya hoops! Now I'm just waiting on a vintage Sachs Torpedo Duomatic 2-speed kickback hub to arrive from Australia. In the mean time, I've got to find a front hub to use...maybe a Phil or Sunshine...not sure what to use yet...

Once I get the wheels laced up she'll be dialed in for years of cruising! 8)

Title: Re: Bassett 26" cruiser!
Post by: Badbaldie on November 16, 2011, 05:25 PM

very nice cruiser  :smitten:

Title: Re: Bassett 26" cruiser!
Post by: AKGOFF on November 16, 2011, 08:27 PM

I think i like that :smitten:

Title: Re: Bassett 26" cruiser!
Post by: kungfunky on November 16, 2011, 08:40 PM

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES Now that's fooking quality  :smitten: can't wait to get my loopy OM flyer  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Bassett 26" cruiser!
Post by: rad_pitt on November 16, 2011, 10:35 PM

Schwing!  :smitten: :smitten:

Title: Re: Bassett 26" cruiser!
Post by: Mattdub on November 16, 2011, 11:11 PM

Superb Ryan ! ...........  :smitten:

Title: Re: Bassett 26" cruiser!
Post by: RyanPartridge on November 17, 2011, 12:46 AM

Wow...thanks for all the love guys!

I'll be sure to post photos when it's all finished with the new wheelset. ;)

Title: Re: Bassett 26" cruiser!
Post by: hooga1975 on November 17, 2011, 11:03 AM

Those Bassett water skis are pretty damm cool as well :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Bassett 26" cruiser!
Post by: RyanPartridge on November 17, 2011, 03:33 PM

Quote from: hooga75 on November 17, 2011, 11:03 AM

Those Bassett water skis are pretty damm cool as well :daumenhoch:

Thanks! Yeah, I also collect vintage waterskis. Bassett made 3 models and I have 2 of em and one bag, both are NOS.  :)

Title: Re: Bassett 26" cruiser!
Post by: RyanPartridge on January 17, 2012, 09:07 PM

Ok fellas...here's the finished bike. New wheels built and installed, along with a vintage Schwinn Mesinger seat. Enjoy!

NOS Araya 7x hoops
DT stainless steel spokes
NOS front 1st gen Sunshine hub
fresh vintage Sachs Torpedo Duomatic 2-speed kickback hub

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v200/Gobotts/CIMG0049.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v200/Gobotts/CIMG0043.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v200/Gobotts/CIMG0046.jpg)

Title: Re: Bassett 26" cruiser!
Post by: AKGOFF on January 17, 2012, 09:38 PM

BOOOOOTIFUL :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:

Title: Re: Bassett 26" cruiser!
Post by: Kaner on January 17, 2012, 10:07 PM

That is so cool, congratulations on a fine build.

Title: Re: Bassett 26" cruiser!
Post by: rad_pitt on January 18, 2012, 01:09 AM

This is possibly the nicest cruiser I've ever seen. Perfect  :4_17_5:

Title: Re: Bassett 26" cruiser!
Post by: kungfunky on January 18, 2012, 09:49 AM

Thats beyond cool  :4_17_5: :4_17_5: shame we don't have the Cali weather and beaches over here tough. :P

Title: Re: Bassett 26" cruiser!
Post by: stidds on January 18, 2012, 10:41 AM

That is just sooooooooooooooooooooooo sexy.  :4_17_5:

Title: Re: Bassett 26" cruiser!
Post by: Mattdub on January 18, 2012, 02:13 PM

Super cool  :smitten:  ;)

Title: Re: Bassett 26" cruiser!
Post by: hooga1975 on January 18, 2012, 02:18 PM

Quote from: rad_pitt on January 18, 2012, 01:09 AM

This is possibly the nicest cruiser I've ever seen. Perfect  :4_17_5:

I'll second that.  I have to say that your bassett is one of my favourite bikes I have ever seen on RAD.

Once my Skyway Cruiser is built I might have to look for a 26" cruiser for myself.

Title: Re: Bassett 26" cruiser!
Post by: RyanPartridge on January 18, 2012, 06:17 PM

Thanks for all the kind words!  :)

It's a super fun daily cruiser. Right now I'm running 41-19 gears, so the low gear 56.1 inches and the high gear is 76.3 inches. It's a Southern California Classic with custom touches. Dig it!

Here's some old Bassett goodies for you...

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v200/Gobotts/Picture6.png)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v200/Gobotts/Picture7.png)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v200/Gobotts/floval_35.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v200/Gobotts/BassettAug82.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v200/Gobotts/Picture4_2.png)

Title: Re: Bassett 26" cruiser!
Post by: neil on January 18, 2012, 06:40 PM

look forward to seeing it with the new wheels on Ryan . its a sweet looking ride  :smitten: :smitten:

Title: Re: Bassett 26" cruiser!
Post by: kungfunky on January 18, 2012, 08:34 PM

Those bars in the AD look mental  :4_17_5:

Title: Re: Bassett 26" cruiser!
Post by: rad_pitt on January 18, 2012, 09:06 PM

Quote from: neil on January 18, 2012, 06:40 PM

look forward to seeing it with the new wheels on Ryan . its a sweet looking ride  :smitten: :smitten:

It's got them on further up there ^  :smitten:

Title: Re: Bassett 26" cruiser!
Post by: 4416 on February 01, 2012, 08:33 PM

Lovely lines... :smitten: