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Title: Mongoose Team 'Gussett' Goose
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on December 13, 2011, 09:33 PM
Right guys, after some really good feed back on this  >>>>  http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=136722.0

I have decided that I am going to restore it and now need your advice on the kind of parts that I will need to be looking for that is era correct. Doesnt have to be model or even maker correct, just around the '79 area  :daumenhoch:

(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/5c53c89c.jpg)

What info you got please guys  :-\
Title: Re: Mongoose Team 'Gussett' Goose
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on December 13, 2011, 09:35 PM
This Tange Meriter headset is from '79 and, now fully restored, will be the first addition to the Frame and Fork  :daumenhoch:

(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/2011-11-28163942.jpg)
Title: Re: Mongoose Team 'Gussett' Goose
Post by: kungfunky on December 13, 2011, 09:56 PM
79 era you say  :smitten: :smitten: well Tuf necks came out in 77, Oury grips were popular then, weinmann calipers with a Team Products lever if you want to be flashy  ;). Araya 7B's, Ashtabula crank, KKT rat traps, Addicks seat clamp & chain ring......Mate the list just keeps on going and going. I guess it depends on what you want to spend. I'll be posting some pics of my latest build soon and thats fully loaded with 79 gear  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Mongoose Team 'Gussett' Goose
Post by: Jaymz on December 13, 2011, 09:59 PM
I reckon you should get one of these badboys. maybe new but looks era correct

http://truetorch.com/stems.html
Title: Re: Mongoose Team 'Gussett' Goose
Post by: Darren KAP on December 13, 2011, 10:09 PM

     :shocked:       Bloody hell Ash you sure are Mr 70's information  for bikes  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Mongoose Team 'Gussett' Goose
Post by: kungfunky on December 13, 2011, 10:12 PM

     :shocked:       Bloody hell Ash you sure are Mr 70's information  for bikes  :daumenhoch:

and 70's porn but thats  :-X
Title: Re: Mongoose Team 'Gussett' Goose
Post by: rad_pitt on December 13, 2011, 11:09 PM
I may have a few surplus bits to shift Terry. Will check the vaults  :daumenhoch: have some minty Shimmy 600 cranks, Oakley 1's, DC 1080's, Kashi super pro - Not sure what I want to part with just yet, but I'll bear you in mind  ;)
Title: Re: Mongoose Team 'Gussett' Goose
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on December 13, 2011, 11:12 PM
I may have a few surplus bits to shift Terry. Will check the vaults  :daumenhoch: have some minty Shimmy 700 cranks, Oakley 1's, DC 1080's, Kashi super pro - Not sure what I want to part with just yet, but I'll bear you in mind  ;)
Star man  :4_17_5:  Just let me know what and when please brother, appreciated  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Mongoose Team 'Gussett' Goose
Post by: kungfunky on December 13, 2011, 11:17 PM
I may have a few surplus bits to shift Terry. Will check the vaults  :daumenhoch: have some minty Shimmy 600 cranks, Oakley 1's, DC 1080's, Kashi super pro - Not sure what I want to part with just yet, but I'll bear you in mind  ;)

I'll also be interested in the 1's and super pro pending prices and pics  :laugh: :daumenhoch: if Terry doesnt want them that is   ::)
Title: Re: Mongoose Team 'Gussett' Goose
Post by: rad_pitt on December 13, 2011, 11:34 PM
Noted chaps. I'll see what I need and don't need  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Mongoose Team 'Gussett' Goose
Post by: stidds on December 13, 2011, 11:42 PM
Here you go, this is my 1979 Mongoose DeCoster and every part on it is from 1979.  This won the MK Vintage Racer (70's) category in the summer so you know that everything is kosher (is that how you spell it?).


(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v518/stidds/MK11/DSCF4342.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v518/stidds/MK11/DSCF4339.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v518/stidds/MK11/DSCF4343.jpg)




Title: Re: Mongoose Team 'Gussett' Goose
Post by: kungfunky on December 13, 2011, 11:46 PM
Here you go, this is my 1979 Mongoose DeCoster and every part on it is from 1979.  This won the MK Vintage Racer (70's) category in the summer so you know that everything is kosher (is that how you spell it?).


(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v518/stidds/MK11/DSCF4342.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v518/stidds/MK11/DSCF4339.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v518/stidds/MK11/DSCF4343.jpg)






knew it wouldnt take long for this to pop up  :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
Title: Re: Mongoose Team 'Gussett' Goose
Post by: stidds on December 13, 2011, 11:48 PM
Here you go, this is my 1979 Mongoose DeCoster and every part on it is from 1979.  This won the MK Vintage Racer (70's) category in the summer so you know that everything is kosher (is that how you spell it?).


(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v518/stidds/MK11/DSCF4342.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v518/stidds/MK11/DSCF4339.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v518/stidds/MK11/DSCF4343.jpg)






knew it wouldnt take long for this to pop up  :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:


At least this time it is in a relevant topic Ash, not just a random picture posting  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Mongoose Team 'Gussett' Goose
Post by: rad_pitt on December 14, 2011, 12:01 AM
Didn't know TTK's went that far back. Kicking myself for selling mine now  :(

That is an absolutely stunning bike mate - I'd love a decoster  :smitten:
Title: Re: Mongoose Team 'Gussett' Goose
Post by: stidds on December 14, 2011, 12:04 AM
Didn't know TTK's went that far back. Kicking myself for selling mine now  :(

That is an absolutely stunning bike mate - I'd love a decoster  :smitten:

They do when they are Cycle Pro pedals with TTK stamped cages Tom.
Title: Re: Mongoose Team 'Gussett' Goose
Post by: rad_pitt on December 14, 2011, 12:05 AM
Didn't know TTK's went that far back. Kicking myself for selling mine now  :(

That is an absolutely stunning bike mate - I'd love a decoster  :smitten:

They do when they are Cycle Pro pedals with TTK stamped cages Tom.

Exactly what I had  :( they are lovely pedals. I'll keep an eye out for another set. Really bummed out now  :LolLolLolLol:  :'(
Title: Re: Mongoose Team 'Gussett' Goose
Post by: pickle on December 14, 2011, 08:40 AM
gorgeous!!  all of them  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Mongoose Team 'Gussett' Goose
Post by: 58 delray on December 14, 2011, 12:53 PM
Araya 7Cs would be correct for this terry  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Mongoose Team 'Gussett' Goose
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on December 14, 2011, 01:03 PM
Thats a stunning Decoster  :smitten:  and I just sold one of those DC750's too  :shocked:  :'(

Oh well, just have to a buy another  :daumenhoch:  :LolLolLolLol: Anyone know where I can pick up one of those centre pull seatclamp cable bridges from ???
Title: Re: Mongoose Team 'Gussett' Goose
Post by: 58 delray on December 14, 2011, 01:16 PM
Thats a stunning Decoster  :smitten:  and I just sold one of those DC750's too  :shocked:  :'(

Oh well, just have to a buy another  :daumenhoch:  :LolLolLolLol: Anyone know where I can pick up one of those centre pull seatclamp cable bridges from ???
try any lbs that has been around for a while they might have one still, i'll have a look for you done my way  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Mongoose Team 'Gussett' Goose
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on December 14, 2011, 01:24 PM
Thats a stunning Decoster  :smitten:  and I just sold one of those DC750's too  :shocked:  :'(

Oh well, just have to a buy another  :daumenhoch:  :LolLolLolLol: Anyone know where I can pick up one of those centre pull seatclamp cable bridges from ???
try any lbs that has been around for a while they might have one still, i'll have a look for you done my way  :daumenhoch:
Cheers Andy  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Mongoose Team 'Gussett' Goose
Post by: stidds on December 14, 2011, 01:49 PM
I bought mine from www.yellowjersey.org, they do all sorts of vintage road race goodies, the one I have is a Campagnolo item.
Title: Re: Mongoose Team 'Gussett' Goose
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on December 14, 2011, 03:16 PM
I bought mine from www.yellowjersey.org, they do all sorts of vintage road race goodies, the one I have is a Campagnolo item.
WOW!  :shocked: thats an awesome place for some real old DC stuff  :daumenhoch:  I have ordered the Q/R DC seat hanger  :coolsmiley:

Cheers again dude  :-*
Title: Re: Mongoose Team 'Gussett' Goose
Post by: stidds on December 14, 2011, 04:19 PM
I bought mine from www.yellowjersey.org, they do all sorts of vintage road race goodies, the one I have is a Campagnolo item.
WOW!  :shocked: thats an awesome place for some real old DC stuff  :daumenhoch:  I have ordered the Q/R DC seat hanger  :coolsmiley:

Cheers again dude  :-*

It is an ace site isn't it, lots of stuff that you see and start wondering how you can use it on your next build. 

Those Q/R DC hangers are lovely as well, good choice.  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Mongoose Team 'Gussett' Goose
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on December 14, 2011, 06:44 PM
I emailed them for a shipping quote and was told its $19  :shocked: Its only $19 for the hanger  :uglystupid2:

I looked on Ebay.com and found this:-  http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310280746997&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en

Made by Shimano, vintage late 60's and is $8 posted  :shocked:  :4_17_5:

(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/IMG_8260.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/IMG_8261.jpg)
Title: Re: Mongoose Team 'Gussett' Goose
Post by: 58 delray on December 14, 2011, 06:54 PM
now that looks sweet mate  :daumenhoch:
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