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Vintage BMX pre - 1980 => Vintage Bikes => Topic started by: kungfunky on September 10, 2012, 09:00 PM
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Got one at long last ( Huge thanks to my pal in the states for letting this very desirable and rare frame come to the UK :4_17_5: ). this frame is in stunning condition and as far as I know the only one in the UK.
1977 Cycle Pro Foiler, made for Cycle Pro by Bill Bastian's Race Inc at the RI factory from 77 to early 79 when they also made the Spoiler (the same frame but with the round top tube). There's obvious links to SE here not only via Bill but also the rear end of the frame is the same as the RI RA7 and Early Rippers, the top tube is the same as the Kawazaki BX-200's and diamond drops taken from the FMF's which then went onto Laguna's, race Inc's and 5 Prototype Rippers.
The Foilers came in the same finish as the 77 Race Inc's. Red, Blue, Gold amd polished/burnished. :daumenhoch:
I've already started making some plans for the build, so I'll keep updating the thread as I make progress :)
Heres the Foiler frame hanging on the wall in The Bike Gallery above the BD-III for sale at $84.95 (not mine didn't cost that >:()
(http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb413/kungfunky/BG1978E-Copy-1.jpg)
And mine :smitten:
(http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb413/kungfunky/T2eC16VzcE9s4g3LcgBQOsRWIyDg60_57.jpg)
(http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb413/kungfunky/KGrHqFnkFGyI20OSBQOsTE00rw60_57.jpg)
(http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb413/kungfunky/KGrHqFhsElNNkupBBQOsQn-MQ60_57.jpg)
(http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb413/kungfunky/T2eC16NyEE9s5jEjBQOsSCV6w60_57.jpg)
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really nice that ash :4_17_5: and its not a pk ripper ;D, but its pretty similar ;D, like that bet its light as owt
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Very nice Ash :daumenhoch:
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It needs "them" forks :coolsmiley:
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Work of art that is :smitten:
Looking forward to following this build 8)
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looks mint Ash,btw did you see the bike gallery decals on ebay.com???
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really nice that ash :4_17_5: and its not a pk ripper ;D, but its pretty similar ;D, like that bet its light as owt
Made by the same folk in the same factory though :daumenhoch: :D
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It needs "them" forks :coolsmiley:
I'm working on it pal :daumenhoch:
Work of art that is :smitten:
Looking forward to following this build 8)
Got a few parts but can't decide just yet how I'm going to finish it, no rush to get it done though :daumenhoch:
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cheers Griff :daumenhoch:
yes mark I've seen them before, the Bike Gallery is still up and running :daumenhoch:
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Simply Stunning 8)
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just imagine Ash if your frame was the frame sat on the wall in the pic :D something ud never know i guess . loverly frame thanks for sharing .
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I do actually know who the original owner was Lenny, so I'll try and find out where it came from :daumenhoch:
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What forks are you gonna use on it mate
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That's quality :daumenhoch:
What forks would it use then? I saw some nice old Laguna Forks that would look nice on that :)
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Race inc forks would look sweet on it ash.........
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ideally i'd want chrome forks for it, Race inc, Laguna, Speedo, cook etc etc. Theres plenty of options which is good. I've decided to keep the colours down to a minimum with mainly polished/original finish and hints of blue.
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ideally i'd want chrome forks for it, Race inc, Laguna, Speedo, cook etc etc. Theres plenty of options which is good. I've decided to keep the colours down to a minimum with mainly polished/original finish and hints of blue.
I have 3 pairs of nos sealed in the og bag race inc forks mate....no chrome ones though :(
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Wow good score
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Oh my god , i love it. :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
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Tis a thing of beauty. :smitten: I'm guessing Skyway were inspired by the top tube on this frame when they designed the T/A?
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Wow good score
Cheers Craig it sure is :daumenhoch:
Oh my god , i love it. :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
thought you'd like it Denzil 8)
Tis a thing of beauty. :smitten: I'm guessing Skyway were inspired by the top tube on this frame when they designed the T/A?
I'm not sure about Skyway but a year after these were made the Floval tubing was created by Scot :daumenhoch:
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That's one hell of a nice frame 8) Reckon that's up there with the Nomura and the Redline squareback in my favourite frames , love it :smitten:
Can't believe the condition it's in considering it's 35 years old :shocked: !!
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Awesome project, can't wait to see what you get upto with it. :coolsmiley:
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fooking old tat ;) :-*
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you feckin mental case ! :coolsmiley:
that is proper nuts mate, ............. you gonna build it up for a rider :LolLolLolLol:
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Once again all the comments are appreciated :4_17_5:
I've had a very interesting email sent regarding this frame, I know I'm the 3rd owner and the previous one got the frame from a racer who went on to win several local races with it. So I Asked some questions to find out where the bike came from when it was 1st bought, and to my amazement here's the reply ^"^
"Ash,
The bike was purchased from Bob's Bike Shop in Portland Oregon in the summer of 1978 and ridden by Steve Richmond. I know he won quite a few local races with it. I don't think he ever went to Nationals on it.
Jeremy
Now this is seriously awsome news and confirms that the frame was infact purchased from The Bike Gallery in 78, I've already emailed people who worked at the Gallery to try and find out if the frame on the wall is now mine. It's probably a long shot but it's worth trying :)
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Mental :D 8)
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Tis lovely that,we need more bikes like this in the UK,nice one dude :daumenhoch:
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Awesome score Ash :daumenhoch: another serious bit of kit to the collection.
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Love it!!! :smitten:
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:shocked: you are the SE man :4_17_5: :4_17_5: nice work ash
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Tis lovely that,we need more bikes like this in the UK,nice one dude :daumenhoch:
couldn't agree more :daumenhoch:
:shocked: you are the SE man :4_17_5: :4_17_5: nice work ash
Thanks Mick :daumenhoch: but you do realise this is'nt an SE frame ::)
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Tis lovely that,we need more bikes like this in the UK,nice one dude :daumenhoch:
couldn't agree more :daumenhoch:
:shocked: you are the SE man :4_17_5: :4_17_5: nice work ash
Thanks Mick :daumenhoch: but you do realise this is'nt an SE frame ::)
yes i do but cycle pro had links with SE in the early days :daumenhoch:
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Did'nt they Just. It was all one big happy family back then and all under one roof :4_17_5:
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did'nt the loopy quad have cycle pro forks? :daumenhoch:
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did'nt the loopy quad have cycle pro forks? :daumenhoch:
I have 2 sets for mine, a pair of Cycle pro's and gen 1 LG's :daumenhoch:. Most 78 and 79 SE's had Cycle pro forks as standard but a lot of the pro's also used Cook's, Skyway Tuff's re painted and SE decals and sometimes Redline. 8)
Theres 1 exception and that used Mongoose Team forks ^"^
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Definitely looking forward to seeing this one built :coolsmiley:
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Cheers Marty, was going to be a slow build but already have the rims, bars, forks, stem and tyres :D
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Ash thats awesome say no more
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:daumenhoch: lenny badbaldie must be psychic , either that or he's the one whos been sending you emails ash ;D
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Wow!,what an absolutely gorgeous looking frame :4_17_5: was this a complete bike bitd or just f+f set to be built how you wanted?
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:daumenhoch: lenny badbaldie must be psychic , either that or he's the one whos been sending you emails ash ;D
I did wonder why the emails ended like this.......... Regards Lenny Jeremy :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol:
Wow!,what an absolutely gorgeous looking frame :4_17_5: was this a complete bike bitd or just f+f set to be built how you wanted?
thanks fella, they were sold as frame only and made from 77-78 :daumenhoch:
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That is one of the best frames Ive ever seen, fu*king amazing. :smitten:
Its in fantastic condition Ash. :shocked: Looks way ahead of its time (as is the R&R).
Cant wait to see this built. :daumenhoch:
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KING-FUNKY! :4_17_5:
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Thanks fellas :daumenhoch: really enjoying sourcing parts for this and I seem to be covering all bases with colour options etc, heres the stem I've chosen for it. A NOS 76/77 Mijon twin clamp.
(http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb413/kungfunky/bmx035.jpg)
(http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb413/kungfunky/bmx038.jpg)
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Love how primitive that looks Ash - kind of trail blazing in 76, when most were using goosenecks. Lovely rare bit of kit :daumenhoch:
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your spot on Tom, its a great looking stem and in some ways ahead of its time. I have a cook stem to use on it but didnt want to go down that route but instead use some parts not often seen. Forks all sorted and i've opted for some chrome Ashtabulas.
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Had some time spare on Sunday so decided to build the Foiler up. Really like this but I think I'll change the clamp for a blur one and when the Aggressors land I'll put them on it too. 8)
(http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb413/kungfunky/002-13.jpg)
(http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb413/kungfunky/009-3.jpg)
(http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb413/kungfunky/004-13.jpg)
(http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb413/kungfunky/007-5.jpg)
(http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb413/kungfunky/008-7.jpg)
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Wow! That's crucial. :daumenhoch:
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Splendid :smitten:
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Love it Ash :smitten: Frame was cool on it's own but it just got a whole lot cooler built up 8)
That stem is the dogs bollox :smitten:
You changed your mind on the forks then .
What are the grips ?
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:4_17_5:
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Hope those cable ties had 35 years of dust on them before use :LolLolLolLol:
Very, very nice Ash. Top job as always
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Glad you like it fellas :4_17_5:
I put the Ashtabulas on Joff but they didn't look as good as these, I still might change these for some Cook bros forks as they have blue decals on them. OGK on the grips, but again I'll look out for some Oakley's in blue.
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Hope those cable ties had 35 years of dust on them before use :LolLolLolLol:
Very, very nice Ash. Top job as always
They sure did :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol:
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:shocked: real old school . :4_17_5:
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Lovely bike!! That frame is awesome for its age :daumenhoch:
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Another top build Ash. Very nice Indeed.
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That is stunning Ash , top job , i love it :smitten: :smitten: :4_17_5:
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My man :4_17_5:
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Had the pleasure of seeing this in the flesh Sat night at Creation. It is indead a thing of beauty :smitten: very interesting 2 here from Ash its history and the story behind how the frame was made :daumenhoch: PK Ripper rear end 8) the teardrop top tube is well cool :coolsmiley:
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Absolutlely awsome looking bike :daumenhoch:
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What a cracking bike...i love its design with varied tubing and a good read regarding its history :daumenhoch:
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amazing Ash,AMAZING!!I love your early builds,an inspiration to us all :smitten:
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Didn't see this before the old site went down :(
Looks awesome Ash :4_17_5:
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Thanks all :4_17_5: :4_17_5: sure is a cool looking bike.
Have some new forks for it but can't decide which ones to use, my dilemma is this...Cook Bros or cycle pro on this, and I have another 79 Ripper on the go so for that I'll use either gen 1 LG's or the Cook fork :crazy2:
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I would go with the Cook fork Ash, the obvious option is the Cycle Pro, but nobody is expecting Cook.
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Yeah that's my first thought pal, only thing is I need blue decals for them.
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Yeah that's my first thought pal, only thing is I need blue decals for them.
Now I may actually have some blue Cook Bros Racing decals in my stash.
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:smitten: :smitten: Have I told you your the best Sean I know ?
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Stunning bit of work