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Old School BMX 1980 - 1988 => Old School Race (riders ready, pedals ready... GO!!) => Topic started by: mcam on September 03, 2006, 10:30 PM
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I finally finished (well there is some fine tuning to be done) my "econo" build.
1983 GT Pro in Candy Blue. Serial number 48379.
I never planned to build a 20", but this one was offered to me, and I figured it would look good with the cruisers.
Lots of thanks below, but I want to put a special big thanks out to Clint Sparrey. He built my wheels, and did a
fantastic job. Whats better, is that it gave me a chance to check out his framesets (JMC and SE!). I really appreciate
the trouble he went to. The other person is Andy White (Andy Diamond). We keep emailing each other, and he keeps me
interested in this insane hobby...LOL!
Parts breakdown (and thanks where applicable):
Frame/Fork: 1983 GT Pro (Chris Baron)
Headset: Tange MX2 (Chris Baron)
Stem: Pro Neck II (Larry Sprandel)
Headset Lock: Suntour
Bars: GT Pro (Tom P)
Grips: A'me Rounds (Ginny)
Brake Lever: Dia Compe Tech III, with blue lever cover (Willinois for the lever cover)
Brake Cable: Dia Compe (Andy Diamond)
Brake: MX1000 (Jimmy Roth)
Brake Pads: Kool Stop Continental
Seat: Kashimax Aero
Seatpost: GT (Chris Baron)
Seatclamp: Dia Compe Hinged
Cranks: Sugino 175mm One Piece (Biagio)
Spider: Sugino (Biagio)
Chainwheel: DB Turbo Lite 44T (Chris Baron)
Bottom Bracket: Tioga Sealed (Ginny)
Pedals: ACS Stoker (Dave Connetz)
Chain: Izumi Chrome 3/32 (Ginny)
Freewheel: Suntour 3/32 (Biagio)
Rims: Araya 7x (Chris Baron)
Hubs: Suzue Low Flange (Ginny)
Spokes: Stainless (Clinton Sparrey)
Nipples: Blue Alloy (Ginny)
Tyres: Cheng Shin Comp III's (Ginny)
Padset: GT Repro (Justin St Clair).
This is the first time I rode a 20" bike since 1985. It feels like a pit bike...LOL
A GT Pro is one bike I always wanted back then. Finally, 21 years later I get one...LOL
(http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~axsyscnc/Post/83Pro/Pro1.jpg)
(http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~axsyscnc/Post/83Pro/Pro2.jpg)
(http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~axsyscnc/Post/83Pro/Pro3.jpg)
And here it is with its big brothers :) (1981 GT 26, and a 1982 GT 24)
(http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~axsyscnc/Post/83Pro/GroupShot.jpg)
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Awesome line up there :smitten: :coolsmiley:
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Nice family picture - sweet rides :daumenhoch:
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very very nice
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:smitten:
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Nice family picture - sweet rides :daumenhoch:
here here :daumenhoch: :4_17_5:
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cool :4_17_5: well done
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Those pads look spot on with that frame :4_17_5:
I do like a GT :smitten:
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very very nice, well done :daumenhoch:
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I love that, and it's big brothers too, very sweet looking rides :smitten:
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Nice one, well done :daumenhoch:
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Very very nice matey!! :)
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Stunning bikes you've got there Mike . . . they're all FANTASTIC . . . very nice indeed :4_17_5:
Steve
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nice, love the coloured GT's, where have they all gone?
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:4_17_5: The dogs danglies !! :daumenhoch:
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Loving the candy blue GT, not to mention it's big brothers.
Nice job dude :daumenhoch:
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Lookin' good Mike , Lookin' Good :4_17_5: :daumenhoch:
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mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm :smitten: yummy yummy
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as a nut mate, as a nut. :4_17_5:
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Perfect, bloody perfect.
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That is lovely :smitten: They're all lovely :smitten:
Well done, superb build and colour balance.
(Blue is my favourite colour too)
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Mike it was a pleasure to slap those wheels together for you, its nice to give something back.
I was fortunate to ride all three of those bikes this weekend and man are they smooth! I expect nothing else with Mikes engineering background.
Looking forward to returning the offer when I finish my build. Nearly there! Clint :daumenhoch:
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NICE!!! :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:
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Thanks for the props everyone. I must admit, I had no intention of building a 20" bike, but I'm glad I did. It worked out nicely :)
And Clint, as I've said, you welcome to ride any of those, anytime. And yes, I am looking forward to you returning the favour.... :)
Seriously, I am MAJORLY grateful to Clint. He build those wheels better than any local shop has done for me.