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Title: 1991 Auburn CR20-RX
Post by: revcore on September 21, 2009, 01:20 PM
Here are some pics of my September '91 Auburn CR20-RX...
When I got the frame it was in poor condition requiring alot of work. I stripped it back to bare metal and had it powdercoated green to match the original colour. The bolt-on alloy Works Link rear end was also in poor condition. It was slightly twisted and had a few deep gouges in the chain stays. I made up my own jig and strightened it all up then I welded up the deep gouges then what seemed like an eternity I filed the welds down then finished it off with wet & dry sand paper followed by polishing with Autosol polish.
I won't show you the pics of it's condition when I first got it because they are too gruesome.
Here it is now.... :)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/i125/revcore/IMGP0343.jpg't=1253535206)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/i125/revcore/IMGP0346.jpg't=1253535658)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/i125/revcore/IMGP0347.jpg't=1253535711)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/i125/revcore/IMGP0348.jpg't=1253535734)
Title: Re: 1991 Auburn CR20-RX
Post by: Jt on September 21, 2009, 01:28 PM
looks mint.

always loved that frameset.

Title: Re: 1991 Auburn CR20-RX
Post by: pickle on September 21, 2009, 01:30 PM
Looks gorgeous!!   you should show the before shots as well, so we can all see just how good a job you've done mate  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1991 Auburn CR20-RX
Post by: gobshite on September 21, 2009, 01:35 PM
nice! :shocked:

never been a big fan of the auburns detachable rear end but 10/10 for the work you put into restoring it,

great job dude :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1991 Auburn CR20-RX
Post by: telelogic on September 21, 2009, 01:36 PM
that looks amazing mate :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1991 Auburn CR20-RX
Post by: gobshite on September 21, 2009, 01:40 PM
rbo-o morales, the trail boss and fit bike co owner.....

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g171/jarvicseven/go9108.jpg)
Title: Re: 1991 Auburn CR20-RX
Post by: revcore on September 21, 2009, 01:42 PM
Here are some before pics.....(these are the only pics I have)
I had to heat up the frame so I could remove the bolt.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ss184/shreadking/hack1034.jpg)
(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i125/revcore/udata7.jpg't=1253536833)
Here's a pic of the main frame all stripped back to bare metal. Take a look at the sorry state of that alloy rear end.
(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i125/revcore/IMGP0327-1.jpg't=1253536923)
Title: Re: 1991 Auburn CR20-RX
Post by: nic968 on September 21, 2009, 03:13 PM
 Nice work there dude.. :daumenhoch:
 Like the hubs too..JP?
Title: Re: 1991 Auburn CR20-RX
Post by: OrgasmDonor on September 21, 2009, 03:43 PM
i commented on this on OZbmx, really nice build :daumenhoch: i've just started riding mine (will resist postin a pic :LolLolLolLol:) in prep for the os winter series and i'm impressed with how well it handles and how easy it was to get used to after riding my Hawk with answer pro forx. great bikes :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1991 Auburn CR20-RX
Post by: magna13 on September 21, 2009, 03:46 PM
 :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5:
Title: Re: 1991 Auburn CR20-RX
Post by: JD_76 on September 21, 2009, 03:52 PM
Looks sweet as, great resto job, also looks like it needs to be raced - get it down to Preston on the 4th October and give it a good thrashing.  8)



Title: Re: 1991 Auburn CR20-RX
Post by: sid1972 on September 21, 2009, 05:19 PM
That is nice!  :smitten:

r them frame sets rare? would love to build one of them!!


:daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1991 Auburn CR20-RX
Post by: Bigfrawg on September 21, 2009, 06:51 PM

i like that a lot  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1991 Auburn CR20-RX
Post by: Miko on September 21, 2009, 08:33 PM
Nice work!  Don't tell the other S&M guys, but I've always loved the look of Auburns.  Retina scorching green and all.  They just look fast. 

I was buddies with an Auburn Team rider my age, when I was a kid.  His was set up with skinny wheels, uni seat and small aluminum bars, so it wasn't any pleasure for me to ride.  Todd Corbitt's would have felt more comfortable, I'm sure.  I'd love to try out a dialed one now though. 

Other sidenote, those Auburn CR Bars are some of my all time favorites.  I rocked those on my Holmes set ups from 1993-1996.
Title: Re: 1991 Auburn CR20-RX
Post by: revcore on September 22, 2009, 12:01 AM
Nice work there dude.. :daumenhoch:
 Like the hubs too..JP?

Yep, JP hubs. I couldn't find any JP hub stickers so I put Crupi hub stickers on them instead. I didn't really like the stainless steel axles so I went with the Crupi axles.
Title: Re: 1991 Auburn CR20-RX
Post by: OrgasmDonor on September 22, 2009, 11:21 AM
Looks sweet as, great resto job, also looks like it needs to be raced - get it down to Preston on the 4th October and give it a good thrashing.  8)





he'd have a canny hike to get there in time for registration :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: 1991 Auburn CR20-RX
Post by: JD_76 on September 22, 2009, 11:25 AM
Looks sweet as, great resto job, also looks like it needs to be raced - get it down to Preston on the 4th October and give it a good thrashing.  8)





he'd have a canny hike to get there in time for registration :LolLolLolLol:

I take it this dude is over the pond then  :-[  :knuppel2: my bad.
Title: Re: 1991 Auburn CR20-RX
Post by: revcore on September 22, 2009, 11:26 AM
Looks sweet as, great resto job, also looks like it needs to be raced - get it down to Preston on the 4th October and give it a good thrashing.  8)





he'd have a canny hike to get there in time for registration :LolLolLolLol:

Very true.....It's a long way from Australia  :LolLolLolLol: ;D
Title: Re: 1991 Auburn CR20-RX
Post by: JD_76 on September 22, 2009, 11:28 AM
Oops, didnt I read somewhere they have started O/S racing in OZ?
Title: Re: 1991 Auburn CR20-RX
Post by: OrgasmDonor on September 22, 2009, 11:30 AM
check out his other bikes on ozbmx, some crackin mid school builds :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1991 Auburn CR20-RX
Post by: moley on September 22, 2009, 11:43 AM
Looks sweet as, great resto job, also looks like it needs to be raced - get it down to Preston on the 4th October and give it a good thrashing.  8)

he'd have a canny hike to get there in time for registration :LolLolLolLol:

Very true.....It's a long way from Australia  :LolLolLolLol: ;D

Its alright JD!!

He'll have plenty of time to travel around the world and get to Preston in time...........because the regional is on the 11th NOT the 4th!!

That extra week should help him!!  :daumenhoch:

Nice build!!

Get it raced, its far too clean!!

Here's mine after sunny Lytham!!

(http://ossbmxracing.co.uk/Storage/AuburnXL_Build11.jpg)
Title: Re: 1991 Auburn CR20-RX
Post by: revcore on September 22, 2009, 11:54 AM
Anyone got some Auburn pads they would like to sell?......I know it's a long shot but thought I'd ask anyway  :)
Title: Re: 1991 Auburn CR20-RX
Post by: moley on September 22, 2009, 12:43 PM
All of the Auburn pads I have seen have been quite plain so I got Firebird (Steve) to make me a padset.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a352/esemdesign/Graphic2.jpg)

Ask him to make you a padset up but change the colours to suit your F+F.

Postage shouldn't cost too much as pads a quite lightweight!!  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1991 Auburn CR20-RX
Post by: revcore on September 22, 2009, 12:50 PM
I might put up some pics of my 1988 Auburn CR20-R tomorrow.....It's a great frame/forks. It's got a 19.5" top tube making it great to ride when I use the XXL stem.
Title: Re: 1991 Auburn CR20-RX
Post by: JD_76 on September 22, 2009, 12:55 PM

Its alright JD!!

He'll have plenty of time to travel around the world and get to Preston in time...........because the regional is on the 11th NOT the 4th!!

That extra week should help him!!  :daumenhoch:

Nice build!!

Get it raced, its far too clean!!

Here's mine after sunny Lytham!!


Ill get me coat.   :P
Title: Re: 1991 Auburn CR20-RX
Post by: Mattdub on September 22, 2009, 01:25 PM
Yep , likin' that , nice work  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1991 Auburn CR20-RX
Post by: OrgasmDonor on September 22, 2009, 02:17 PM
21" cr20rx, this shall be unleashed at preston on the 11th :daumenhoch:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/n258/ODFLYER/100_1740.jpg)
Title: Re: 1991 Auburn CR20-RX
Post by: generallee on September 28, 2009, 11:42 PM
my old Auburn!
By the way, I still have original Auburn frame decals, same colour as OrgasmDonors [ my old] auburn if anyone is interested.
Title: Re: 1991 Auburn CR20-RX
Post by: revcore on October 05, 2009, 03:12 AM
my old Auburn!
By the way, I still have original Auburn frame decals, same colour as OrgasmDonors [ my old] auburn if anyone is interested.

Are they the full set with the Works Link and CR20RX stickers? If so I might be interested :)
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