LAGUNA CRUISER

[Rat Rod]

Had been saving parts for a BMX cruiser build and was in need of the perfect frame and fork set. I sold my S&S built Laguna a few years ago and have regretted it ever since. Was hoping to find another some day without going bankrupt. A trade situation with @Robertk presented itself and I now own a Laguna Cruiser again.

Took the bike downtown yesterday for a cruise and a few photos. It rides very nice and I'm pleased with how it turned out. It's not the lightest bike in town, but it's one smooth cruiser!

• F/F Set: 80's Laguna Cruiser
• Wheels: ARYA 26" x 2.125" Steel with Shimano MX Hubs
• Tires: Duro Knobbies
• Stem: Stamped Ashtabula
• Headset: Tange BMX
• BB: Tioga BMX
• Crank: Sugino CroMo
• Chainring: Three Arrows 44T
• Pedals: KKT
• Seat Clamp: Tioga BMX
• Seat: Persons Springer
• Bars: Wald 868
• Grips: 80's AME Tri Grips

 

[Robertk]

Love it! Great job on the build!

 

[Dizzle Problems]

Looks awesome man!!! I love the Ashtabula stem!

Reminds me of this OG pic-

 

[Rat Rod]

I just need to track down a stamped Ashtabula crank that won't break the bank.

 

[sportscarpat]

Wow, nice Laguna! Choice of parts is perfect. Just a rear coaster brake, no front brake, so clean in that respect, and the stamped Ashtabula stem and steel Wald bars make this a real knock around the neighborhood machine. Funny how when I was a kid I avoided Wald parts, mostly the stems, and now I look at Wald as a good old American company still kicking out old school parts. Your bars look like the wider ones, too. I have been keeping my eyes open for a Laguna frame and fork and so far the closest I have come is a super beat and rusty one that the guy wanted $500 for at a swap meet. Too rusty so I passed.
Pat

 

[Rat Rod]

Wow, nice Laguna! Choice of parts is perfect. Just a rear coaster brake, no front brake, so clean in that respect, and the stamped Ashtabula stem and steel Wald bars make this a real knock around the neighborhood machine. Funny how when I was a kid I avoided Wald parts, mostly the stems, and now I look at Wald as a good old American company still kicking out old school parts. Your bars look like the wider ones, too. I have been keeping my eyes open for a Laguna frame and fork and so far the closest I have come is a super beat and rusty one that the guy wanted $500 for at a swap meet. Too rusty so I passed.
Pat

Okay Pat...why don't you just make your own Laguna?

I've seen your skill set.

 

[sportscarpat]

Good one, thanks. I do have all the tools and have kicked it around. Would need a sample to get the specs. Thought about doing a 26" Champ Squareback or even a Kos Kruiser, too. I'd probably have to run and hide, though, as the BMX collectors just hate "repops", and would likely run me off the forums. I better stick to my gas bikes when it comes to frame building.
Pat

 

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