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As I’ve been meaning to do a rebuild on this frame, figured what better motivation then to throw my hat in the ring for the build off.
1980ish Laguna Cruiser.
Since my original build on it, I’ve referred to it as the Pistachio. Thus the title name.
I’ve made some small changes since the build thread I first did on it - https://ratrodbikes.com/threads/crusty-cruisin.112669/
The driving factor for a rebuild is this fork-
An original Laguna fork, with cantilever mounts added back in the day. At the time I had purchased this fork, it was the only Laguna fork I had seen with canti tabs. I had to have it.
They were originally on this bike, a Champion squareback, a true modified NorCal Klunker.
When the bike surfaced, an acquaintance of mine acquired it. I made my intentions of owning the fork apparent. As luck would have it, the call came about a year later, and I jumped at em. The yellow had been covered, but the rest of the paint and decals are original.
Now, red wouldn’t really be my first choice to pair with a pistachio green (mostly) frame, but, it’s just funky enough for me to work.
In the transitional years between true klunkers and mountain bikes, it wasn’t uncommon to see bmx cruisers modified for off road use. Canti tabs were added, coasters swapped for drums, etc. I’m a huge fan of this small splinter of time and builds.
The goal here is a mostly era correct build to that time.
Had a moment today to gather a few of the parts I aim to put on it.
Sturmey Archer rear drum hub dated ‘79
Solid aluminum moto bars
Magura brake levers with dust covers intact
Early 80s Toad Stood grips
Mafac cantilever brakes with a NOS Dia compe cable hanger
Some square block knobbies
I may also swap to a three piece crank. Kind of depends on my mood as I go along. Figure 7ish weeks should be plenty of time.
1980ish Laguna Cruiser.
Since my original build on it, I’ve referred to it as the Pistachio. Thus the title name.
I’ve made some small changes since the build thread I first did on it - https://ratrodbikes.com/threads/crusty-cruisin.112669/
The driving factor for a rebuild is this fork-
An original Laguna fork, with cantilever mounts added back in the day. At the time I had purchased this fork, it was the only Laguna fork I had seen with canti tabs. I had to have it.
They were originally on this bike, a Champion squareback, a true modified NorCal Klunker.
When the bike surfaced, an acquaintance of mine acquired it. I made my intentions of owning the fork apparent. As luck would have it, the call came about a year later, and I jumped at em. The yellow had been covered, but the rest of the paint and decals are original.
Now, red wouldn’t really be my first choice to pair with a pistachio green (mostly) frame, but, it’s just funky enough for me to work.
In the transitional years between true klunkers and mountain bikes, it wasn’t uncommon to see bmx cruisers modified for off road use. Canti tabs were added, coasters swapped for drums, etc. I’m a huge fan of this small splinter of time and builds.
The goal here is a mostly era correct build to that time.
Had a moment today to gather a few of the parts I aim to put on it.
Sturmey Archer rear drum hub dated ‘79
Solid aluminum moto bars
Magura brake levers with dust covers intact
Early 80s Toad Stood grips
Mafac cantilever brakes with a NOS Dia compe cable hanger
Some square block knobbies
I may also swap to a three piece crank. Kind of depends on my mood as I go along. Figure 7ish weeks should be plenty of time.
