I have just finished putting together my newest build a 1979 Mongoose Roger DeCoster.

I must say that this has been my favourite build so far, although for anybody that has ever tried to put together a era-correct 1970's BMX will know just how hard it is to source the parts.

Have a look at the extensive parts rundown and then try to imagine the difficulty in finding so many NOS parts.

This really has turned out well and it is so shiney, I just can't stop looking at it.

There are so many little details that I love, like the radially laced rims, the brake lever cover, the centre pull caliper and I love the peg board complete with one of Roger DeCosters numbers.

I have to thank AL for the decals, Craizycraig for the rims (both Radbmx members) and especially Reilley1 for the parts advice, cheers guys :daumenhoch: :4_17_5:

Double post sorry.

[ April 02, 2007, 02:57 PM: Message edited by: stidds ]

Parts


Frame - Mongoose Roger DeCoster (with Tim Cook Reproduction Decals)
Forks - Ashtabula (Unstamped) - (NOS)
Headset - Mongoose - (NOS)
Bars - Alloy (Unknown Make) - (NOS)
Stem - Mongoose Gold Stem - (New)
Grips - Oury - (New)
Brake Lever - Weinmann (With Custom Bend) - (NOS)
Brake Lever Cover - Bultaco - (NOS)
Brake Caliper - Weinmann Vanquer 999 Centre Pull - (NOS)
Brake Cable - Clarks - (NOS)
Centre Pull Anchor - Dia~Compe - (NOS)
Crank Arms - Campagnolo SR (1979 Stamped) - (NOS)
Crank Dust Caps - Campagnolo Patent - (NOS)
Chainring - Campagnolo - (NOS)
Chainring Bolts - Campagnolo
Chain - Sedis/Sachs - (NOS)
Bottom Bracket - Square Taper (Open Bearing) - (NOS)
Pedals - Union Rat Trap - (NOS)
Seat Post Clamp - Mongoose Motomag
Seat Post - Alloy (Fluted) - (NOS)
Seat - Vinyl Padded - (NOS)
Hubs - Sunshine Track Hubs 36h (with Campagnolo Track Axles and Track Nuts)
Freewheel - T.D. Cross & Sons - (NOS)
Rims - Spencer Alloy 36h - (NOS)
Tyres - Cheng Shin Knobbly (2.125 Front / 1.75 Rear) - (NOS)
Padset - Mongoose - (NOS)
Number Plate - Hunt Wilde Peg Board - (NOS)

Very nice, but the Ashti forks look out of place with all the high zoot alloy stuff, really need a set of DeCoster forks. Very sweet ride there!

[ April 02, 2007, 03:03 PM: Message edited by: cheez ]

Fair point about the forks, I am on the look out for a good set, but they are not easily available. I will change the ashti forks when I find a set of DeCosters.

Dude - that is extremely clean!

Love it!

that is awesome!!! flashback my early days on bmx for sure!
hmm your grips are crooked! lol

Didn't notice the grips, thanks EMPI. I will sort them out.

hey I was joking! lol

all my grips are always that way anyway =)

Can't get away from this bike!

It makes me wanna swear.....

Bravo.

That's a good looker!

Very sweet build!