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Does anyone remember a little known Australian frame manufacturer (From Queensland I think) called TAJG? I think thats the correct spelling.
I remember when I worked at Glenroy Cycles (Melbourne) in the very early 90's, My boss Tony Buckingham had a TAJG mini that he was doing up for his son. I remember it was hot pink in some sections and bare metal in others.
If anyone has info or pics on TAJG bikes then I would love to see them.
Thanks.
[ April 11, 2006, 07:33 AM: Message edited by: revcore ]
I remember when I worked at Glenroy Cycles (Melbourne) in the very early 90's, My boss Tony Buckingham had a TAJG mini that he was doing up for his son. I remember it was hot pink in some sections and bare metal in others.
If anyone has info or pics on TAJG bikes then I would love to see them.
Thanks.
[ April 11, 2006, 07:33 AM: Message edited by: revcore ]
sorry revcore - no recollection of that brand....
Here is my latest bike, a Maxxim 24". Wheels were the dearest part, $30 for the spokes! It's way shorter TT than my GT, but still a cool thing to ride.
p.s thanks Serva and Lewis for some of the bits used.
[ April 13, 2006, 08:03 PM: Message edited by: velocidad ]
Here is my latest bike, a Maxxim 24". Wheels were the dearest part, $30 for the spokes! It's way shorter TT than my GT, but still a cool thing to ride.
p.s thanks Serva and Lewis for some of the bits used.
[ April 13, 2006, 08:03 PM: Message edited by: velocidad ]
Looks good Mark. I've always liked the look of the silver rims and coloured hubs or vica versa. What's the deal with the stem though? MX2?
Is that the same one you had at eastfield?
wheres those funny cranks?lol
nice work mate.
wheres those funny cranks?lol
nice work mate.
REVCORE....TAJG....Freestyler was one of the original test riders for those frames...i think?....You out there Jas? Tell the story behind TAJG...
hey guys, yes that be the one - sans crankset
yep thats a blue mx2 stem with powerlite bars and a suede aero seat picked up from a curb collection pile a few weeks ago - she's very comfy, just doesn't stop- how I like new school brakes....
yep thats a blue mx2 stem with powerlite bars and a suede aero seat picked up from a curb collection pile a few weeks ago - she's very comfy, just doesn't stop- how I like new school brakes....
hope to put some pics of a crisp and a hootfoot up as soon as i work out how to.is there any crisp's still out there.
Hey Mark!
That 24 is looking real nice mate....good job!
That 24 is looking real nice mate....good job!
Thats awesome.... It's good to know I'm not the only one who knows about TAJG bikes. I'd love to find out the history behind them and see some pics too.
Did someone say TAJG?
-Pete.
Seriously, until a week ago that pad was the only place I had ever seen the word TAJG.
-Pete.
Seriously, until a week ago that pad was the only place I had ever seen the word TAJG.
If Jas see's this he'll be able to fill you in properly....but he told me a bit....TAJG were the first letters in the first names of the for blokes that were involved in TAJG.
(ie; Terry, Alan ,John ,Gary....something like that)
They were based in springwood - underwood - woodridge area of Queensland. I remember all the fuss that came with the new TAJG bikes when they came to race. The uniforms looked good too. I haven't seen one of those bikes for years
(ie; Terry, Alan ,John ,Gary....something like that)
They were based in springwood - underwood - woodridge area of Queensland. I remember all the fuss that came with the new TAJG bikes when they came to race. The uniforms looked good too. I haven't seen one of those bikes for years
I don't remember what the TAJG race team uniforms looked like or what most of the bikes looked like. The only TAJG I've ever seen was a mini frame & forks that was being stripped back to bare metal.... It was originally hot pink without stickers. Did TAJG make pro, XL and cruiser frames sets?
Hey Guys,
TAJG = Terry And Jan Griffith. Terry used to be partners with Laury Lawrence in the Springwood BMX track behind Lauries pool. (yes the Laury Lawrence of swimming fame). Terry and Jan lived around the corner from me in Rochedale. Jan is Lauries sister. Graham Stevens (SLA) made the CrMo frames for Terry. So, they are just like a Crisp, Maxim, SLA crmo etc. Only subtle differences if any. Terry used to own a bike shop close to the Woodridge Railway Station. I think the first uniforms were white with a bit of red. Not sure. He probably started TAJG in around '83.
Hope this helps!
P.S. The Street Beat Shootout Semi Final is almost over, please vote if you haven't. It's in the freestyle forum.
[ April 18, 2006, 08:31 AM: Message edited by: Johnny Chopper ]
TAJG = Terry And Jan Griffith. Terry used to be partners with Laury Lawrence in the Springwood BMX track behind Lauries pool. (yes the Laury Lawrence of swimming fame). Terry and Jan lived around the corner from me in Rochedale. Jan is Lauries sister. Graham Stevens (SLA) made the CrMo frames for Terry. So, they are just like a Crisp, Maxim, SLA crmo etc. Only subtle differences if any. Terry used to own a bike shop close to the Woodridge Railway Station. I think the first uniforms were white with a bit of red. Not sure. He probably started TAJG in around '83.
Hope this helps!
P.S. The Street Beat Shootout Semi Final is almost over, please vote if you haven't. It's in the freestyle forum.
[ April 18, 2006, 08:31 AM: Message edited by: Johnny Chopper ]
Thanks Gary...I used to like those frames when they came out.
great info Gaz! sounds like the Oz page of www.oldskoolbmx.com is coming along nicely
and hey I keep trying to vote but the buggers are wise to me.......
and hey I keep trying to vote but the buggers are wise to me.......
quote:
Sorry, you have already voted in this poll.
Has anyone got pics of the TAJG complete bikes or frames?
Thanks Guys! Would you believe that info came straight out of my head! Yet somedays I forget my name........
Picklediddy mentioned an OSBMX get together soon at the Gap. Has anyone set a date yet? I'm really keen to catch up with everyone and go for a ride. I haven't seriously ridden a 20" for about 10 years, but I'm keen to dust off the T/A!
[ April 18, 2006, 08:48 AM: Message edited by: Johnny Chopper ]
Picklediddy mentioned an OSBMX get together soon at the Gap. Has anyone set a date yet? I'm really keen to catch up with everyone and go for a ride. I haven't seriously ridden a 20" for about 10 years, but I'm keen to dust off the T/A!
[ April 18, 2006, 08:48 AM: Message edited by: Johnny Chopper ]
I'll be in that. I need to get out there and ride too. It's no fun by yourself all the time.
Hi everyone a rare appearance for me here.
Meatpie the DB in BMX bandits is an 82 DB TEAM PRO . A senior pro size frame, the decals on that model are prism backing with white lettering blue borders ,blue diamonds. Of which Frazer and I are jointly producing, more frazer than me tho. all I have done is scans and will be helping fund the run.
I know it seems strange that the DB in the movie had the blue decals and red components but if you want to build the replica thats it. nice job on the supermax too and the DB looks good.
One of you guys bought the full set of mint DB radpads in red off me last year.
Meatpie the DB in BMX bandits is an 82 DB TEAM PRO . A senior pro size frame, the decals on that model are prism backing with white lettering blue borders ,blue diamonds. Of which Frazer and I are jointly producing, more frazer than me tho. all I have done is scans and will be helping fund the run.
I know it seems strange that the DB in the movie had the blue decals and red components but if you want to build the replica thats it. nice job on the supermax too and the DB looks good.
One of you guys bought the full set of mint DB radpads in red off me last year.
Heres my latest "Aussie" addition:
Its a younger but bigger cousin to my 20 inch BBR
Those double downtubes are a real challenge to make them show up in a complete photo of the bike , eh ?
Since I can't pull off a table top as easily as I used to , I'll have to figure a better way to get the whole bike & its highlights into one good picture , great looking bike , but from experience they are absolute SOB's to get a _really_ good looking photograph of them....
Still cleaning up + adding bits to mine & waiting for Ted Carls old school campy graphite hub flanges to arrive.
JB
Those double downtubes are a real challenge to make them show up in a complete photo of the bike , eh ?
Since I can't pull off a table top as easily as I used to , I'll have to figure a better way to get the whole bike & its highlights into one good picture , great looking bike , but from experience they are absolute SOB's to get a _really_ good looking photograph of them....
Still cleaning up + adding bits to mine & waiting for Ted Carls old school campy graphite hub flanges to arrive.
JB
Heres one I built up last week, just needs a rear cog and a chain!
What a beauty!!! That's nice Mic. What bars are they? The chrome and blue looks sweet!!! Hope your well.
Very nice
Hey Roy,it's a combination of insomnia and too many parts in the shed..Bars are some cheapies I found at the LBS,am de annodising a set of nitto's that will polish up nice...Will put on with brakes and chain,just needed spomething to push it around with..ps gotta go for a ride soon LMK when you are free and we'll hook up the gang..ride/pub/ride/pub/ride/dirtygirls...u get the idea..Mic
Sweet looking Quicky Reece those double down tube bars are cool looking suckers. Nice build.
I want a supermax or sting cromo, now I have seen all these examples recently. Micoz where did you locate the stickers from? Surely that was a challenge.
It was my first real bmx bike after my dragstar! If anyone has one they want to sell let me know. pls. Cheers Stu
It was my first real bmx bike after my dragstar! If anyone has one they want to sell let me know. pls. Cheers Stu
Does anyone have scan of the ad of the Supermax Cromo (which was identical to my sting cromo just different stickers) that I believe (from a rather hazy 36 year old memory), was on the inside front cover of BMX Pancake bitd?
I have decided, after seeing the above bikes, I want to replicate my first bike and that ad would be a great starting point, as I'm just working of my memory to what parts were on it!
I think that it comprised of the following parts but please correct me if I'm wrong:
Frame: Supermax Cromo
Forks: Tange Trx
Handlebars: Generic Alloy
Headset: MX 2
Brakes: Shimano Tourney's
Grips: Foam
Stem: MX-2
Tires: Comp III
Rims: Araya 7X
Spokes: Chrome
Hubs: Shimano Low Flange
Seat Clamp: Tange
Seat Pole: Fluted Alloy
Seat: Kashimax MX
Chain: Generic
Pads: Handlebar and Frame - Nylon
Cranks: Takagi 1 Piece
Spider: Steel
Chain Ring: Alloy (pretty cool chain guard... well as cool as a chain could get!
Pedals: KKT Lightening
Cheers Stu
I have decided, after seeing the above bikes, I want to replicate my first bike and that ad would be a great starting point, as I'm just working of my memory to what parts were on it!
I think that it comprised of the following parts but please correct me if I'm wrong:
Frame: Supermax Cromo
Forks: Tange Trx
Handlebars: Generic Alloy
Headset: MX 2
Brakes: Shimano Tourney's
Grips: Foam
Stem: MX-2
Tires: Comp III
Rims: Araya 7X
Spokes: Chrome
Hubs: Shimano Low Flange
Seat Clamp: Tange
Seat Pole: Fluted Alloy
Seat: Kashimax MX
Chain: Generic
Pads: Handlebar and Frame - Nylon
Cranks: Takagi 1 Piece
Spider: Steel
Chain Ring: Alloy (pretty cool chain guard... well as cool as a chain could get!
Pedals: KKT Lightening
Cheers Stu
The alloy bars that came on the Supermax Cromo, Weren't they WIN or ALPS brand? It's been so many years since I last had my Supermax Cromo so there is a very good chance I could be wrong.
Yes, WIN does ring a bell, I think that's what I had..
Oh yeah, thanks for the GT collar, revcore, it is much appreciated! You are a champion.
Oh yeah, thanks for the GT collar, revcore, it is much appreciated! You are a champion.
hope this helps:
Velocidad, you are the man!!!! Thanks so much, I can't tell you how much I pawed my grimmy little 13 year old mits all over this ad bitd...just awesome...Was that on the inside of the front cover of Pancake? Cheers Stu
I just went through all my photo's of my old Supermax and now I know for sure what brand alloy bars came standard on them....NITTO alloy bars made in Japan. The MX-2 stem and bars were both made by NITTO.
Yo revcore.. NITTO ally bars/ seat post etc are the best you can get.. thats if you can find any?
Trevor (supermax crmo) has some red Nittos on the bay at the moment.
Okay dudes.. I think its time too post some pix.. alot of talk not enough pix!..
I've got alot of pics of my bikes....Now all I need is a good scanner.
its 2006 revcore.. digitals are cheaper than ever.. whats your post addy... I will send you one..
yeah I know, I'm way behind the times...I think of myself as old school with technology too
I thought about buying a digital camera but my finances are shot to pieces at the moment because I'm having to put money aside for moving.
I thought about buying a digital camera but my finances are shot to pieces at the moment because I'm having to put money aside for moving.
hehehe.. fair enough.. hehehehe
Hey,
Has anyone got a pic of a Mk4 Madison frame?
I had a black one back in '81 (gold stickers I think from memory???) that was a great bike.
Has anyone got a pic of a Mk4 Madison frame?
I had a black one back in '81 (gold stickers I think from memory???) that was a great bike.
hi Kurt i got no idea about Madison's, but this thing is long TT - not a little kids bike. very available too
[ August 08, 2006, 05:58 AM: Message edited by: velocidad ]
[ August 08, 2006, 05:58 AM: Message edited by: velocidad ]
Hey thanks mate - that looks familiar, but I don't think that's quite it - I don't remember gussets like that on the frame - mind you 25 years plays tricks with memories....
The oldskoolbmx website has a couple of earlier Madisons with integral seat post clamps (not like yours), but I definitely fitted mine with a suntour clamp.
I'm sorely tempted to buy an Aussie bike to restore, but think my wife may well chase me around the house with something sharp - I already cop a bagging for my "collection" of frames...
The oldskoolbmx website has a couple of earlier Madisons with integral seat post clamps (not like yours), but I definitely fitted mine with a suntour clamp.
I'm sorely tempted to buy an Aussie bike to restore, but think my wife may well chase me around the house with something sharp - I already cop a bagging for my "collection" of frames...
You need to build a big waza style shed Kurt. It's the only way. My shed has been taken over.
did someone mention crisp bikes before, i have what i beleive to be a crisp prototype xl in my posession, oh yeah, my sheds bigger, lol
post a pic V8...
check this - beware large scan...
[ August 09, 2006, 04:44 PM: Message edited by: velocidad ]
check this - beware large scan...
[ August 09, 2006, 04:44 PM: Message edited by: velocidad ]
I swear Vdad you got some amazing pics.I need to look at your pancake mag collection because from memory I am in one picture of a race.
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