These are my original factory team bikes from my days at Fabweld. I put them back together for Rockford with the majority of the original parts I had on them 10 years ago. I had to replace some stuff like dry rotted tires on the 20 and chains and cables, but for the most part they are as raced in '98 and '99. Enjoy.





Parts breakdown on the cruiser...

1998 Fabweld FW-01 Cruiser frame, fork and 5" bars, GT cruiser stem, Tioga Bear Trap II headset, Ame Tris, Cane Creek seat, Fabweld post, MCS clamp, Cane Creek prototype Pork Rib brakes, Dia Compe lever, Onza brake pads, Fabweld Countermeasure 180mm cranks, JP sprocket, JP pro sealed pedals, KMC chain, JP high flange hubs, DT Swiss stainless spokes, Alex prototype hard anodized rims, Tioga Comp III tires, Shimano freewheel. Original chrome and decals.









Parts breakdown on the 20...

1998 Fabweld FW-01 Pro frame, fork and 8" bars, MCS stem, Cane Creek Aheadset, Jive Handles, Dia Compe VC-747 brakes, Dia Compe lever, Shimano brake pads, Cane Creek seat, Odyssey post, Profile clamp, Fabweld Countermeasure 180mm cranks, Profile sprocket, Shimano DX pedals, KMC chain, JP low flange hubs, DT Swiss spokes, Sun Rhyno Lite rims, ACS Claws freewheel, IRC Siren tires. Original finish and decals.









These were great riding bikes, and with the unique design of the rear end the cruiser had the same chainstay length as the 20, making gate starts and manuals super easy. They are 100% chromoly and held up to all the abuse I gave them, including lots of trail jumping and street riding. The cruiser took me to National #17 and #12, and the 20 took me to National #23. At every national and state race we went to the cruiser ended up being a "demo" bike to show people how well it rode. Touring around the country was an awesome time, and I am eternally grateful to George and Greg Esser for having me on the team.

Very very cool!

Nbl 49a

AWESOME PETE!!!!
Here is my 20'' FW.....
My 24'' is not done yet...Click to view attachment

Maybe it's just the angle of the pic, but the top tube on the cruiser looks shorter than the top tube on the 20" - Can you post the top tube measurements for both?

Both the finishes are beautiful, but I am partial to the bass boat finish on the 20"

Mike

I had no idea you had those! Very cool...cant believe some of the things I missed at rockford...

Mike, the cruiser and the 20 both have a 20.5" top tube and a 14.75" rear end.

Alex, I know exactly what you mean...I walked that place 3 or 4 times and noticed something new each time.

Very nice! I love those cranks

That's kinda short for a cruiser top tube...I would like to ride one that was that short to see how it felt...Great bikes...Can't stop lookin at em...