Eric Cartman

Its never too late to start searching and building guys.

Just thought I would show another line up pic

LOL at the replies. Here are some pics of my current built bikes.

My current Mongoose line up: 1983 Mongoose Pro Class 1983 Mongoose Supergoose 1981 Mongoose "Motomag" And then inside this box is something special

Some recent pictures and updated parts list. Parts list: Frame: 1983 Supergoose III Fork: Supergoose Stem: Pro class Bars: Pro Class (Pro size stamped) Grips: Mongoose Brake lever: Dia compe tech 3 Brake cable: Clear (OG) Brake caliper: Dia compe MX 1000 Brake pads: Dia compe Cranks: 175 Mongoose Bottom Bracket: Mongoose Pedals: SR Spider: Mongoose Takagi Chainring: Takagi 44T Chainring bolts: Sugino Seat clamp: Dia compe Copy (OG) Seat post: GT layback Seat: Viscount BMX aero Rims: Pro class Hubs: Shimano VIA Freewheel: Shimano 333 chrome 16T Pad set: Mongoose 1983 spec (Not in pictures) Tyres: Cheng Shin reproduction 20x2.125 http://s26.postimg.org/461slqjr9/20150924_181300.jpg http://s26.postimg.org/9sy5j7m9x/20150924_181316.jpg http://s26.postimg.org/5h9ju7fd1/20150924_181325.jpg http://s26.postimg.org/ukqme7czp/20150924_181358.jpg http://s26.postimg.org/4nwy1l9c5/20150924_181425.jpg http://s26.postimg.org/xp1aazts5/20150924_181443.jpg http://s26.postimg.org/b45wrohvp/20150924_181535.jpg http://s26.postimg.org/5ijhnmh6t/20150924_181608.jpg http://s26.postimg.org/w8l6f41hh/20150924_181615.jpg

This is my full 1983 Mongoose 20" collection. http://s26.postimg.org/va4l34xop/20150314_100437.jpg http://s26.postimg.org/ng3zhqpvt/20150314_103228.jpg http://s26.postimg.org/jh26l6bux/2015_03_14_12_52_42.jpg This is the entire lot of my collection of Mongoose bikes. The front three are as follows: 1985 Minigoose (Left) 1981 Mongoose (motomag series) (Middle) 1982 Minigoose (Right) http://s26.postimg.org/i3f53m1zd/20150314_121357.jpg

I was only 3 years old then but I lived what you are speaking of in the 90s. I totally enjoyed it. But when studies came along and I put on my big boy pants I dropped the hobby. Silly me. But living happily now and enjoying the rides. Thanks for the compliment.

That's great! I am sure he is enjoying it. I hope the hobby does not fade over time. I am so sad I never kept on with it after the year 2000. But hey I am back on the saddle once again and enjoying it fully.

Thanks for the compliments. I am glad it brought back the good ol' days for you. I am trying to find a kamikaze for a friend of mine as he had one as a kid too. But I am having no luck.

The revised parts list with the pic as it stands now: 1983 Pro Class frame Supergoose forks Pro Class bars (Maurice Stamped) ACS Mongoose stem Blue 7C Araya with Shimano via hubs and Skimano 17T chrome freewheel Cheng Shin reproduction 20x2.125 tyres Pro Class disc with Shimano 44T chain ring and Suntour chain ring bolts Mongoose 175 cranks SR P468 Pedals Mongoose Stainless steel seat post (Maurice Stamped) Dia Compe seat post clamp (DC Stamped) Blue Viscount BMX Aero Seat OG Mongoose Pad set Blue Mongoose Grips Shimano DX brake lever and MX 1000 brake caliper http://s26.postimg.org/fw6b1y7bd/20150315_110426.jpg

So after lots of patience I came across a Pro Class when I did not expect it. The previous owner decided that he needed a change and some blue parts and we struck a trade for the frame. I sacrificed a bit for it but for me it was worthwhile as it completes my 83 collection. This is what the bike looked like many years ago which the owner had a photo of: http://s26.postimg.org/vhdiro6mh/20150221_210341.jpg The day I did the trade I ended up bringing home all of this - it was quite a busy day: http://s26.postimg.org/5ps72gznt/20150221_224504.jpg I got to work on the stuck seat post tube but it didnt want to budge. http://s26.postimg.org/tuswk6jyh/20150223_074537.jpg http://s26.postimg.org/prxa7d0g9/20150223_074543.jpg Eventually a friend of mine helped me with some heat and a vice and managed to get the post out: http://s26.postimg.org/oagf9jl3d/IMG_20150303_WA0019.jpg I immediately decided lets put this bike together with some spares I have and this is the result: http://s26.postimg.org/5n3q1w6mh/20150309_200649.jpg http://s26.postimg.org/a1gsrh6kp/20150309_200720.jpg http://s26.postimg.org/xtq4308ll/20150309_212007.jpg Sorry for the poor quality pics. I will take some better pics of it as I progress with this one. below is the part list: 1983 Pro Class frame Supergoose forks Pro Class bars (Maurice Stamped) ACS Mongoose stem Blue 7C Araya with Shimano via hubs and Skimano 17T chrome freewheel Cheng Shin reproduction 20x2.125 tyres Sugino 45T Flywheel Sugino Cr mo 175 Cranks SR P468 Pedals Mongoose Stainless steel seat post (Maurice Stamped) Dia Compe seat post clamp (DC Stamped) Blue Viscount BMX Aero Seat OG Mongoose Pad set Blue Mongoose Grips Stay tuned for updates.

Some more pics http://s26.postimg.org/57nuv4vbd/20150305_181839.jpg http://s26.postimg.org/nkog5p5s9/20150305_181849.jpg http://s26.postimg.org/9sa1a2f0p/20150305_181906.jpg

My latest creation: 83 Mongoose expert http://s26.postimg.org/a49emf821/20150304_202521.jpg

That bike was sold last week and arrive in CPT. My cousin bought it so we changing it up a bit.

Just some extra pics from yesterday http://s26.postimg.org/g9mggufpl/20150201_121311.jpg http://s26.postimg.org/cej2e9wjt/20150201_121323.jpg http://s26.postimg.org/hamp5ywp5/20150201_121338.jpg

Some changes on my one Supergoose http://s26.postimg.org/yj0zsz85l/20150116_145156.jpg http://s26.postimg.org/l3dz3iznt/20150116_145207.jpg

I know of a Mongoose Californian for sale for R7000 in Durban. This is what it looks like.

So this is the current built bikes although there are some changes that's on the go. From left to right: 83 Supergoose 83 Supergoose 83 Expert 85 Minigoose 83 Minigoose 82 Minigoose 81 Motomag http://s26.postimg.org/ixseh4u15/20141224_134722.jpg http://s26.postimg.org/atkace7m1/20141224_134917.jpg

Cool man! Its always good to have your childhood original bike. That is a huge seat post. LOL

Then I also decided to do a first mock build on the 82 Minigoose. The frame, forks an bars are to be painted candy red but this is just a mock up of the parts and colours. http://s26.postimg.org/a1hmd73ex/20141213_110045.jpg http://s26.postimg.org/ct0w3t1xl/20141213_121336.jpg http://s26.postimg.org/t5axtjg95/20141213_121322.jpg http://s26.postimg.org/lmrskwow9/20141213_121351.jpg

Then I decided to dust off the old 81 Motomag and do a last mock build. http://s26.postimg.org/f3ucu8nbd/20141224_120037.jpg The above pic is with a set of gold Arayas...but then wanted to see what the new blue Arayas would look like (below) http://s26.postimg.org/57t9ulhjd/20141224_120759.jpg This is a fun pic of me fitting tyres to hub and spokeless rims: http://s26.postimg.org/a90nvyozt/20150108_154737.jpg I took it further an removed the bars and fitted the 7C Blue Arayas I had an this is what it looks like now: http://s26.postimg.org/tctzcb1u1/20150110_124243.jpg

So I was a bit busy this holidays and did a couple of changes to a couple of bikes. Here is the first: 85 Minigoose as it stands now. Fitted the 1 3/8 wheels, Black V bars and the mini viscount seat. http://s26.postimg.org/6kaywheyx/20150109_141652.jpg Then I decided to remove the gold sprocket and fit a power disc and shimano chain ring. http://s26.postimg.org/qqegvdamh/20150111_133040.jpg

Thanks man. I don't sell these bikes hey. Its part of a collection. But if I do sell I will definitely post them up.

I explored another option with the 85 Minigoose. Decided to swop out the red and blue parts for Gold and added the white tyres. http://s26.postimg.org/id2atxds9/20141129_095947.jpg http://s26.postimg.org/tdxfyy615/20141129_100016.jpg http://s26.postimg.org/6zfriq39l/20141129_100029.jpg

Just thought I would share the progress. This is my current built fleet now. From left to right: 85 minigoose 83 minigoose 83 expert 83 supergoose III 83 supergoose III (2.0) To be built is an 83 Californian that needs wheels rebuilding and an 81 motomag in yellow that needs a new cover of paint before I assemble it and then an 82 Minigoose. http://s26.postimg.org/awdpz0hz9/20141118_191759.jpg http://s26.postimg.org/k5fw94qv9/20141118_191818.jpg http://s26.postimg.org/60a37bhtx/20141118_191833.jpg http://s26.postimg.org/l0718wo3p/20141118_191856.jpg http://s26.postimg.org/44naw5szp/20141118_191902.jpg http://s26.postimg.org/pwao0lo91/20141118_191908.jpg http://s26.postimg.org/twhtcuepx/20141118_191914.jpg http://s26.postimg.org/3lmt0mqyt/20141118_191921.jpg