MOMBAT: 1981 Pro Cruiser Blue with caliper brakes

1981 Pro Cruiser

One of the bikes that bridged the gap between BMX bikes and mountain bikes. The frame design was based on frame that Don Koski fabricated from electrical conduit and a Schwinn Varsity frame. Mert Lawwill had Terry Knight of Oakland build the frames. The bikes sold for about $500 new and were made from 1978 though 1982 (approximate run of 600 bikes). Many of the parts were upgraded on this bike in the couple of years after the bike was made.

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Frame		steel

Fork		Lawwill BMX style

Rear Shock		NA

Rims		Araya 26x1.75 alloy

Hubs		Phil Wood

Spokes		DT Stainless steel laced 4 cross

Tires		Schwinn Cruiser 26 x 2.125" blue

Pedals		MP120 Surefoot II

Crank		SR Apex with 28/42 rings

Chain		Regina

Rear Cogs		Suntour 5 speed freewheel

Bottom Bracket		Cooks Bros. Racing 3 piece conversion style

Front Derailleur		Suntour Vx

Rear Derailleur		Huret Duo Par

Shifters		Suntour Mighty rear Shimano EM front

Handlebars		CW BMX made in USA

Stem		Tuf- Neck

Headset		steel

Brake set		Dia Compe MX (blue)

Brake levers		motorcycle style

Saddle		Avocet Touring W1

Seat Post		steel with cool Suntour quick release

Colors		Blue

Size		18.5"

Serial #		8 I 3 1 6