MOMBAT: 1981 Pro Cruiser (red)

1981 Pro Cruiser

This bike is part of the MOMBAT collection and is NOT FOR SALE. Please check out our Vintage Bikes for Sale page to see all of our current offerings.

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). This is a "B" series frame for drum brakes. Lawwill designed bar and stem are a couple of the standout parts on this bike.

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Frame		steel

Fork		Tange BMX style

Rear Shock		NA

Rims		Araya 26x1.75 alloy front Ukai rear

Hubs		Sturmey Archer drum brakes

Spokes		Stainless steel

Tires		Duro Comp III style

Pedals		KKT

Crank		SR Apex with 28/42 rings

Chain		Sedis

Rear Cogs		Suntour 6 speed freewheel

Bottom Bracket		BMX to 3 piece conversion style

Front Derailleur		Suntour Vx

Rear Derailleur		Shimano 600

Shifters		Suntour Mighty rear Shimano EM front

Handlebars		Lawwill 4130 cro-moly

Stem		Lawwill

Headset		Tange steel

Brake set		Sturmey Archer drum brakes

Brake levers		K + L "power lever"

Saddle		Avocet Touring W1

Seat Post		steel with cool Suntour quick release

Colors		Red

Size		18.5"

Serial #		8 I B 290