1983 Schwinn Predator Team 24 - BMXmuseum.com

When I used to race bmx back in the mid 80's in Peachtree City GA, I raced an '84 Predator Sting. My dad always drove me to the races and was there supporting me. He decided at some point that he would get into the old man class with a 24". We found an '83 Team 24 frame/fork set but unfortunately it was never put together and somewhere over the years it disappeared from the garage...along with most of my Sting (I'm sure I traded it for an R/C car or something). I always told myself that if I ever found a Team 24 I would buy it but I wouldnt actively search for one. A few months ago at a local swap I found a Team 24 frame/fork set and after unsuccesfully trying to get a lower price, bought it. After doing some researching on Team 24 rebuilds/restos online, I noticed that everyone of them was the stock chrome or rechromed. I've been building custom bikes (cruisers mainly) for a few years now and like to change it up a bit so I decided to add some color and powdercoat this the same yellow as in the decals. Most everything is period correct except the newer repro stuff and the NOS YO! Rock N Roll Delux seat. This bike came out much nicer than I could've ever imagined!! Its now my main rider to grab a beer from the convenience store or pull my boy around in his trailer...or both sometimes. :)

Thanks to Porkchop BMX and ColoredTuffs for a lot of the parts. I'd also like to thank the guy that repops these decals. Cant remember his name right now but I couldnt believe that someone repopped these. Thankfully he does.

I have more pics of the build on my site - http://coasterbrakecustoms.com/2010/10/custom-1983-schwinn-predator-team-24-aka-the-deuce-cuatro/

Mods:

Complete regrease
Color coordinated powder coat
Re-popped Team 24 Predator decals
Original bars from my ‘84 Predator Sting
Green AME tri grips
Flite checkered donuts
Old school MX brake lever
New green/yellow brake cable and hardware
Anodized green hardware
KMC chain (white)
NOS Wellgo pedals
NOS Flite checkered pad set
Tioga layback seat post
NOS Schwinn YO! Rock N Roll Delux roller seat
Dia Compe 890 rear brake
NOS Kool Stop Vans brake shoes
New 24″ Skyways and yellow gumwall tires
Green dice valvecaps

This bike IS a rider!! That’s why you see dirty tires etc. This is NOT a trailer queen!!