1981 Prodyne 26 
#1 2011-11-07 12:21am
- route66
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1981 Prodyne 26
1981 Prodyne 26
I finally completed my Prodyne 26" Cruiser. This one has original paint, decals and an ultra rare Prodyne seat post clamp. These are quite rare, this is 1 of about a 15 currently accounted for.
All parts are original finish with the exception of the Cook Brothers forks.
Parts breakdown:
Frame: Black, 26" Prodyne cruiser
Fork: Chrome, 26" Cook Brothers Racing
Bars: Chrome, 1st gen GT cruiser
Stem: Silver, Pro Neck inverted cruiser
Headset: Red, Hatta MX-100 - NOS
Saddle: Black, Kashimax Aero - NOS
Seat clamp: Silver, Prodyne (these were manufactured but not sold)
Rims: Ambrosio hard anodized 26x1.75 BMX - NOS
Hubs: Red, Bullseye - NOS
Freewheel: Chrome, Shimano 17t - NOS
Chain ring: Red, Suntour 43t - NOS
Cranks / Bottom bracket: Chrome, 3rd gen Profile box cranks 180mm
Spider: Chrome, Sugino - NOS
Pedals: Red, Shimano SX - NOS
Tires: Black, Panaracer 26x2.125 - NOS
Grips: Black, Oury Waffle
Brakes: Red, Dia Compe MX-900 w/Shimano DX lever - NOS
Wanted: OG 26" Bottema forks, OG 2nd gen Profile cranks 180, OG Torker cruiser bars, Titron pedals, Demco/Reedy pedals/cages, OG Prodyne bars. Black Haro series 1 plate, KKT LMX or Suntour MP-1000 pedals in red or blue, Mint Sugino 42t chain rings (blue), 26" Gary LittleJohn forks. Drive side Redline 401 crank arm in 185. Cook Brothers frame pad in blue.
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#2 2011-11-07 4:54am
- locort
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Re: 1981 Prodyne 26
Wow...that's an awesome build!
If I need to leave you feedback, please let me know. Thanks!
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#3 2011-11-07 11:31am
- blikum
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Re: 1981 Prodyne 26
So sweet!!
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#4 2011-11-07 5:42pm
- redcar
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Re: 1981 Prodyne 26
Very nice! Got to love a sweet looking 26".
Sharks are like dogs, they only bite when you touch their private parts.
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#5 2011-11-07 5:45pm
- Thornton
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Re: 1981 Prodyne 26
Badass! Love the 26" Ambrosio rims
keep a eye out for my 26 prodyne being completed soon 
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#6 2011-11-07 8:10pm
- rotkisak
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Re: 1981 Prodyne 26
All I can say you are the 26" Cruiser Master...period. All day, everyday, and twice on Sundays! And your tandem 26" is truley the most unique I have ever seen!
Oh, the Prodyne is 100% dope! If i can say that at 44 years old. LOL
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#7 2011-11-07 8:21pm
- sowhat.
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Re: 1981 Prodyne 26
very nicely done!
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#8 2011-11-08 3:39pm
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Re: 1981 Prodyne 26
Holy crap thats killer!!!!!!
MOMMA SAYS "BIKES ARE THE DEVIL !!"
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#9 2011-11-08 3:40pm
- williwoods
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Re: 1981 Prodyne 26
Insane!
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#10 2011-11-09 11:24am
- feltner11
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Re: 1981 Prodyne 26
Love it
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#11 2011-11-16 1:38am
- Addambom
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Re: 1981 Prodyne 26
What a sweet rider! Nice build..
Last edited by Addambom (2011-11-16 1:40am)
Build to Ride - Wanted: Cook Hubs - Chrome 24" Araya Hoops - JMC Bars - JMC Seatpost bent
- 1983 JMC Black Shadow - Entered in the 2012 Spring *threaded racing* Build off
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#12 2011-11-23 1:09pm
- gunslinger
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Re: 1981 Prodyne 26
rims/clamp/frame and soooo bitshen!! nice rappin og 26s bro-good luck and happy hunting!! RIDE ON
JOKE;A GUY WALKS INTO THE BAR AND ORDERS 3 DOUBLE SHOTS OF TEQUILIA. AS SOON AS THE BARTENDER POURS THE SHOTS THE GUY INSTANTLY SLAMS THEM DOWN. THE BARTENDER SAYS"YOU SURE DRANK THOSE QUICK BUDDY" AND THE GUY SAYS"YOU WOULD TO IF YOU HAD WHAT I HAVE" THE BARTENDER TAKES A FEW STEPS BACKWARDS AND SAYS "WHAT DO YOU HAVE?" AND THE GUY SAYS"A BUCK FIFTY" PICK UP LINE: I MAY NOT BE THE BEST LOOKING GUY IN THIS BAR BUT I AM THE ONLY ONE TALKING TO YOU.
*4130 HOLLYWOOD SUBWAY SERIES CREW
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#13 2011-12-07 11:35am
- RyanPartridge
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Re: 1981 Prodyne 26
One of my all time favorites.
Unbelievable how much this bike rules.
WANTED:
Minty or NOS Araya 26" hoops
26" Gary Littlejohn fork
26" Cook Bros fork
Takagi MX one piece 7 1/2 inch(190mm)cranks, 28tpi
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#14 2011-12-07 6:50pm
- rotkisak
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Re: 1981 Prodyne 26
yer welcome...
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#15 2012-05-23 8:22pm
- Jim Goose
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Re: 1981 Prodyne 26
I'm diggin' the geometry on that Prodyne, it looks like it would ride beautifully. Real nice build too.
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