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1979 SE Racing DB IV

This is a rare 1979 SE Racing DB IV. The DB IV was named after Derek Brown, an 8 year old SE factory sponsored rider from Englewood Colorado.

This rare mini frame is the predecessor to the mini ripper.  This is a pre-serial # frame.   Derek Brown, the frame namesake, ranked number 4 nationally in the 8 year old category in1979.  During that time, Derek was almost unbeatable, winning races with ease.  He was also a very good moto-cross (motorcycles) rider as well as an elite Bmxer.  In 1980, he switched his concentration from bicycles to motorcycles.  Derek had a great career as a nationally ranked moto-cross rider that lasted many years.  After Dereks departure from BMx, the DB IV became the mini ripper.  I had an absolute BLAST building this bike!  I hope you enjoy it.  Thanks for looking!  Dean
Bike components:
- frame - 1979 Se Racing DB IV
- fork - 1979 Cycle Pro BMx Innovations
- decals - repop from originals
- Headset - NOS gold Hatta
- stem - NOS gold Tuf Neck
- bars - NOS gold Tuf Neck
- grips - NOS blue Oakley 1
- brake lever - NOS gold Shimano pre-bent
- brake caliper - NOS gold Shimano Tourney
- brake pads - MINT finned Scott Mathauser
- brake cable - NOS Shimano SE brown
- seat - NOS brown suede Strada
- seat post - NOS gold fluted VDC
- clamp - NOS gold hinged DC
- cranks - NOS gold 170 Dura Ace with NOS dust caps
- Bottom Bracket - NOS Bullseye with powdered cups
- pedals - NOS gold MKS BM7
- chain - NOS Izumi
- rims - NOS gold Araya 7x
- hubs - MINT 1st generation Phil Wood
- tires - NOS 20x1.75 Tioga rainbow comp III
Special thanks to Chip Bowers at C4Labs for locating this frameset for me and doing an unbelievable job on the powder!  THANKS CHIP!!!!!