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Hey guys, I just read the two forums about the incorrect decals on the bikes. I loved the 2 skyway T/A knockoffs made from schwinn predator 24's. Anyone have suggestions for a 20 inch knockoff for a T/A? Kids are wanting one to ride (they are 13 and 15). I am NOT wanting to dump a bunch of money into a real one to be rode hard. I would like to make a chrome replica T/A. I know I know, its blasphemy, but I want to do it. Ideas are needed! Not sure what 80's or 90's frames are closest looking to the actual Skyway frame. Thanks guys!

Coco · 2012-12-11 9:12am

In the early to mid 80's Norco made an all Tange aero tubed bike. It was called a Starfire.

http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/norco/37705

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deftone_75 · 2012-12-11 9:21am

hell yeah! that is close. I looked on the BAY, nothin at the moment. Im gonna keep an eye out tho. Thanks!

Coco · 2012-12-11 9:24am

deftone_75 wrote:
hell yeah! that is close. I looked on the BAY, nothin at the moment. Im gonna keep an eye out tho. Thanks!

They're probably more common up here in Canada but I'm pretty sure they have popped up here for sale once in a while.

jsngrimm · 2012-12-11 11:34am

Its not really that close but I was planning on making one out of a Peugeot CPX100

erdalicious · 2012-12-11 11:35am

Raleigh Aero frame made by Tange is a cool one

Coco · 2012-12-11 12:14pm

erdalicious wrote:
Raleigh Aero frame made by Tange is a cool one

Yup, same as the Norco Starfire. Made by (or for??) Raleigh with Tange aero tubing for Norco.

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STAY RAD · 2012-12-11 12:40pm

You should score an SCS. Total Skyway knock-off.

http://bmxmuseum.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=379407

I built this up for my daughter but she didn't like it. Now it's parted out... I actually thought of stickering it up as a T/A but changed my mind.

I'll sell (or trade) you the f/f if interested. Shoot me a pm.

mike16a · 2012-12-11 12:58pm

I had a chrome huffy pro lightning in 83 that i used to race ( before I got my redline) and I had skyway t/a stickers and black tuffs on it. From 20 feet away it looked like one (insert laughs and insults ) I have a pro lightning f/f hanging up in the basement that needs paint. Might have to paint it white and put skyway decals on it now.

deftone_75 · 2012-12-11 2:33pm

Thanks guys for all the input! Maybe we should have a "knock off" of a "build off" with T/A knockoffs LOL. Im definitely gonna do a chrome one after holidays are over. Anyone who has an affordable frame and forks thats chrome (any condition) and wants to sell after xmas, shoot me a pm. If you can wait another month to sell, Im gonna be in the market!

deftone_75 · 2013-03-23 11:09am

ALRITE! Almost done with my T/A clone. Scored an 85 SCS off a member here, and added some new parts, and some parts I had laying around. Built for my stepson to roll around town on. Budget build for sure. Need brakes and it's done. This bike is amazing light for a department store bike. Rides pretty good too.

I know knock offs and clones aren't popular, but I like this one! Anyone have one? Or plan to do one?

bmxcurator · 2013-03-23 11:39am

Seat post mounted backwards? Or are you like 4'5"? Cool clone...chrome is CHI-KNEE

deftone_75 · 2013-03-23 11:59am

LOL stepson is lil fella. Will turn it around when he is bigger. Although I'm only 5'7 so its close to my size LOL

STAY RAD · 2013-03-23 12:19pm

Looks great!

deftone_75 · 2013-03-23 12:34pm

Hey Stay Rad, thanks so much for the hook up of F/F! Gave it an OA bath, and she came out pretty good. I left the seat mast SCS sticker there, just as reminder of original pedigree. Got the repop decals from Ed at coloredtuffs.com, and he hooked me up with some extras.

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