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1980 DG ZF-1
#1 2009-06-25 8:33am
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1980 DG ZF-1
1980 DG ZF-1
The ZF-1 is a pretty rare frame designed by Sal Zeuner and Byron Friday. It has a 19.5" toptube and a steeper headtube angle than bikes of this era - making it several years ahead of its time.
This bike was built to emmulate the yellow DG 3 I had as a kid. Instead of second shelf parts, this bugger received all the parts I dreamt of having - DuraAce cranks, Bullseye hubs & bottom bracket, and especially the Reedy pedals. Aside from the upgraded frame and parts, this bike looks identical to the one that was stolen from me back in 1981. It's nice to have it back!
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#2 2009-06-25 10:04am
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Re: 1980 DG ZF-1
Nice bike, Looks super clean
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#3 2009-06-25 11:49am
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Re: 1980 DG ZF-1
Beautiful Job!
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#4 2009-06-25 12:24pm
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Re: 1980 DG ZF-1
Straight into my Faves. Very, very nice!
BMX IS SERIOUS BUSINESS! Just ask Brian Hays.
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#5 2009-06-25 3:35pm
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Re: 1980 DG ZF-1
Great job on the DG. Very nice build.
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#6 2009-06-25 4:09pm
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Re: 1980 DG ZF-1
fancy
Wtb Fit I-beam Seat Post
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#7 2009-06-28 10:27pm
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Re: 1980 DG ZF-1
Thanks for the props fellas! I always new exactly what parts I was going to put on 'er, but obtaining those parts took a long, long time.
JP 
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#8 2009-10-27 11:25pm
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Re: 1980 DG ZF-1
Wow! That is such a nice bike...added to my favorites!
Hman: a fellow BMXer
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#9 2010-06-12 12:38am
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Re: 1980 DG ZF-1
Love this bike
I don't like you
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#10 2012-02-05 9:42pm
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Re: 1980 DG ZF-1
I too had my bike stolen in 1981. I too recreated my lost bike:D it is awesome you got your bike back!
Always looking for Cook Bros. stuff, vintage SE stuff, MCS 6 bolt Super stems, and Race Inc. Leading Edge/Cycle Pro/BMX innovations 20" forks. All NOS or in very nice condition.
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#11 2013-03-14 5:52pm
Re: 1980 DG ZF-1
Great job. I lived right by the OC Cook Bros factory in 81 and used to ride my bike there staring at all the chrome through the back warehouse roll up doors. That year I got a brand new everything Cook Bros for Christmas and it got ripped three weeks later. Been chasing it ever since. Great build.
Wanted: Cook Bros stuff. SE/PK Ripper Brown and Lt Blue pad set
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#12 2014-02-03 8:08pm
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Re: 1980 DG ZF-1
wow, now this is a serious race machine. 
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#13 2014-03-13 9:27pm
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Re: 1980 DG ZF-1
Get down,flyin.
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#14 2015-02-09 1:30pm
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Re: 1980 DG ZF-1
Super clean and my fav build this year so far
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#15 2015-02-10 12:52pm
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Re: 1980 DG ZF-1
friggin sweeeeeeeeeeeeet
WTB - Race Inc Centerline Fork with OG finish Gold Paint and OG Decals
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#16 2015-04-13 6:20pm
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Re: 1980 DG ZF-1
Nice job on the build. I see what you mean on the geometry
way ahead of it's time.
I can't believe the way people mistreat bikes. It also amazes me how many people don't have any bikes and never ride them - poor miserable souls.
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#17 2015-04-14 8:27am
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Re: 1980 DG ZF-1
Great build. Do you know if Byron Friday went on to create the modern company called "Bike Friday"? They are high end custom road w small wheels folding etc.
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#18 2015-04-14 10:01am
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Re: 1980 DG ZF-1
Seriously nice rig.
Outta the game and over the moon!!
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#19 2017-06-15 4:28pm
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Re: 1980 DG ZF-1
I am truly speechless. 
44t BMX Club - NC Chapter
"Two hundred years of American technology has unwittingly created a massive cement playground of unlimited potential. But it was the the minds of 11 year olds that could see that potential."
Craig Stecyk - Skateboarder Magazine - 1975
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#20 2018-09-06 5:06pm
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Re: 1980 DG ZF-1
mommy!
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#23 2023-02-16 11:12am
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Re: 1980 DG ZF-1
Love your bike!
Wow!!!
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