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1981 Prodyne 26

#1 2011-12-08 1:46am

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1981 Prodyne 26

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1981 Prodyne 26

1 of 9 accounted for Prodyne cruisers.  The ONLY chrome 26 accounted for.  Frame was NOS before building

First brief history on Prodyne
Prodyne was made by Larry Barker who owned and operated "Larry's precision welding" located a few doors down from JM Cyclery (JMC).  Larry was the guy that built the original JMC frame jigs and welded most of the early frames, he was very influential in the frame design.  If you look at the dropouts of the Prodyne they are the same as JMC along with the seat post mast.
Prodyne was basically a 26" JMC
Ok so here is mine
There is only 9 Prodyne cruisers accounted for
Mine is the ONLY 26" original chrome frame accounted for and it was NOS before I built it!
It is all original decals and chrome on the frame.
The parts list is of following
FRAME                         Prodyne 26 original finish (NOS prior to building it)
FORK                           Cook bros. 26" forks  (Rechromed with repop decals)
HEADSET                     Tange MX-3 red  (NOS prior to building)
HEADSET LOCK           Fully polished Tange headset lock
DIRT SKIRT                 SST (NOS prior to building)
STEM                            RED Tuf Neck Pro Model (NOS Prior to buiding)
HANDLEBARS               Early No Knurling GT cruiser bars (rechromed with repop decal)
GRIPS                           Original black Oakley 2's  w/ red crud plugs (NOS prior to building)
BRAKES                        RED Dia compe MX1000 with 81 stamped long Dia compe lever  (NOS prior to install)
BRAKE CABLE               Red with black boot Terry Cable  (NOS prior to install)
PADS                             Skyway pads with polished fins (NOS prior to install)
BOTTOM BRACKET        Hadley sealed chrome cups (NOS prior to Install)
CRANKS                         Redline 401 single pinch full wrap 185mm  (Rechromed with NOS decals installed)
SPIDER                          Phil wood 130 BCD   
CHAIN RING                  RED Shimano 39T 3/32"  F stamped 1981 (NOS Prior to install)
CHAIN RING BOLTS      Stamped Sugino
CHAIN                            Sedis sport 3/32"  (NOS prior to install)
FREEWHEEL                   Suntour 17T 3/32"   (NOS prior to install)
PEDALS                          Red KKT Magnesium 9/16  (NOS Prior to install)
SEAT POST CLAMP        Red Dia compe 2 pc
SEAT                               Black leather Elina Super-Pro
HUBS                              Campagnolo Record C hubs with track axles (axles NOS prior to install)
RIMS                               RED Araya 26 x 1.75 7x
TIRES                              Black IRC Racers X-1  26 x 1.75  (NOS prior to Install)
PADS                               Red Cal-lite Johar  (NOS prior to install)
PARTS PILE BEFORE INSTALL, YOU CAN SEE ALL THE NOS PARTS THAT WERE USED


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#2 2011-12-08 4:16am

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Re: 1981 Prodyne 26

Sweet build Thornton! You knocked another one out of the park again.


You didn't ride it, if you didn't bite it.

There's the way it ought to be and there's the way it is.

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#3 2011-12-08 5:08am

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Re: 1981 Prodyne 26

:cool: A$$ ride

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#4 2011-12-08 6:29am

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Re: 1981 Prodyne 26

Very very nice.  Great build! :D

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#5 2011-12-08 6:44am

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Re: 1981 Prodyne 26

Thanks Guys

here are the full photos that do not show up in this screen

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x32/ts-volksfab/c22d292a.jpg
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http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x32/ts-volksfab/97e9dd86.jpg

VIRGIN DROP OUTS

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x32/ts-volksfab/7ce240cb.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x32/ts-volksfab/06be3ae5.jpg



NOW THE BIKE

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#6 2011-12-08 7:16am

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Re: 1981 Prodyne 26

Simply amazing!

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#7 2011-12-08 7:19am

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Re: 1981 Prodyne 26

Mods, Can we please change Thornton's signature from "Sunshine Master" to " The Cruiser King "?
Hale to the King!!
Well done my friend!


Sorry folks, the park's closed....the moose out front should of told ya.

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#8 2011-12-08 8:20am

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Re: 1981 Prodyne 26

Awesome dude! :D


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#9 2011-12-08 2:21pm

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Re: 1981 Prodyne 26

Awesome Cruiser,that is the most clean 26 i have seen on the site,i have no idea where you found the NOS frame but it looks like it got in the correct hands,well done!!!

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#10 2011-12-10 1:45pm

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Re: 1981 Prodyne 26

Thornton wrote:

Thanks Guys

here are the full photos that do not show up in this screen

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x32/ … 2d292a.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x32/ … 9d5ac3.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x32/ … e9dd86.jpg

VIRGIN DROP OUTS

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x32/ … e240cb.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x32/ … be3ae5.jpg



NOW THE BIKE

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x32/ … G_4180.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x32/ … G_4179.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x32/ … G_4178.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x32/ … G_4177.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x32/ … G_4201.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x32/ … G_4198.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x32/ … /photo.jpg
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As someone who has to execute and deliver results and products, I have a strong appreciation for flawless executions.  Starting with a perfect foundation, it just doesn't get any better!  This one of my favorite bikes on the museum.  I can remember having the opportunity to grab both the bars and the frame, but too many toys, etc....it could not have gone to a better home.  Excellent job!

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#11 2011-12-11 9:43am

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locort wrote:

As someone who has to execute and deliver results and products, I have a strong appreciation for flawless executions.  Starting with a perfect foundation, it just doesn't get any better!  This one of my favorite bikes on the museum.  I can remember having the opportunity to grab both the bars and the frame, but too many toys, etc....it could not have gone to a better home.  Excellent job!

Wow thanks for the kind words!  It was a fun build

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#12 2011-12-12 7:00am

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Re: 1981 Prodyne 26

DIBS!!! :cool::cool:


WTB: * NOS Oakley F1 grips black/yellow * KKT FMX/LMX Pedals * Skyway Tuff Graphite pedals/cages * NOS Oakley 2 red right side only * NOS Oakley 1 red left side only * NOS chrome KKT FMX left side pedal 9/16

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#13 2011-12-12 7:10am

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erdalicious wrote:

DIBS!!! :cool::cool:

Nice pick up!!! :lol:

Last edited by Jonz44 (2011-12-12 7:13am)


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Ready to build my Skyway 24's!!!

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#14 2011-12-12 7:28am

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Re: 1981 Prodyne 26

thanks Mark!!!

you must help me out with shipping!! :lol::lol:


WTB: * NOS Oakley F1 grips black/yellow * KKT FMX/LMX Pedals * Skyway Tuff Graphite pedals/cages * NOS Oakley 2 red right side only * NOS Oakley 1 red left side only * NOS chrome KKT FMX left side pedal 9/16

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#15 2011-12-12 11:01am

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Sweet Jesus!  As if the frame itself wasn't cool enough, you go and load to up with the mintyest, freshest stuff on the planet!  This bike is literally a show stopper. Unfortunately, I will compare all my builds to this! NOT FAIR!  Great job, it is now a fav!


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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#16 2011-12-12 11:16am

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erdalicious wrote:

thanks Mark!!!

you must help me out with shipping!! :lol::lol:

I'll see what I can do!!! Can always have it shipped to me!! Just may not get any further!!:lol::lol:

Great Looking build!!!

Last edited by Jonz44 (2011-12-12 11:17am)


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#17 2012-04-30 8:05pm

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PRODYNE IS 100% COMPLETE.  I found the last pieces to the puzzle.  The Rarest of the rare seat post clamp  only 1 of 3 known and RARE prodyne cruiser bars.  This bike is DONE! 

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#18 2012-04-30 8:27pm

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Nice finds on the parts,this is one of my fav 26's in the museum
AWESOME!!!

Last edited by king stinger (2012-04-30 8:27pm)

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#19 2012-04-30 8:27pm

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Re: 1981 Prodyne 26

SICK :D

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#20 2012-04-30 8:27pm

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Re: 1981 Prodyne 26

king stinger wrote:

Nice finds on the parts,this is one of my fav 26's on the museum
AWESOME!!!

Thanks!

You can see it in person at Whittier!

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#21 2012-04-30 8:31pm

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Thornton wrote:

king stinger wrote:

Nice finds on the parts,this is one of my fav 26's on the museum
AWESOME!!!

Thanks!

You can see it in person at Whittier!

Cool i will be there,can't wait!

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#22 2012-12-23 11:09am

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Re: 1981 Prodyne 26

Absolutely gorgeous. Well done on such a high quality build. :)


Tusk. In its entirety. Just as Lindsay Buckingham intended it to be.

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#23 2013-11-06 7:57pm

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Re: 1981 Prodyne 26

wow my heart  beat is off the beat  wow :cool:

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#24 2013-11-06 8:48pm

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Re: 1981 Prodyne 26

Beauty!!!


Wanted: CBR seat clamp. Cook Bros. longhorn bars. CBR 1st gen silver front hub. CBR 26” 3 bar in OG paint. Schwinn stamped 25.4 suntour seat clamps. Chrome Ashtabula crank. 1986-88 Dinky Dyno Bent Fork

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#25 2017-01-13 3:42pm

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Re: 1981 Prodyne 26

Man all I can say is WOW.  Very nice build.

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