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general hustler · 2012-03-11 12:04am

1987 General Osborn Pro

Like seeing a Unicorn
-SOLD-SOLD-SOLD-SOLD-SOLD- I was once again able to reunite a fellow member with his childhood ride!

Found BMXMuseum and then seeked out my childhood bike (85 green General Hustler) then a former friend's bike (85 pink General Hustler Pro). I was hooked. I learned more about BMX history and the history of the General Bicycle Company. I found an image of the 1987 General Osborn Pro and decided I would take on the monumental task of building the best model General Bicycles had ever built. This is the only Osborn Pro that I have ever seen in person. It has been said that seeing the Osborn Pro is like seeing a Unicorn.

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general hustler · 2012-03-11 5:05am

Almost forgot to thank member calismoooth for hosting the 2012 BMXMUSEUM Spring Build off. Without having a deadline I likely would not have finished it by now. Also- thanks to those voting for my bike. I worked really hard to make this happen and hopefully, it shows.

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anthom022 · 2012-03-11 4:10pm

Killer Hustler. I have 2 86 Hustler R.L.Osborone Pros( red and green), and three of the Fred Bloods( Magenta, Red, Yellow), and I think they are some of the most underated bikes from the mid-80's. As long as the sale prices of these bikes stays low....I'll keep pickn them up.....cause someday collectors are gona realize they are important pieces to any collection. Hustler's Rule!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

general hustler · 2012-03-11 5:14pm

1st image is the 1987 catalog scan

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freestyle4me · 2012-03-11 6:17pm

Sweet bike. I have to admit that I am part of the crowd that's never seen one in person too. When I do see one though, I'm going to grab it for sure. Very nice collection by the way.

raul · 2012-03-13 7:25am

Build turned out great, and I'm digging the blue Tuffs on it as well. Very nice!

dougattic · 2012-04-03 6:44pm

Nice build, and great to ride!

Bling! Bling! · 2012-05-04 6:46am

Love those bikes, very unique.

BMX_DNA · 2012-05-04 7:05am

Very nice build. The Osborn Pro was the best bike I ever owned. I never saw one with mags on it, but it looks great with the Tuffs.

general hustler · 2012-05-04 9:46am

BMX_DNA wrote:
Very nice build. The Osborn Pro was the best bike I ever owned. I never saw one with mags on it, but it looks great with the Tuffs.

Thanks for the compliment. According to catalog only the red/chrome was available stock with white tuffs, others came with 48's.

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XJguy · 2012-09-15 5:36pm

Looks great, these and the Peregrines which are largely influenced by the RL-20II, are some of my favs. Nice scenic shots.

general hustler · 2012-12-17 12:50pm

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Sold , and I miss her already but I know she will bring great joy to the new owner!!

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kev23 · 2013-02-16 7:50am

general hustler wrote:
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n56 … 000909.jpg

love it m8, wish mine was the osborn pro not hustler pro, looks stunning

kev23 · 2013-02-16 7:52am

kev23 wrote:
general hustler wrote:
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n56 … 000909.jpg
love it m8, wish mine was the osborn pro not hustler pro, looks stunning

do you know of any-1 else in the uk with a general or is mine rare here????

general hustler · 2013-02-16 9:46am

kev23 wrote:
kev23 wrote:
general hustler wrote:
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n56 … 000909.jpg
love it m8, wish mine was the osborn pro not hustler pro, looks stunning
do you know of any-1 else in the uk with a general or is mine rare here????

Not sure. I know these are popular in Australia. Thanks for the kind words.

BMX_DNA · 2013-02-16 4:30pm

New owner checking in.

Sorry to see you miss her, but yes, great joy is being had here!

Not trying to be mean, just wanted you to know that she's in great hands and there are big plans under way for this bike!!

Have sourced some NOS parts and she's shaping up nicely.

Pics to come...

BMX_DNA · 2013-02-16 4:32pm

CONGRATS ON THE BIRTH OF HELENA!!!!!!!!!

Can't believe I missed that!

All the best to the little one and the new mom. Hope they're both doing fine!

general hustler · 2013-02-16 4:33pm

BMX_DNA wrote:
New owner checking in.
Sorry to see you miss her, but yes, great joy is being had here!
Not trying to be mean, just wanted you to know that she's in great hands and there are big plans under way for this bike!!
Have sourced some NOS parts and she's shaping up nicely.
Pics to come...

Awesome! Keep me in the loop with the updates!

general hustler · 2014-01-14 8:24am

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