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1983 Cook Bros. Racing Austin Cruiser 26
#1 2013-04-30 5:58pm
- RyanPartridge
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1983 Cook Bros. Racing Austin Cruiser 26
1983 Cook Bros. Racing Austin Cruiser 26
Original factory finish Austin Cruzer. Second owner.
This bike was originally owned by Justin B., an ex employee of the Austin Cruzer Shop in the 1980's. According to the owner of Austin Cruzer, Lynn Carter, chrome Cook cruisers were not stocked in the shop, they were special order only. This bike is 1 of 2 factory gusseted Austin Cook frames that were chrome plated, the other still resides in Austin. I received my frame from the original owner and built it like you see it. By far the most fun riding cruzer I own and definitely my favorite.
All finish, hardware & decals are original.
Parts:
* CBR Austin Special frame
* CBR fork, Uni-Clamp stem & headset
* CBR Longhorn cruiser bars uncut
* Takagi Cr-Mo 180x24 w/sealed BB
* KKT LMX Magnesium pedals
* Suntour 41 chainring
* Sedis 4L Special chain
* Araya 7x hoops
* Phil 1st gen front hub
* Sachs Automatic 2 speed coaster hub
* Brooks B72 saddle date stamped 1974
* Suntour seat clamp
* Cheng Shin Snake Bellies
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#2 2013-04-30 6:02pm
- alainmagana
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Re: 1983 Cook Bros. Racing Austin Cruiser 26
Knowing is half the battle, GO JOE!
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#3 2013-04-30 6:04pm
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Re: 1983 Cook Bros. Racing Austin Cruiser 26
nice gotta love the original theadless stem
I need beaners!!!!!!
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#4 2013-04-30 6:14pm
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Re: 1983 Cook Bros. Racing Austin Cruiser 26
I envy this bike. When I sat on it and peddled it I dribbled a little in my pants.
This is a grail for sure. Keep me in mind if you ever decide to part with it.
Thanks for cruising with us on it. Here's some more pics of you having fun on it.
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#5 2013-04-30 7:05pm
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Re: 1983 Cook Bros. Racing Austin Cruiser 26
Dude way nice!!!!
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#6 2013-04-30 7:39pm
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Re: 1983 Cook Bros. Racing Austin Cruiser 26
SWEET:cool:
if you see a turtle sitten on a fencepost,,someone put it there !
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#7 2013-04-30 7:43pm
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Re: 1983 Cook Bros. Racing Austin Cruiser 26
Nice mag KKT pedals Ryan....
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#8 2013-04-30 8:16pm
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Re: 1983 Cook Bros. Racing Austin Cruiser 26
Awesome 3-bar...I really dig the extra gusset.
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#9 2013-05-01 3:49am
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Re: 1983 Cook Bros. Racing Austin Cruiser 26
holy shiiiiit!!!
radest ting i've seen in a while
F**K KHE!
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#10 2013-05-01 10:13am
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Re: 1983 Cook Bros. Racing Austin Cruiser 26
Man... that's living. Nothing better then living by the beach and cruising around on a Cook Bros cruiser. Awesome bike!
Let's go Philadelpha Eagles!
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#11 2013-05-01 10:51am
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Re: 1983 Cook Bros. Racing Austin Cruiser 26
HOLY CRAPOLA!! What a BEAUT!
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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#12 2013-05-01 12:10pm
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Re: 1983 Cook Bros. Racing Austin Cruiser 26
Nice rig man!!!
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#13 2013-05-01 12:32pm
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Re: 1983 Cook Bros. Racing Austin Cruiser 26
Is that sachs hub the kickback version ?and if so how do you like it ?
Sweet ride
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#14 2013-05-01 1:11pm
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Re: 1983 Cook Bros. Racing Austin Cruiser 26
Gto19 wrote:
Is that sachs hub the kickback version ?and if so how do you like it ?
Sweet ride
No, the kickback version is the Duomatic. I do have one of those I ran on my Bassett for quite a while. This is the Automatic which shifts gears by centrifugal force around 10 mph.
Both have their pros & cons.
If anyone has a 36h Automatic they'd like to trade for a 36h Duomatic let me know!
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#15 2013-05-01 1:18pm
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Re: 1983 Cook Bros. Racing Austin Cruiser 26
Cool man
So it sounds like you like the auto over the kickback
Thanks
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#16 2013-05-01 5:22pm
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Re: 1983 Cook Bros. Racing Austin Cruiser 26
Ooh YaaaaaaaaaH!!!!!!
"BUYER BEWARE" Member "wnnapla" is a deceptive seller
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#17 2013-05-01 11:41pm
- RyanPartridge
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Re: 1983 Cook Bros. Racing Austin Cruiser 26
Thanks everyone for the kind words. Glad ya'll dig this cruiser.
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#18 2013-05-02 2:20pm
- freestyle4me
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Re: 1983 Cook Bros. Racing Austin Cruiser 26
Man, what a BA machine!!!
Cool, a new bike. Wait a minute.......where am I going to hide this one. She's going to catch me...
Wanted: 90 Holmes f/f decals, Odyssey parts in vapor blue
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#19 2013-05-02 8:25pm
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Re: 1983 Cook Bros. Racing Austin Cruiser 26
what a beauty, little gusset is awesome !!!!
Looking for anything Gary Littlejohn, Especially 26" forks, and 26" Laguna Forks.
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#20 2013-05-02 9:52pm
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Re: 1983 Cook Bros. Racing Austin Cruiser 26
Killer bike,Nice build and great find on the frame and fork.
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#21 2013-05-02 9:56pm
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Re: 1983 Cook Bros. Racing Austin Cruiser 26
Love it;), really nice!
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#22 2013-05-03 9:03am
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Re: 1983 Cook Bros. Racing Austin Cruiser 26
Thanks for the compliments fellas!
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#23 2013-05-16 10:16am
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Re: 1983 Cook Bros. Racing Austin Cruiser 26
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#24 2013-06-14 8:24am
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#25 2013-06-19 9:29pm
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Re: 1983 Cook Bros. Racing Austin Cruiser 26
This Cook Bros is stunning. Period. You did a great job on putting this one together Ryan!
Instafave!!!
I really, really, need to stop smokin so much BMX!
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