1987 Mongoose Californian

Built it the way I wanted it.

And, finally done! After all the blood, sweat, tears and frustration, I'm really pleased with the outcome. Old school frame, mid and new school tinge. Original paint, just cleaned thoroughly and polished. I wanted the 27 years of scratches, etc. to notice.

Rides awesomely well. Really nimble bike.
Had a Californian back in 1984. It's awesome to ride one again.

Here's the breakdown:
Frame: 1987 Mongoose CalifornianWheels: 1982 CMC Pro-Class (Steel chrome)Freewheel: ShimanoHubs: Suzue Sealed Bearing HubsCrank: 180mm ProfileDisc: Mongoose Pro-Class Power DiscChainwheel: Takagi 44TPedals: EasternSeatpost: Primo The RodSeatpost clamp: DKSeat: Mosh LightningBrakes: PitbullBrake Lever: Dia-Compe Tech-77, hinge stamped JapanBrake pads: Kool-StopFork: Hutch threadless, undrilledHandlebar: Sunday (not sure)Grips: DKStem: Knight Ruf-NeckHeadset:Tange Technoglide (Sealed)Stem spacer: SE Racing Nut SpacerTires: 20x 1.95 Tioga Street Block (Folding)Chain: KMCDice caps: Benny Gold, drilled by yours truly.