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1985 Mongoose Eric Rupe
#1 2019-10-20 2:58am
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1985 Mongoose Eric Rupe
1985 Mongoose Eric Rupe
Took me a year to collect all the correct parts, but I was finally able to complete my 1985 catalog build for this year’s calendar contest. I added a few custom touches when I built the wheels.
PARTS:
Frame: 1985 Mongoose Eric Rupe Signature Edition - full chrome-moly - refinished in white by prior owner to look like Eric’s Rupes race bike 19.5” Tope Tube, Top Tube and Down Tube are 1 1/4” in diameter, rear stays are 3/4” in diameterFork: 1985 Mongoose Eric Rupe - “R” stamped on steering tube - chrome-molyHeadset: Mongoose Stamped - Chrome
Handlebars: Mongoose Pro Class - chrome-moly - unknurledStem: Mongoose Pro Class - OG finishGrips: Oakley O-Wings - BlackPad: Mongoose - NOS set
Cranks: Mongoose Pro Class 180mm three-piece tubular chrome-moly with Tange sealed BBSprocket: Tagaki Aluminum Chainwheel - 44TChainring bolts: Mongoose Pro Class - ChromePedals: SR MP-470 Chromed - 1/2”Chain: Izumi - Silver/black (I couldn’t find TYC in acceptable shape)
Brake Levers: Dia-Compe Tech 3 - ChromeBrake Calipers: Dia-Compe MX1000 - ChromeBrake Cables: Dia-Compe - Date stamped BlueBrake Pads: Dia-Compe
Seat: Mongoose M1 - BlackSeat Clamp: Dia-Compe hinged - ChromeSeat Post: Mongoose Pro Class - chrome-moly - Chrome
Hubs: SR Sealed Bearing hubsRims: Pro Class Alloy Rims - Hard Anodized with blue strips, stainless steel spokes and red nipplesFreewheel: Shimano - Chrome 16TTires: Cheng Shin Reproductions - 20x2.125 Front, 20x1.75 Rear
Need: PATTERSON/JMC/GT/Redline/Nomura/Hutch GOODS - Jerseys, pants, helmets, banners, signs, other swag.....
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#2 2019-10-20 7:56pm
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Re: 1985 Mongoose Eric Rupe
I passed on white Rupe FF 6 years ago....here.
Regret i did not snag it.
Yours looks awesome!!
There is no stopping...what can't be stopped.
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#3 2019-10-20 7:58pm
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Re: 1985 Mongoose Eric Rupe
super 
You can't put a price on peace of mind.
This too shall pass.
That's the way it goes. Life ain't fair and the world is mean.
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#4 2019-10-20 8:44pm
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Re: 1985 Mongoose Eric Rupe
Awesome build.
Now I want one. 
Without freedom of speech we would not know who the idiots are.
Looking for: Peregrine FSX-111 silver caliper, CW Fork with welded pegs, Rear Peregrine Master white, Rear lavender Peregrine Master mag. Rear Peregrine HP48 mint to nos, Rear Pro Class IV white, 401 175 single pinch "drive side".
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#5 2019-10-20 11:13pm
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Re: 1985 Mongoose Eric Rupe
Great build!
Want to buy:
20” White Bear Forks
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#6 2019-10-21 1:27pm
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Re: 1985 Mongoose Eric Rupe
I appreciate it guys...
Need: PATTERSON/JMC/GT/Redline/Nomura/Hutch GOODS - Jerseys, pants, helmets, banners, signs, other swag.....
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#7 2019-10-21 1:42pm
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Re: 1985 Mongoose Eric Rupe
Very nice! I have a couple of them sitting here but just cant seem to get around to building them...Other builds have been getting priority.
Looking for:
Kappa F/F/Bars/Stems/Decals/Seat Posts, Apparel, etc.
Webuykappas.com
CW Racing stuff...old school, retro
Torker stuff....Torker T-bars, Torker Hubs, Torker stems, etc.
Vector Freestyler Gen 2 Forks, Vector Freeplay F/F, Vector bars, Vector Seatpost, Vector seat, Vector Unlimited F/S decals
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#8 2020-02-23 2:13pm
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Re: 1985 Mongoose Eric Rupe
Keep coming back and looking..
I want a Rupe!!
Last edited by tacoman (2020-02-23 2:13pm)
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