Murray Cru rode in Helltrack

This is a pristine version of the Murray Cru rode during the HellTrack race. It is also similar to the bike visible outside 7-11. During the RAD25 I asked Hal Needham, as we were riding in a van, "why the Murray"? He responded, "hell if I know, must have given somebody some money." Special thanks to alexanderrw and the BMX Museum.

Dan McDonogh (continued)

These are awesome shots that Dan just uncovered after 25 years. These really show just how fall the area was in August when in the movie it looks like summer.

Cru's 33 Number Plate

Do you have a Cru Jones replica bike? Here is the perfect number plate for it. This is the same one you see on my bike that is now available to everyone. These are handmade in limited quantities so get it quick. Buy One Now

The Bike Cru Jones Rode

I finally got this finished tonight. I hope you like it.

From RAD Bikes

From RAD Bikes

From RAD Bikes

From RAD Bikes

From RAD Bikes

Cru Jones would be so proud...

Another tribute bike to the movie RAD is restored. TheRadster1986 has been working hard on this, so I thought it would be cool for everyone to see his progress. You can follow the build here.

From RAD Bikes

Cru Jones Replica

So, I am getting closer with the build, Having trouble with a few parts but here's where it is right now.

From RAD Bikes

Pro Class Chainwheel

I searched hi and low for an original blue Mongoose Pro Class Chain wheel. I bought a blk one and then got a faded red one with the purchase of the frame and fork. The red was crisp under the chain ring and around the center so I turned to the BMX Museum restoration archives on how to remove the red ano. Found a complicated Chemist version of caustic something and drano. I opted for the Easy Off yellow can that someone recommended. This shit was amazing. I sprayed it on and the red bubbled right off like peroxide on a elbow full of rocks. Any way highly recommend it. Now to make it blue I once again gained knowledge from the museum about a spray paint that looks anodized. What, that sounds to good to be true. Home Depot, no clue never heard of it. Kragen, jackass behind the counter was out of stock and didn't want to order me one can. Pepboys, every color in stock. I bought Duplicolor Metalcast. This works awesome. Here is the result.

From The Movie RAD Collection

An 85 Mongoose Frame and Fork

Well the key component is here for Cru Jones look a like bike. Spent most of the day stripping GT decals, silver spray, and some kind of black tar. Underneath was a nice chrome finish for an 85 rider. Getting the cups pressed in tomorrow. Here is a before the clean up.

Want to build Cru's Bike? Start here.

Cru Jones Primary Bike Build List
Model	Californian	Color
Frame	1985 Mongoose or Bluemax	Chrome
Fork	1985 Mongoose or Bluemax	Chrome
Handlebars	ProClass Steel 8.25" x 27"	Chrome
Stem	SR 423 Alloy and Chromoly, no potts	Chrome w/Gold Cap
Grip	Team Mongoose	Blue
Brakes FT	Proclass MX 900	Chrome
Brakes RR	Proclass MX 1000	Chrome
Cables	Teflon	Silver
Levers	Tech III	Silver
Crank	SR Cosmolite 175, Heat treated boron steel	Chrome
Chainwheel	Power Plate	Blue
Chainring	44 tooth	Aluminum
Freewheel	Suntour 16t, chromoly	Chrome
Pedal	SR MP470, alloy 1/2"	Aluminum
Hubs	SR MH310 Sealed Mechanism, w/ track nuts	Aluminum
Rims	Pro Class III Hard Anodized 20x1.75	Bronze
Rim Strips	Metallic	Blue
Tires	Comp III style, skinwall, 2.125ft, 1.75RR	Blue
Seat	M1 Vented Nylon	Blue
Seat Clamp	Hinged Alloy Clamp	Aluminum
Seatpost	30° Laidback, Chromoly Heat treated, 7/8" x 14"	Chrome
Pads TT	Shiny Nylon velcro or Vinyl with snaps	Red w/ ylw
Pads Bars	Shiny Nylon velcro or Vinyl with snaps	Red w/ ylw
Pads Stem	Shiny Nylon velcro or Vinyl with snaps	Yellow
Headset	Mongoose	Chrome
Bottom Bracket	Mongoose	Chrome
Chain	Chrome outside and black inside	Chrome/Blk
Pegs	Skyway or Hexagon Profile	Aluminum
Decals	Only the headtube badge	Mongoose

This list is as much information as I have today. Please share your knowledge so I can compile the most accurate information and spec's about this bike.

The First piece arrived

The first item arrived, the yellow stem pad. This is an old school vinyl version. Going to be awesome.

Something like this...

This might be the best example of the project bike yet.

http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/mongoose/19901

The Blue Max

The Blue Max line of bikes from Mongoose were the basis of Cru's Bike. More photos coming soon.