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Why doesn't MCS get more respect?
07 August 2011 - 03:30 AM
Post #61
Awesome thread on MCS history. I raced this 79 Magnum back in 82. I was the only one I knew that had one, Metro Detroit area. Most guys around here didnt know what it was. I won a lot of races on it. I managed to keep it until I moved out then my old man gave it away.
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07 August 2011 - 05:24 AM
Post #62
heres a peep at my grail 1983 turbo spider.... my brother and i use to ride the hell out of one just like this luckily i found this nos frame,fork,bars,seatpost,stem nice used padset thanks slayer.of course the big question is to build or not to build. 
does anyone have these fork decals to match frame
does anyone have these fork decals to match frame
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07 August 2011 - 05:39 AM
Post #63
You can always count on me for the low end stuff; Hutch Windstyler, Free Agent non-Limo, Kuwahara Nova, 1979 MCS Spider.
07 August 2011 - 06:41 AM
Post #64
tk-65, on 06 August 2011 - 08:30 PM, said:
Awesome thread on MCS history. I raced this 79 Magnum back in 82. I was the only one I knew that had one, Metro Detroit area. Most guys around here didnt know what it was. I won a lot of races on it. I managed to keep it until I moved out then my old man gave it away.
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Very cool. I had a chrome one that I bought back about that time at Grand Blanc Schwinn, and nobody else really knew what it was. I traded the frame to a local guy (Mike Chapman) for a Frame and fork because I didn't have a decent fork. I still love the square gusset magnums.
Doug
07 August 2011 - 10:32 AM
Post #65
There was a local shop back in New York that carried some MCS stuff. That was the first experience with them. Then my brother bought a first gen Styler. It was a very nicely made bike, but definitely a different looking to say the least.
When I started racing at Jockey Hill in Kingston New York, which was a NBL track. I got a chance to meet Dennis Neubauer (sp?). He was a factory MCS rider. He was a great guy and extremely fast. Dennis used to also do clinics for the younger riders which was really cool.
When I started racing at Jockey Hill in Kingston New York, which was a NBL track. I got a chance to meet Dennis Neubauer (sp?). He was a factory MCS rider. He was a great guy and extremely fast. Dennis used to also do clinics for the younger riders which was really cool.
08 August 2011 - 01:21 AM
Post #66
ALAKRAN, on 07 August 2011 - 12:24 AM, said:
heres a peep at my grail 1983 turbo spider.... my brother and i use to ride the hell out of one just like this luckily i found this nos frame,fork,bars,seatpost,stem nice used padset thanks slayer.of course the big question is to build or not to build. does anyone have these fork decals to match frame
does anyone have these fork decals to match frameYeaaaaa Alex......I say build the hell out of that thing..........it already has a GREAT look with the black red and chrome theme......401 decals to match too.......
06 October 2011 - 02:07 PM
Post #67
Why do the late 1980s MCS Magnums and Magnum Pros get a bad rap? I came across one, NOS, and it is amazing. The chrome job is top notch. very rich, almost gooey. And the welds are sick. Some of the nicest I have seen. Mine has a 20.5 top tube and has a nice roomt feel to it.
It's not like these frames were crapped out by robot. I built mine up and gave it to a friend as a gift. He loves it. Loves riding it.
Just strange how these frames get less love than a Huffy Pro Thunder (which in reality, are poorly made for real bmx riding.) If it's a fashion thing, that I can understand. But from a purely functional standpoint, it makes little sense to me.
In general, late 80s is past my era of real interest. As far as bikes I want to build, post 1981 is pushing it for me. But that said, this frame is cool. Anyway, I ramble...
It's not like these frames were crapped out by robot. I built mine up and gave it to a friend as a gift. He loves it. Loves riding it.
Just strange how these frames get less love than a Huffy Pro Thunder (which in reality, are poorly made for real bmx riding.) If it's a fashion thing, that I can understand. But from a purely functional standpoint, it makes little sense to me.
In general, late 80s is past my era of real interest. As far as bikes I want to build, post 1981 is pushing it for me. But that said, this frame is cool. Anyway, I ramble...
07 October 2011 - 12:50 AM
Post #69
Thanks, Steve. Feel free to delete my thread asking the same question.
Joe, I will just integrate the two threads into one.
SB
Joe, I will just integrate the two threads into one.
SB
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07 October 2011 - 01:30 AM
Post #70
I used to have this NOS frameset, it was very well made.
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07 October 2011 - 05:30 AM
Post #71
Not a fan of the decals they had later 80s but the framesets look very well made. I kind of dig the look of em, as for geometry I never rode one to know. There was a early 80s cruiser (24) for sale on the museum not too long ago. It had the old black and chrome decals. It was pretty sick I really thought about buying it but then it was gone.
07 October 2011 - 08:30 AM
Post #72
It seems a lot of the east coast and mid america companies do not get much. I do agree Mcs would probably be the most under rated and under loved. However I feel TNT and Cycle Craft would also fall into that category.
Mcs was pretty big in New York with Dennis Neabauer being the local factory Hot Shoe at Jockey Hill Bmx. However without him I doubt there would of been the love there was. As time went on Tnt and Cycle Craft both became much more popular in my parts bitd.
Mcs was pretty big in New York with Dennis Neabauer being the local factory Hot Shoe at Jockey Hill Bmx. However without him I doubt there would of been the love there was. As time went on Tnt and Cycle Craft both became much more popular in my parts bitd.
07 October 2011 - 11:23 AM
Post #73
Names have a lot to do with it. I hate the cycle craft name....it might sound petty but oh well. I also hate drop outs under the chain stay, however, I love the fork drops.
I agree, TNT one of the most under rated companies, insane quality and style.
I agree, TNT one of the most under rated companies, insane quality and style.
07 October 2011 - 04:11 PM
Post #74
16 October 2011 - 05:36 PM
Post #75
This is my 79' mcs magnum(was very hard to find) almost finished just waiting for my arayas to get laced up.Always loved mcs since the first one i bought from a friend who was from pompano beach,fl when i was 14 for $115.00 f/f,being from florida myself i thought it only fitting to snag another one if given the chance.
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30 October 2011 - 04:00 AM
Post #76
My 82 Magna Cruise.Love that Ive seen only a couple of these built.at every show Ive been to over the years you see a ton of all the other 3 bars except for these.Im assuming production numbers were lower??Still looking for a reasonable 6 bolt then Im done.
30 October 2011 - 05:20 PM
Post #77
LIVE TO RIDE, on 29 October 2011 - 11:00 PM, said:
My 82 Magna Cruise.Love that Ive seen only a couple of these built.at every show Ive been to over the years you see a ton of all the other 3 bars except for these.Im assuming production numbers were lower??Still looking for a reasonable 6 bolt then Im done.
WOW. Never seen those MCS cruiser bars. VERY COOL.
My MagnaCruise is the only one of my OS bikes I ride, and it rides great.
03 December 2011 - 02:16 AM
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03 December 2011 - 07:54 AM
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