Mel Stoutsenberger Replica

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by reilley1

24 May 2012 - 09:25 PM Post #1

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We all know Mr Mel Stoutsenberger.

Long project on this one. Been in an almost finished fashion for awhile but not quite what I wanted. Found an Atom front hub finally and it's set for show at the Society event.

Original one: Picture taken 1974 I believe

And my version:

Those who know about Mel, will understand this one.

It's at my house right now but belongs to Mel.

"Unstouse" seat by Mel. Frame mods by Johnny WFO Severin

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24 May 2012 - 09:56 PM Post #2

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Unreal Rick, incredible job!

24 May 2012 - 10:45 PM Post #3

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That is amazing! Nice homage. Can't wait to see it at the show.

25 May 2012 - 01:13 AM Post #4

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sweet cuz!

25 May 2012 - 02:57 AM Post #5

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neat project. :cheers:

25 May 2012 - 04:00 AM Post #6

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If you are maybe wondering why he rode a girls bike? When you ride like this, eventually you run out of boys Stingrays and then you resort to whatever is laying around.

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25 May 2012 - 04:55 AM Post #7

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Red Baron, on 24 May 2012 - 09:00 PM, said:

If you are maybe wondering why he rode a girls bike? When you ride like this, eventually you run out of boys Stingrays and then you resort to whatever is laying around.

That is such a bad ass pic!
Thanks for sharing Dennis!

Great build Rick! Can't wait to see it at the show.

25 May 2012 - 06:29 AM Post #8

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incredible, how flat is that?

25 May 2012 - 06:47 AM Post #9

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Man that's cool!

25 May 2012 - 09:21 AM Post #10

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Great job, Rick. Looking forward to seeing a pic of Mel with the bike!

25 May 2012 - 03:32 PM Post #11

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Very cool... and that pic is NUCKING FUTS

25 May 2012 - 03:40 PM Post #12

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Wow Rick! Nicely done. Wonder if Mel will take a spin around the track on it next weekend.

25 May 2012 - 03:47 PM Post #13

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WOW!!! That turned out perfect. I can't wait to see it.

25 May 2012 - 05:21 PM Post #14

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Fantastic!

25 May 2012 - 11:18 PM Post #15

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Thanks All:

Schwinn Frame (Modified by WFO)
Redline Fork.
Schwinn Headset, crank,seat post and bottom bracket
Schwinn grips, bars, stem Lucky 7 sprocket
Union Pedals
Generic sissy bar.
Simi Motomag
Araya 2.125 rim
Union Pedals
Asahi Spokes
Atom front hub.
Cheng Shin Tires
Unstouse seat by Mel

26 May 2012 - 12:22 AM Post #16

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nice job rick, i bet mel's real excited about it.

27 May 2012 - 04:49 AM Post #17

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Awesome build Rick!!

28 May 2012 - 02:12 AM Post #18

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Another great build by Rick...unreal.

28 May 2012 - 03:14 AM Post #19

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Show off

28 May 2012 - 06:55 PM Post #20

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Getting air like that on a girls bike is impressive. Also, the pick of Mel doing a table top pre-dates when I thought people started doing that trick by several years. It's great to see this replica built as another reminder of our early BMX history. :OSThumbsUpPeace[1]: