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===== Laguna Bicycles =====


Laguna BMX was started in 1975 by early 1970's motocross champion "Jammin" [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Weinert|Jimmy Weinert]]
and Jerry Bartlett
in Laguna Niguel, CA ((Alternate addresses include Mission Viejo and Laguna Beach))
Laguna produced mostly BMX and cruiser bikes from 1975 -> 1987.  A few mountain bikes were produced, which were advertised in the [[http://www.sonic.net/~ckelly/Seekay/ftf_welcome.htm|Fat Tire Flyer]] from 1983 -> 1985((Info from:
[[https://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/laguna/]] & [[https://universityofbmx.com/blog/337-1976-visiting-bmx-parts-and-bikes-distributor-laguna-bmx-in-mission-viejo-cal-usa]] & [[https://www.proteanpaper.com/scart_results.cgi?comp=howiebik&framed=0&part=Cat-L%20061%201977&scat=1&scatord=desc&scatall=no&skey=norm&srkeyall=&srkeywords=&srcateg=000000000000000332|proteanpaper]])).
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{{laguna:jimmy.jpg?440|Jimmy Weinert}}
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Jimmy Weinert biography
[[https://www.walmart.com/ip/jammin-Jimmy-Weinert-Living-My-Dream-Paperback/405996057|walmart]]
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Jimmy is rider #7.  Note his left hand on the other's shoulder.  I'd love to know what happened next...


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===== 1982 Super Cruiser 26 =====

BMX transition bike.  Debuted in 1981 as a simple cruiser, it's likely that this six speed is all original spec, introduced in 1982.  Note that the sticker reads "Laguna Bicycles" and not "Laguna BMX."

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{{1982.jpg?300|1982 Super Cruiser 26}}
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1982 Super Cruiser 26
[[https://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/laguna/103690|bmxmuseum]]

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===== 1983 Mountaineer =====

Suntour Mountech derailleurs.

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{{1983.jpg?300|1983 Mountaineer }}
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1983 Mountaineer
[[https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/PVAAAOSwgrlgSFcu/s-l1600.jpg|ebay]]

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===== 1984 Enduro =====
SunTour ARX (1981-84), MKX BMX-7 pedals, bullmoose bars, Dia-Compe 980 cantis & levers, lugged frame.
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{{1984.jpg?300|1984 Enduro }} 
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1984 Enduro
[[ https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/d/sacramento-laguna-enduro-rare-vintage/7645197643.html|craigslist]] & [[https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10222129282932801&set=gm.10160999806807463&idorvanity=235433082462|facebook]]
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===== 1985 =====
SunTour XC (1985-85), non-original? Shimano biopace cranks (FC-B124 - 1986-88), unusual top tube double cable stop, Jim Blackburn rack (1970s), bullmoose bars, lugged frame.  Possibly fully rebuilt.

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{{1985.jpg?300|1985 }}
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1985 
[[ https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10161389826359240&set=pcb.10160999855817463|facebook]]
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===== 1987 Mountaineer =====
Shimano Light Action SIS L532 (1987-88).   Under chainstay u-brakes (1987-90).
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{{1987.jpg?300|1987 Mountaineer }}
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1987 Mountaineer
[[ https://offerup.com/item/detail/354020586|offerup]]
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==== Production Notes ====
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