It all began with an idea. And Ed Ferri of ColoredTuffs.com was willing to take on the task. What was it? It was “new” old Skyway T/A tubing leftover from the last runs in 1986 and rediscovered at the Skyway warehouse. It was determined there was enough for 150 frames and 195 forks. What a deal. A “new” old Skyway T/A for the collectors and novelists. The F/F combos were then offered to a waiting list signup in April of 2007.
The project was managed to occur in 3 equal numbered sets (50 frames; 65 forks). First to the welders in Ft. Lauderdale, then to the powder coaters in the West Palm Beach area and back to Ed for stickers, packaging and shipping. These were going to be offered in white or raw and stamped on the BB with a “2008″ next to the originally issued 1986 serial number. Approx.$510 + shipping.
Fast forward to July 2008…then August…Tropical Storm Fay hits Florida and disrupts things for a week in places. By the end of August the first batch had made its way to the powder coaters. Meanwhile, the first 50 of the waiting list from 16 months earlier were getting real anxious as the reality set in.
September – Because Ed didn’t have enough to do, between the several business ventures, a tropical storm and his side projects such as this Skyway Frameset, he added a new baby to the family. Interbike in Vegas came and went as well and there was no rest from the natives. Chants across all the boards began…
“Send our Frames…Send our Frames…Send our Frames”
October 2008 – The first sets start hitting the streets and with that you know there is always at least one…yup. The first one on eBay brings over $800.
Since October there have been many built and torn down to only be re-built again with a different theme all with very happy owners all thanks to Ed Ferri at ColoredTuffs.com
In conclusion of this note, visit ColoredTuffs.com as the next set of 50 is about to be issued. Be sure not to miss out, because once the third set of 50 is done and these find their way to solid collectors they will be all gone. Mine is the one pictured above, be sure to get yours while you still can.
Thanks Ed.
I have ( still) a original Skyway Ta that I bought new in 1983 when I was 13 which is still in good shape ( chrome version ) and I also have a Hutch Pro raider are these worth money now?
Just got my new TA today. It is awesome! Ed @ Colored Tuffs is a great guy to deal with.
Sean, most definately. Post some pictures in the forums and ask for some feedback. I have seen the chrome 1983 T/A bring around $500. Markets change, but it has been there before.
I stumbled onto your website and I have to say it’s great.
I have brand New still in the Box a 1982 0r 1983 Skyway T/A Frame and Fork.
I’ve been thinking of Building it up just for fun.
I saved my money when i was 13 and purchased my 1983 Skyway T/A frame set and built my bike from the ground up. I sitll have the frame set (in good condition) and I plan to rebuild it with my 9-year old son at the end of this year so he can continue the legacy!