Author Topic: 1st and Last Build - Curtis Freestyler - Decals Added - Page 1! (Read 8983 times)

bruggers100 · « **on:** April 09, 2011, 09:08 PM »

Decals added - Thanks Del. Some after shots added to the beginning of the post.

I used to own a Curtis Freestyler that got through in a skip by some girls I used to live with at University one summer when I was away ! Was not a happy bunny.

This has taken me about two years to build due to funds and focus. I plan to give this to my son when he is old enough. In terms of the build it may not be to everyone's taste but I set out to do somthing that was in line with what I would have done if I had the funds when I was young (I would have kept the bike and added to it as and when i could). Please note that the only vintage parts are the frame and forks.

Its been a learning curve to say the least, and I have had some great guidance via the forum. The forks have been cut down at some point, which has caused issues with running the gyro but I have worked around it and everything appears to be all good at the moment. Ideally i would like to source some new forks at some point but they seem to be very rare.

Parts:

Frame and Forks: 1984 Curtis Freestyler (sourced through RAD two years ago - Cheers Dan Dare)
Bars: GT mid school (sourced through RAD)
Grips: ODI Toadstool (thought they would be like old school mushrooms - They're not !)
Headset: Nikyo
Gyro 2
Stem: No brand - generic stem sourced through ebay
Brakes: Modern day dia compe (nippon style)
Levers: NOS Tech 77
Crank: 180 Twin pinch Redline Flights (Thanks JT)
Spider and chainwheel: Yes 44t (sourced from RAD cheers snav69)
Chain: YBN
Pedals: Wellgo V12 copies
Wheelset: Alex G303 rims, GT hubs, and Main Drive freewheel - Cheers Gish
Tyres: Kenda whitewalls (new)
Seat and Seatpost: Elina UL
Seat Clamp (non branded)

I have some clear black decals lying around somewhere but I haven't put these on as the chrome freestylers have black and gold decals. I may purchase these later on but i am liking the bare look at the moment.

Anyway, here are some pics:

bodamus · « **Reply #1 on:** April 09, 2011, 09:13 PM »

Sweet gotta love a Curtis miss mine

Pooch · « **Reply #2 on:** April 09, 2011, 10:24 PM »

Looks lovely mate...

Rodgy1970 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 09, 2011, 10:49 PM »

Great build

dordymush · « **Reply #4 on:** April 10, 2011, 12:47 PM »

nice and shiney

a nice set of stickers will finish it off a treat.
del will have em i bet.

brettypeeps · « **Reply #5 on:** April 10, 2011, 12:53 PM »

Great mix of new and old school

I think decals would finish it.

john4130 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 10, 2011, 06:53 PM »

i hope you gave the girls you lived with a proper seeing to.

Gashead · « **Reply #7 on:** April 10, 2011, 07:20 PM »

Ya gotta love a Curtis

That's bling

And just for Ian

bruggers100 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 10, 2011, 07:53 PM »

I think I have just cum in my pants !! They are beauties.

Thanks for the comments and glad you like it.

I am starting to come round to the decals thing. Do I go with clear and black which suits the overall style of the bike or for black and gold as per OEM. Umm, I'll have to have a think.

Gashead · « **Reply #9 on:** April 10, 2011, 08:01 PM »

In that case ............................

Mr Curtis

My babies

I'd go black and clear

bruggers100 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 10, 2011, 08:28 PM »

this is all too much redtube!
the clear and black just looks right doesn't it. will ponder

bodamus · « **Reply #11 on:** April 10, 2011, 08:38 PM »

Luvly

curtispro · « **Reply #12 on:** April 10, 2011, 09:44 PM »

Great build

I would go with the clear black decals, and here is another one for ya! (any excuse)

BMX1973 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 10, 2011, 09:49 PM »

loving the curtis bikes

were these 4130 frames?

RichG41 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 10, 2011, 09:51 PM »

I've got an original 1983 chrome freestyler and it came with black clear decals so the ones you have would look great.

curtispro · « **Reply #15 on:** April 10, 2011, 09:55 PM »

Quote from: BMX1973 on April 10, 2011, 09:49 PM

loving the curtis bikes

were these 4130 frames?

T45 tubes

super light.

GTnumber1 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 10, 2011, 10:33 PM »

thats pimping mate

griff · « **Reply #17 on:** April 11, 2011, 01:52 AM »

very nice and one very lucky son

now all you need is 'just one more' bmx so you can go for a roll together

bruggers100 · « **Reply #18 on:** April 11, 2011, 08:17 AM »

I wonder if he will be fickle and want something new. Dad can then roll out the Curtis

Failing that, a chrome expert or pro and I would be in heaven.

mark 2 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 11, 2011, 10:53 AM »

Never had a Curtis, not that arsed about building more bikes but I feel like I've got unfinished business with a few and a Curtis Freestyler's one of them. . Lovely chrome on yours.

bruggers100 · « **Reply #20 on:** April 11, 2011, 08:11 PM »

Quote from: mark j. on April 11, 2011, 10:53 AM

Never had a Curtis, not that arsed about building more bikes but I feel like I've got unfinished business with a few and a Curtis Freestyler's one of them. . Lovely chrome on yours.

cheers. the chrome was very good when i got it. thats one of the reasons for getting it when i did. its not perfect but certainly fantastic for its age. i was assured its not been rechromed and looking at the bottom where the bb sits it still has original knurled like finish which indicates original chrome.

mark 2 · « **Reply #21 on:** April 11, 2011, 09:28 PM »

There's no way you'd get a decent re-chrome job on that frame. It's too complicated to perform the polishing of those tubes in it's welded (or brazed rather) state. Or it'd take a daft amount of time, dremmel sized mops and money to do. Costs £30p/h for just polishing who I use.

bruggers100 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 11, 2011, 09:49 PM »

Quote from: mark j. on April 11, 2011, 09:28 PM

There's no way you'd get a decent re-chrome job on that frame. It's too complicated to perform the polishing of those tubes in it's welded (or brazed rather) state. Or it'd take a daft amount of time, dremmel sized mops and money to do. Costs £30p/h for just polishing who I use.

you've made me a happy man. dry storage and love and affection for the old girl!

bruggers100 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 25, 2011, 11:26 AM »

Bumped for decals being added.

Author Topic: 1st and Last Build - Curtis Freestyler - Decals Added - Page 1! (Read 8983 times)

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