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: