80's freestyler frame id Please

[chrishil1]

Hi Just took a punt at this one off evilbay.



Does anyone know what it was in a previous life?  If so any pic's?
Supposed to be chrome underneith the homebrew paint job.

Just need some forks now and the rest of it. Got wheels and pedals - rest missing.. for budget build

Chris

[pickle]

the welded on chain gaurd mount and cheapo seat clamp tells me POS generic cheapo but could be wrong 

[Gnarlyscoots]

the welded on chain gaurd mount and cheapo seat clamp tells me POS generic cheapo but could be wrong  

Must be a GT then       (sorry Costa couldnt resist)

[chrishil1]

Well since selling up due to lack of cash 

This seems like a reasonable start over for a budget rider.

Does look cheap with the welded on brackets   

Did remind me of a mongoose fs1 / early decade.


Chris

[Jaymz]

Well since selling up due to lack of cash 

This seems like a reasonable start over for a budget rider.

Does look cheap with the welded on brackets   

Did remind me of a mongoose fs1 / early decade.


Chris

Decades came with chain guard tabs

[deeman]

I think you can get these new in chrome on the bay still at 49.99 sold by bankrupt bike parts.that or it's v.similar

[chrishil1]

Just had a look you mean these?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?VISuperSize&item=280781246151

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OLD-SCHOOL-BMX-ORIGINAL-4130-CR-MO-FREESTYLE-FRAME-FORK-SET-VERY-HARD-FIND-/280781246151?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item415fddcec7

no worries, got to be a cheap and dirty rider anyway, still got lots of bit to find yet.
Chris

[Jaymz]

Just had a look you mean these?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?VISuperSize&item=280781246151

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OLD-SCHOOL-BMX-ORIGINAL-4130-CR-MO-FREESTYLE-FRAME-FORK-SET-VERY-HARD-FIND-/280781246151?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item415fddcec7

no worries, got to be a cheap and dirty rider anyway, still got lots of bit to find yet.
Chris

yours is totally different to that, look at the rear dropouts, dont dismiss this as a POS just yet, get some better pics up when you get it fella

[Gnarlyscoots]

Decades came with chain guard tabs

Thats not a Decade Jaymz as far as I know. Was thinking maybe DB but no diamonds on it 

There seems to be a badge of some sort on the headtube dude. Can you not gently rub the paint and see if you see what it says 

[Jaymz]

Decades came with chain guard tabs

Thats not a Decade Jaymz as far as I know. Was thinking maybe DB but no diamonds on it

yeah i realise that fella, i ws just stating that not all frames with chain guards are peices of shlt. I also though DB for a mo, but DB did that top tube style more in the late 90's with the viper and venom

[Gnarlyscoots]

I was just stating that not all frames with chain guards are peices of shlt

Yep, that is true buddy 

[lk_97]

Was gonna buy that myself, nice bargain!

[deeman]

Just had a look you mean these?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?VISuperSize&item=280781246151

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OLD-SCHOOL-BMX-ORIGINAL-4130-CR-MO-FREESTYLE-FRAME-FORK-SET-VERY-HARD-FIND-/280781246151?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item415fddcec7

no worries, got to be a cheap and dirty rider anyway, still got lots of bit to find yet.
Chris

those were the ones dude,sorry it's completely different,I made the comment off the top of my head.bent down tube is giveaway!good luck with ID!

[ukoldschool]

I was just stating that not all frames with chain guards are peices of shlt

Yep, that is true buddy 

Im struggling to think of one that isnt...

[GTnumber1]

the welded on chain gaurd mount and cheapo seat clamp tells me POS generic cheapo but could be wrong  

Must be a GT then       (sorry Costa couldnt resist)

I always thought late Haro sports had the welded on chain guard mount 

[chrishil1]

I'm hoping the seat clamp is not fixed too !!

Maybe a POS, but hey ho worth a go. Not a decade as my brother has one.

Anyway will find out when it turns up

Chris

[HEYWOOD BMX]

  Welded on seatclamps are usually just tacked on and easy to bend and snap off.

[lk_97]

Think my 88 sport has a chainguard mount

[chrishil1]

Arrived this evening.

remains of sticker says federal with a picture of london bridge, with a taxi & queen on.

Serial 97124515

get the feeling its a 97 old skool cheapo rep?

pics to follow
Chris

[chrishil1]

Sticker same as the one on ere with queen and taxi on in white and silver.



not looking old skool, is it

[lk_97]

That'd be an aftermarket sticker, hopefully somebody will know the serial

[chrishil1]

frames not bent in second picture, just a dodgy angle.

[Jaymz]

Well my initial thoughts was it was a townsend / universal / magna. BUT. I've never seen one with a slash cut top tube like a GT or Aero reflex before. And that platform isn't shaped like the normal POS fromes. I have no idea what you've got there. But I reckon it will build up into a nice rider. With some choice parts.

Take the angle grinder to those tabs and seat clamp and get started