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Offline AllAzusacroozer

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What to do?
« on: October 10, 2011, 09:08 AM »
Well, I picked this up on ebay over the weekend, listed as a 24" mountain bike so probably missed by most.  Its a 2000 Freeagent Eluder Cruiser.



Thing is, the rear hub is a Shimano Nexus, geared and has a coaster brake!





I bought it thinking i would give it its dignity back and replace the hub and make it back into a real BMX, but it makes a lot of sense to sort the gears (cable is missing) and leave it as is - Though im not sure i can live with the coaster brake.

So the question is what do i do with it?  anyone know anything about Shimano nexus rear hubs?  could i keep the gears and loose the coaster brake? What's peoples thoughts


Offline AllAzusacroozer

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Re: What to do?
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2012, 03:20 PM »
posted this freeagent cruiser just after i got it  (from the bay for £27.90)

A few new bits and a rattle can or 2 later, ta da.


Inspired by the yellow brakes and a Jim Clark t shirt i saw i decided to do a classic lotus look for transport at the le Mans classic this year.




From the bike as i bought it i put some ebay ns wheels on as the originals have a 7X look to them so i wanted to keep the rims for my Azuza - maybe do some 'proclass' holes, new seat, Chain Ring and Grips.  The stand went on my daughters bike, the bell on the wifes's
and the Shimano nexus 4 speed hub and shifter is on e bay at the minute with the bidding currently at £28.50 ;D
I'm sure its not everyone cup of T, but i think its turned out OK. At least it looks good in the garage next to my 'Gulf' liveried mtb



Offline bobbbbsy

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Re: What to do?
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2012, 03:29 PM »
strip it and do it tru style..that paint and graphics are letting it down !!

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