Author Topic: Robinson Freestyler (Read 1727 times)

In2 bmx · « **on:** July 29, 2012, 03:12 PM »

I picked this ultra rare 85 Robinson freesyler while in Cologne ...

its the only one I have seen . There is only this one and an 86 robbo freestyler on the museum ...
It has lots of GT parts , seat , tyres , seat clamp , stem, pegs .. Six spoke skyways .
Robinson bars and seat post ...
Its rare to see a Robinson with these decals never mind on a freestyler ..

Question is

leave it as it is

( the tyres are tatty , and do I put skyways on it )

Or do it my way

Carl

QUADROPHENIA · « **Reply #1 on:** July 29, 2012, 03:14 PM »

Carl its your buddy, do what you like , just don't take tips from.........

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #2 on:** July 29, 2012, 03:16 PM »

I love it as is Carl, but it's your pony do to it what you wish

midschooljon · « **Reply #3 on:** July 29, 2012, 03:17 PM »

Looks lovely as is in my opinion. Definitely wouldnt remove the decals.

oldschoolace · « **Reply #4 on:** July 29, 2012, 03:21 PM »

Would deffo leave as is.

Quite like the little wear on the tires and i'm pretty sure they are OE skyways that are on it. Much more interesting than stock skyways

In2 bmx · « **Reply #5 on:** July 29, 2012, 03:26 PM »

The chrome is mint so I won't be touching that or the decals .. Even though I was thinking of doing it baby blue to match my 86

meticulous · « **Reply #6 on:** July 29, 2012, 03:36 PM »

i think your making these up carl...

rollin72 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 29, 2012, 03:44 PM »

the stuff you want for it will turn up, there's no rush...had an interesting chat at the hairdressers the other day, got asked if I spent a lot in Germany

meticulous · « **Reply #8 on:** July 29, 2012, 03:53 PM »

frame forks and bars look loverly, but decals look naff, the rest chuck in the bin and start again i say, sorry but it looks cheap to me....

In2 bmx · « **Reply #9 on:** July 29, 2012, 04:02 PM »

Quote from: meticulous on July 29, 2012, 03:53 PM

frame forks and bars look loverly, but decals look naff, the rest chuck in the bin and start again i say, sorry but it looks cheap to me....

Thanks for you honesty Sam , this is how it was originally sold I was told ... And the decals are correct

Quote from: rollin72 on July 29, 2012, 03:44 PM

the stuff you want for it will turn up, there's no rush...had an interesting chat at the hairdressers the other day, got asked if I spent a lot in Germany

I guess Mel does your hair then .. What she been saying

markyp · « **Reply #10 on:** July 29, 2012, 04:28 PM »

proper nice that carl,do it up tho,the parts are gash,keep the mid 80's theme tho

pickle · « **Reply #11 on:** July 29, 2012, 04:36 PM »

If you're thinking of dumping the 6 spoked tuffs let me know

brummie · « **Reply #12 on:** July 29, 2012, 04:47 PM »

looks way better in the flesh and all og too
leave it as it is carl imo
very very nice indeed

Jaypeg · « **Reply #13 on:** July 29, 2012, 04:53 PM »

i do like it as it ...but i dont know how long i could leave it before i wanted to change a few parts to make it my own... either way cool bike.

NORTY40 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 29, 2012, 05:15 PM »

Cool find Carlos ..... rare aswell

If that's it's original spec i would be tempted to leave as is .......

but i know you too well so when you split

.......... im interested in ...

the seat , seat clamp and chainring please

bodamus · « **Reply #15 on:** July 29, 2012, 07:42 PM »

That is lovely never seen one before.

If that is the original spec I would leave it exactly as it is as it's an original survivor and a piece of history

otherwise it will just become another over restored bike with unneccasary high end expensive parts.

PS I love it exactly as it is

bodamus

Jaymz · « **Reply #16 on:** July 29, 2012, 07:56 PM »

yum yum, and as previously said, leave as is. But in the end its yours and you should do as you please

brettypeeps · « **Reply #17 on:** July 29, 2012, 07:58 PM »

Love it as is but I would change the tyres as when you can

animal · « **Reply #18 on:** July 29, 2012, 08:11 PM »

Think its ace . love the skyways as a bit diff

do as u please buddy

dannyrobo2012 · « **Reply #19 on:** July 29, 2012, 08:16 PM »

that is lovely, how much was it

Mattdub · « **Reply #20 on:** July 30, 2012, 08:41 AM »

Looks good Carl

, not sure about changing it though if it's indeed OG spec $:-\$

In2 bmx · « **Reply #21 on:** July 30, 2012, 08:50 AM »

Thanks for your input guys ..

I'm still unsure what to do with it .. It would have been built by GT so all the part's are correct .. All the part's are used and worn the same so i would say it's all original from bitd ...

As it is so rare i'll be leaving it as it is for now

might just change the tyres as one has a rip ...

Gnarlyscoots · « **Reply #22 on:** July 30, 2012, 09:46 AM »

Quote from: meticulous on July 29, 2012, 03:53 PM

The rest chuck in the bin and start again i say, sorry but it looks cheap to me....

Thats exactly why most builds these days look over done. As Ian says, it will just become another over restored bike with unnecessary high end expensive parts.

It looks proper nice in it's original glory. Change the tyres and have fun riding it bro

snav69 · « **Reply #23 on:** July 30, 2012, 10:05 AM »

Proper nice this is

If it where Me Carl i'd leave it as is

But I do agree on the tyres

stidds · « **Reply #24 on:** July 30, 2012, 10:23 AM »

I like that Carl, I am not a lover of freestyle bike as a norm as I find some of them a bit ugly with all the extra superflous tubing on them, but that is definitely not one like that, it looks like a race bike with 2 extra tubes, similar to the Curtis freestyler, I like that also.

Looking forward to seeing what you do with it.

Author Topic: Robinson Freestyler (Read 1727 times)

In2 bmx

In2 bmx

In2 bmx

Jaypeg

dannyrobo2012

In2 bmx

snav69