Author Topic: NEWBIE, Grifter convert... ADVICE NEEDED! (Read 6086 times)

cockneyplayboy · « **on:** December 17, 2015, 11:15 AM »

Hi all, getting into this bike stuff again, and after a couple of years enjoying my mint MK2 Grifter, I fancied an old School BMX.

Seen a few about, many copies and have used the search facility here to reserach as much as I can. But is there any way of telling from a serial number on a frame how old the bike/frame is?

Been offered a Falcon Freestyler with the frame number CS10804994. I initially figured it was a 90's bike as it has the rear loop at the stem of the seat mount section whereas 80's variants I have seen havent got this.

Any ideas?

Been offered money back if its not a genuine rather than a later knock off... but would rather check with those in the know!

cockneyplayboy · « **Reply #1 on:** December 17, 2015, 11:16 AM »

......Been told honestly that the non original bits are the stickers and the seat, I might add.....

oldscool · « **Reply #2 on:** December 17, 2015, 11:54 AM »

Welcome to rad no idea about Falcons but someone will help

griff · « **Reply #3 on:** December 17, 2015, 12:00 PM »

no idea what that is, but it definitely looks 90s to me and parts look fairly low spec.

not sure what the guy wants for it but if it's very cheap it might do you as a rider

cockneyplayboy · « **Reply #4 on:** December 17, 2015, 12:11 PM »

Quote from: griff on December 17, 2015, 12:00 PM

no idea what that is, but it definitely looks 90s to me and parts look fairly low spec.

not sure what the guy wants for it but if it's very cheap it might do you as a rider

Been offered it pretty cheap buddy, ..... but only really want a genuine 80's or mid 90's bike really.... hence trying to gauge the rough year...

BMX1973 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 17, 2015, 12:18 PM »

to

I know nothing about Falcon BMX, guess it must be pre 95 as it has a 1" Headset.

cockneyplayboy · « **Reply #6 on:** December 17, 2015, 01:12 PM »

Quote from: BMX1973 on December 17, 2015, 12:18 PM

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I know nothing about Falcon BMX, guess it must be pre 95 as it has a 1" Headset.

Thanks.... just wanna know what I might be getting of course! lol

CustardLips · « **Reply #7 on:** December 17, 2015, 01:49 PM »

Not exactly sure what it is but i wouldn't touch it mate... looks like a cheap and nasty 90's pos to me.

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #8 on:** December 17, 2015, 01:57 PM »

Urgh!

But

oldscool · « **Reply #9 on:** December 17, 2015, 02:12 PM »

Why can everyone see this bike and not me. I just have an x in the corner like when a pic fails to upload. also custardlips your avatar is the same but every else on the site is fine.

cockneyplayboy · « **Reply #10 on:** December 17, 2015, 02:30 PM »

Quote from: cockneyplayboy on December 17, 2015, 11:15 AM

Hi all, getting into this bike stuff again, and after a couple of years enjoying my mint MK2 Grifter, I fancied an old School BMX.

Seen a few about, many copies and have used the search facility here to reserach as much as I can. But is there any way of telling from a serial number on a frame how old the bike/frame is?

Been offered a Falcon Freestyler with the frame number CS10804994. I initially figured it was a 90's bike as it has the rear loop at the stem of the seat mount section whereas 80's variants I have seen havent got this.

Any ideas?

Been offered money back if its not a genuine rather than a later knock off... but would rather check with those in the know!

Been offered a set of 80's Skyways (Black) with it too.

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #11 on:** December 17, 2015, 02:35 PM »

Quote from: cockneyplayboy on December 17, 2015, 02:30 PM

Quote from: cockneyplayboy on December 17, 2015, 11:15 AM
Hi all, getting into this bike stuff again, and after a couple of years enjoying my mint MK2 Grifter, I fancied an old School BMX.

Seen a few about, many copies and have used the search facility here to reserach as much as I can. But is there any way of telling from a serial number on a frame how old the bike/frame is?

Been offered a Falcon Freestyler with the frame number CS10804994. I initially figured it was a 90's bike as it has the rear loop at the stem of the seat mount section whereas 80's variants I have seen havent got this.

Any ideas?

Been offered money back if its not a genuine rather than a later knock off... but would rather check with those in the know!

Been offered a set of 80's Skyways (Black) with it too.

you can put lipstick on a pig but it's still a pig!

If you want a cheap looking, heavy, fugly bike go with it. If you hold your horses and do some research I'm pretty sure you'll find the bike of your dreams

CustardLips · « **Reply #12 on:** December 17, 2015, 03:07 PM »

Quote from: oldscool on December 17, 2015, 02:12 PM

Why can everyone see this bike and not me. I just have an x in the corner like when a pic fails to upload. also custardlips your avatar is the same but every else on the site is fine.

That's cos my Manchester tart's not for sharing... get your fookin own.

Devilock · « **Reply #13 on:** December 17, 2015, 03:14 PM »

As Nick has said, stay away. Be patient & peruse.

griff · « **Reply #14 on:** December 17, 2015, 03:30 PM »

what they all said - tbh I was just trying to be nice before in case you'd bought the thing on an impulse before reading any replies

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #15 on:** December 17, 2015, 03:40 PM »

Quote from: oldscool on December 17, 2015, 02:12 PM

Why can everyone see this bike and not me. I just have an x in the corner like when a pic fails to upload. also custardlips your avatar is the same but every else on the site is fine.

You're lucky,

cockneyplayboy · « **Reply #16 on:** December 17, 2015, 03:44 PM »

Lol thanks folks, no I havent bought it yet.

It seemed a cheap buy, and whilst I am not looking for a top notch best brand bike (I spend too much on my car collection to have much left over!!!) I just want a nice genuine 80's or very early 90's bike.... but as I say, a nice one not a crap-heap. All input gratefully received and taken on board

cockneyplayboy · « **Reply #17 on:** December 17, 2015, 03:46 PM »

..........incidentally its been for sale for a while but all of a sudden its gone!

Wonder if someone here has bought it

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #18 on:** December 17, 2015, 03:50 PM »

Not unless they need a new radiator!

Jaymz · « **Reply #19 on:** December 17, 2015, 03:58 PM »

I can tell you this. Its a mass produced frame from Taiwan that sold under multiple brands, anyone selling one always chooses to say its a falcon as its the name with the most old schol street cred, chances are it was actually a ninja street twister or something equally as gay.
and finally the seat you have is off a Lew-Ways Aero Stinger, no value to it unless you can find someone thats restoring one of the 3 known in the UK, even then its only worth a tenner

Devilock · « **Reply #20 on:** December 17, 2015, 04:17 PM »

Quote from: Jaymz on December 17, 2015, 03:58 PM

I can tell you this. Its a mass produced frame from Taiwan that sold under multiple brands, anyone selling one always chooses to say its a falcon as its the name with the most old schol street cred, chances are it was actually a ninja street twister or something equally as gay.
and finally the seat you have is off a Lew-Ways Aero Stinger, no value to it unless you can find someone thats restoring one of the 3 known in the UK, even then its only worth a tenner

He hasn't fooking bought it

CustardLips · « **Reply #21 on:** December 17, 2015, 04:20 PM »

Quote from: That Swan Guy on December 17, 2015, 03:50 PM

Not unless they need a new radiator!

cockneyplayboy · « **Reply #22 on:** December 17, 2015, 04:25 PM »

Quote from: Devilock on December 17, 2015, 04:17 PM

Quote from: Jaymz on December 17, 2015, 03:58 PM
I can tell you this. Its a mass produced frame from Taiwan that sold under multiple brands, anyone selling one always chooses to say its a falcon as its the name with the most old schol street cred, chances are it was actually a ninja street twister or something equally as gay.
and finally the seat you have is off a Lew-Ways Aero Stinger, no value to it unless you can find someone thats restoring one of the 3 known in the UK, even then its only worth a tenner

He hasn't fooking bought it

Correct, I havent.... but in the last few minutes SOMEONE has it seems!

workshyfop · « **Reply #23 on:** December 17, 2015, 04:41 PM »

theres always a gullible

to buy these bags o shite isn't there?

pickle · « **Reply #24 on:** December 17, 2015, 04:51 PM »

does the seller have any MKII Burners?