Author Topic: 1985 GJS Freestyler (Read 25239 times)

griff · « **Reply #50 on:** August 16, 2016, 12:21 AM »

Very nice Andy

Good move I think with the pedals, they look spot on

fischflo · « **Reply #51 on:** August 16, 2016, 12:23 AM »

I just love these threads where absolutely no short cuts are taken, majestic builds.... like yours here

...it's not just the time warp, how on earth can that all really be perfectly original and correct? (: hours hours hours

), it's also the resulting bike that simply makes you want to grab and ride the shit out of it Congrats, Andy, fookin killer

Jaan · « **Reply #52 on:** August 16, 2016, 12:45 AM »

Nice job Andy.

Good decisions on the pedals and grips. Personally, I think the hubs should be swapped out for something a little more befitting - although aesthetically they're spot on.

That Bullseye power disc was sold by Lee on my behalf, its nice to have something that was once mine on your builds

FYI, the hard anodising was OG and as you found out, notoriously difficult to remove!

stu27 · « **Reply #53 on:** August 16, 2016, 06:03 AM »

Nicety nice

factory pilot · « **Reply #54 on:** August 16, 2016, 06:59 AM »

It was great to see this in the flesh yesterday mate... Stunning build ... Great choice to swap those parts out ... I never thought the pink pedals we're going to work on this one as cool as they turned out.
Wait till you see it at MK in the flesh lads ...

...
It really gleams in the sunshine

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #55 on:** August 16, 2016, 07:06 AM »

Wow, I knew it was going to be nice, I wasn't expecting that though, it's absolutely stunning.

CustardLips · « **Reply #56 on:** August 16, 2016, 07:25 AM »

Double sexy that Andy... nice work.

Taipan · « **Reply #57 on:** August 16, 2016, 07:40 AM »

pickle · « **Reply #58 on:** August 16, 2016, 08:23 AM »

Holy shit that is awesome!

Not a fan of those cranks but everything just looks right on that Andy, you made the right decision on the pedals and what a great bit of resto on that stem!

Stunner

deeman · « **Reply #59 on:** August 16, 2016, 08:29 AM »

Top build Andy...it is perfection. all that effort paid off

In2bmx · « **Reply #60 on:** August 16, 2016, 08:42 AM »

That is just stunning mate

Awesome work as always

McQUEEN · « **Reply #61 on:** August 16, 2016, 09:12 AM »

Man, that is a nice one. I think pink doesn't really go with any other colour than white on build, so the polished works well. Agree with the main, the silver pedals (also go manufacturer correct) are a better call than the pink and the colour looks great. The bike almost 'stands' / has a lightness like a race bike. I'd be tempted to just pull the front brake cable through the potts a little more so that there's more bending radius at the bottom, makes the braking smoother. Did you pass on the recessed front brake bolt? Defo one of my favourite builds recently. And love the st's - Ive got sets of later pairs, can't get these green/blue ones!

dancetothedrummersbeat · « **Reply #62 on:** August 16, 2016, 09:15 AM »

Sadly the recessed bolt wouldn't fit as the brake hole in the forks was too narrow. I didn't fancy drilling it to make it wider

Discostu · « **Reply #63 on:** August 16, 2016, 09:26 AM »

Now that is a build!

awesome job Andy.

NORTY40 · « **Reply #64 on:** August 16, 2016, 12:39 PM »

BOOM !

Awesome job Andy , got to be pleased with that

Really admire your dedication and attention to detail with all your builds and this one is a stunner

Hope you have made room in the Trophy cabinet

brettypeeps · « **Reply #65 on:** August 16, 2016, 09:39 PM »

Now that is one sweet build. I love it.

I would love that in my collection. What a thing beauty

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bigfatolly · « **Reply #66 on:** August 16, 2016, 09:58 PM »

Amazing build and great build thread,not a fan of pink bikes but that looks sweet as a nut

Picklez · « **Reply #67 on:** August 16, 2016, 10:12 PM »

Wow, that's turned out amazing, you must be very proud. As Adam said, square chain stay ones are so so cool.

If I had to mention anything, it would just be that I'm not sure the grips and tyres work

. If you want I could take them off your hands

OK, sorry for that one, it's perfect

insectbones · « **Reply #68 on:** August 17, 2016, 07:04 AM »

Attention to detail is spot on Andy

Stunning bike

benno · « **Reply #69 on:** August 17, 2016, 07:32 AM »

Absolutely stunning Andy ,
I've said it before and I'll say it again, you and your BMX brother Ant are the best bike builders out there .
The attention to detail and uncompromising dedication is awesome mate .
Can't wait to see it at MK 👍🏼

Jaymz · « **Reply #70 on:** August 17, 2016, 02:51 PM »

sweet s fook andy

pickle · « **Reply #71 on:** August 18, 2016, 08:28 AM »

I want a pink bike now

dancetothedrummersbeat · « **Reply #72 on:** August 18, 2016, 07:48 PM »

A few additions that I forgot to add to my final update..
Here's an ad from May 1985

and here's a close up..

As far as I know, the standard colour options for the freestyler were chrome or white, but other colours were available on request. I've seen one other pink freestyler, and also a purple one (although these were both the 1984 model, not the '85)

willo73 · « **Reply #73 on:** August 18, 2016, 07:49 PM »

Wow different gravy that

proper dedication

Andy1970 · « **Reply #74 on:** August 18, 2016, 10:22 PM »

looks great. i look forward to seeing it at mk.

Author Topic: 1985 GJS Freestyler (Read 25239 times)

griff

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