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Old School BMX 1980 - 1988 => Old School Freestyle (frame stands and kickturns galore!) => Topic started by: Jaan on February 28, 2013, 12:42 AM
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Going freestyle on my next build with an 86 California Freestyle. I've been after one of these for a while but I really wanted an 86 due to its sealed bars and frame stand - this one comes without the silver end caps which I never really liked.
The condition of the paint was pretty bad so I had it shipped from Cali, where a buddy had spotted it, to my mate Darren who did a sterling job on the frame resto and paint job - the finish is incredible :4_17_5:
(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/CW%20California%20Freestyle/IMG_1905_zpsf6875b53.jpg)
Whilst waiting on the frame set I contacted Juan for a set of CW decals which arrived shortly after
(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/CW%20California%20Freestyle/CWdecals2_zpsa989feff.jpg)
Here they are on the frame, its starting to come to life...
(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/CW%20California%20Freestyle/IMG_1908_zpsf8cb7864.jpg)
Also in the picture you'll spot some NOS black and white CW grinder pedals, NOS black 880 / 901 brakes with Tech 4s cables etc, a matching black Pro-Neck chainring and some other bits
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Its going to be a stealthy looking build in nearly all black but i'm wondering if it would benefit from a little pink or white? I've been offered an OG pink Tuf-Neck freestyle Ace stem... Not sure :-\
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Its going to be a stealthy looking build in nearly all black but i'm wondering if it would benefit from a little pink or white? I've been offered an OG pink Tuf-Neck freestyle Ace stem... Not sure :-\
Its already got a little pink & white...!! :D
Applied the decals ok then...?!
Yeah get the pink Tuf Neck... :daumenhoch:
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Lush! Love a black bike, got 3 myself.
Pink decals set it off lovely. What wheels you going fOr Chris?
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very nice :daumenhoch:
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Looking forward to seeing this built up Chris. :daumenhoch:
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That looks lovely Chris :daumenhoch: Cant wait to see it built!!
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Chris, I would only go with the pink Tuff Neck if the colour is the same as the decals. Too many different shades of one colour really throw out the balance, IMO that is :daumenhoch:
If you're going to ride it too, the Ace is a small stubby stem. You could maybe look at getting the writing on the calipers done in pink too ???
Whatever you choose to do, it will look cool as most of your builds do :coolsmiley:
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Looking good. Now get it built. :daumenhoch:
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That ACS stem looks the dogs - I'd keep that on it - very in keeping with an 86 :smitten:
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Lush! Love a black bike, got 3 myself.
Pink decals set it off lovely. What wheels you going fOr Chris?
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Yes black bikes are lovely, I have quite a few myself ;)
I'm thinking black Tuffs although i do have pink 50/50 tuffs they're on a Sport i'm yet to finish :crazy2:
I also have pink Panaracers but i'm dealing on some black CW freestyle tyres with a lovely local member on here :)
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Its going to be a stealthy looking build in nearly all black but i'm wondering if it would benefit from a little pink or white? I've been offered an OG pink Tuf-Neck freestyle Ace stem... Not sure :-\
Its already got a little pink & white...!! :D
Applied the decals ok then...?!
Yeah get the pink Tuf Neck... :daumenhoch:
They went on without a hitch even for an old boy like me :D
The CW decals are, in truth, pretty easy to apply
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Looking forward to seeing this built up Chris. :daumenhoch:
I'll do my best Stu but you know only too well about the, not quite finishing a build problem, i'm sure I bought that 85 from you about a year ago :D
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Nice Chris 8)
Looking forward to seeing it built up :daumenhoch:
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This is going to be a beauty, keep the pink bits to just the decals and finish it off with black/polished parts. :daumenhoch:
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CW's are one of the few bikes that pink really works well on imo, cool bike and cool looking build so far :daumenhoch:
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This is going to be a beauty, keep the pink bits to just the decals and finish it off with black/polished parts. :daumenhoch:
Have to agree with Robbo. Lovely frameset and decals but fitting lots of pink components will cheapen the look of it. :daumenhoch:
Wearing one of these would create balance without spoiling the look of the bike...
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ST7lwfhCFEY/S0dXKQZrYbI/AAAAAAAALPk/w8RvTgUwr_A/s400/Alex+Reid_mankini.jpg)
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Love CW's still got my old Luggage Rack Freestyler.
That's going to look proper smart I wouldn't put any Pink parts on it the decals are enough :daumenhoch:
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This is going to be a beauty, keep the pink bits to just the decals and finish it off with black/polished parts. :daumenhoch:
Have to agree with Robbo. Lovely frameset and decals but fitting lots of pink components will cheapen the look of it. :daumenhoch:
Wearing one of these would create balance without spoiling the look of the bike...
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ST7lwfhCFEY/S0dXKQZrYbI/AAAAAAAALPk/w8RvTgUwr_A/s400/Alex+Reid_mankini.jpg)
;D
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Always loved these & nearly got one recently (the guy decided he didn't want to ship to the UK).....
Ah well good luck with it as it looks sweeeeet :daumenhoch:
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Love a CW me :smitten:
That is going to be a beauty Chris, look forward to seeing it built up :daumenhoch:
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This is going to be a beauty, keep the pink bits to just the decals and finish it off with black/polished parts. :daumenhoch:
Have to agree with Robbo. Lovely frameset and decals but fitting lots of pink components will cheapen the look of it. :daumenhoch:
Wearing one of these would create balance without spoiling the look of the bike...
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ST7lwfhCFEY/S0dXKQZrYbI/AAAAAAAALPk/w8RvTgUwr_A/s400/Alex+Reid_mankini.jpg)
Excellent advice, as long everyone promises not to laugh at my tiny willy
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That's stunning mate :smitten:
CWs rule :daumenhoch:
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This is going to be a beauty, keep the pink bits to just the decals and finish it off with black/polished parts. :daumenhoch:
Have to agree with you Rob, i've got a NOS polished ACS stem that will work well on this one, its on the table in the pic. Then i'll add a polished power disc and that might be it as I have a very special black seat post for this build...
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This is going to be a beauty, keep the pink bits to just the decals and finish it off with black/polished parts. :daumenhoch:
Have to agree with you Rob, i've got a NOS polished ACS stem that will work well on this one, its on the table in the pic. Then i'll add a polished power disc and that might be it as I have a very special black seat post for this build...
Nice one Chris, really think this is going to look the nuts!!!
You going with black tuffs? chrome 48's would look bling! :daumenhoch:
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cool, 1pc crank too :daumenhoch:
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fook more pink go with stealth 8)
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Not my thing but nice all the same. :daumenhoch:
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Got some lovely mid 80's 50/50 black tuffs in my thread if you were interested mate :D
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looking good , look forward to seeing her finnished :daumenhoch:
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Nice one here Chris :daumenhoch:
http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/cw/28689
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Yes, i've seen that - lovely but mine will be better ;)
Plus, I have a black one of these.... CW Lay Up post
(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/BMX%20parts%20and%20decals%20etc/Layup_zpsffeb91ea.png)
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Looking sweet Chris :daumenhoch:
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Like this alot.As said before no more pink...well,maybe a pair of dice caps :daumenhoch:
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Some nice comments here Chris... ;)
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You're right Rich, you can't beat the feel good factor :daumenhoch:
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Some nice comments here Chris... ;)
Almost a positive comment from yourself. :)
Yer losing yer touch. ;D
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Bump (so I can find it later)
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Finally got round to finishing this recently. Here are some pics. Not sure which seat post I prefer though... Details are at the end but I think i'll take some better pics today in the sunshine :)
(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/CW%20California%20Freestyle/CC/CWFS1_zps7ad0ed19.jpg) (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/J44NCG/media/CW%20California%20Freestyle/CC/CWFS1_zps7ad0ed19.jpg.html)
(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/CW%20California%20Freestyle/CWCaliforniaFreestyler-11_zps360cdb76.jpg) (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/J44NCG/media/CW%20California%20Freestyle/CWCaliforniaFreestyler-11_zps360cdb76.jpg.html)
(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/CW%20California%20Freestyle/CWCaliforniaFreestyler-10_zpsab57a896.jpg) (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/J44NCG/media/CW%20California%20Freestyle/CWCaliforniaFreestyler-10_zpsab57a896.jpg.html)
(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/CW%20California%20Freestyle/CC/CWFS3_zps9edf2a53.jpg) (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/J44NCG/media/CW%20California%20Freestyle/CC/CWFS3_zps9edf2a53.jpg.html)
(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/CW%20California%20Freestyle/CWCaliforniaFreestyler-16_zpsaeb7fbf4.jpg) (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/J44NCG/media/CW%20California%20Freestyle/CWCaliforniaFreestyler-16_zpsaeb7fbf4.jpg.html)
(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/CW%20California%20Freestyle/CWCaliforniaFreestyler-06_zps74964981.jpg) (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/J44NCG/media/CW%20California%20Freestyle/CWCaliforniaFreestyler-06_zps74964981.jpg.html)
(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/CW%20California%20Freestyle/CWCaliforniaFreestyler-20_zpse98489d6.jpg) (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/J44NCG/media/CW%20California%20Freestyle/CWCaliforniaFreestyler-20_zpse98489d6.jpg.html)
(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/CW%20California%20Freestyle/CWCaliforniaFreestyler-05_zps1802ea55.jpg) (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/J44NCG/media/CW%20California%20Freestyle/CWCaliforniaFreestyler-05_zps1802ea55.jpg.html)
All NOS or mint
1986 CW California Freestyler (rare version with sealed end caps to bars and rear platform)
CW Freestyle bars
NOS ACS Freestyle stem
ACS rotor
ACS brake levers (rare)
NOS ACS seat post clamp
NOS ACS Z-Rims laced to ACS hubs
NOS CW Freestyle tyres (only ever seen two sets of these)
Tuf Neck chainring
Anlun power disk
NOS Sugino 1 pc crank
NOS CW Grinder pedals
NOS OG UNI Hand grenade grips
DC callipers and cables
NOS OG Dominator
CW Lay-up seat post (fabricated) OR CW straight post
Pink donuts and dice caps for that freestyle touch ;)
Chris :-*
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Love this bike, straight seat post for me :4_17_5:
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Got to say I agree with you Rob :)
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CW freestyle tyres omg :shocked: fully equipped lovely black Cali, love the ACS levers. And i bet it wasn't easy to find those NOS pedals.. Wow!
...ehm ...yoda voice: seatpost hiccup into fishing rod turned needs to be
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I knew you loved pink really ;D I've never been sure about the lay forwards........ I'm thinking either straight black, or dare I say it pink / chrome layback?
Like this?
(http://i966.photobucket.com/albums/ae142/brettfellows/image_zps97d85795.jpg) (http://s966.photobucket.com/user/brettfellows/media/image_zps97d85795.jpg.html)
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Looks great Chris I love a CW Freestyler :daumenhoch:
What are you doing with that lay up post is it for sale?
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Looks great Chris I love a CW Freestyler :daumenhoch:
What are you doing with that lay up post is it for sale?
PM'd :)
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Heh Chris
Now that is fooking lovely, the black and pink mix is top drawer. With usual attention to detail........... however..............that seat post.
If it where a bloke, this fella springs to mind :D
(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w92/faze3_photo/IMG_1483.jpg) (http://s174.photobucket.com/user/faze3_photo/media/IMG_1483.jpg.html)
Would you????
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Did Rich give you permission to use his photo?
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Very nice, I also think the post has to go in favour of an ordinary non braced layback. :daumenhoch: :smitten: :4_17_5:
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Great build love the colour scheme very Miami vice 👍
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Cheers chaps, i'm going to sell it now its finished, freestylers just don't do it for me anymore... :-\