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jstring

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Finished - My Trickstar
« on: November 06, 2006, 02:48 PM »
OK - posting the pics took longer than restoring the bike but here goes!!!

Firstly many thanks to all of you who offered me help advice and parts, especially Jimwise and Mattdub.  I think I would have given up without this site!!!





This is my childhood bike.  Unforgivably, I allowed to deteriorate in my garage after my daughter was born but now it lives again.

Generally is is as I pulled it out of the garage but it has a few subtle newer parts because it is a regular ride and not just for show. These include the Odyssey frequency tyres, a sealed BB and a linear cable on the front potts mod (I wanted to try one and it works really nicely!)

Specs are:

USA Trickstar F&F
Action Zone bars - I love these, although I have read some derogatory comments on here!
GT stem
Beartrap II headset (I could still use your help Twobobrob - if you are reading this!)
Ame tri grips
Tuff IIs with coaster
Sugino chain wheel
Tagagi 1pc cranks (I still can't afford a 3-piece!)
Shimano SX pedals (soon to be replaced with a set of DXs that I am restoring)
Dia Compe Tech 77 levers with Potts II
Mk1 Odyssey gyro
MX1000 rear
FS880 front
Skyway freestyle pads

I hope that you like it.  I know that the black isn't original but who cares when it looks soooo good.  I'll try to post some better pics soon (presuming that these ones work OK)

mightynimrod

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Re: Finished - My Trickstar
« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2006, 02:57 PM »
That looks awesome, the bars suit it i think.  :daumenhoch:

Well done matey.

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Re: Finished - My Trickstar
« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2006, 03:02 PM »
very nice matey!!  :daumenhoch:

not too sure on those tyres though.....but that's just me....so i wouldn't take any notice  ;)

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Re: Finished - My Trickstar
« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2006, 03:07 PM »
Very nice , likin' those bars  :4_17_5:

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Re: Finished - My Trickstar
« Reply #4 on: November 06, 2006, 03:14 PM »
Top job  :daumenhoch:

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Re: Finished - My Trickstar
« Reply #5 on: November 06, 2006, 03:28 PM »
Nice job mate I love a Trickstar but I agree I would change the Tyres for something more oldschool like Comp ST, Comp Pools or Panaracer Freestyle.

Still very nice though :daumenhoch:

jstring

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Re: Finished - My Trickstar
« Reply #6 on: November 06, 2006, 03:36 PM »
Thanks for the kind comments everyone.

I take your point about the tyres and suggestions for more period correct replacements are welcome.  Be warned though I have grown to quite like these tyres any replacement should look similar (all black) be capable of at least 80psi (these things take 110 psi!!!! - I dont remenber many old tyres doing that) and absolutely not have a horrible knobbly tread. 

I like them black hard and smooth  :shocked:

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Re: Finished - My Trickstar
« Reply #7 on: November 06, 2006, 03:41 PM »
amber wall or fat white walls . then it would be the mutts nuts good build.

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Re: Finished - My Trickstar
« Reply #8 on: November 06, 2006, 03:41 PM »
J

build the bike for yourself dude!

Glad to have been of some help.

Bike looks good, now go out and enjoy it!  :daumenhoch:

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Re: Finished - My Trickstar
« Reply #9 on: November 06, 2006, 05:59 PM »
looks good with the action zone bars and if you going to ride bike then keep the tyres as old skool ones are poor and even more so with tuffs
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Re: Finished - My Trickstar
« Reply #10 on: November 06, 2006, 07:09 PM »
Nicely done!  :daumenhoch:

crusty

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Re: Finished - My Trickstar
« Reply #11 on: November 06, 2006, 10:17 PM »
uuuuummmmmmm trick star!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jazzchimp

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Re: Finished - My Trickstar
« Reply #12 on: November 06, 2006, 10:19 PM »
What a beauty.. nice build fella!

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