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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: bruggers100 on April 09, 2011, 09:08 PM
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Decals added - Thanks Del. Some after shots added to the beginning of the post.
I used to own a Curtis Freestyler that got through in a skip by some girls I used to live with at University one summer when I was away ! Was not a happy bunny.
This has taken me about two years to build due to funds and focus. I plan to give this to my son when he is old enough. In terms of the build it may not be to everyone's taste but I set out to do somthing that was in line with what I would have done if I had the funds when I was young (I would have kept the bike and added to it as and when i could). Please note that the only vintage parts are the frame and forks.
Its been a learning curve to say the least, and I have had some great guidance via the forum. The forks have been cut down at some point, which has caused issues with running the gyro but I have worked around it and everything appears to be all good at the moment. Ideally i would like to source some new forks at some point but they seem to be very rare.
Parts:
Frame and Forks: 1984 Curtis Freestyler (sourced through RAD two years ago - Cheers Dan Dare)
Bars: GT mid school (sourced through RAD)
Grips: ODI Toadstool (thought they would be like old school mushrooms - They're not !)
Headset: Nikyo
Gyro 2
Stem: No brand - generic stem sourced through ebay
Brakes: Modern day dia compe (nippon style)
Levers: NOS Tech 77
Crank: 180 Twin pinch Redline Flights (Thanks JT)
Spider and chainwheel: Yes 44t (sourced from RAD cheers snav69)
Chain: YBN
Pedals: Wellgo V12 copies
Wheelset: Alex G303 rims, GT hubs, and Main Drive freewheel - Cheers Gish
Tyres: Kenda whitewalls (new)
Seat and Seatpost: Elina UL
Seat Clamp (non branded)
I have some clear black decals lying around somewhere but I haven't put these on as the chrome freestylers have black and gold decals. I may purchase these later on but i am liking the bare look at the moment.
Anyway, here are some pics:
(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n590/bruggers100/CurtisApril2011008.jpg)
(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n590/bruggers100/CurtisApril2011010.jpg)
(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n590/bruggers100/CurtisApril2011011.jpg)
(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n590/bruggers100/CurtisApril2011012.jpg)
(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n590/bruggers100/CurtisApril2011005.jpg)
(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n590/bruggers100/Curtis009.jpg)
(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n590/bruggers100/Curtis004.jpg)
(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n590/bruggers100/Curtis001.jpg)
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Sweet gotta love a Curtis miss mine :'(
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Looks lovely mate... ;)
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Great build :daumenhoch:
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nice and shiney 8)
a nice set of stickers will finish it off a treat.
del will have em i bet.
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Great mix of new and old school :daumenhoch: I think decals would finish it. :4_17_5:
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i hope you gave the girls you lived with a proper seeing to. >:D
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Ya gotta love a Curtis :4_17_5:
That's bling :4_17_5:
And just for Ian :P
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g243/gashead69/CURTIS/GottaloveaCurtis018.jpg)
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I think I have just cum in my pants !! They are beauties.
Thanks for the comments and glad you like it.
I am starting to come round to the decals thing. Do I go with clear and black which suits the overall style of the bike or for black and gold as per OEM. Umm, I'll have to have a think.
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In that case ............................
Mr Curtis :daumenhoch:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g243/gashead69/BrianCurtis027.jpg)
My babies :smitten:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g243/gashead69/CustomCurtis020.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g243/gashead69/MKCurtis002.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g243/gashead69/MKCurtis039.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g243/gashead69/MKCurtis030.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g243/gashead69/MKCurtis048.jpg)
I'd go black and clear :daumenhoch:
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this is all too much redtube!
the clear and black just looks right doesn't it. will ponder
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Luvly :smitten:
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Great build :4_17_5: I would go with the clear black decals, and here is another one for ya! (any excuse) :LolLolLolLol:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/xx207/curtispro1/009.jpg)
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loving the curtis bikes :smitten:
were these 4130 frames?
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I've got an original 1983 chrome freestyler and it came with black clear decals so the ones you have would look great. :)
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loving the curtis bikes :smitten:
were these 4130 frames?
T45 tubes :4_17_5: super light.
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thats pimping mate :daumenhoch:
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very nice and one very lucky son :daumenhoch:
now all you need is 'just one more' bmx so you can go for a roll together ;)
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I wonder if he will be fickle and want something new. Dad can then roll out the Curtis >:D
Failing that, a chrome expert or pro and I would be in heaven.
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Never had a Curtis, not that arsed about building more bikes but I feel like I've got unfinished business with a few and a Curtis Freestyler's one of them. . Lovely chrome on yours. :daumenhoch:
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Never had a Curtis, not that arsed about building more bikes but I feel like I've got unfinished business with a few and a Curtis Freestyler's one of them. . Lovely chrome on yours. :daumenhoch:
cheers. the chrome was very good when i got it. thats one of the reasons for getting it when i did. its not perfect but certainly fantastic for its age. i was assured its not been rechromed and looking at the bottom where the bb sits it still has original knurled like finish which indicates original chrome.
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There's no way you'd get a decent re-chrome job on that frame. It's too complicated to perform the polishing of those tubes in it's welded (or brazed rather) state. Or it'd take a daft amount of time, dremmel sized mops and money to do. Costs £30p/h for just polishing who I use.
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There's no way you'd get a decent re-chrome job on that frame. It's too complicated to perform the polishing of those tubes in it's welded (or brazed rather) state. Or it'd take a daft amount of time, dremmel sized mops and money to do. Costs £30p/h for just polishing who I use.
you've made me a happy man. dry storage and love and affection for the old girl!
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Bumped for decals being added.