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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: AllAzusacroozer on October 10, 2011, 09:08 AM

Title: What to do?
Post by: AllAzusacroozer on October 10, 2011, 09:08 AM

Well, I picked this up on ebay over the weekend, listed as a 24" mountain bike so probably missed by most.  Its a 2000 Freeagent Eluder Cruiser.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/qq153/prime8motorsport/FreeAgent%20Eluder%2024%202000/IMGP2457.jpg)

Thing is, the rear hub is a Shimano Nexus, geared and has a coaster brake!

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/qq153/prime8motorsport/FreeAgent%20Eluder%2024%202000/IMGP2458.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/qq153/prime8motorsport/FreeAgent%20Eluder%2024%202000/IMGP2461.jpg)

I bought it thinking i would give it its dignity back and replace the hub and make it back into a real BMX, but it makes a lot of sense to sort the gears (cable is missing) and leave it as is - Though im not sure i can live with the coaster brake.

So the question is what do i do with it?  anyone know anything about Shimano nexus rear hubs?  could i keep the gears and loose the coaster brake? What's peoples thoughts

Title: Re: What to do?
Post by: AllAzusacroozer on January 30, 2012, 03:20 PM

posted this freeagent cruiser just after i got it  (from the bay for £27.90)

A few new bits and a rattle can or 2 later, ta da.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/qq153/prime8motorsport/Image1195.jpg)

Inspired by the yellow brakes and a Jim Clark t shirt i saw i decided to do a classic lotus look for transport at the le Mans classic this year.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/qq153/prime8motorsport/Image1194.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/qq153/prime8motorsport/Image1193.jpg)

From the bike as i bought it i put some ebay ns wheels on as the originals have a 7X look to them so i wanted to keep the rims for my Azuza - maybe do some 'proclass' holes, new seat, Chain Ring and Grips.  The stand went on my daughters bike, the bell on the wifes's
and the Shimano nexus 4 speed hub and shifter is on e bay at the minute with the bidding currently at £28.50 ;D
I'm sure its not everyone cup of T, but i think its turned out OK. At least it looks good in the garage next to my 'Gulf' liveried mtb

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/qq153/prime8motorsport/Image0567.jpg)

Title: Re: What to do?
Post by: bobbbbsy on January 30, 2012, 03:29 PM

strip it and do it tru style..that paint and graphics are letting it down !!