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Title: HARO Gen1 freestyler
Post by: double chevron on November 24, 2011, 04:31 PM: Ok, this is my latest one, been in the pipes for like 3 years..

For those who enjoy a bit a music while browsing on here:
;)

This was my absolute grail when I started collecting Haro's a few years ago.. Finally got at least one example of each year between 84-88 while I was watching the Gen1 prices raise and raise...
I got very lucky in 2008 sourcing a nice used one in Germany.

I knew I wanted it a bit different from the usual Bob rep version, although I always enjoy seeing another one.
My intention was to keep it 83/84 era correct.. using quite the usual parts but with a color twist.

About the brakes... well that's probably the first Gen1 build you see with knock off DC brakes :LolLolLolLol: but I knew since I bought these green brakes in 2006 (for more than the real deal at the time! Remember MX1000 and Tech 3 were going cheap) were they would end, on a Haro to match the green decals. Aren't they cute, those green levers?

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s192/2xchevron/Haro%20Gen1/Gen1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s192/2xchevron/Haro%20Gen1/Gen1015.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s192/2xchevron/Haro%20Gen1/Gen1012.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s192/2xchevron/Haro%20Gen1/Gen1014.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s192/2xchevron/Haro%20Gen1/Gen1007.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s192/2xchevron/Haro%20Gen1/Gen1013.jpg)

Parts list:

Haro Freestyler F+F serial TKK 3233F, original chrome
Wheels: Skyway alloy flange hubs, coasterbrake
Tyres: Schwinn Predator
Cranks: Redline flights
Pedals: restored Shimano DX
Bars: Vector Bob Haro w/ Haro flexfighter
Grips: Oakley B2
Brakes: Formos MX 1000/Tech 3 levers
Seat: Shot Gun II
Seatclamp: Tange

Thanks for looking
Title: Re: HARO Gen1 freestyler
Post by: brass monkey! on November 24, 2011, 04:38 PM: fake brakes or not that is still sweet Arnaud :coolsmiley:

so, is that where you hang out ?? ;)
Title: Re: HARO Gen1 freestyler
Post by: glenboy on November 24, 2011, 04:42 PM: stunning , looks great with the white wheels etc, love it :smitten: :smitten:
Title: Re: HARO Gen1 freestyler
Post by: deeman on November 24, 2011, 04:44 PM: lovely bike,im sorry though the brakes are not doing it for me at all!like putting a primark tie with an armani suit!sorry just my opinion!a beautiful bike nonetheless! :daumenhoch:
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Post by: griff on November 24, 2011, 05:16 PM: Very nice - liking the green brakes, copies or not they look great :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: HARO Gen1 freestyler
Post by: Betty on November 24, 2011, 05:19 PM: Perfect... :4_17_5:

Liking the link to the sticker... ;)
Title: Re: HARO Gen1 freestyler
Post by: deeman on November 24, 2011, 05:21 PM: that empty warehouse is a lovely location for a shoot,where is it??its crying out for a half pipe in there! 8)
Title: Re: HARO Gen1 freestyler
Post by: hotdog on November 24, 2011, 05:26 PM: Great looking build :daumenhoch: Great backdrop. What's FAC 73? (New Order?)
Title: Re: HARO Gen1 freestyler
Post by: sweetbeats on November 24, 2011, 05:39 PM: Quote from: hotdog on November 24, 2011, 05:26 PM
Great looking build :daumenhoch: Great backdrop. What's FAC 73? (New Order?)

Blue Monday I think.
Title: Re: HARO Gen1 freestyler
Post by: lk_97 on November 24, 2011, 05:53 PM: Nice bike! Like the way it's a bit different too, and the copy mx's don't matter either, I have them on my haro, all the best haro's have them on ;)
Title: Re: HARO Gen1 freestyler
Post by: rollin72 on November 24, 2011, 06:10 PM: quality build, the brakes look alright, a stunning backdrop that is screaming "PARTY" to me, im not a massive Haro fan but there have been some proper builds recently..mmmm...nice1 :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: HARO Gen1 freestyler
Post by: rad_pitt on November 24, 2011, 06:11 PM: Gotta love a Gen 1 :smitten: as lovely as it is, I reckon you should take the plunge and stick some DC's on her - she deserves it :LolLolLolLol:
:4_17_5:
Title: Re: HARO Gen1 freestyler
Post by: Bob_Acid on November 24, 2011, 06:13 PM: Excellent job :daumenhoch:
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Post by: brummie on November 24, 2011, 06:14 PM: lovely jubbly :)
Title: Re: HARO Gen1 freestyler
Post by: antiquebmx on November 24, 2011, 06:37 PM: love it Arnaud :daumenhoch:
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Post by: beard1973 on November 24, 2011, 06:38 PM: Grey build and cracking pics as well... :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: HARO Gen1 freestyler
Post by: Betty on November 24, 2011, 06:43 PM: Quote from: hotdog on November 24, 2011, 05:26 PM
Great looking build :daumenhoch: Great backdrop. What's FAC 73? (New Order?)

Blue monday catalogue number.... ;)

Hence my comment about the link to the sticker... :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: HARO Gen1 freestyler
Post by: ORANGEZIPPY on November 24, 2011, 09:08 PM: like the bike, flakey brakes or not, seen too many Gen 1 replica with grafs (mine included), this one is :smitten: :smitten:

:daumenhoch:
Title: Re: HARO Gen1 freestyler
Post by: hunterdubber on November 24, 2011, 09:49 PM: :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5:

Great to see a little twist from the norm , likin' it alot Arnaud 8)

Mine has a few green bits too to blend with decals , just makes sense :daumenhoch:

Gen 1;s look great with black , blue and definately white Tuffs ;)

Another worthy addition , to your impressive stable my French fancy :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: HARO Gen1 freestyler
Post by: PHIPPSIO on November 24, 2011, 11:59 PM: i love it. :4_17_5:
Title: Re: HARO Gen1 freestyler
Post by: brettypeeps on November 25, 2011, 01:42 AM: I like htat a lot :smitten: :smitten:

Nice to see the brakes in green :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: HARO Gen1 freestyler
Post by: double chevron on November 25, 2011, 10:14 AM: Cheers guys, that old warehouse is near Libourne station (if that makes any sense to you ;))
I already shot a few bikes there, love this place... Had to climb fences this time, can't see it last too long now :(

(You might have seen this already)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s192/2xchevron/HARO%2084%20Sport/Haro84Sport-006.jpg)
Title: Re: HARO Gen1 freestyler
Post by: ukoldschool on November 25, 2011, 10:29 AM: lovely bike but for the love of god and all that is holey put white brake blocks on it :uglystupid2:
Title: Re: HARO Gen1 freestyler
Post by: double chevron on November 25, 2011, 01:38 PM: Quote from: ukoldschool on November 25, 2011, 10:29 AM
lovely bike but for the love of god and all that is holey put white brake blocks on it :uglystupid2:

I NEVER ride any of my bikes, take it easy :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: HARO Gen1 freestyler
Post by: Swivel on November 25, 2011, 02:02 PM: Very nice that mate :4_17_5:
Title: Re: HARO Gen1 freestyler
Post by: jimwise68 on November 25, 2011, 02:18 PM: Nice couple of Haros there and some very nice photography :coolsmiley:
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Post by: Daletsunami on November 25, 2011, 02:35 PM: Really like that and I quite like the brakes but I would want to have a plain chain 8)

Cracking build :smitten:
Title: Re: HARO Gen1 freestyler
Post by: TORKER mick on November 25, 2011, 06:21 PM: sweet build mate :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: HARO Gen1 freestyler
Post by: JAY on November 25, 2011, 10:37 PM: Very nice Arnaud, Brakes are pretty cool and great shots of the bike as usual........... :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: HARO Gen1 freestyler
Post by: ultrasham241 on November 26, 2011, 12:43 AM: Very nice!!! Nothing wrong with the 1000's most prob rarer than dc also. My yam byz 501 will be coming soon with original fitment weinmann 1000's rare as fook!! Diacompe aint the be all and end all !!!

Nice job dude :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: HARO Gen1 freestyler
Post by: weaver on November 27, 2011, 06:27 PM: The bomb!
:smitten:
Title: Re: HARO Gen1 freestyler
Post by: bobafett on November 28, 2011, 02:11 PM: Nice build :coolsmiley:

Quote from: rollin72 on November 24, 2011, 06:10 PM

a stunning backdrop that is screaming "PARTY" to me

Fookin LOL Gaz ;D Looks like the Quad all-nighter :LolLolLolLol:

:daumenhoch:
Title: Re: HARO Gen1 freestyler
Post by: OrgasmDonor on November 28, 2011, 04:27 PM: its luvly dude, but your boss will always be my fave build :daumenhoch:
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Post by: Clean on November 28, 2011, 04:52 PM: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
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Post by: Retrodan72 on November 28, 2011, 05:12 PM: Nice that is Arnaud, lovely balance of colours. :daumenhoch:
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Post by: koolskooldad on December 02, 2011, 08:16 PM: lovely bike.....

how did you recon the dx pedals...i'd love to know how...as i want some :)
Title: Re: HARO Gen1 freestyler
Post by: CD17 on December 02, 2011, 09:54 PM: As always a top build Arnaud, I also like to see a Gen 1 a bit different from the normal Black Tuffs blue parts etc build. I like it 8)
Title: Re: HARO Gen1 freestyler
Post by: HARODAVE on December 02, 2011, 11:26 PM: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:

Another stunner from Arnaud, inspired brake choice , especially loving the FAC73 sticker , the greatest bike ever should naturally rep the greatest song ever ..

Stunning build , stunning shots!! :4_17_5: :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: HARO Gen1 freestyler
Post by: MartyC on December 03, 2011, 09:00 AM: Nice build Arnoud :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: HARO Gen1 freestyler
Post by: monkian on December 07, 2011, 11:03 AM: Looks lovely that Arnaud :coolsmiley: :daumenhoch:
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Post by: adammannering on May 23, 2014, 09:25 AM: absolutely gorge !