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Title: Air Uni freestyle frame set
Post by: Darren KAP on May 26, 2013, 09:58 PM
I got this back at the start of the year and it's just been sat around , I got it off the original owner off the museum . It's the only one listed on there , when i first looked it up i thought there were 2  one from a guest and another from a Museum member it turns out it's the same bike and same owner  ::)
Anyway i don't know wether to get it rechromed , powder coated , build as is or just sell it on ( the decals can be redone i must add of the man him self on here as they are all there  :4_17_5: ) . The frame set is a really nice design imo i love the forks where you have a choice of drop out slots  :smitten: . 
These were only made for a hand full of months back in 1987 then the company changed their name as they were into clothing too they also came out with an all new freestyler . I've spoken to a few guys over on the Museum all of which say it's the only one they know of  :4_17_5:
Whats your thoughts on the build ,,,,,,,,
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Title: Re: Air Uni freestyle frame set
Post by: oldschoolace on May 26, 2013, 10:06 PM
Rider survivor for me Darren. Get it built and get it ridden :daumenhoch:

Saw what most would consider a bag of shit the other day, a right hotch potch of parts and colours yet it looked fookin ace and really period. Would go with some wacky coloured bits like the pink, yellow and blue on the frame.

Would take a fair bit of effort to get the balance right but it would scream 80's when you did  :4_17_5:

Title: Re: Air Uni freestyle frame set
Post by: AKGOFF on May 26, 2013, 10:09 PM
Not sure, definitely quirky.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Air Uni freestyle frame set
Post by: bodamus on May 26, 2013, 10:21 PM
Powdercoat it I reckon would look much better :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Air Uni freestyle frame set
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on May 26, 2013, 11:27 PM
Leave it exactly how it is Daz. Build as a survivor and keep the original look about it.

You remember another 'complete survivor' you changed and regretted ever since  ::)
Title: Re: Air Uni freestyle frame set
Post by: Darren KAP on May 26, 2013, 11:31 PM
Leave it exactly how it is Daz. Build as a survivor and keep the original look about it.

You remember another 'complete survivor' you changed and regretted ever since  ::)

  Yes i do regret ,,,,,,,, not doing it a nice bright day glow  colour   :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol:  it was a sweet bike  :smitten:
Title: Re: Air Uni freestyle frame set
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on May 26, 2013, 11:35 PM
it was a sweet bike

It sure was mate. Now, get it built with era correct, good survivor parts and ride it. If you don't like it, sell it on mate  :coolsmiley:

Or strip it back down and hang the frame set up for display  :daumenhoch: 
Title: Re: Air Uni freestyle frame set
Post by: neil on May 27, 2013, 12:35 AM
I'd leave it original :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Air Uni freestyle frame set
Post by: double chevron on May 27, 2013, 10:42 AM
I've always liked the look of those UNI pegs, but I never realized they actually built a frameset around those!  :shocked: :shocked:

And I'd leave as is too.
Title: Re: Air Uni freestyle frame set
Post by: Hiro Tonka on May 27, 2013, 11:06 AM
Stunning mate, defo leave as is  :daumenhoch:

steven

If it's for sale I'm very interested
Title: Re: Air Uni freestyle frame set
Post by: midschooljon on May 27, 2013, 12:57 PM
Leave it as is. Oxy bath and it will polish up nicely without messing the decals either.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Air Uni freestyle frame set
Post by: Jaan on May 27, 2013, 08:45 PM
100% leave as is - build it up 80's Smash Hits style, then if you fancy a change paint it but don't paint it before you've at least had a go at OG  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Air Uni freestyle frame set
Post by: chubby on May 28, 2013, 09:18 PM
survivor that darren  :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Air Uni freestyle frame set
Post by: GavinDavis on May 28, 2013, 09:33 PM
I agree with the survivor route  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Air Uni freestyle frame set
Post by: wildon on May 28, 2013, 09:41 PM
how come its pink in the bb shell?  ???
Title: Re: Air Uni freestyle frame set
Post by: Darren KAP on May 28, 2013, 09:46 PM
how come its pink in the bb shell?  ???

   I'll go look , haven't a clue  :)
Title: Re: Air Uni freestyle frame set
Post by: wazza on May 28, 2013, 09:50 PM
Leave as is and ride it 8)
Title: Re: Air Uni freestyle frame set
Post by: Wadz on May 28, 2013, 10:35 PM
quick polish and build it up  :smitten:
Title: Re: Air Uni freestyle frame set
Post by: Diesel1 on May 28, 2013, 10:40 PM
Leave as is and ride it 8)

I would agree, it is too nice to change or restore. Build it. Ride it!

Simon.
Title: Re: Air Uni freestyle frame set
Post by: deeman on May 28, 2013, 11:08 PM
Survivor for me too Darren,it's too nice as is.Oxy bath,a polish,re do the griptape-job done! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Air Uni freestyle frame set
Post by: Darren KAP on May 28, 2013, 11:14 PM
how come its pink in the bb shell?  ???

   on close inspection the BB  has been pink , i should wear my glasses more  ::)  its gonna get powder coated as i'm not feeling it as it is
Title: Re: Air Uni freestyle frame set
Post by: oldschoolace on May 28, 2013, 11:25 PM


   on close inspection the BB  has been pink , i should wear my glasses more  ::)  its gonna get powder coated as i'm not feeling it as it is

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo  :'(
Title: Re: Air Uni freestyle frame set
Post by: Darren KAP on May 28, 2013, 11:27 PM

  yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee  your too late decals are off ready to send to Del  :D
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