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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: jstring on November 06, 2006, 02:48 PM
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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!!!
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/o24/jstringe/PICT0054.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/o24/jstringe/PICT0055.jpg)
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)
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That looks awesome, the bars suit it i think. :daumenhoch:
Well done matey.
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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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Very nice , likin' those bars :4_17_5:
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Top job :daumenhoch:
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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:
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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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amber wall or fat white walls . then it would be the mutts nuts good build.
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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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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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Nicely done! :daumenhoch:
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uuuuummmmmmm trick star!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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What a beauty.. nice build fella!