Old School BMX 1980 - 1988 > Old School Freestyle (frame stands and kickturns galore!)

original condition vs restored

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ameobic dysentry:
'ello there,

Got to say that I do prefer the look of survivor bikes before they get all done up, powdercoated with shiny new tyres that will never touch dirt again.  Its just a personal preference but I think that when they are in their original state with all the scratches, random stickers and mismatched parts, they reflect the history of the bike better - they all tell a story about the history of the bike and I think it is a shame when it all gets painted over/replaced.  I can understand a restoration if the bike is totally wrecked, but otherwise I think it can be kinda cool to keep it how it is.  Anyone got any bikes from back in the day that haven't been restored back to the impeccable factory spec?  I've posted this in the freestyle section cos I like all the random parts that you used to get on freestlyers ie mismatched tuffs, all sorts of clashing colours and parts, that accumulated over the life of the bike.

jimmyp:
I agree up to a certain point, like to keep all my bikes as original as poss ie parts ext  :daumenhoch:

SaMAlex:
I agree. i was just about to start stripping down a frame to get it re-painted but then I was looking at some pics of when I rode it and thought it would be better to keep it looking the same. I need to get hold of the same parts I used back then but its easier now cos Im not trying to make a bike that looks like new, just that looks like it did when I rode it, even down to the stickers of the time.

harris:

one in question and i do agree to a point but some just need to be rebuilt this is boarder line.

greentoad:
Dan

Don't you dare.....if you touch that, the history and soul of that bike will be lost forever.

Think about all the stickers, how could they ever be replaced or replicated. And I doubt very much if you could get a lot of the parts / items undone without them snapping / breaking / rounding off. The seat clamp is a one off with the rough sawn edges too, plus all the drill holes, welds etc etc.

 :10_2_12:

J.

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