Free spirit FS-10 Restoration SS
09-08-11, 08:36 AM
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Free spirit FS-10 Restoration SS
I saved this Free spirit from the trash and decided to do a quick restoration. 3 days of restoration, cost me $30 total, looks like a new machine now. Im trying to show you how easy this can be. A quick sand and paint and you could have yourself a nice custom bike.
Frame - 54cm Free spirit FS-10
Rims - Rear: Mavic with flip flop, Front: ?
Cranks - Original 3 piece with cotter pins
Saddle - New leather
Bars - Orion riser bars
Pedals - SR SP-150
new stem
Thank you!
Frame - 54cm Free spirit FS-10
Rims - Rear: Mavic with flip flop, Front: ?
Cranks - Original 3 piece with cotter pins
Saddle - New leather
Bars - Orion riser bars
Pedals - SR SP-150
new stem
Thank you!
09-08-11, 12:02 PM
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Not to get into a semantics argument, but that isn't a restoration.
To restore is to bring as close to original condition as possible.
Anyway, looks much better!
To restore is to bring as close to original condition as possible.
Anyway, looks much better!
09-08-11, 12:07 PM
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Nice conversion man.
Question to the OP: Did you reuse the cranks, and just sand/paint them?
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09-08-11, 03:38 PM
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Congrats on giving that thing another good life! You should put a back brake on it though
09-08-11, 04:51 PM
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Beadblasted the cranks, And your right it's not a restoration but i restored the paint. Rides smooth but is definitely not worth doing the full restoration.
Thanks for the compliments
Thanks for the compliments
09-08-11, 04:52 PM
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Not trying to rip on the build, turned out great. Just sayin...
09-08-11, 09:57 PM
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WoW, Turd to Gold style. I probably wouldn't even have bothered with that frame, but you did it up right! How's the ride? Straight-gauge hi-ten dead-ride feel?
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09-08-11, 11:38 PM
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The mavic rim was $20 with freewheel and tire, bars $10, grips $5. I had the front rim just lying around along with the stem, pedals, brake, and lever. I hope i have influenced some of you to start your own "restoration project" And i like that turd to gold comment!
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good job! I got another F.S. Fs10 in great condition, IDK why people keep insisting they're junk, yes, they were on the cheap side, and maybe not a collector's item but as long as they are well kept and works good, they are just good!
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