I will message you and post when I find those sellers. I got some decals from an Italian builder for an early 1970s frame from the original shop, they don't make frames anymore, but still had decals (got 2 sets, one to improve the original paint job, another should I do a repaint, or if I sell to someone who wants to repaint it). Also, you may be able contact the bike manucturer if still in existence and order directly from them. I know I dealt with a very reputable seller from Australia, and also from the UK (might be "bikedecalsUK" ?). Many will custom make you a set if you have decent examples from your own bike or from another source. I have used a couple, but I would have check again as to the specific seller names. There are many sellers that produce high quality reproduction decals. May end up painting the missing gaps with model paint and a very fine paint brush. But I'm having difficulty finding replacement stickers. Bike is sound, and I have OEM parts to replace the worn ones. I'm looking to restore a mid-1980'2 Vitus Paris Sport bike I 'inherited' from a national champion level Ironperson in the late 1980's. (02-18-2021, 06:16 PM)JJD Wrote: Beautiful job! I'm curious where you got your stickers. If you are not using it, you are welcome to send that RD my way! I am surprised that you did not retain the Suntour rear derailleur decent unit and fairly lightweight. Do you know what the seat post diameter is? Did you happen to weigh the frameset after components were removed? Is the headbadge the same as the one you replaced? Too bad about the fork it certainly looked poor. It is hard to tell what level frame it is based on the components (if orig.) since some higher level frames were fitted with lower range components to provide a quality ride at a lower cost.
#Falcon bmx bike logo free
(the formatting might be a bit off as I have basically copied it over.)Īnyway, I wont say much but any questions feel free to ask below. I originally posted this on Reddit, but someone suggested I post here. Its not perfect - but for a total cost of £280, I think it came out ok! Since mid-2020 when I completed this, the bike has seen a lot of use and is working great. (Reusing as many of the original parts as possible )Īfter adding a new saddle, new bar tape and setting up all the stuff such as brakes/gears etc. The fork unfortunately had to be replaced (which was a bit of a saga in itself!). Then applied the new decals and applied the finishing coats. Having setup a make shift spray-booth I started priming.Īfter the initial coats of primer, I moved onto colour. (After many hours of sanding and with rust treatment applied) (Removing the paint with the help of some paint remover and a lot scraping) So the first step was to remove the original finish. ĭespite my initial concerns the frame would be past it, it was in relatively good condition bar a bit of surface rust. Having spent the best part of a decade outside it wasn't in the best condition.Īnyway, I wont say much but any questions feel free to ask below. In the back of what was formerly an aircraft hanger I pulled out my Dads old Falcon road bike. So, during the summer of 2020 for reasons you might be able to guess - I had some time on my hands. (the formatting might be a bit off as I have basically copied it over.)