1987 Boss Competition Freestyler 
#1 2011-06-23 9:59am
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1987 Boss Competition Freestyler
1987 Boss Competition Freestyler
I found this f/f & bars on ebay with a low buy it now about 15 minutes after it was posted. The paint was in rough shape and had faded to the point that everything looked like it had been spray bombed white. Thankfully the frame was nice and clean with no dents, dings or other damage. I knew going in that I would have to strip it and get it repainted but never in my life did I think the build would end up costing me about ten times the 'deal' that I got on ebay. The Competition Freestyler was sold as a complete bike, as opposed to the Pro Freestyler which was sold as a F/F & bar kit. This is my first, complete, restoration so I tried to keep it as close to a spec as possible. Obviously the powder isn't OG and it's not quite complete since I don't have the top tube decals, but I am very happy with the way everything turned out. At one point I considered making it a carpet queen but I decided to ride it some, since I'll get more value out of it. Most of the parts were bought from museum members but, unfortunately, I didn't keep notes so I can't thank anyone in particular. The rest of the parts were bought on ebay and a few others were picked up @ Albes (many thanks to the them for installing my bearing cups, for free, with no damage to the paint job..that's why they rule!!).
F/F - 1987 Boss Competition Freestyler - C4Labs
Bars - Boss Freestyle - C4Labs
Headset - Tioga Bear Trap II - C4Labs
Levers - Odyssey RX-3
Stem - Odyssey 6 bolt with Potts mod
Seat post - Odyssey lay back - C4Labs
Seat - Kashimax Handler
Grips - RE Racing
Gyro - Odyssey 1st Gen - C4Labs
Gyro Cables - Odyssey 1st Gen
Front Brake cable - Odyssey
Seat post clamp - Odyssey
Cranks - Sugino 175
Chain Ring - Sugino - C4Labs
Disc - Sugino - C4Labs
Pedals - Victor VP - 301
Chain - KMC
Brakes - Odyssey
Wheels - Skyway OE
Freewheel - Suntour 16T Chrome
Wheel Pegs - Skyway - C4Labs
Fork Pegs - Cycle Pro Spinner
Tires- Cheng Shin
Valve caps- Trik Topz
Slideshow of (pre-buy) ebay & Museum pics (first seven), plus build pictures:
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Slideshow as completed:
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Slideshow of January, 1989 BMX Plus! that I used as my guide for specifications:
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#2 2011-06-23 10:56am
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Re: 1987 Boss Competition Freestyler
Absolutely stunning. This is one that never got the credit it deserved back in the day. Boss was known more for their racing bikes. Their advertisements in BMX Plus! used to be really small, black and white ads that only took up maybe half a page. I think BMX Plus! did in fact test out one of their freestyle bikes one time, however. Still, a rare bike that I never got to see in person even to this day. You hit a homerun with this beauty. The ladder handlebars are one of my fave designs ever. 
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#3 2011-06-23 12:27pm
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Re: 1987 Boss Competition Freestyler
real nice gvn me an idea for next build whats the color called 
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#4 2011-06-23 12:53pm
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Re: 1987 Boss Competition Freestyler
think iv viewd this 5 times now have to agree with brix stunning, anyone can color a bike but it all comes down to style an frame shape to make it work and people dont always look into that side of custom bikes
great job really is a nice bike
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#5 2011-06-23 1:48pm
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Re: 1987 Boss Competition Freestyler
Nice work, I've always wanted a Boss Freestyler,
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#6 2011-06-23 4:17pm
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Re: 1987 Boss Competition Freestyler
you should be very proud of the work you have done. Great bike and documented restoration. I love the color
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#7 2011-06-23 6:49pm
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Re: 1987 Boss Competition Freestyler
Excellent work, glad it was restored,
I like survivors, but restored to OEM specs is my favorite kind.
Looking for Mogoose Decade spoke wheels.
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#8 2011-06-23 9:49pm
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Re: 1987 Boss Competition Freestyler
Thanks guys, I'm glad to see that I am not the only one that likes and appreciates how it turned out.
Steve71, I am not sure what the paint color was actually called. The intent was to try and match what was left on the forks but it didn't quite end up that way. I know that radberry came up during a call, before it was painted, but I seem to remember Chip saying he didn't think that it was a match. Couldn't really tell you if that's what he went with or not.....maybe I'll try to get a hold of him at some point and let you know.
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#9 2011-06-23 10:38pm
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Re: 1987 Boss Competition Freestyler
Love these BOSS freestyler's!! Great job on the restoration. It came out SICK! good to hear you didnt make it a carpet queen!!
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#10 2011-06-23 11:03pm
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Re: 1987 Boss Competition Freestyler
Crackin resto mate, really dig this bike.
Will be changing the tires out shortly on mine and getting out and about on it, been sitting idle for far to long now. Have sorted a spare decal set, so i can always restore later down the track if need be.
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#11 2011-06-24 9:28am
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Re: 1987 Boss Competition Freestyler
SOOOOOOOOOOOO COOL!!!!!!!! Love it!
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#12 2011-06-24 1:42pm
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Re: 1987 Boss Competition Freestyler
Very cool! Makes me want to get my Pro together...
And, that is a taffy pulling contest at St. Peter's...
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#13 2011-10-19 10:08am
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Re: 1987 Boss Competition Freestyler
saw this baby in person, its SWEET!!!
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#14 2013-04-12 1:16am
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Re: 1987 Boss Competition Freestyler
Nice job!
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