Had this in mind for some time, and the oppty kinda fell in my lap. Combination of vintage, NOS and new stock. Perfect to go grab a pint, completely painful after 45min – just as God intended. Kept the frame sweaty, just pressure wash and linseed oil. Took about 3 weeks to complete, searching/waiting for parts. I can be quicker now that I have a clue what I am doing.
Many thanks to Henrietta u/recycledcycle Seattle for solving a vexing crown race problem.
1957 Schwinn American 26″
Single speed, Shimano coaster, Weinmann wheels, Maxxis Holy Rollers
Nitto B302AA bars
NOS Miller lamp – still had the price tag $2.75. Converted to LED battery.
Sew-on leather knuckler grips – Walnut brand
Used Brook B17, SR quill
Vintage ’74 Honolulu bike tag
New headset, crankset. 44×18
New-Incident1776 on
A kickback job would be cool; keep the frame free from cables
TomWaitsWeights on
Incredible build, love it!
TMbiker2000 on
It’s a curse.
anowlenthusiast on
Sick klunker!
mikesphone1979 on
mud flaps, or what ever they are called… splash guards maybe. small storage thingy also perhaps. huge perch and like 7 birds.
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It needs an IGH
Had this in mind for some time, and the oppty kinda fell in my lap. Combination of vintage, NOS and new stock. Perfect to go grab a pint, completely painful after 45min – just as God intended. Kept the frame sweaty, just pressure wash and linseed oil. Took about 3 weeks to complete, searching/waiting for parts. I can be quicker now that I have a clue what I am doing.
Many thanks to Henrietta u/recycledcycle Seattle for solving a vexing crown race problem.
1957 Schwinn American 26″
Single speed, Shimano coaster, Weinmann wheels, Maxxis Holy Rollers
Nitto B302AA bars
NOS Miller lamp – still had the price tag $2.75. Converted to LED battery.
Sew-on leather knuckler grips – Walnut brand
Used Brook B17, SR quill
Vintage ’74 Honolulu bike tag
New headset, crankset. 44×18
A kickback job would be cool; keep the frame free from cables
Incredible build, love it!
It’s a curse.
Sick klunker!
mud flaps, or what ever they are called… splash guards maybe. small storage thingy also perhaps. huge perch and like 7 birds.
sick bike.
So fukken rad 🤘
That’s come out really nice.