NOS Schwinn Cruiser frame BMX build

[2wheels4kip]

King Sting ... 1981 & 1982
Sidewinder ... 1982, 1983 & 1984
SCHWINN USA was long gone by 1985, Schwinn Taiwan made by Giant. Not the same.

I've read that the company was still owned by the Schwinn family, but they outsourced production, due to their outdated facilities. I understand that before Giant, in 1985, they were already outsourcing most production to Panasonic. It seems the company didn't change hands from the family until the 1993 bankruptcy.

 

[2wheels4kip]

Sorry, but yeah the King Sting is Chromoly and American made, the 85 Cruiser is mild steel and Taiwanese. They're two very different animals.
If I had one to measure, I would... Guessing the 85 Cruiser is 1-1/16" tubing.

Now I'm curious what you might need that measurement for...? Installing a child seat?

I was having a conversation about the frame and a friend asked, but I didn't know, as I hadn't measured it.

 

[2wheels4kip]

You started the thread with the concept of a tribute bike! That would be commendable if done correctly. We were trying to help you determine how to achieve that vision.

Now it’s a restomod. Also cool and done and showcased here often and frankly, my preference when it comes to BMX inspired projects. If you have a connection to the frame being an 1985 product then I understand so go for it.

Last weekend, I was watching thebmxdocumentary and reading the history of BMX. They reminded me of what you mentioned and what I attempted to convey.

"Some of the earliest documentation of kids on modified 20" Schwinn Stingray bicycles racing around a vacant lot date back to 1972... Chances are, kids all around the country were doing the same thing in dirt lots of their own; converting their Schwinn Stingrays to (pre-B)MX machines."

I don't know what definition it falls under, but this is what I'm doing with the '85 Schwinn Cruiser frame. I wasn't changing my mind and it wasn't my intent to cause confusion.

 

[2wheels4kip]

Parts have begun to ship and excitement grows. In the meantime, I continue to draw inspiration from the early days, like this modified 1968 Sting-Ray at BMXmuseum.

 

[2wheels4kip]

What is the bracket called to which the rear brake caliper is mounted in the video please?

 

[GTs58]

What is the bracket called to which the rear brake caliper is mounted in the video please?

Homemade aluminum caliper mounting plate.

 

[2wheels4kip]

2wheels4kip, I have to apologize as you can mount a caliper to this frame. Here is an original 1985 Cruiser 5 posted here on theCabe that shows a rear caliper, must be a 1080 Dia-compe with a very long reach, it has these little metal stops attached to the brake pads, probably for the flex of the caliper when braking.

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I came across this video:

Then I went back to look at the pictures which you shared. Does it appear that a similar adapter is installed? If so, I'm trying to determine what to buy.

Would this be the right brake from which the part in the video was acquired? If so, it could be used as a donor.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/324262623720.

There's this (pricey) Weinmann.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/188045730151.

Is one of these a suitable (and less costly) alternative?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/113291720252.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/112703985307.

EDIT: I think this is what's needed?

Cantilever or U-brake bicycle brake pad mounts hardware (PAIR)

Cantilever or U-brake bicycle brake pad mounts hardware (PAIR)

www.porkchopbmx.com

 

[WillWork4Parts]

I came across this video:

Then I went back to look at the pictures which you shared. Does it appear that a similar adapter is installed? If so, I'm trying to determine what to buy.

Would this be the right brake from which the part in the video was acquired? If so, it could be used as a donor.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/324262623720.

There's this (pricey) Weinmann.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/188045730151.

Is one of these a suitable (and less costly) alternative?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/113291720252.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/112703985307.

EDIT: I think this is what's needed?

Cantilever or U-brake bicycle brake pad mounts hardware (PAIR)

Cantilever or U-brake bicycle brake pad mounts hardware (PAIR)

www.porkchopbmx.com

You need none of those until you have the frame in front of you and the rear wheel you are going to use so that you can get a general idea of what type of brake you can use and subsequently purchase. Otherwise you are getting ahead of yourself.

The blue frame you have shown in your first post has the hole in the brake bridge that is aimed the direction you need for a standard sidepull brake caliper. There is no need for an adapter that will essentially aim the hole 90⁰ out, those are for earlier style American made Schwinn fender bridges. The bracket/adapter that you refer to in your post #75 is a different type of adapter, one used to bring the brake bridge hole closer to the rim and aim the hole in the same direction as the frame hole...you will only need that if whatever brake you buy has too short of a reach, like the MX1000.

The 85 cruisers that we showed you examples of have a brake(likely diacompe or cherry) that has a reach designation of 1080. That size 1080 brake should work with any 26x2.125"(559 BSD) wheel. The link I sent you is for the 1080 size brake and that site has many more color options too.

 

[2wheels4kip]

You need none of those until you have the frame in front of you and the rear wheel you are going to use so that you can get a general idea of what type of brake you can use and subsequently purchase. Otherwise you are getting ahead of yourself.

The blue frame you have shown in your first post has the hole in the brake bridge that is aimed the direction you need for a standard sidepull brake caliper. There is no need for an adapter that will essentially aim the hole 90⁰ out, those are for earlier style American made Schwinn fender bridges. The bracket/adapter that you refer to in your post #75 is a different type of adapter, one used to bring the brake bridge hole closer to the rim and aim the hole in the same direction as the frame hole...you will only need that if whatever brake you buy has too short of a reach, like the MX1000.

The 85 cruisers that we showed you examples of have a brake(likely diacompe or cherry) that has a reach designation of 1080. That size 1080 brake should work with any 26x2.125"(559 BSD) wheel. The link I sent you is for the 1080 size brake and that site has many more color options too.

I have both the frame and wheels now, but I still wasn't understanding. It's my first time building a bicycle. I appreciate the clarification.