VairKing
On Training Wheels
Hello! This is my first post although I have been lurking for years, this site has been a tremendous help with my various Schwinn rebuilds. Thanks for all that info! I have a situation here that I can't seem to find an answer. I am mechanically restoring this 1970 Pixie Stingray for my 5yo son (don't worry the red wheels are now gone) , and I bought this convertible bar off eBay. It is 15.5" from hole center to hole center, which seems to be the correct bar for both the Stingray Pixie and the regular Pixie from what research I have done. I think the Stingray Pixie and regular Pixie are the same frame just different seat and handlebars? That is what they look like in pictures. Maybe someone can verify that.
My issue is that this bar is about 2.5" too long to fit my frame. I figured I just had the wrong bar, but I don't see any other shorter options available. Could it be that my frame is bent (maybe from an adult rider?) It seems like it will take a lot of force to bend it back that much if that is what it needs. Wondering if anyone has a Stingray Pixie and can measure the distance from seat post to fork, that might help. Thanks!
My issue is that this bar is about 2.5" too long to fit my frame. I figured I just had the wrong bar, but I don't see any other shorter options available. Could it be that my frame is bent (maybe from an adult rider?) It seems like it will take a lot of force to bend it back that much if that is what it needs. Wondering if anyone has a Stingray Pixie and can measure the distance from seat post to fork, that might help. Thanks!
