I'm starting a thread for Klunkers and Strandies

[billyjones]

You parting out still? how much for the frame & chain guard?

 

[cyclingday]

1949 “Strandie”

Here’s a 2005 version.

 

[billyjones]

yeaaaaaaaaaaah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Robertk]

 

[Big J]

1949 “Strandie”
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Here’s a 2005 version.
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That looks sick

 

[billyjones]

RobertK..

king sting.. fire

covid cruiser.. also firey

but that 20" roadmaster..
thats one of the cooolest builds I ve ever seen!
is it CWC?
YOU GOTTA GET THAT UP IN THE BMX MUSEUM ASAP!

20" FOR LIFE CREW!

hand salute!

 

[Robertk]

RobertK..

king sting.. fire

covid cruiser.. also firey

but that 20" roadmaster..
thats one of the cooolest builds I ve ever seen!
is it CWC?
YOU GOTTA GET THAT UP IN THE BMX MUSEUM ASAP!

20" FOR LIFE CREW!

hand salute!

Thanks Billy! The orange bike is actually a 26” Schwinn DX.

 

[Headset Guy]

Klunkers and Strands....I've made a couple and I've seen some great ones on the "What Rat-Bike Did You Ride Today" Thread. While a Klunker absolutely falls into the category of Rat Bike, I believe it is specifically different from other Rat-Bikes or Rat-Rods. From my understanding, Klunkers came about in the beginnings of the BMX era because all BMX bikes were 20" and the bigger guys needed something to ride. Mainly using steel cruiser frames, these bikes were suped up with repurposed or aftermarket BMX parts to make larger Bikes that could be ridden on BMX tracks. Strandies served a similar purpose But were more cruiser than BMX. I was barely born when this all started to go down but by talking with folks who were, I was told that each neigborhood or city would have a slightly different style of Klunker than the next.

Please if anybody has more to say about this phenomenon please chip in!

Here is a continuous 24" double straight bar Schwinn modified to have some pretty fat tired 26" wheels. Schwinn predator handlebars, early Mathews stem, Heavily springed Brooks seat, Straight BMX forks, and some donuts to remind me of my racing days. This is a mock up and I'd like to finish it nicely but we'll see. It's a solid rider and a lot of fun with the smaller-ish size.

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Very nice looking bike!

 

[Headset Guy]

Hey all- I’m the guy who makes the conversion headsets for 1 1/8” forks. Just want to thank you all for another great year! I did a lot of solid rides this year and will finish with over 3000 miles.

Some of those miles, about 1200 this year, went on my custom 1962 Schwinn American.

 

[eastema]

You can still buy the double sprung saddle from Brooks. Between 2 and 3 hundred bucks. I put one on an old Hawthorn, very comfy from day 1.