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[rollfaster]

56 Schwinn Tiger, sort of a Klunker build. Getting a better seat for it this weekend. Excellent rider, clean and simple.

 

[birdzgarage]

The 47 double fat bar.the world badged.mountain ready anytime.still a nice ride on pavement too.

 

[Cooper S.]

56 Schwinn Tiger, sort of a Klunker build. Getting a better seat for it this weekend. Excellent rider, clean and simple.View attachment 1283448
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What bars and wheels are those?

 

[rollfaster]

What bars and wheels are those?

I think the bars are from a mountain bike( they were given to me), and the wheels are from a modern cruiser.

 

[rollfaster]

Thanks man- this was a no compromise build.

-Here's a trailer, whole movie is available on Amazon Prime. For those who haven't seen it. Tells it how it was.

Very cool, love the history!!

 

[rollfaster]

Updated pic of the Tiger.

 

[JLF]

Decided I need a Klunker so I went to work this evening on my Monark (1950’s frame).
It’s a mishmash of 1930’s parts with modern mountain bike bars. We’ll see if the skip tooth chain holds up. First ride tomorrow!
I assume I’m going to need more braking power. Before and after photos:

 

[rollfaster]

The 56 got some nice tires and new platform pedals yesterday.

 

[Maxacceleration]

Nice Tiger rollfaster. My '57 Corvette looks much the same (frame-wise anyway). I believe your chainring is a 36 tooth?
Good gearing IMO. That was always our 'secret' on Sting Rays, 36 up front and 18, 19 or 20 in the rear. Made for a fast Sting Ray, as I bet your Tiger pedals fast too. My '57 will keep a 44 up front with a SA 3 spd out back, 18t at this point. I will go to 20-22t so I can better top out 3rd. Yes the 700c's are coming off my bike - the previous owner did that. 26" soon!
I just can't do the over geared cruiser gearing (generally 46-18?).
Fun stuff and gearing is important to me.

 

[rollfaster]

Nice Tiger rollfaster. My '57 Corvette looks much the same (frame-wise anyway). I believe your chainring is a 36 tooth?
Good gearing IMO. That was always our 'secret' on Sting Rays, 36 up front and 18, 19 or 20 in the rear. Made for a fast Sting Ray, as I bet your Tiger pedals fast too. My '57 will keep a 44 up front with a SA 3 spd out back, 18t at this point. I will go to 20-22t so I can better top out 3rd. Yes the 700c's are coming off my bike - the previous owner did that. 26" soon!
I just can't do the over geared cruiser gearing (generally 46-18?).
Fun stuff and gearing is important to me.

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Great bike! Yes, my Tiger is running a 36t Schwinn lucky seven sprocket up front and 18t in rear. It’s a great combo for hard pack and woods trails.