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Schwinn DX... I think?
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Schwinn1776
I live for the CABE
definitely a Schwinn, but also could be an American Flyer or BF Goodrich
keith kodish
Cruisin' on my Bluebird
1940 schwinn dx97e
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GTV
Finally riding a big boys bike
Ahh, good to know. I figured it was a 40 or a 41 but I never spotted the differences in the down tube. Under my ownership this frame is destined to become a "traditional" 1975-ish period correct coaster brake klunker. I've started acquiring a few parts, I'll turn this into the build thread...
Thank you for the help!
Thank you for the help!
keith kodish
Cruisin' on my Bluebird
Serial number helps,too.
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Freqman1
Riding a '37 Dayton Super Streamline
I'm not exactly sure what you are trying to say here but it is a Schwinn no matter what and I believe Keith has accurately dated it. American Flyer and BFG were merely badges. This bike could have had any number of badges on it. V/r Shawn
Schwinn1776
I live for the CABE
Totally true, just didn't explain it as clear as I should have. I have had many a schwinn wearing different head badges. Thank you for clarifying that point further. Didn't want to cause any confusion.
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GTV
Finally riding a big boys bike
Thanks for the info fellas. Lately I've been focused on building a new commuter bike (1983 Schwinn World) but this bike is on deck.
As I mentioned I have been collecting parts. I'm aware that these bikes came with a variety of headbadges, and since my bike didn't have one it really leaves only one choice for a klunker, Excelsior. The obiqutous Morrow hub has also landed, and a ridiculously long exerciser seat post. The crank/bb came from the same bike as the badge, supposedly a '37. I absolutely love old Schwinn's, but I can not stand the four leaf clover chain ring. I also want this bike to be more versatile (single track, etc.) than just ripping downhill, so I needed better/shorter gearing. I was on the lookout for a child's 18t chain ring, and this is what I recently found. Not sure what it is from, but it's reasonably good looking and will get the gearing (1.8:1) where I need it to be.
As you can see the plan is very traditional mid 70's, but making it a better all around mountain bike will warrant a few changes, I'd love to hear your suggestions. The chainring is of course one. A Brooks B72 was the saddle of choice back in the day, but there's no way I could pedal for very long with that Lay-Z-Boy under me. So I'll need a slightly narrower Brooks, hopefully still sprung? The huge cruiser bars will also be a no-go, but I'm not really sure what will work. I want something much narrower, and period correct. Pedals with more grip as well. Vintage BMX?? I imagine I suppose I'll try to find an original stem and front hub, or should I go high flange? The hardest part to track down will be an original prewar fork with truss rods. I've been looking for months with zero luck....
The biggest, and probably the most subtle change will be wheels. I will convert it to 650b/27.5. It should make for a very fun rig. I'm hoping to have it ready for SSUSA in Bellingham this July, but that might be a little too ambitious. I'm considering building it up as it is, then tearing it down and restoring the frame at a later date.
Comments and suggestions are welcome. Especially on how do I get that damn old seat post out???
As I mentioned I have been collecting parts. I'm aware that these bikes came with a variety of headbadges, and since my bike didn't have one it really leaves only one choice for a klunker, Excelsior. The obiqutous Morrow hub has also landed, and a ridiculously long exerciser seat post. The crank/bb came from the same bike as the badge, supposedly a '37. I absolutely love old Schwinn's, but I can not stand the four leaf clover chain ring. I also want this bike to be more versatile (single track, etc.) than just ripping downhill, so I needed better/shorter gearing. I was on the lookout for a child's 18t chain ring, and this is what I recently found. Not sure what it is from, but it's reasonably good looking and will get the gearing (1.8:1) where I need it to be.
As you can see the plan is very traditional mid 70's, but making it a better all around mountain bike will warrant a few changes, I'd love to hear your suggestions. The chainring is of course one. A Brooks B72 was the saddle of choice back in the day, but there's no way I could pedal for very long with that Lay-Z-Boy under me. So I'll need a slightly narrower Brooks, hopefully still sprung? The huge cruiser bars will also be a no-go, but I'm not really sure what will work. I want something much narrower, and period correct. Pedals with more grip as well. Vintage BMX?? I imagine I suppose I'll try to find an original stem and front hub, or should I go high flange? The hardest part to track down will be an original prewar fork with truss rods. I've been looking for months with zero luck....
The biggest, and probably the most subtle change will be wheels. I will convert it to 650b/27.5. It should make for a very fun rig. I'm hoping to have it ready for SSUSA in Bellingham this July, but that might be a little too ambitious. I'm considering building it up as it is, then tearing it down and restoring the frame at a later date.
Comments and suggestions are welcome. Especially on how do I get that damn old seat post out???
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