Official 1956 Schwinn American Build Thread.

[Clothespin n]

So...here we go!
This is my First Schwinn...
When I got it it had The Front Suspension and Re-Chromed ( BEAUTIFUL 50 Tooth ) Elgin Crank and Chainring.

I sold The Multi-Spoke wheels to Armand and Firewalker
gave me a Brand New set of 24's with 2.125 WWW's on em
( Thanks again Mur )

I was going to Run a 24 rear / 26 front but after putting the
24 Pair on I LOVE IT.
This thing goes like a Raped Ape!
with The 50 Tooth Sprocket it is The fastest, most resposive, most Agile
single speed Bike I have EVER Owned.



I will post up Progress Pictures as I go.
here's what she Looked like when I got her....

and here she is with the 24's......she's a Tough looking little Beast that
Rides like a Cadillac and Corners like an Acura NSX.

Progress Pictures as she evolves...
peace,
Kev.

 

[Multipass]

Oh wow! I love the front end on this. The rat trap springer, dropped bars and truss rods are SWEET!

If the Rocketeer rode a bike, this would be it

-Mp

 

[Hooch]

it looks great and if you flip sides on the rockers on the bottom of the fork you can stretch it out with some rake like poppa wheelie has done

 

[Firewalker]

wow......great to see that the rims went to a great home...and man It looks great! :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

 

[Markm]

COOOOOL!!!!! Really dig that frontend!!

 

[Multipass]

Quick tech question for ya' Kev:

What is the diameter of the truss rods? I'd guess it's about 1/4 - 5/16" or slightly larger? (I'm planning to build some for myself in the near future)

-Mp

 

[october]

kev,
what kind of tires are those on the 24's?

thanks

oct.

 

[Clothespin n]

Quick tech question for ya' Kev:

What is the diameter of the truss rods? I'd guess it's about 1/4 - 5/16" or slightly larger? (I'm planning to build some for myself in the near future)

-Mp

It's EXACTLY 3/8"

I would have thought smaller too...but a 3/8" Open End Wrench fits JUST snug.
I have thought about building some myself,
And I Plan to go to a Napa / Lorco and Use "Power Stearing Line"
it come's in different Lengths that are Flared at The Ends.
You can just Squash er Down in a Vice..drill a Hole..
grind The Flat end to a Round and Curve as desired.

at least that's what MY PLAN was..

Kev.

 

[Multipass]

It's EXACTLY 3/8"

Thanks Kev.

-Mp

 

[Firewalker]

oct asked

what kind of tires are those on the 24's?

thanks

they are Del Sol.....sorry Kev if you wanted to keep it on the QT :lol:

 

[xddorox]

Looking good Kev.

 

[user 135]

lookin good.

great patina on the frame. and the 24's are perfect.

Clancy

 

[ricksterr1221]

Nice.

 

[Clothespin n]

The Tires are Actually 24 by 2.125 Kenda's

Not Del Sols......

 

[tomb]

very, very nice!

 

[Firewalker]

I know I just wanted to pull you string....knowing how much you hate to advertise........ :mrgreen:

 

[ricksterr1221]

Kev, Nice work. This bike is going to be sick.

 

[user 135]

I forgot to say the flipped riser bars look good. Halfway between a Boardtracker and something else(normal).

 

[voodoowagon]

Looks awesome, I love the front of the bike with the handle bars and the truss rods, cant wait to see more.

 

[Clothespin n]

I must correct myself.......What a putz I am....
I got all excited about being a Schwinn Owner. :shock: :shock:

The Crank and Chainring on my Schwinn here, are a re-Chromed,
Vintage "Shelby" set....not an Elgin Like I have been
saying.

so...The Forks and Chainring / Cranks are Vintage Shelby
Re-Chromed....


My bad......still learnin.
peace,
Kev.