Picked up this Schwinn Cruiser last night cheap off Craigslist. Its in pretty good shape, not too much rust, and what rust is there isn't too deep. Going to clean it up this week and try to decide what direction to go with it. The stem actually says Giant, the guy I bought it from said in the 80's Giant made parts for Schwinn? I didn't question it but figured he might have been passing off a parts swap. It has Shimano gears and shifts well. Has decent tires and new tubes, only has a rear brake.
I can't decide which way to go with this build. Single speed coaster with whitewalls and mini apes, or leave the gears and go klunker? I'm considering giving it a good prep and spraying it satin black, but I may just leave it scarred and ratty.
Going to tear it down today and start the cleaning process, will hopefully have it rolling again by the weekend.
I can't decide which way to go with this build. Single speed coaster with whitewalls and mini apes, or leave the gears and go klunker? I'm considering giving it a good prep and spraying it satin black, but I may just leave it scarred and ratty.
Going to tear it down today and start the cleaning process, will hopefully have it rolling again by the weekend.