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  1. Mingo

    Adding room brakes to a '59 Schwinn

    Hello! I've got a '59 Schwinn that I usually ride with a coaster brake. I blew that out finally and all I have on hand to replace is a 6 speed hub. All bueno, but I can't stop now. My frame has the flat fender mount and a caliper brake would need crazy reach to get to the rim. I really want to...
  2. Mingo

    Mean Green

    I had a thread in the 'How To' section, but I figured I'd start a new thread seeing as how I'm going to chronicle the build. I started with an old Schwinn (don't know the year or model.) I've thrown on a bent springer fork and was originally going to run ape hangers on it, but decided I like the...
  3. Mingo

    What's your ratty commuter look like?

    Here's mine. I'm curious to see what you guys commute on.
  4. Mingo

    Check out my Schwinn

    So, this is my Schwinn. She's a classy one, but I'm aiming to make her downright sexy. First, I'm going to paint her green. a Shiny candy green. But I'm wondering about the head badge. It's riveted on and already a little loose from previous owners spray painting the bike. If I take it off...
  5. Mingo

    The new guy

    Hey, everyone. I like old bicycles and want to learn more about fabricating parts. I've been lurking the boards for a little while now and you all seem way more knowledgeable than me. There are so many amazing builds here, I figured I'd sign up so I could show my bikes and get feedback and...
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