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    My first bike build since 1971 - Swindler content inside

    Looks like they might just fit, need to take some better measurements.
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    My first bike build since 1971 - Swindler content inside

    My wife has a mountain bike that has, I believe, 24' tires on it, was thinking as a joke to try the front on for a Krate type look. Just to see if it would work. Hmmm...
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    My first bike build since 1971 - Swindler content inside

    Thanks for the kind words y'all! I've been on the fence about the 26" wheels. Seems there are better tire choices in that size, but I did find these - Schwalbe Super Moto-X 27.5" Tire. They're 2.40" wide though. Not even sure they'd fit on the stock rims.
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    My first bike build since 1971 - Swindler content inside

    Given the apparent quality of the frame (doesn't feel terrible, just not as solid as I'd like), I'm not sure I'd be the test pilot on that initial run!
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    My first bike build since 1971 - Swindler content inside

    This is barely thread worthy, but it is my first build since 1971 (I modified my metallic blue hand-me-down Stingray when I was 8). My wife kicked this thing off by purchasing a Schwinn Swindler for me last Christmas. I left it alone for about 15 minutes, starting with the basics, removing...
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    Hello from North Texas

    Been lurking around here for a few months, finally decided to join in. I'm pretty new to all this, usually a build cars, but my wife bought me a Swindler for Christmas last year and that kind of set things in motion. I've made a few changes to it to better suit my style, and my old back, guess...
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    Hello from West Texas

    Welcome from another Texas newb.
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