Ska!

hmm... i may be looking into my first fixie, maybe ill look into the racer when its out...

TheDL

+1

TheDL

Only if you like things spicy.

____asdfghjkl

i see what you did!
and yes, definitely spicy

SpiderMike

LIttle more info for those wondering...
The Racer is going to have a coaster brake, while the Cutter is going to be freewheel. The Racer and Cutter will get a 120 rear spacing. Both will be Hi-ten, but the Cutter gets a Chromo fork. Oh both get top tube pads. The Madison will get "track bars", color match kraton grips, and a Schwinn riveted version of a regal. The Sprint gets a regal. Of course parts and prices might change.

Sorry for the crap pix...
The Racer

The Cutter

The Madison

The Sprint

Ska!

holy cow, that sprint looks awesome.

craigcraigcraig

i like the new madison with those mustache bars. sweeeeeet.

s.mire

what do i need to do to make my cutter a fixed gear? the guy at my LBS told me a have to buy a new rear wheel

MysticRats

Before you buy a rear wheel for the Cutter
keep in mind the rear spacing on the 09 Cutter is a weird 110.

s.mire

i wasn't planning on buying a new wheel, but i'm trying to find another way,is having a 110 rear spacing good or bad?

SpiderMike

110 is basically used for BMX. Being a Hi-Ten frame, you might get away with stretching the rear spacing out to 120. Doing this might affect the chain line though.

Another issue with 110, finding a track hub in that spacing. If you are having thoughts of using JB Weld or Loctite on a track cog with a freewheel hub... please don't.

ern

try to trade the old wheel for a new one. then do this...

https://www.sheldonbrown.com/frame-spacing.html

s.mire

i'll probably just go with what the guys at my LBS suggested,and buy a new wheel.(they said it would be around $100 + labor)

Ska!

or use ebay and find a wheel (cheaper) and have them install it. you can get full wheelsets with flipflop hubs for about 100, so im sure just a back wheel would be a lot less.

s.mire

i think i'll just try that then.

hairnet

This is a converted Schwinn World Sport that I finished today. I had painted white the scratched and rusted areas, except for the fork. 67cm frame 52:18 ratio

AaronAnderson

I am building up the same bike and sourcing parts. That's a good looking crankset for that frame... what is it?

presta0684

i know i should search the web a little bit more,but i was wondering what is the largest size mtb tire i can fit in a mid 70's varsity. they also have to fir the stock rims which are 27 i think.thank you


presta

shagohod

thats a huge frame

LordBass

My '84 Le Tour. SS with 40/16 gearing. Comfy ride. Rebuilt this spring. More detail here.

JJPistols

presta0684

what kind of tires are those you are running on that varsity they look sick

JJPistols

26x2.125 - coaster brake

iwegian

here's mine. i'm going to drill the frame for water bottle holders

nutcase

I bought this cutter two weeks ago, and so far the pedals broke,the bottom bracket gets loose after each ride. I've been working on it to make it better, but I think the LBS ripped me off. I didn't buy it to race, just to ride around town on errands and use as a dependable ride.