Pegs on a Schwinn Cruiser?
10-02-20, 11:20 AM
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Pegs on a Schwinn Cruiser?
Yes, it's an odd question. My grade school age youngest child rides a '79 Schwinn Suburban. He wants to mount some sort of pegs on the rear wheel so when he gives the occasional lift to a friend they can stand on the pegs. Is this doable on any level? Below is the bike in question. Thanks.
10-02-20, 12:21 PM
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Bad idea. The axles on BMX bikes are much stronger/larger than that axle not to mention it's probably not long enough to get the pegs on and then have enough threads for the nut.
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Yes, it's an odd question. My grade school age youngest child rides a '79 Schwinn Suburban. He wants to mount some sort of pegs on the rear wheel so when he gives the occasional lift to a friend they can stand on the pegs. Is this doable on any level? Below is the bike in question. Thanks.
It is a nice bike though, my wife had one just like it.
10-02-20, 12:42 PM
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I suspected as much, hence my asking before attempting. Thanks for the answers folks.
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Looks like a pretty big bicycle for a grade schooler. I agree with the other poster that pegs on the rear axle would not be a good or safe idea for this bicycle, especially with a grade schooler trying to handle the bike with a friend perched on the rear axle.
It is a nice bike though, my wife had one just like it.
It is a nice bike though, my wife had one just like it.
10-02-20, 01:12 PM
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Yeah. Why not. I'd look for a longer hardened steel solid axle. Something long enough that you've got about two inches of thread sticking out of either side. Then, install some of these things:
https://www.amazon.com/VGEBY1-Bicycl.../dp/B07QXWHQRX
It's all fun & games as long as whoever is hitching a ride doesn't weigh too much. Say like 100 pounds maximum. On flat terrain. Big downhills should be strongly discouraged. And, as long as nobodies shoelaces get tangled up in the wheel then everything should be OK.
https://www.amazon.com/VGEBY1-Bicycl.../dp/B07QXWHQRX
It's all fun & games as long as whoever is hitching a ride doesn't weigh too much. Say like 100 pounds maximum. On flat terrain. Big downhills should be strongly discouraged. And, as long as nobodies shoelaces get tangled up in the wheel then everything should be OK.
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Yeah. Why not. I'd look for a longer hardened steel solid axle. Something long enough that you've got about two inches of thread sticking out of either side. Then, install some of these things:
https://www.amazon.com/VGEBY1-Bicycl.../dp/B07QXWHQRX
It's all fun & games as long as whoever is hitching a ride doesn't weigh too much. Say like 100 pounds maximum. On flat terrain. Big downhills should be strongly discouraged. And, as long as nobodies shoelaces get tangled up in the wheel then everything should be OK.
https://www.amazon.com/VGEBY1-Bicycl.../dp/B07QXWHQRX
It's all fun & games as long as whoever is hitching a ride doesn't weigh too much. Say like 100 pounds maximum. On flat terrain. Big downhills should be strongly discouraged. And, as long as nobodies shoelaces get tangled up in the wheel then everything should be OK.
10-02-20, 01:57 PM
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New axle must be exact same diameter as old one. So, get a measurement caliper & check. The most common rear axle diameter is 10mm. Then, figure length needed.
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Back in the day, kids would stand on the axle nuts. We didn't need no fancy pegs. Did we fall off sometimes, sure. Was no big deal.
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I wouldn't do it. It is not really safe for anyone. The idea of a BMX peg is for doing tricks on a BMX bike designed for doing tricks. If you need to transport someone get a proper cargo bike with a seat on the back or at least a pad and some handlebars.
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Go for it. You know they’re going to try it regardless. (At least I would have at that age).
Keep in mind, “proper” freestyle bikes have 14mm axles so don’t go for ‘pro’ level parts, cause they probably won’t fit
Alternatively, you could find one of those Wald heavy duty steel racks and stick a foam pad on top of it. (I know for sure, we did that
)
Keep in mind, “proper” freestyle bikes have 14mm axles so don’t go for ‘pro’ level parts, cause they probably won’t fit
Alternatively, you could find one of those Wald heavy duty steel racks and stick a foam pad on top of it. (I know for sure, we did that
)
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