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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

09-21-10, 11:13 PM

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Is it common practise to mount 27 X 1 1/8 tires on 27 X 1 1/4 rims?

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Posted By splukonik

I've sold the bike that I put those tires on but...

I've sold the bike that I put those tires on but I do believe the rims were straight sided and the 1 1/8" wide tires worked fine with no problems. Hope this helps!

Forum: Classic & Vintage

09-14-10, 02:35 PM

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Is there a Hiawatha Serial No. Data Base?

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Posted By splukonik

Is there a Hiawatha Serial No. Data Base?

Hi Fellow Bike Heads, I picked up an old Hiawatha Girls Bike yesterday and am curious as to the year of manufacture. The serial No. is 796510 and is located under the BB / Crankcase. It's been...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

07-01-10, 04:33 PM

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Schwinn Headbadge Question

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Posted By splukonik

Schwinn Headbadge Question

Hi, I have a 1951 Schwinn Straight Bar Frame that I'm in the process of building on. It was missing the headbadge (and almost everything else) when I acquired it. The hole centers measure 2 3/16"....

Forum: Classic & Vintage

06-18-10, 08:00 PM

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Are New Departure Threads and Bendix Threads different?

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Posted By splukonik

Are New Departure Threads and Bendix Threads different?

I'm wondering if anyone can tell me if New Departure Rear Axle Threads are different from Bendix Rear Axle Threads? Any help is appreciated as well as fantastic! Much thankage!!

Forum: Classic & Vintage

06-18-10, 07:54 PM

Replies: 5

Is it at all common for a 1950s Schwinn Straight Bar Frame to be out of alignment?

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Posted By splukonik

Thanks for the quick replies! I used the info at...

Thanks for the quick replies! I used the info at Sheldon Brown's (RIP) site and got it straightened out pretty good I think. I'm gonna do a complete mock assembly before I even prime the frame to...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

06-17-10, 07:46 PM

Replies: 5

Is it at all common for a 1950s Schwinn Straight Bar Frame to be out of alignment?

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Posted By splukonik

Is it at all common for a 1950s Schwinn Straight Bar Frame to be out of alignment?

I have a 1951 Schwinn 26" Straight Bar Frame that I have designs on rebuilding. Upon inspection I have found that the front (forward from the seat tube) and rear are not aligned. It appears that the...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

05-13-10, 05:29 PM

Replies: 14

Is it common practise to mount 27 X 1 1/8 tires on 27 X 1 1/4 rims?

Views: 29,446

Posted By splukonik

Thanks for all the good information....and quick...

Thanks for all the good information....and quick too! I think I'll go ahead and order those tires. Happy pedaling!!!

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

05-13-10, 02:41 AM

Replies: 14

Is it common practise to mount 27 X 1 1/8 tires on 27 X 1 1/4 rims?

Views: 29,446

Posted By splukonik

Is it common practise to mount 27 X 1 1/8 tires on 27 X 1 1/4 rims?

Hi, I just picked up a Nishiki International road bike and want to replace the tires. It has 27 X 1 1/8 inch tires mounted on 27 X 1 1/4 inch rims. I was looking at a set of 27 X 1 1/8 inch Vittoria...

Forum: Introductions

05-12-10, 10:53 PM

Replies: 1

Howdy

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Posted By splukonik

Howdy

Howdy Y'all, I'm Dan and I'm new here. I'm mostly into old Schwinns or anything from the 70s back. I just finished building a 1952 Wasp Rat-Bike. I've got several projects in the dream state...

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