The Canary Cruiser

[Craig Robinson]

t time actually putting some effort into a 'build'.
I've read through and looked at some of yous guys post and man, you guys are good at what you do!! I've cleaned up some old raleighs, a 2000 schwinn hornet, and recently changed up a 'bratz' lowrider, which is nearly complete!! And now want others to see some work!!!
So enough about past stuff, this is my frame I'm working with

I have no idea what it is, I was told it was a vintage schwinn (which it's not) so any ideas or help is/are muchly appreciated! I'm going old school, keeping it simple, new handlebar, stem, saddle, seat post, pedals, crank(possibly) all Bearings are being changed, striped and cleaned, clear coated, and put back together!!! I shall keep you updated. (if anyone reads this, or can actually see the photo, as I have no idea what I'm doing here! )

 

[Craig Robinson]

As I've had the frame for a week or so already, I've cracked on,degreased,cleaned, (slightly) rubbed with wire wool, tcut, and clear coated.
And here's some lose ups of drop outs and serial number under bottom bracket.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

The fork and the coaster brake slot among other clues point to a newer frame but I'm not sure what it is either.

What ever it is, you can't hardly go wrong with a classic cantilever style frame. Welcome to the forum and the build off!

 

[OddJob]

Glad you joined the RRB club! It 's the most fun you will find on bicycle forums.
Nice start, good solid clean frame to build from!
RaT oN~!

 

[Craig Robinson]

The fork and the coaster brake slot among other clues point to a newer frame but I'm not sure what it is either.

Thanks man, this forum has a wealth of knowledge I didn't even know existed!!! Being in the UK there's not much of this 'scene' happening!

It was the kick stand plate that gave it away for me. And someone else mentioned it maybe a more modern frame, but like you said, it's a good solid frame to build on!!!

What ever it is, you can't hardly go wrong with a classic cantilever style frame. Welcome to the forum and the build off!

 

[Craig Robinson]

I don't even know how to use this site properly!!

 

[LukeTheJoker]

I don't even know how to use this site properly!!

You will get there!

Cool starting frame whatever it is, looking forward to seeing your plan happen!

 

[sdframe]

Welcome to the fray. Your postings are fine. Have fun.

 

[Craig Robinson]

Okay so update

Not alot has happened, but I'm now toying with the idea of using my old hornet as a donor.

I'd take the saddle and wheels. To start, the spokes are red! I don't know if they'd look to grizzly against the yellow? Or would pop out in a good way?? It's also a nexus 3 speed, so I would attempt a suicide shifter?!?!? What's you guys opinion! As my wife don't care enough to give me one!!!

Thanks guys!

 

[Captain Awesome]

Okay so update

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Not alot has happened, but I'm now toying with the idea of using my old hornet as a donor.
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I'd take the saddle and wheels. To start, the spokes are red! I don't know if they'd look to grizzly against the yellow? Or would pop out in a good way?? It's also a nexus 3 speed, so I would attempt a suicide shifter?!?!? What's you guys opinion! As my wife don't care enough to give me one!!!

Thanks guys!

Yellow/black/red can work well. That's how the Heavy Duti looks best IMHO

 

[Glen]

I'd take the saddle and wheels. To start, the spokes are red! I don't know if they'd look to grizzly against the yellow? Or would pop out in a good way?? It's also a nexus 3 speed, so I would attempt a suicide shifter?!?!? What's you guys opinion! As my wife don't care enough to give me one!!!

Thanks guys!

I agree with @Captain Awesome that yellow and red are good together. Here's one I did many years ago...

And as far as your shifter is concerned, yes! Here's a good 'how to' called "Cheap and easy shifter mount and stickshift conversion"...
http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/in...hifter-mount-and-stickshift-conversion.66386/

Hope that helps.

Glen.

 

[toro1978]

Very nice, Glen. I was a bit surprised to see the rear light on the right side of the frame, but then I remembered you are from New Zealand
I also love how you positioned that fork.

 

[Craig Robinson]

So, the 'donor' bike idea wouldn't work, nexus 3 speed hub was too wide for the frame, by about 14mm!
I've had that hornet listed on local pages for weeks but with no interest, but as luck has it, it sold that day, so I've had the cash to buy parts, just waiting now for everything to arrive and then installation will begin! I'm now riding a lowrider, which to be honest is a pain in my ...!!!!!

 

[OddJob]

Looking forward to seeing the new parts pile!

 

[RustyGold]

So, the 'donor' bike idea wouldn't work, nexus 3 speed hub was too wide for the frame, by about 14mm!

Steel frames are adjustable on spacing...here is the Sheldon Brown page describing his process...

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

Jason

 

[Craig Robinson]

Steel frames are adjustable on spacing...here is the Sheldon Brown page describing his process...

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

Jason

Thanks for the info man, but that is far to complicated for me at this point in time! Haha! I'm a newbie! Have just bought a new wheel with same dimensions, far easier!

 

[Craig Robinson]

New back wheel, tyre and pedals, and scored, because who I bought the tyre from sent me 2!!!
Still waiting for handlebar and stem!!

 

[SpikeFC]

Thanks for the info man, but that is far to complicated for me at this point in time! Haha! I'm a newbie! Have just bought a new wheel with same dimensions, far easier!

You could always be like me - Use raw muscle power to widen the frame.

 

[Craig Robinson]

You could always be like me - Use raw muscle power to widen the frame.

Hahahahaha, I was gonna try!!!

 

[SpikeFC]

It works, but you need to eat a lot of Kielbasa to give you strength!