2010 Schwinn Hornet

[tonygameboy]

Well she's as done as it get! Had to switch out the bars and saddle for a more comfy ride. The cupholder is useless because Schwinn no longer sells the foam insert and regular coozies don't fit. The coaster brake arm is now hidden thanks to a few suggestions here.

FYI these are evil on slick tires so I had to go knobby!

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[tonygameboy]

I did some modding for this bike

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[Nagant]

Turned out really nice. Where did you come up with the fork for it?

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Nice work.

Luke.

 

[tonygameboy]

Turned out really nice. Where did you come up with the fork for it?

I went to the LBS to poke around for used parts and they sold me the GT fork. The fork was laying around and I'd never use brakes so I cut the studs off.


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[tonygameboy]

This bike has Electra wheels and moonbar so it's part Schwinn part Electra.


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[Nagant]

That's great that you found a correct, and even name brand, used fork at your LBS. Thought I'd ask in case someone or some company was selling those forks online.

 

[tonygameboy]

Not much else I'll be doing to it other than ordering the original chain guard.


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[tonygameboy]

Took her off road today

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[Nagant]

How did it ride? As a child I spent a lot of time playing in and around small streams and creeks like that.

I remember you saying something about a insert is needed for the drink holder to to be functional. Would some of that foam insulation for water pipes cut and glued to the inside of the cup area work? That or some other foam of that type that is plastic-y, pliable, and durable.

 

[tonygameboy]

That cup holder area is too small even for coozies! I can only guess that a regular 16oz bottle of water fits in it. I'm going repurpose that area for storage.


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[Nagant]

Ah, okay. I had it in my head it was to large of a opening.

 

[tonygameboy]

Gonna try to make this tensioner work but gotta find a way around not having the derailleur hanger.

 

[whitefiretiger]

Have you tried to shorten the chain? You may need to get a half link to get it dialed in better; but I'd avoid that tensioner.
That or change the rear sprocket size and the chain size or any combination of these.

 

[tonygameboy]

I found a 22t sprocket laying around and I think this one is 18.