(ORBO) Heavy Duti Rocket finished

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Objective was to take tires, wheels derailleur and front fork from a 2005 Schwinn Rocket 3 donor bike which I bought for $5 at a swap and merge these parts to a Schwinn Heavy Duti frame from ind-chuckz. I'm very happy how this project has worked out. Very comfortable and solid ride. Feels great to bring 8 speeds and front suspension to this classic styled frame.
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Build thread:
http://ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/orbo-heavy-duti-rocket.96626/

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Heavy Duti Rocket Specifications:

Frame: Pacific bikes China built Schwinn Heavy Duti obtained from our own ind-chuckz
Fork: SR Suntour XCP-70, 100mm travel
Headset: Ritchey 1 1/8" threadless
Stem: Shadow Conspiracy Attack front loader $2 from yard sale.
Bars: Redline Pro Cruiser 28 1/2 wide x 6 rise. $5 swapmeet special
Grips: ORLY lock on type $2 swapmeet special
Front Brakes: Tektro linear-pull brake
Rear Brakes: Unknown from China kids sidewalk bike!
Front Hub: Formula aluminum
Rear Hub: Formula aluminum
Rims: Alex, 32-hole
Tires: 26x2.20 Bontrager Jones ACX-B
Spokes: Stainless steel, 14ga.
Crankset: 38T Felt Jetson Chainwheel CNC Machined 6061 Aluminum $2 from yard sale.
Pedals: Zefal alloy platform type $4 from Goodwill
Bottom Bracket: Stock Schwinn OPC
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Alivio 8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain: Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Seat post: "Roadmaster" Chromed steel $1 from Goodwill.
Saddle: Velo unknown model $5 swapmeet special
Water bottle cage: Planet Bike alloy $2 swapmeet special
Paint: OG Schwinn
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Calculated the gear inches using 38T front sprocket:
1st gear 32 t = 31 gear inches
2nd gear 26 t = 38 gear inches
3rd gear 23 t = 43 gear inches
4th gear 20 t = 49 gear inches
5th gear 17 t = 58 gear inches
6th gear 15 t = 66 gear inches
7th gear 13 t = 76 gear inches
8th gear 11 t = 90 gear inches
 

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View attachment 20574 Objective was to take tires, wheels derailleur and front fork from a 2005 Schwinn Rocket 3 donor bike which I bought for $5 at a swap and merge these parts to a Schwinn Heavy Duti frame from ind-chuckz. I'm very happy how this project has worked out. Very comfortable and solid ride. Feels great to bring 8 speeds and front suspension to this classic styled frame.

Build thread:
http://ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/orbo-heavy-duti-rocket.96626/

Heavy Duti Rocket Specifications:

Frame: Pacific bikes China built Schwinn Heavy Duti obtained from our own ind-chuckz
Fork: SR Suntour XCP-70, 100mm travel
Headset: Ritchey 1 1/8" threadless
Stem: Shadow Conspiracy Attack front loader $2 from yard sale.
Bars: Redline Pro Cruiser 28 1/2 wide x 6 rise. $5 swapmeet special
Grips: ORLY lock on type $2 swapmeet special
Front Brakes: Tektro linear-pull brake
Rear Brakes: Unknown from China kids sidewalk bike!
Front Hub: Formula aluminum
Rear Hub: Formula aluminum
Rims: Alex, 32-hole
Tires: 26x2.20 Bontrager Jones ACX-B
Spokes: Stainless steel, 14ga.
Crankset: 38T Felt Jetson Chainwheel CNC Machined 6061 Aluminum $2 from yard sale.
Pedals: Zefal alloy platform type $4 from Goodwill
Bottom Bracket: Stock Schwinn OPC
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Alivio 8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain: Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Seat post: "Roadmaster" Chromed steel $1 from Goodwill.
Saddle: Velo unknown model $5 swapmeet special
Water bottle cage: Planet Bike alloy $2 swapmeet special
Paint: OG Schwinn
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Calculated the gear inches using 38T front sprocket:
1st gear 32 t = 31 gear inches
2nd gear 26 t = 38 gear inches
3rd gear 23 t = 43 gear inches
4th gear 20 t = 49 gear inches
5th gear 17 t = 58 gear inches
6th gear 15 t = 66 gear inches
7th gear 13 t = 76 gear inches
8th gear 11 t = 90 gear inches
Love those Heavy Duti frames.
 
...gotta get those lock-on Oury grips for Mesa Buggie next year for Christmas. ... the bike turned out great! Still got the white stuff on the ground? Hope you can hit the trails with 'er soon! :grin:
 
...gotta get those lock-on Oury grips for Mesa Buggie next year for Christmas. ... the bike turned out great! Still got the white stuff on the ground? Hope you can hit the trails with 'er soon! :grin:
Almost all snow gone here, but we are due for some this weekend. :mad: And ya those grips are really great - very solid grip.
 
Thanks for the complements. Wanted to put stock chainguard back on but could not get a fastener in the front mounting in time - blocked by seat tube and solid sprocket. Then again kinda like the looks of that sprocket anyways!
 
Actually had some sunshine this AM, so took a few more pics and added to the thread. :)
 
Cool components that go well with that frame.
 

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