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My ORBO this year will be this schwinn thing. Not a schwinn, but it is a nicely made beach cruiser frame.
I have added a few bmx bits and really like how comfortable it is. So I want to give it a make over, paint it up, and swap in some new goodies.
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As I picked it up.

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After throwing some bmx goodies at it to see what sticks.
 
My ORBO this year will be this schwinn thing. Not a schwinn, but it is a nicely made beach cruiser frame.
I have added a few bmx bits and really like how comfortable it is. So I want to give it a make over, paint it up, and swap in some new goodies. View attachment 211197
As I picked it up.

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After throwing some bmx goodies at it to see what sticks.
Crank, chainring and pedals look great.
 
Good blend of parts so far
 
I think metalcast blue will compliment the light blue of the frame quite nicely.
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Paint stripper for the crankset
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Now I was going to stay with 26" wheels.
But. Looking through my stash for skinny stock, I thought these rims would make for a perfect pair of 29" pro class rims for the schwthing.
So onto the drill.
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Really cool build, this thing is coming out nice. Do you use a fixture for welding on your brake mounts? I haven't done that before but it looks like it would come in handy.
 

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