My newest build 54 schwinn

Joel Jeter · Oct 19, 2024

54 Schwinn Typhoon bought it so cheap.I used the frame and used a 1 1/8 Blackops BMX fork,machined the headset,added an aluminium crank set,a fluted BMX seat post ,new set of Sta True wheels with Thickslicks,SRAM nickel chain,and a ratty renthal bars I bought for $12.I think it turned out alright,rides really good and is a light weight too.Its black,purple,red,gold and some in between the sun just sets it off.

Pondo · Oct 19, 2024

Pretty awesome build!

MattiThundrrr · Oct 22, 2024

I like the speedhole guard. The bars look monstrous! Nicely done

Wildcat · Oct 22, 2024

Very well done klunker. It has a lot of great features.

The Typhoon didn't come out until 1962, so your 54 frame was one of the 9 balloon models. You can verify if it's a 54 by the number on the left side dropout, the brake side. There wasn't much difference in the Schwinn cantilever frames over the years, so the number is the best way to tell the year it was made.
A 54 Schwinn serial number will begin with the letter L, M, N, or P, and be followed by 5 digits.

Linedog · Oct 22, 2024

Thanks for sharing, looks great!!

Joel Jeter · Oct 22, 2024

Wildcat said:
Very well done klunker. It has a lot of great features.

The Typhoon didn't come out until 1962, so your 54 frame was one of the 9 balloon models. You can verify if it's a 54 by the number on the left side dropout, the brake side. There wasn't much difference in the Schwinn cantilever frames over the years, so the number is the best way to tell the year it was made.
A 54 Schwinn serial number will begin with the letter L, M, N, or P, and be followed by 5 digits.

Serial number reads 1954 checked when I bought it chain guard had typhoon on it

gWebber · Oct 23, 2024

Joel Jeter said:
54 Schwinn Typhoon bought it so cheap.I used the frame and used a 1 1/8 Blackops BMX fork,machined the headset,added an aluminium crank set,a fluted BMX seat post ,new set of Sta True wheels with Thickslicks,SRAM nickel chain,and a ratty renthal bars I bought for $12.I think it turned out alright,rides really good and is a light weight too.Its black,purple,red,gold and some in between the sun just sets it off.View attachment 282119 View attachment 282120 View attachment 282121 View attachment 282122 View attachment 282123 View attachment 282124

Sharp looking ride

Joel Jeter · Oct 23, 2024

Thanks

Da Gas Man · Oct 27, 2024

I like the colors and scheme you chose. I'm in too on the speedhole guard
and rat trap pedals. Still have fond memories of those smashing into my
young shins.

And the slicks. Looks fun to ride.

Joel Jeter · Oct 28, 2024

Thanks it does ride very well smooth

Robertk · Oct 28, 2024

Very nice!

Joel Jeter · Oct 28, 2024

Thanks Robert

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