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The Craftsmanship is mind blowing. Just goes to show hand skills are non replaceable.

I have the headset installed already, no shims needed just a light press fit. This is how I determined the need for the 7 1/4" steer tube. Im just gathering parts for this may be my build off project. I have to choose from at the moment. :lol: Tim

A Neco from Porkchop BMX

I have a 1950 Hornet, but want to install a modern headset w/ sealed bearings, and doing so the cups have a lager stack height then the old school loose ball headsets. I really would like to retain the truss rod look also. Tim

I am looking for a Schwinn blade style fork with a 7 1/4" steer tube. I'm guessing I need to look at girls forks to find the longer steer, as stock mens is 6 3/4". Tim

Take a look on sidewallactionsports.com, they have 175mm OPC w/ 44t chainwheel for $1.99, yes $1.99. They are take offs from Hoffman bikes. They are located in the open box/ scratched section. Tim

From what part of the Mitten? Tim

Re: Old # 3 The short straight bar will make it easier to attach cargo struts , if you would ever decide to go that route. You make your work look so easy and KOOL. Tim

Look on their site under freewheel tools and it tells what each fit. I always try to test fit one from the shop before I order one for my collection. I have a rule for tools , If I have to borrow it twice, I need one in my box. I have used this adage for over 30 years and yes I have alot of...

Is the one you purchased silver? The silver one is for a Falcon freewheel, you need the black one Park FR-1 it is slightly smaller. Hope this helps. Tim

Who if anyone makes a seatpost clamp for the 13/16 post Schwinns? Im looking for something other then stock. Thanks in advance. Tim

Bourbon St. Tim

You guys really need to look at bikeflights.com, I just sent a box 46x29x8 for $24. Weight is not an issue till you go over 70lbs. Tim

try a piece that you have trimmed off an 1 1/8" threadless fork. Then cut a vertical slit in it.

It is usually 25.4 mm. Take a look at Universalscycle.com they have a few.

Re: I think I'll call it _______ Overtime

I have a small collection of Chris King headsets (10+). I love them , just hate the cost. For some reason I was thinking the "Hornet" had like a 34 mm headtube. I guess I will figure it out Saturday when the mailman busts a nut putting the box on my porch. Tim

I just bought a 1950 Schwinn Hornet frame and fork. I am looking for a sealed bearing headset for it. Is there such a thing?

Look on Danscomp.com under brake acces.(page 3) they have a v-brake mounting plate. http://www.danscomp.com/products-PARTS/ ... Plate.html

I thought I had done this, but not able to find myself in the intros. So here it goes, I have been involved with wheels since I was born. Grew up at the dragstrips in the 60's, family owned suzuki dealership in the 70's, streetrods in the 80's-90's Had cars featured in several...