I fit more in the hardcore (NYHC) crowd...this band will forever be legendary;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9numtxBTbY
ALONG WITH THIS BAND...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RkyxNa2 ... re=related
LET US NOT FORGET THESE GUYS...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BLcCM8nPYQ
Scored this today for step daughter, a 1962 Schwinn Fiesta from the original owner. It's all original and almost mint! No stuck parts either. I think I'm as stoked as she is!! haha
(Looking for a torpedo/fender light for it)
Go with Electra. You "can" bunnyhop the Cruiser 1 if need be. Plus Electra makes some very comfortable and durable bikes! I've owned the Electra Rat Rod(which is a single speed) for about a year now and it's held up fine to my 250 lbs. of table muscle. (no, I don't work for them) haha
The...
Looks like a sweet ride. I would sand it bare and then clear coat it. Maybe paint the fenders blue to match the tank and rack...blue rims and white walls would look sick too.
First gen Stream Ride frames (Rat Rod etc.) look like this...
Second gen Rat Rod(that be mine)...notice the difference in the seat stay positions and note the first gen does not have the "pedal forward" geometry.