24" Schwinn Muscle Bike **FINISHED**

[boybluela]

Ok ladys and gents, this is my first attempt at logging a build so bear with me please..lol.. My girlfriend and I love going out for rides, her ten year old son always tries to jump on one of my 26 inch cruisers, which even with the seats as low as they get are just a little bit to tall for him. I was looking for a sting ray to buy, but then decided I wanted something bigger, he rides a 20' Mongoose and he is out growing it... I told him about the build and he is really exited, so I of course are really anxious to get it done..

Im starting with a 1951 Schwinn American frame that I have thanks to bogmonster... so wish me luck, and thank you!

Here it is with random parts, I just wanted to get an Idea on size and weather or not to go through with the Muscle bike Idea...and to tell you the truth...I love it!!

 

[scott brownsey]

Re: 24" Schwinn Muscle Bike

my friend is kinda doin same thing 24 in schwinn frame with 26 in wheels... what combo r u goin with

 

[scott brownsey]

Re: 24" Schwinn Muscle Bike

yours looks awsum

 

[boybluela]

Re: 24" Schwinn Muscle Bike

my friend is kinda doin same thing 24 in schwinn frame with 26 in wheels... what combo r u goin with

Yeah I was thinking the same thing for me, I had stuffed a set of 26 inch wheels on it, and it looked pretty good, for this build Im just Doing a 24/20 and Ill be on some 24 x 2.125 Rear and a 20 x 1.75 Front WW Tires...Nothing to crazy at all

 

[boybluela]

Re: 24" Schwinn Muscle Bike **1st UPDATE**

My first update. I went out to look for a few parts I was still missing, and found what I needed.. Just fineshed mocking the bike up and I love what I see, but I am going to need advise from you as to what size sprocket to use, hope someone can help me...thanks....

Here are pretty much what I have to work with..

1951 24" Schwinn American frame

26" Springer Fork

20" Front and 24" Rear Drop Centers

20 x 1.75 Duro Brand Front and 24 x 2.125 Cheng Shing Rear Tires

Sting Ray Handle and Sissy Bars

Banana Seat for a 20" Bike

 

[boybluela]

Re: 24" Schwinn Muscle Bike **1st UPDATE**

Here it is put together, the problem Im having is deciding what Sprocket/Crank size to go with, The boy is ten years old and I dont want the bike to feel to heavy for him when he pedals, so I was thinking of going with a the smaller Lucky seven sprocket, but I really like the look of the bigger Schwinn mag or even the Sting Ray mag if I could get my hands on one, what would you guys suggest?

I will be dropping the frame off on Monday to get sand blasted, and Im going to try and paint it by the weekend...

 

[Xcruiser]

Re: 24" Schwinn Muscle Bike **1st UPDATE**

Awesome! has class man!

 

[dogdart]

Re: 24" Schwinn Muscle Bike **1st UPDATE**

The bigger mag chainring would sure look better , just get a bigger rear sprocket to go with it .

 

[boybluela]

Re: 24" Schwinn Muscle Bike **1st UPDATE**

Awesome! has class man!

Thanks Xcruiser

The bigger mag chainring would sure look better , just get a bigger rear sprocket to go with it .

Dogdart youre awesome man, I totally forgot I could do that..lol.. here it is with chain guard and sprocket, I need to look for a mag though ...thanks again!

 

[KJV]

Re: 24" Schwinn Muscle Bike **1st UPDATE**

classy. :mrgreen:

 

[tnt1]

Re: 24" Schwinn Muscle Bike **1st UPDATE**

Just me but I wouldnt paint it the paint looks nice thats on it.

 

[Big Fat Whitewalls]

Re: 24" Schwinn Muscle Bike **1st UPDATE**

Just me but I wouldnt paint it the paint looks nice thats on it.

I agree. No way would I paint this bike.

 

[boybluela]

Re: 24" Schwinn Muscle Bike **1st UPDATE**

Just me but I wouldnt paint it the paint looks nice thats on it.

I agree. No way would I paint this bike.

Thanks fellas Im with you both, I really Really dont want to paint it, If anything maybe just clear coat it to protect the patina it has already, but my boy wants it yellow. There are two things I could do, #1 Convince him..lol.. #2 Find another frame, Ill keep you guys posted.

 

[boybluela]

Re: 24" Schwinn Muscle Bike **1st UPDATE**

I'd squirt it yellow if that is what the boy wants. It's just old paint on an old bike frame. It might look cool to me just the way it is, but if I was a kid, I 'd want shiny new paint. With the whitewalls and all that chrome, that bike will look great when painted yellow.

+1... I honestly fell in love with the way it looks as is, but ultimately this bike is for a Ten year old that like you metioned wants shiny new paint P.S. I am looking for another frame :lol:

 

[boybluela]

Re: 24" Schwinn Muscle Bike **1st UPDATE**

Dropped off the frame at the sanblasters, I was told It should be done and could pick it up tomorrow!

 

[boybluela]

Re: 24" Schwinn Muscle Bike **2nd UPDATE**PAINT**

As promised it was ready today, I picked up the frame and chainguard from the sandblasters and brought it home for paint..next up is Chrome

Freshly blasted and ready..like my paint rack?..lol..

Primer

Basecoat

and finally color and clear, I'm loving the color the shop mixed for me I cant wait to see it all put together. Hope you guys like it!

 

[Chips_Mahoy]

Re: 24" Schwinn Muscle Bike **2nd UPDATE**PAINT**

I like it! My 14 y/o son has been wanting to build something and I think this would be perfect! I like the bright yellow but I think I liked the orig red better... But that's just me. Looks great!

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Re: 24" Schwinn Muscle Bike **2nd UPDATE**PAINT**

Looks great!

 

[kingfish254]

Re: 24" Schwinn Muscle Bike **2nd UPDATE**PAINT**

That's going to be a sweet ride.
I also loved the patina red that it had, but this aint my bike. You made the right choice to follow your boy's vision and not ours.
It would be cool if you could find a 24" with a 3 speed hub and put a stickshift on it.
Muscle bikes rule!

 

[jaysmo]

Re: 24" Schwinn Muscle Bike **2nd UPDATE**PAINT**

i got a 24" 51 also one of my favorite bikes at the moment i like where yours is going looking good and the yellow...man that pops 8)
what you thinking of doing with the fenders?