I currently have a klunker with a 2013 Schwinn Heavy Duti frame that I’d like to swap out for a different frame. Looking for larger older 26” frame. The more budget friendly the better And local pick up in jersey would be ideal. Thanks.
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26” cruiser frame
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Thanks! I actually bought my Heavy Duti frame from him. I saw he has a newer schwinn frame for sale.
I do have some latermodel cantilever frames if your interested.
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Curious. It says you're looking for a larger frame. What do you mean by that? Most cruisers are 18 inches. But 20inch frames were made, very very sparingly...
send me a PM and I'll hook you up. I'm in central jersey as well.
Larger may have been the wrong term. I just feel really cramped on this frame as it must be the geometry of the style of frame. I have two other cruisers, Dyno Deuce and a ‘57 Colombia Newsboy and I fit a lot fetter in that style.
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The Dyno and the Columbia are probably longer from the seat tube to the headtube. An inch or two is probably all but it does make a difference. I agree with @Dizzle Problems on trying a good layback seat post. It might be all you need!
I have an HD here at work with me, looks to be a 22.5" top tube...so, I can't imagine that is the issue. I'm 6'2"-ish and it feels fine...my son-in-law used it on a long mountain bike ride and he is 6'5" and had no complaints (well, except brakes and gearing...but not fit 
). I do run ~9.5" bmx bars on it with a flipped 48mm front load stem...which makes the cockpit much roomier, and more adjustable (an addition, or alternate, to Dizzle's layback seatpost suggestion).
Jason
). I do run ~9.5" bmx bars on it with a flipped 48mm front load stem...which makes the cockpit much roomier, and more adjustable (an addition, or alternate, to Dizzle's layback seatpost suggestion).Jason
Similar thread more good info. https://ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/industrial-klunkers-and-frame-comparisons.96642/
Interesting read! Thanks!
I’m actually picking up an unknown year Hawthorne frame from macncheese. Great looking frame so I’m hoping most of my Heavy Duti klunker parts will swap over.
