Just picked up a 81 Cruiser 5, what do you guys think of middle weights for Klunkers. The wheels are heavy duty double flange heavy spoked. I read pros and cons on these frames. Id post pics but my buddy just took off on it! I just want to use it on dirt roads and light single track but don't want to rip the frame in half. Thanks in advance for your input.
81 Schwinn Cruiser 5 for Klunker, will it hold up?
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I've never seen a Chicago made frame break. There may be some flex though.
Keep an eye on the for sale section, I just bought an old Brooks B66 for cheap.
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Really cool and great color.
If you can find some cable stops and eliminate the mid-section of housing from your rear brake cable your braking action should improve. Another possible help would be to replace the old radial core housing with modern linear core index type.
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You will probably have the headset come loose. If it does keep it adjusted to avoid ovalizing the head tube. Klunking is real hard on headsets. The forged fork is better then the stacked plate ones and is strong unless you get it sideways. I have several similar Klunkers and the only real issue is with the headset, pinch flats and occasionally blowing the side plates off the chain. Should be fun and a pretty tough bike.
I'm surprised it has forged forks. my 81 had the unicrown one's like the heavy duty. Very nice!
