Bad for Business

[Robertk]

So this build is about taking an unassuming '68 24" Coppertone Schwinn Typhoon and making it into something really interesting. The approach is a 24/26 klunker. I've always liked the MX look of a smaller rear wheel. It just seems like it lends itself to an aggressive, off road, old school look. Parts for this build include 1968 Schwinn Typhoon 24" frame, 24" chrome S2 rear wheel with 76 Bendix Coaster, 26" double knurled chrome front rim, CST Knobbies front and rear, Ashtabula stamped 180 mm crank with 36t Lucky 7 sprocket, Persons saddle, laid back 13/16 solid post, Ashtabula stem, black longhorn bars, chrome Schwinn cruiser forks cut and threaded to 24" Typhoon head tube, removed kickstand replaced with chrome cap, and original bottom bracket, headset, and seat clamp.

Here we go...

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Should be cool!

 

[A.S.BOLTNUT]

Watching. Waiting for the end results ....

 

[Robertk]

one more to the parts list: Gum colored Bone Deth Burning Rubbers BMX grips with black bar ends -

 

[Fv2]

Much better idea than I could have come up with, I like it.

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

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[Robertk]

VDC decal and 24" rear wheel installed. Voris Dixon sent me the decal a few years ago, and it seems fitting for this build. Def a face that is 'Bad for Business'!

 

[Wildcat]

Looking good!

The radius of a 26" wheel is only one inch more than a 24" wheel. Will the 26" fit the 24" fork?
I'll bet the coppertone really stands out with a couple coats of paste wax.

 

[Robertk]

I'm using a 26" chrome Schwinn cruiser fork stamped 1982 ( I think) .

 

[squirreldh]

Only thing I worry about is slacking out the headtube angle with the taller fork and wheel. It will be stable at speed and on the steeps, but climbing will be a little more awkward, hard to keep it straight. Looking good though, sweet cranks!

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[Robertk]

 

[Robertk]

Seat, Seat Post, and clamp

 

[Robertk]

complete

 

[Robertk]

 

[squirreldh]

Honestly doesnt look too slack, thought it would be a little more choppered out. Looks fun!

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[Robertk]

@squirreldh It is definitely a lot of fun