Cleveland Welding Lagniappe

[OddJob]

I can hear the gears turning way up here...

 

[N.Kildare1718]

Forks finished Light finished Frame finished Leaning toward these bars Rebuilt OG pedals Current plans include pre war crank and sprocket off a Colson (skip tooth) I will take a look at cutting down front fender to fit without use of braces Also possibly going with 26 x 2.5 or 26 x 3.0 tire.

 

[Jake Sensi]

Loving where this is going...GTB!! Peace

 

[A.S.BOLTNUT]

A.S.BOLTNUT likes this!

 

[N.Kildare1718]

“Hold my beer, I’m going try something”
16 gauge sheet, Tool is rated for 18 gauge max............ but with a little oil and some push 16 was no problem. The 26 x 3.0 on the back wheel is too big. Next plan is a 26 x 2.3. I found a different light. If I can make it work. Could be a change there also.

 

[Scribble]

That fork set up just ROCKS ! heck the whole bikes ROCKS

 

[kingfish254]

Aren't you going to use the original tank?
Sweet looking build so far. You pulled that patina out nicely.
As much as I like the current stance, I really dug your mock up with the 20" front wheel.

 

[N.Kildare1718]

Aren't you going to use the original tank?
Sweet looking build so far. You pulled that patina out nicely.
As much as I like the current stance, I really dug your mock up with the 20" front wheel.

Thanks
OG tank is gone. I sold it to help finance the build. I’m I also working toward a more sleek look with the flush plate replacement. Brainstorming on color for the plates. This bike is finally starting take on a personality I like. Fitted with Super tight fit 26 x 2.3 Vans Cult Tires. Waiting on skip tooth link for the chain. Brainstorming on grips and light placement and maybe pedal change.

 

[SoulGarageOH]

What kind of wheels are those? They look like some I have on an old Schwinn Spitfire.


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[N.Kildare1718]

What kind of wheels are those? They look like some I have on an old Schwinn Spitfire.

Schwinn S2. With new Departure
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[SoulGarageOH]

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So S-2’s can accept standard tire sizes?


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[N.Kildare1718]

So S-2’s can accept standard tire sizes?


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S2 yes
S7 no
These wheels are S2. 26” diameter. Fitted with 26 x 2.3 Vans Cult Tires.
S7 wheels need tires made specially for Schwinn S7 size wheels. A Schwinn S7 (20,24,26) is not same diameter as a non Schwinn wheel of equal advertised size (20,24,26)
Lot more choices on tires when working with S2 vs S7

 

[sandman]

S2 yes
S7 no
These wheels are S2. 26” diameter. Fitted with 26 x 2.3 Vans Cult Tires.
S7 wheels need tires made specially for Schwinn S7 size wheels. A Schwinn S7 (20,24,26) is not same diameter as a non Schwinn wheel of equal advertised size (20,24,26)
Lot more choices on tires when working with S2 vs S7

I have learned this the hard way I've learned to do your reserch
before buying tires .

 

[N.Kildare1718]

Skip tooth links arrived this week.
Chain is installed and rebuilt OG pedals installled. Mechanics are complete. Made a few changes to headlight mount. Made a few modifications to a delta rear light and mounted it to the top chainguard. Mounted two number plates. Next step pull plates off. Paint and stencil and paint again.

 

[Chad T]

Those number plates are cool! Flipped springer looks great but be careful riding on it. Seen quite a few threads on here where guys have gone over the handlebars with that setup. Bike looks great....

 

[sandman]

x 2 on number plates and the other details on this bike .
MLK " I have a vision "

 

[OddJob]

Build is looking cool! Will the headlight housing get some matching RaT-ina to the frame?

 

[Jake Sensi]

Loving this bike...GTB!! PEACE

 

[N.Kildare1718]

Thanks
I will definitely try try keep this bike on simple and smooth pathways. The front tire would not have to move much before a violent freestyle session erupted.
The light. Number plates and center piece once complete will all have new paint. I will stress and age those parts together. I plan to work on plates today. Base color off white match the wheels. Number 7 in military green outlined in Orange.
Tail light I will leave as is. I know the left side would have been the safe and correct mounting side for Cycle visibility, but top of the chainguard was just a perfect spot.

 

[xray]

Oh, man, this is coming along beautifully. I also liked the little side trip where you were thinking about the 20 inch front wheel, but this is going to look amazing no matter how you go with it. I did not expect the number plates. That takes this in a great direction I did not see coming.