cranbrook vs delmar

[knuckles]

I'm on the verge of buying one of these two and, uh....changing it.
I'm really tempted to go with the Schwinn as the name carries more weight with me. (From "back in the day"...not sure it means anything any more though?)
Anyone know any major differences between the two? Geometry, durability, work-with-ability, etc?
I read in a post here where someone noted that the Cranny's lines were well suited for a bobber style makeover. Would you say that would hold true with the Delmar as well? Thanks for any advice.

 

[user 135]

Alot of it will come down to styling of the bike but also look at the rear hub. Make sure it does not whine(noise) during any part of operation. The HiStop brand is notorious for this problem.

The Huffy's make a great base and I have seen more builds based on those than the Schwinn. The Schwinn of today is not the one with the good reputation. Schwinn is a name bought by Pacific Cycle.

 

[knuckles]

thanks for the info. yeah... I know that the box-store Schwinns are not what they once were or even can be in a higher end Schwinn (non-box store Schwinns).
Does Pacific make all Schwinns? Even the non xmart ones?

 

[Rat Rod]

Don't forget the new OP cruiser at Wal-Mart for $109. :wink:

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=26341&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=30#p261167

 

[cruisehard]

I had a rat-rodded Delmar not too long ago. The frame is good, the rest of the parts are disposable, especially the hub.
I would choose the Delmar over a Huffy.

 

[knuckles]

Don't forget the new OP cruiser at Wal-Mart for $109. :wink:

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=26341&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=30#p261167

I looked at that online. The thing that worries me is that it is an alum frame, but the tubing doesn't seem oversized. Seems like it might not be the strongest frame. But it is cool looking and would make a great "base". wish it was steel...

 

[knuckles]

I had a rat-rodded Delmar not too long ago. The frame is good, the rest of the parts are disposable, especially the hub.
I would choose the Delmar over a Huffy.

pics?!

never mind...found them. sweet ride. how tall are those black apes in the first couple pictures?

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

It took some 'persuasion' to the chainstays and seatstays to fit my 24 x 3 tires into my Cranbrook. All I used was the frame and crank. It was a typical mass produced Chinese frame. I chose it by cost/availability vs. brand name, as my grandmother used to say: It's 6 one way, a half a dozen the other,

Good luck,
Dr. T

 

[cruisehard]

I had a rat-rodded Delmar not too long ago. The frame is good, the rest of the parts are disposable, especially the hub.
I would choose the Delmar over a Huffy.

pics?!

never mind...found them. sweet ride. how tall are those black apes in the first couple pictures?

I think they were 19''

 

[slim724]

The del mar is now $99 and includes a $20 walmart gift card, which makes it $79, that's crazy cheap!
http://www.walmart.com/ip/26-Men-s-Schw ... r/14321281

 

[aka_locojoe]

Plus free shipping.

 

[sojudave]

My current bike is a cranebrook frame with other parts on it. It is cranebrook in frame only though. I like the style of it myself. For me it's a nice compact cantilevered design that looks awesome with a set of apes. I don't know of many folk's opinion about the rear hub, but I had it motorized with it and it survived me grenading the engine. Right now I have a set of 26x1 3/8's with a three speed shimano BBB hub. If you are looking for a frame to build a bobber off of, this frame would be very good.

 

[tgriffin27]

I wonder if you can buy the delmar in the store and get the gift card too. I sure wish they would over the op cruiser with a 20 dollar gift card

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Will a Phantom-style tank fit on a DelMar? A tank would go a long way in giving you a bobber-look bike.

 

[Hammond Eggz]

The DelMar is a pretty decent bike for the price, even if they're not like the quality of Schwinns of the past. I bought one about a year ago, which I've put through several iterations since. Rides really nice, handles VERY well, very light weight, and has been well worth the $112 I paid! As mentioned, you have to go over them for greasing, adjusting, etc., but a great little bike (this from a guy who collects old Schwinns).
Stock:

Adult StingRay version with red Weinmann rims, Nexus 3-spd. hub, '67 StingRay ape hangers, flame banana seat, chrome ducktail fenders, Bontrager CRUZER 26x2.125 whitewalls

"Rat/Hot Rod" style:

 

[deorman]

Will a Phantom-style tank fit on a DelMar? A tank would go a long way in giving you a bobber-look bike.

I don't think so, the size and proximity of the down tube is visibly wrong. You could probably mod that, but I have a feeling that the curves in the top tube and cantilevers are probably different as well.

 

[Hammond Eggz]

So what did you end up doing? :mrgreen: