CRUSTY 57 SPITFIRE

[Rat Rod]

I have a weakness for weather beaten red bikes. This one was offered up locally for $80 delivered so I couldn't refuse.

About the only thing I don't like are the stupid S7 wheels. May have to install a non Schwinn wheel set at some point.

I'm on a ratty roll this week...

 

[Wildcat]

Nice! Looks like a good candidate for clear coat or linseed oil.

I would put some 57mm wheels with 2.125 tires and leave the rest alone, except maybe the seat.

 

[Rat Rod]

I would put some 57mm wheels with 2.125 tires and leave the rest alone, except maybe the seat.

Think those would fit in this frame?

 

[Wildcat]

I know the 2.125 will fit in a Schwinn middleweight frame, and the 3G 57mm wheels didn't add to the width of the 2.125 tires I used.

The fenders might be an issue, but might be just a close fit. A few of the members have said they fit 2.125 tires with fenders on Schwinn middleweight. I've never had fenders on any of my middleweight Schwinns so I never tried to fit them in.

Some people actually like the S-7 wheels, not me though. Those look in decent condition.

 

[GuitarlCarl]

I'm with ya on the S7 rims...
Ya just have no choice in tires. Nothing fat, not much in tread choice either. One of Schwinns quirks that just sucks now.

Carl.

 

[GuitarlCarl]

Think those would fit in this frame?

Pull the rear wheel off of that DX ya just got and try it.

Carl.

 

[Kruez]

I bet the felt 50mm cruiser wheel set would fit. High price point though. Did I say they just float, roll for ever and coast uphill? Worth every penny.


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