Jalopy-Cross Bike-Thingamajig

[necessaryevil]

Had this old Varsity laying around, along with a bunch of random parts, so why not build a single speed jalopy . Cheapo 700 wheels with cross tires, single rear cog on the cassette, switched out the rear skewer axle to a bmx bolt on axle. Old Dia Comp center pull brakes rigged up to work. Super uncomfortable bmx seat. There's a cyclocross course about 15 minutes from me, just waiting for a good rain (or snow) to come. I'm wondering how long it'll take for this blade fork to just fold?

 

[scrumblero]

sweet! you will be surprised . those forks are awful tough... :roll:

 

[stretch]

nice!

 

[necessaryevil]

sweet! you will be surprised . those forks are awful tough... :roll:

Kinda like this? :lol: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2c5sVV8P ... re=related

 

[K-dregg]

NIce looking bike! You should get some cages and and straps on the pedals.. Oh and should the fork fold its better to do it on the cyclo-cross track than on the road.. Dirt taste so much better than aspalth..

 

[necessaryevil]

Thought I'd post an update on the bike. Been riding it for about a month now (saturday commutes, cyclocross track, horse trails, rain, snow, etc.) just totally beating the heck out of it, and the only damage I've been able to do is tweak the wheels a few times. I may wrap the bars once spring comes around, my hands always feel like I've run a jackhammer after a good ride :x . Other than that no complaints.

 

[Pinche]

After Armageddon has come and gone...Electro-forged Schwinns will still be here.

 

[Bendix]

After Armageddon has come and gone...Electro-forged Schwinns will still be here.

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Nice bike :shock:

 

[masterpoop63]

awsome 8)