King Cruiser

[Robertk]

Started a build I’m calling The King Cruiser. Essentially it will be a 5 speed ‘cruiser’ version of a Schwinn King Sting. I picked up the frame a few years ago. Here are the measurements for replacement decals.

 

[Robertk]

Pedals will need some cleaning

 

[Robertk]

The frame should be ready next week. I'm going with a Sky Blue powder coat. Wheels are Blue Sun Rhyno rims with high flange sliver Sunshine hubs (5 speed rear). Crank and chain ring will be Campagnolo. More to come!

 

[Robertk]

 

[Karate Chicken Industries]

What Bottom Bracket or BB Spindle will you be using?

You may already know this, but using a spindle other than Italian with Campagnolo square taper cranks may cause loosening issues because the tapers are angled differently.

 

[Robertk]

Was not aware - I’ll keep that in mind, and may need to change the crank option. Thanks for the heads up!

 

[Robertk]

Using a locking Tange headset.

 

[Robertk]

Changing crank setup to OPC with Phil Spider. There’s also an accompanying Phil Wood seat clamp.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

 

[Robertk]

Pedals

 

[Robertk]

Wheelset Sun Rhynos with high flange Sunshine hubs

 

[Purzell]

I was *not aware* that Phil made such a thing of beauty!

This build is epic. Can’t wait to see it completed.

 

[buses 'n bikes]

Very cool!

 

[Robertk]

 

[Karate Chicken Industries]

The Varsity crankarm is a WIN as well.

 

[Purzell]

Can I see the other side of that crank set up?

 

[Robertk]

Can I see the other side of that crank set up?

Sure. Here you go -

 

[Robertk]

Frame, fork, stem

 

[MattiThundrrr]

I'm dying over here

 

[Robertk]

I'm dying over here

Haha! I ran into issues with the seat clamp tonight - guess it was too small. Also I thought I had a Tange headset, but apparently not. So need to get those before moving on.