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After robbing a bunch of parts off this one, for other builds, I threw it together with left overs from around the shed. as a junker a could thrash around. It turned out pretty nice, so it got a fresh coat paint and a better wheelset, saddle etc lol. Still a thrasher though, can always repaint it again, or not😉
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Which wheel set do you prefer to ride? I like both, but the 700c has the edge.
I prefer the the 26 for this frame. It makes a good bomber on the fatties, as I roll through the mud over what ever and not care.
On the 700c you are looking in front all the time and picking the best line.
But I love the 700c for a fast bmx style, light off road, gravel, pavement cruiser.
I swapped them onto my 26" Monza and absolutely love it.
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I prefer the the 26 for this frame. It makes a good bomber on the fatties, as I roll through the mud over what ever and not care.
On the 700c you are looking in front all the time and picking the best line.
But I love the 700c for a fast bmx style, light off road, gravel, pavement cruiser.
I swapped them onto my 26" Monza and absolutely love it.
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What size tires? Looks like a tight fit.
 
GTHOtrod - Both of these bikes look great! What vintage is the Schwinn middleweight? I didn't realize 700c would fit a Schwinn middleweight.
 
GTHOtrod - Both of these bikes look great! What vintage is the Schwinn middleweight? I didn't realize 700c would fit a Schwinn middleweight.
It is a modern made in China frame. Big difference to the schwinns of old. We didn't get those vintage schwinns in Australia. So have to make do with what we can get.
 
After robbing a bunch of parts off this one, for other builds, I threw it together with left overs from around the shed. as a junker a could thrash around. It turned out pretty nice, so it got a fresh coat paint and a better wheelset, saddle etc lol. Still a thrasher though, can always repaint it again, or not😉View attachment 231604View attachment 231605View attachment 231606View attachment 231607
Very nice... very nice. Please tell me what kind of bars those are and where you got them!
 
More cool left overs going on this thing. Big honkin bars to match the landing gear fork. Snake belly pattern 700x38c tyres. I also upgraded last year's orbo bike to a 3 speed coaster, so it donated its billet coaster cooler here, as it doesn't fit the 3 speed.
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