New guy here from the Seattle area. I have been lurking for a while and figured it's time to join. I never really worked on my bike as a kid so I am teaching myself now with a Schwinn twin straight bar. I have always liked hot rods, but bikes are much more affordable and I am finding more fun.
New Guy from the Pacific Northwest
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Another sweet Schwinn Klunker. Welcome.
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Welcome!
With a cool ride like that, it looks like you've been here a long time. Keep the pics coming........welcome
Thank you! This would not have been possible without all of the info and member posts on here..
Thanks!
Welcome. Great looking klunker.
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Welcome from another Seattlite. When (if?) the weather gets better maybe a few of us on here can go on a ride together. Ride On man!
MattiThundrrr
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Is it a twin straight bar, or the two years only "Typhoon" frame? Do the two bars become seat stays and extend all the way to the dropouts?
Twin bar, two separate bars from down tube to seatpost
The 61 Skipper and 62 Typhoon had the bars like I mentioned above. I like em better, think that's what you have:
Yes, or if they're aren't too many fallen trees...
I misspoke or mistyped, you are correct MattiThundrr, it is the Typhoon frame where the bars become the seat stays. This is my personal favorite Schwinn frame. If only they make it in a King Size I would be set as it is a little small for me...
