NEW STUFF AT WAL-MART (Op Bike PICS ADDED)

[RustyGold]

It is fairly common for people to throw on a set of wally cruiser wheels on a vintage rescue just to get it back on the road, as well. I have three wallyworld bikes that I bought new for projects...two are in boxes still, one I rode the heck out of until I taco'd the rear rim doing a kickout to splash a mud puddle at one of my kids. Single wall 29" rim taco'd real bad

Jason

 

[gowjobs]

I just received my Kokomo today. Those mags are cool, but are HEAVY AS ALL GET OUT. The rest of the bike is going to Trashman ReCycles to be turned into a rider for somebody else.

 

[gowjobs]

Pics of the Kokomo wheels in a 26" DX frame and girder fork.

 

[clouseau]

Thanks for posting this Kokomo bike!

I measured the hub, and it appears they also left enough aluminum that I can cut either one down and thread on disc brake adapters. https://www.ebay.com/i/292044349903?chn=ps

I think these wheels might be going on my next build painted either fire truck or wagon wheel red.

 

[gowjobs]

Thanks for posting this Kokomo bike!

I measured the hub, and it appears they also left enough aluminum that I can cut either one down and thread on disc brake adapters. https://www.ebay.com/i/292044349903?chn=ps

I think these wheels might be going on my next build painted either fire truck or wagon wheel red.

Good thinking. I was going to use rim brakes with them, but if the hub body is actually over 1-3/8" diameter, it wouldn't be too hard to find someone with a lathe, and then use a 24tpi die to thread them for an adapter ring or an ARAI drum brake, maybe.

 

[idiotboy]

curved seat tube on this one is pretty cool, didn't see a men's version though

 

[idiotboy]

Also saw this "Schwinn" at sears

 

[handyandy1100]

Also saw this "Schwinn" at sears

Sears? You still have one of those? I think all we have is a scratch and dent outlet store. Maybe I need to look there for bikes...

 

[gowjobs]

Good thinking. I was going to use rim brakes with them, but if the hub body is actually over 1-3/8" diameter, it wouldn't be too hard to find someone with a lathe, and then use a 24tpi die to thread them for an adapter ring or an ARAI drum brake, maybe.

I put the unthreaded (left) side of the rear hub between the jaws of my micrometer last night, and it comes out at about 1.48". I think I may buy a 1-3/8" -24 die, and just set the wheel in a truing stand and spin it while I carefully turn down the diameter with a file those last eleven thousandths to make it fit. I wonder how much of that is powdercoat.

 

[arty dave]

I can't speak for anyone else, but I have bought a Schwinn Aerovane from WallyWorld just to harvest these tires.

Those tyres are really nice...the aerovane is no longer available. Do Schwinn sell tyres separately?

 

[The Renaissance Man]

@arty dave
Unfortunately they don't sell the tires. Or at least I have not been able to find them. It sure would be nice if they did!

 

[RustyGold]

I put the unthreaded (left) side of the rear hub between the jaws of my micrometer last night, and it comes out at about 1.48". I think I may buy a 1-3/8" -24 die, and just set the wheel in a truing stand and spin it while I carefully turn down the diameter with a file those last eleven thousandths to make it fit. I wonder how much of that is powdercoat.

That's 110 thousandths, not 11 (.110" vs .011")...that is probably out of the realm of a little file work .

Jason

 

[dragnusa]

@arty dave
Unfortunately they don't sell the tires. Or at least I have not been able to find them. It sure would be nice if they did!

Not sure WM understands how many sets of tires they would sale if they sold the same tires that they have on their bikes.

 

[gowjobs]

That's 110 thousandths, not 11 (.110" vs .011")...that is probably out of the realm of a little file work .

Jason

Right. If I only have to do one wheel, I think I can make a file work, although I might try an abrasive pad on an angle grinder while I let the wheel spin.

 

[RustyGold]

You are making my inner machinist weep...but, on the other hand, my inner backyard mechanic is in awe .

Good luck!
Jason

 

[arty dave]

@arty dave
Unfortunately they don't sell the tires. Or at least I have not been able to find them. It sure would be nice if they did!

Thanks RM. Hey is that a new tank style you're selling? I remember that bike being part of a different bikes build thread. Awesome tank & cool fit in the frame

 

[Toeslider]

Those tyres are really nice...the aerovane is no longer available. Do Schwinn sell tyres separately?

I found an eBay supplier that is selling the Schwinn Aerovane tires by themselves. Long story short, they're going to cost you $40 each shipped.

Easiest way to find them is to go to eBay and type in "serpentine tires" in the search box. Seller is wto_bike. In the auction you want to select 26x3.0 in the first box and serpentine in the second box.