Parts Bin Schwinn No. 1: Postwar Straight Bar

[GeePig]

Thanks! It's a ton of fun throwing the parts bin at a bike to see what sticks!

I can imagine.

I usually just stare at my bike for a bit, run through what I own, then start fitting stuff. But then I am a minimalist

 

[Bike from the Dead]

Something that's been bugging me about this frame the whole time is that it appears the drive-side seat stay is bent just a little. After a closer examination, it actually looks like the 2 seat stays aren't even mounted straight to begin with!

The good news is that the frame doesn't appear to be bent so badly that the rear wheel doesn't mount correctly, nor does the frame appear to be crooked. However, the difference in seat stays stands out enough that it looks aesthetically displeasing to me. I'd like to fix it if I can, but I'm not sure how. If I can't fix it, then I'm not really sure what I'll do with this frame. Maybe I'll build it as a klunker after all, or maybe I'll just try to sell or trade it to someone who doesn't mind the bend as much as I do.

 

[GeePig]

If the frame is straight, then I would build it anyway - and never fail to point out the build inconsistency.