RRBBO13 Project All In

[ADRNLN]

space saver

Picking up the bike frame tonight, 5/1

Hint:
It’s Aluminum and It’s a Schwinn.

 

[kingfish254]

Pics or it didn't happen.

 

[deorman]

Pics or it didn't happen.

 

[ADRNLN]

 

[ADRNLN]

Ok

This frame is a Schwinn Tornado that was stripped for parts by my friend that owns Stonehall Bicycle, Monroe.
It needs a fork and seat post that is not from your average cruiser. Jeff is a tech wizard with all the tools, so I recruited him to help me bore out the head tube to fit adapters that would accommodate an old-school 1” steer tube.

 

[ADRNLN]

I gotta hand it to the Asian welders, their beads aren’t too bad.

So you know, this frame weighs in at 5lbs, stripped.

 

[ADRNLN]

I may chop off the chain guard tabs...but use the bridge to mount a new fender. The tires are going to be so fat, normal fenders won’t work.

 

[ADRNLN]

I’ve got a pair of these waiting to squeeze into place.

 

[ADRNLN]

Parts that may be used, or maybe not.

 

[kingfish254]

I haven't seen one of those twin tube frames before. I like it!

 

[ADRNLN]

This saddle has been in my basement for years. I think it’s time to use it.

 

[ADRNLN]

The lay-back seat post I wanted to use is too little for this modern frame, but I’ve got a plan.

 

[ADRNLN]

Ohh yeah. Easy.

 

[deorman]

First one I've seen as well.

 

[KOTA]

NICE frame!...I can't find it anywhere on the internet...We know it exist, you have one!

 

[ADRNLN]

Yes IT DOES exist, but it’s kinda rare, because it’s from the “Signature” line.

You don’t find these at Wal-mart, boys and girls!!

 

[ADRNLN]

Stonehall is a Schwinn dealer and full service shop.
http://stonehallbicycle.com/

If you’re ever in Monroe, Wi, stop in and talk to Jeff. He worked with Trek for years and then opened his own place.

Little shameless plug.

 

[SSG]

They made a similar version with a cup holder between the top tubes.

 

[sdframe]

I've had two of them. Super nice curves.

 

[ADRNLN]

My tail light. I need to make it hold an LED and make a bracket to mount it.

Slowly getting parts together...