RCC - ver. 1.0 & 2.0!

[Hammond Eggz]

This is my favourite bike, the most comfortable I've ever owned, and it's got the miles on it to prove it.
Started as a '69 Schwinn Panther, added springer fork, Kenda whitewalls, '50s style tank, color-matched fenders (from unknown donor) chainguard two-toned to match tank and fenders, new leather cruiser seat and matching grips.
I'm going to put it out to a vote from you guys as to which version looks better (w/ or w/o fenders) - let me know what you think, either way!

RCC (Ratty/Custom/Cruiser) "ver. 1.0":

RCC "Speedster" "ver. 2.0":

 

[gashuffy63]

Dig it either way, but I'm gettin' back into the fender look.

 

[thesuicideride]

fenders for sure. it gives it that bulky classic style. sweet bike!

 

[deorman]

I'd say put back the fenders, or lose the tank. :|

 

[ratina]

I say keep the fenders on, or take the rack off too

 

[Markm]

fenders...

 

[ern]

Whats up Dan?
Love the bike! Keep the fenders, loose the rack. :wink:

 

[texasbigjon]

i`d have to agree with ern! 8) the fenders on without the rack would give it a clean look. :wink:

 

[BlsdEsq]

Ya gotta keep the fenders!!!

 

[mastronaut]

You could possibly find a couple shorty chrome fenders which would give it a clean sporty look even with the rack... 8)

 

[murraymadman]

oh! definatley fenders! i would say lose the rack also. looks very classy, love the greens! 8)

 

[dragsterIII]

Id keep everything the same, the fenders, the rack and the tank

beautiful bike there

 

[grob23]

It has nothing to do with the looks, but loose the fenders (and the rack...).
It would make it looks sleek(er), but either way, it's an awesome lookin bike!

 

[Nickname]

keep the fenders or take off the rack :!:

 

[Hammond Eggz]

Wow, I never expected for so many "fender" votes!
(However, I don't really want to take off the rack, fenders AND tank, since it would look like every other Huffy, Murray, blah-blah cantilever bike out there. :wink: )
I'll have to take all these suggestions under consideration now, though - thanks for the input and compliments, guys!

 

[Hammond Eggz]

You could possibly find a couple shorty chrome fenders which would give it a clean sporty look even with the rack... 8)

That was one of my first ideas for it too - just can't find any that fit this frame. As much as I prefer and love Schwinns, sometimes retro-fitting can be a major PIA. :?

 

[mastronaut]

For 26" kinda fat tires, these seem to work nicely.... http://www.choppersus.com/store/product ... me-Plated/ 8)

 

[Hammond Eggz]

Thanks - those are kind of cool - but the problem on this frame is clearance between fork legs (springer) and seat stays. I've tried 4 sets on it now, no-go on any of them.

 

[Galtbacken]

I'd keep the fenders! Looks great!