Round town Klunkin' .....2/12 rear wheel built

[Dizzle Problems]

I wouldn't necessarily call this a klunker, but it is 'inspired by' that style of build. Most notably, will be slick tires as opposed to knobbies. As most my riding is around town, and by the beach, I want function.

So, awhile ago I picked up this wheel..

Thought the free wheel was cool with the wide range of gearing, and skippy lows.

But, mostly the drum

At the time, I didn't have a frame spaced for 5 speed, and didn't want to cold set one, so I hung the wheel up.
Then this fell in my lap. I bought a few bikes off of a cool guy locally, and this 80's Schwinn frame was hanging in his garage. A week later, he called my to come and take it for free. Stoked!

Already properly spaced, and with the braze ons to run the derailleur cable.

Here's most of what I have gathered for the build--

Schwinn fork, correct for this era frame. Resist Nomad skin wall tires 26 x 2.25. Worksman aluminum hoops from @ind-chuckz . Front drum hub to match the rear from @kirk . Double clamp stem from @rrtbike . '84 stamped brake levers from @thebigorangecat . Brooks b67 saddle. Tuf neck style clamp. layback post (not sure which yet, but prob the mr. tick with cross brace). Oury moto style grips.

For the drive train, I still haven't made up my mind. All I know for sure is i'm going to run a 3/32 44T Shimano ring I have and some black 'bear trap' pedals (not pictured)
My options are one piece with either a GT or Tioga spider, or Cooks three piece I got from @Smoopy's

The cooks crank is a little 'later' then most of what I'm using, so they might go back on the shelf for a single speed mountain build I got in mind. We'll see. I have some suginos somewhere too that might fit the bill.

Then I'm with the dilemma of bar choice. Bars are kinda one of my favorite thing on bikes, and can really make or break a bike to me. These are the options I've got so far. I'll probably try them all before landing on one. the bottom ones with the curved cross bar are the stand outs for me so far. But I really like the renthols with the black cross bar too. We'll see

(the shifter I will be using is on the suntour one on the second to bottom bar.

Also not pictured are the nipples, and washers to run the 12g spokes/nips in the 11g drilled hoops.

All I need is Spokes (which I've already measured for) and a rear derailleur. And to paint the frame, which I usually don't do..

I've been collecting parts for this for about a year. I've never done a build thread and thought it might get the ball rolling on assembly for me.

 

[Dizzle Problems]

Got it primed this afternoon-

I have new a headset, and bb. So I wasn't worried about taping perfectly. I couldn't get the kickstand out, but will later and clean it up.

 

[Robertk]

Whoa this is gonna be cool!!!

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Agreed! Looking forward to seeing this one come together.

Build on brother!


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[Brunson67]

Very cool, excited about this build!

 

[rrtbike]

What an awesome selection of handlebars dude!

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Very cool Strandie!
Love all the crossbrace bars you have there, really any of them would work well.

 

[thebigorangecat]

I like the ones just under the ones with the black cross bar - yes - use those!

 

[Dizzle Problems]

Thanks everyone!

All I've done since the last pic is a little more painting. As I said before, I usually don't, and prefer not to paint. They're only original once. Plus, when I have super perfect paint, I get anxious about messing it up. Since this frame was already spray bombed, I don't mind messing with it. And I think I have an idea I can live with getting scratched up.

 

[rrtbike]

I am liking the tire choice! Love the tread pattern...

 

[Indyjps]

This is very cool. Really liking the parts selection, and great stash of moto bars.

 

[Dizzle Problems]

So there are still a few things I need to find/ acquire to get this all goin. Dug the rear derailleur out today. A long cage Shimano Tourney. I'm hoping that with the 44t chain ring, and the 34t or so low on the freewheel, this will be the ticket. I still need frame clips for the cables. I have some, but they're kind of deep in the parts stash, and I'll still need more then the couple I've got. Couple other little things. At the moment, I'm waiting for paint to dry and to take a couple parts to a friends house to bead blast.

 

[Dizzle Problems]

So still waiting on a few things for this one. And as I do, my wheels get turning on other ideas.

I picked this Emory up a few weeks back--

Kinda close to as found. I put the bars and Mesinger Saddle on.

Its a good rider, and I like it like this, but I'd seen some pretty rad builds on this frame with a lil more bmx influence. So, I started lookin through my piles.

Had a nice Akisu tubular fork.. most importantly, crown race was already on..

Keihin snow flake chain ring, GT 175 crank arms, and some bear trap pedals

Had an araya 7x (1.5) laced to a joytech hub in the shed.

GT inverted stem

Had an Araya 7x (1.75) hoop, and a Bendix mexico hub. Got lucky and had the propper size spoke in my stash. And a box of DT swiss nips.

Had cruiser bars laying around (previously not pictured)

Handlebars and saddle might change. I have a few options kickin round.

 

[Dizzle Problems]

So, ran into a small, but easy to fix issue. The Front hub I want to use is drilled for 14G spokes, not 12G. So I either get to drill out the hub I wanna use, or use this other front drum I have. Leaning towards the drilling, although I've never done it.

(left is the one I want to use)

Also, i happened upon a NOS suntour GT that i think might make the cut--

And I finally found some cable guides that suit my needs. Figure I need two, running two cables on the down tube, and one on the chain stay for the drum. I wanted metal ones, but turns out they're not as common or inexpensive as I thought. These will work fine.

I was also able to use my friends bead blaster and blast the brake levers, and rear hub shell. (forgot 'after' pics). Moving a little slow on this one, but I'm in no rush.


Side note, on mobile my pics show correct, but laptop, sideways.

 

[Brunson67]

Great looking build! Looking forward to watching progress. Note: my phone posts pictures sideways, what the heck?

 

[Dizzle Problems]

As stated before, I typically prefer not to paint. But had a plan for somethin I don't mind scratching up. After the primer I put a few layers on

Painting took some time, but I like the result. Still gotta clear coat. Deciding on finish, matte, gloss, semi? Leaning towards matte.

 

[RustyGold]

Lookin' good

Jason

 

[Brunson67]

Yes, looking good!

 

[Dizzle Problems]

So, got the frame clear coated. But want to do another coat or two and some slight wet sanding.

Landed on what crank to use-

Only issue was, these have a 130 bcd. As opposed to the 110 ring I intended on using. And I didn’t have any 44t on hand. Took a few weeks, but I came across a 44t at a swap.

 

[NoControl]

Looking like a great build underway!