The DXH-1

[Robertk]

DXH-1 = First attempt at a Schwinn Prewar DX Hybrid. Just started with the requisite fun: Brooks saddle, Campy seat clamp, 13/16 Tioga laid back post, and Lincoln Badge. Stopping power will be supplied by Cantilever brakes (probably Dia Compe 980s). Front will use a NOS Chrome Tange MTB fork with Canti posts. Rear will use Mr Tick's bolt on Canti posts. Nervar crankset, Dia Compe Levers, Mafac brake hangers, Suntour Cyclone rear derailleur, Ashtabula stem and Wald Long horns. Just started....

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Very cool! Following along...

Luke.

 

[Wyndavy]

Did this Tioga seat post bolt up well to the Brooks saddle clamp? Did you have to shim it or anything? I'm currently building a Schwinn which is a 13/16 seat post and hoping the Brooks saddle I bought will work with a new seat post. Thank you.

 

[Robertk]

It bolted fine to the Tioga, but if you have a 13/16 post that tapers to 5/8 you'll need a shim or different seat guts that are specifically made for 5/8.

 

[Wyndavy]

It bolted fine to the Tioga, but if you have a 13/16 post that tapers to 5/8 you'll need a shim or different seat guts that are specifically made for 5/8.

Thanks! I'm now trying to figure out whether or not to go with a straight or a lay back post! Never actually owned or rode on a lay back! Any recommendations?

 

[Robertk]

Straight has more strength. Laid back gives me more leg room. Go straight if you're not sure.

 

[Robertk]

Finally picking this build back up. Here are a couple pics. I saw the cable stop idea on Instagram. Works well with postwar truss rods!

 

[Robertk]

 

[Robertk]

 

[Karate Chicken Industries]

Rhyno Lites are a win.

 

[rev106]

very stout rims! Looking good!

 

[Captain Awesome]

Very tasty mix of old and new

 

[Robertk]

 

[Robertk]

Double pics -ugh.
re-chromed Torington Bars, re-chromed sprocket, Ashtabula stem, Brooks, etc., etc., etc.

 

[Robertk]

 

[horsefarmer]

Double pics -ugh.
re-chromed Torington Bars, re-chromed sprocket, Ashtabula stem, Brooks, etc., etc., etc.

Nice bike!
You can edit your post and delete duplicates, BTW.