Thoughts on a starter...

[ThirdCoast]

I can get the Huffy Cranbrook from walmart online for 55

or

I found the OP from walmart for 75 used

or

I have the chance to get a used Schwinn Cruiser SS for 50

Thoughts?

 

[CCR]

my picks
1 schwinn - should have a decent set of wheels
2 op - aluminum frame (i think... never had one)
3 huffy - decent bike but i think the other two are a little more bike for the buck

 

[ThirdCoast]

Yea its a newer schwinn, black/red fade. Looks like its is in good shape.

 

[CCR]

if it was a "bike shop" schwinn (should have a "select" decal on the seat tube, the wheels should be aluminum with a shimano coaster brake, i dont think they use the same stuff on the wal-mart/box store bikes.

 

[mikesbikes36]

hey man go with what fits ya best ...then u can ratify it ...mike

 

[Kreep]

I would go with the SChwinn.The Op bike has a threaded bottom bracket so you are limited to a three peice crank.Whoops,my bad,just saw they have american bottom brackets now.I have an older Op that doesn't.Have fun
-Kreep-

 

[ThirdCoast]

I would go with the SChwinn.The Op bike has a threaded bottom bracket so you are limited to a three peice crank.Whoops,my bad,just saw they have american bottom brackets now.I have an older Op that doesn't.Have fun
-Kreep-

I really like the OP and the direction i want to go, flat black red combo, would look cool there.

 

[Bigcam59]

I would go with the SChwinn.The Op bike has a threaded bottom bracket so you are limited to a three peice crank.Whoops,my bad,just saw they have american bottom brackets now.I have an older Op that doesn't.Have fun
-Kreep-

I really like the OP and the direction i want to go, flat black red combo, would look cool there.

You've answered your own question. Have fun and let us see the results.

 

[ThirdCoast]

I would go with the SChwinn.The Op bike has a threaded bottom bracket so you are limited to a three peice crank.Whoops,my bad,just saw they have american bottom brackets now.I have an older Op that doesn't.Have fun
-Kreep-

I really like the OP and the direction i want to go, flat black red combo, would look cool there.

You've answered your own question. Have fun and let us see the results.

lol, I have seemed to come across more cash to use than i though. I think I am going to use the Huffy Panama Jack Bike as a starter. It has some features i like, the rack on the back is one, and it has a cool look to it.

 

[photoaggie]

I am also thinking I might grab a Cranbrook as a starter... right now it is $75 with a $20 e-gift certificate making it a $55... does anyone know if you can mount a rear derailleur on it without too much effort? I have an older GT mountain bike I that I might use the wheels off of and put a 7 speed in the back... also is there a stock place to mount a rear brake? I have not been to the store yet to see it in person and check it out...

 

[thekid]

heres my wally world huffy after a few mods,slapped some drag bars on and moved the front fender to the rear ,great little crusier for the money , plus you do not have to worry about rusty bolts

 

[CCR]

I am also thinking I might grab a Cranbrook as a starter... right now it is $75 with a $20 e-gift certificate making it a $55... does anyone know if you can mount a rear derailleur on it without too much effort? I have an older GT mountain bike I that I might use the wheels off of and put a 7 speed in the back... also is there a stock place to mount a rear brake? I have not been to the store yet to see it in person and check it out...

should work fine, but youll have to spread the rear drop outs to fit the rear wheel, and you'll probably need to lose the chainguard or make a bracket so its taller in the rear and be sure to get an axle mounted derailer. and if your crank sprocket wont accept a derailer chain you may have to swap the sprocket for one that will work.

 

[photoaggie]

Thanks CCR... and cool looking ride thekid... is that blue on the frame the original color minus the decals?

 

[ThirdCoast]

I am also thinking I might grab a Cranbrook as a starter...

Picked up my Cranbrook Sunday. Now for mods....

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

photoaggie

... does anyone know if you can mount a rear derailleur on it without too much effort?

FYI....
I fit one of these to a Shimano Sora derailluer on my Cranbrook.
http://www.niagaracycle.com/product_info.php?products_id=5148

Good luck!

Dr. T

 

[ThirdCoast]

ummmmmm what is that?

 

[deorman]

Axle mount plate for bikes without a derailleur mount. A lot of derailleurs already have that attached.

 

[ThirdCoast]

Axle mount plate for bikes without a derailleur mount. A lot of derailleurs already have that attached.

Ok, do i need to get one?

 

[deorman]

If the derailleur you're using doesn't have one attached, and you're mounting it to regular diagonal dropouts, (most 1-spd coasters) then yes.

 

[Bigcam59]

Axle mount plate for bikes without a derailleur mount. A lot of derailleurs already have that attached.

Ok, do i need to get one?

Higher end derailleurs mount directly into the frame on a little tab below where the rear axle slides in, like this-

Lower priced derailleurs (AKA Shimano Tourney) can be bought with the little hanger attached.

Most older derailleurs ( early 1980's or older ) will probably also have the bolt on hanger. You should have no problem bolting on a derailleur with a hanger into the Cranbrook frame