Typhoon 6 (pic heavy)

[Robertk]

Complete custom resto on a 1972 Schwinn Typhoon.
Specs:
February 1972 Schwinn Typhoon (BH).
 NOS Weinmann 1080 Front and Rear Caliper Brakes
 NOS Weinmann Front Brake Adaptor
 NOS Weinmann Rear Brake Adaptor
 Weinmann 4019 Rims
 New Front and Rear Brake Cables
 New Shift Cable
 New Chain
 New Chrome Cable Clips (Brakes and Shifting)
 New Front and Rear 26x2.125 Diamond Tread WW Tires.
 New Decal Set
 New Kickstand and Cap (Memory Lane)
 1980 Reflector set (Wheels, Front and Rear)
 1979 Schwinn Handlebars, Stem, and Grips
 Altus C-90 Shimano Hubs Front and Rear
 Mesinger Black Cruiser Seat
 3/32 Clover Sprocket
 Period Correct Suntour Hero Rear Derailleur

As purchased

Upgraded

 

[rico]

realy nice custom job :!: love the attencion to detail that's cool 8) what about a head light :?: , by the way nice paint work :!:

 

[deorman]

Great bike, before and after. :wink: I just don't get the bars pointed at the sky. :?

 

[Markm]

Cool!!! 8) 8)

 

[maddogrider]

Nicely done

 

[user 135]

Nice work. I haven't seen those brake adapters before. Where did you find them?

 

[Robertk]

Thanks all. Bars pointed at the sky - I like them tilted forward- more comfortable for me I guess. Paint is rattle can Duplicolor - thanks. I found the rear brake adaptor on Ebay - they're hard to find. Front adaptors are much easier to find. Really fun build. I actually just sold the bike and it's in transit to California from NC. Maybe the new owner won't point the handlebars to the sky

 

[Hammond Eggz]

Wow - love it. Of course, I'm also probably the world's biggest Schwinn cantilever fan! :mrgreen:
Although I don't like the ride of the knobbies myself, I sure like the retro look. Nice job!

And yeah, once it hits CA, the bars will most likely get lowered - that seems to be a trend everywhere BUT here...!