TRADITIONAL Undecided

[dropstep]

This monark frame is the only part of this build I’m decided on. That’s why it’s named undecided. I originally had a plan then I parted out some bikes and came up with some parts that would take it a different direction.

I’ll likely mock it up both ways and decide!

 

[kingfish254]

Great starting point. Taking a build where it tells you it wants to go is one of the most fun ways to build in my opinion. Every day is a surprise.

 

[OddJob]

Dig the Monark frame. And it's not a real Build Off until we see that background at the start of another dropstep build!

RaT oN~!

 

[Pondo]

Great frame! A patina klunker with creme tires would be really cool. I'm looking forward to seeing where you take this!

 

[dropstep]

Spent most of my free time this evening catching up on yard work but snuck down to the basement to clean up and dig around some.

Frame is pretty crusty but doesn’t look as bad as a prior build that had to get a rust hole filled with weld. I do wish more of that green paint was left!

Got out some baskets and some racks, I really like the newspaper style rear baskets. If this thing goes full rat build then those are likely.

Build option 3 is see how much of this ladies Higgins I can swap over. I normally avoid skip tooth but this hasn’t sold and I like the springer.

Hopefully Friday I can start doing some mock up work. My first rrb build was a monark.

 

[Pondo]

Build option 3 is see how much of this ladies Higgins I can swap over. I normally avoid skip tooth but this hasn’t sold and I like the springer.

I'm liking this option. That Higgins has some really stylish stuff on it!

 

[dropstep]

Got a bit of spare time tonight so did mock up the more traditional style build.

Felt wrong without a monark sprocket

front rack option. Rear baskets of course

all the baskets! Like it better than expected. Of course needs more front tire and plenty of cleaning.

Pros: simple, have all the parts and no need to paint.
Cons: might not ride it.
Tomorrow or Sunday it gets the mock up in my original build off plan. See how I feel. Don’t think I can tear apart the ladies Higgins unless I track down a men’s Higgins frame

 

[OddJob]

I say get jiggy with the Higgy! You'll be surprised how those cool Higgins parts will look on your frame.

 

[kingfish254]

Gonna be a cool beer runner

 

[dropstep]

Got some time tonight and did a mock up in my normal style. These never score many votes and I seem to always build them.

It would mean I’d finally use

Still unsure but I wanted to look at it anyway!

Also decided I should atleast check out the monark parts on the monark. Sadly the front fender is designed to work with

so that sheet metal is out.

 

[marshall hudson]

Great start. Nice patina going on here. I'm a big fan of using higgins parts on other bike.

 

[dropstep]

Had to start tonight with a bit of clean up. My C2 is making a mess.

Fresh grease! New brand so hopefully it doesn’t suck.

the important part of the hub cleaned up nice. These are the first Schwinn wheels I’ve owned that take a normal size tire. Plus I like the paint

the grungy full fender look is the winner for me so far.

 

[idiotboy]

The fender, wheel and frame look great together

 

[Pondo]

Agreed, looking good!

 

[kingfish254]

Love the tank

 

[dropstep]

Got a bit of time tonight. Trying to do something daily, back wheel was tonight.

if the paint wasn’t so cool on these I’d never mess with these hubs

got it rebuilt, and ready to ride

need to buy or dig out a chain, adjust the basket mount.

These are just cool and came off something I parted out! Between this bike and my C2 I’m using everything from my wife’s grandmas bike aside from the seat tube and handlebars.

 

[dropstep]

Had to go with the monark sprocket, Schwinn crank though. Also swapped the baskets for a rack. The back was looking a bit too busy.

Not a huge update but it’s been harder than expected for me to keep finding grimy hardware. Handlebars are something I may not have a set to match the look.

 

[Pondo]

Those fenders are perfect with that frame!

 

[OddJob]

Do you still have the Higgins cheese grater rack? Give that a shot in the rear end.

Did that come out right?

 

[Wildcat]

It's looking better all the time!

1946 by my serial number list.