Fat tire bicycle.

[Herb G.]

I hope this helps someone out there.
My brother told me a properly trued & tuned rim will "pluck" like a harp when it's done correctly.
I take that to mean you should be able to get a musical note from each spoke when "strummed" with the thumb.

Naturally, I can't say one way or the other, but my rims always made music after my brother trued them up for me.


Dead serious, BTW.

 

[woodtickgreg]

I used a spoke calculator and re calculated the spoke length, they where about 10mm to long. New stainless 12 gage spokes are on order.

 

[woodtickgreg]

Finaly got some time to work on the cruiser again.
Rear wheel is finished and on the bike, new nickel plated chain, chainguard is on and new decals. Its 99% done. I need to get a different bolt for the seat post clamp and the correct front schwinn badge for the front of the frame and that's it!
Off the work stand and looking like new.
The new decals really finished it off.
With the powdercoated paint it is better than new. Not a period correct restoration but a blend of old and new.
I'm happy with the way it came out.

Now I have to build one for my girl. Lol.

 

[Tony]

Man, that turned out sweet Greg!

 

[Lou Currier]

 

[woodtickgreg]

I found the last piece today at a bicycle swap meet. The head badge for the front of the frame.

I made some adjustments and went for a cruise around d the neighborhood. I figured out I need to make an adjustment to the seat and move the handlebars back a little, I did about a 5 or 6 mile ride on it. It's pretty cool to watch the Springer fork working, the bike soaks up the bumps nicely. I'm pretty happy with this one.

 

[woodtickgreg]

I thought I was done with this bike, then I found this really cool modern retro light. Looks old but has l.e.d. lights. I can see myself ordering more of these for some of my other bikes and up coming builds.

Stanley approved.

 

[ripjack13]

meow that's sexy lookin....

 

[Lou Currier]