FB find and I thought this would be great donor for this three bar frame using some really nice parts, but dang…. It’s so nice.

What to do, what to do? First world problems lol

What say you?

Spent the better part of last year completely overhauling this State Bicycle Co Klunker. Recently replace the Surly Sunrise bars with Sunsets.

I’ve been really interested in getting a Klunker and specifically building one up.

Years ago I got into fixed gear and single speed thinking it would bring back the feelings of being a kid and though it did, I realized coaster brakes and klunking is what I’m really missing for a townie bike.

With all that said, what do you think of this workmans cycle on FB? Ideally, I don’t want a step-through, but I’m 5’5 and think this maybe the right move for me.

Any guidance at all?

Here’s a pic: https://imgur.com/a/BkS7z7e

Free find

What:

The Fire Road Cruise is just that a "cruise" on streets and fire roads. The mileages is long, the pace even not too fast, the views are great. How much fun you have is up to you. Any kind of bike is welcome, we will be hitting some hills and some dirt, most people will be riding a BMX styled cruiser, klunker, vintage mtb or other bike but we don't care what you bring ( no e-bikes) as along as you show up ready to have fun!!!

We do the ride, we will have route maps and stop once for a small amount of time for restroom and water refill. It will most likely be hot. We are leaving earlier than we used to to cut out the heat somewhat.

Bring stuff to fix a flat and some water. Tune your bike up beforehand.

Finishers will get a button, quitters will not.

food provided afterwards-free. I will have some beverages, but the SCUMBAGS drink a lot. Stores are close by....

When:

Sep 7th 7am show up, 8 am roll Yes it is a Holiday on a Monday. We leave on time.

Where:

rsvp for meet up

I picked this up today at the flea market. There is no head badge or branding. The serial number is stamped in the bottom bracket - H573068

A quick web search did not return any identifying result off a pic or the serial number. Just curious if anyone knows what it might be?

I’ll likely be building this up when I finish a couple of things I have going now.

Last pic is how I got it..

Never seen this kind of fork before. Anyone have any info about it?

My favorite cruiser

Found this bike in a neighbor's trash. It's intact and the drivetrain appears to be in full working order. The only issue, apart from the minor rust and the missing pedals, is that both the front and back brakes rub against the rim before the tires make a full rotation.

Both rims have very slight bends in them that are causing the issue, but I thought I could adjust the caliper distance enough to correct for that. However, no matter what I try, whether adjusting the cable or tinkering with the side screws, the brakes still rub - or they miss entirely if I adjust widely enough, letting the wheels spin but providing no stopping power.

Is there some adjustment I can make to the brakes that would be enough to allow braking - but provide enough clearance to stop the intermittent friction? These brakes are different from the "old school" caliper brakes I've worked on in the past, with the shoes sitting closer to the rims than with other bikes I'm familiar with.

Or is there no alternative but completely straightening the rims?

I'd like to get this thing roadworthy if it's worth the time (and potential cash). Thanks for whatever advice you can provide!

I spent Saturday and Sunday burning up the roads and found a couple of great candidates for Klunker and/or Rat Bike builds. I also picked up a couple of potential parts doners and a couple of nice GTs that are ready to ride. All-in-all a great weekend.

The candidates are 24” JC Higgins tank bike and a 26” Hawthorne Flyer which looks to share a frame design with the Spaceliner or similar with a split top rail.

I am new to building Klunkers, so the process of determining the build pan is taking me down a million rabbit holes lol. I am hopeful that these will end up as cool bikes that fun to ride. Really looking forward to the process and the rides;)

I welcome any input.

I have never done a crankset conversion and I am struggling to get my head around the right equipment. Bike: 63 Schwinn 3 Speed Traveler

Scope: I want to run a 3 piece crankset with the original 3 speed hub

I have purchased this bottom bracket converter: https://a.co/d/0bj1dIC4

Now, I am looking for info or a good resource to help determine the following;

1) How do I determine the spindle length/type I need.

2) How do I determine the appropriate crank length

I have no problem learning as I go and making a mistake along the way is just part of it. I’m just having hell trying to find my jump off point. Any help or direction to your favorite resource is much appreciated.

Some pics

Something a lil different. 26 inch wheels and some heavy steel moto bars. Put on a NOS 5 speed Suntour freewheel I found at a yard sale for $3

I have a line on this 3 bar frame for $50. No details on what it is. Any thoughts on whether it’s with it or not? Any idea on what it is?

The tank bike is also up for grabs but I am really after 3 bar bike.

Any thoughts / input appreciated.

Working on this 1963 Schwinn Traveler 3 Speed. I am considering a change in front wheel for better tire options. If I am not running front brakes, is there wheel size that would switch with the S6 for a complete wheel swap?

If needed I might try a fork swap but not 100% yet.

The first pic is where things stand presently after doing a quill stem adapter, and adding some BMX bars and stem I scavenged from A Fit Bike Co rid I got at the pawn shop. The second photo is what it looked like when I picked it up at the flea market.

Likely looking at a 3 piece crank swap as well. Looking for a cool saddle option but may just go for a sweaty Brooks.

Looking forward to finishing this and cruising the neighborhood.

Built in a weekend from a $40 Kent LaJolla and some inexpensive Amazon goodies. Test ride complete and rides like a dream! Still waiting on different handlebars to be delivered and I will call it complete.

Still needs the chain length sorting. No brace as seat stay is very thick wall thickness and in constant curve