'52 Schwinn Urban Klunker - Single Gear Klunker Gearing Explained

[@danlewis7678]

Sick bike. Thanks for the details/explanation on your gearing.

[@grumpy_ken]

really cool build- I love how the frame came out. very nice work

[@josephpacheco7508]

Dude, I dig it. Sweet build. Love the color. Keep up the great work.

[@JOB1925pk]

I've got a '58 schwinn that i'm bout to start building...your video gives me some good info to work from...Thanks

[@spothra8862]

Love the orange, it really pops. I used to have an orange DK General Lee 20 some years ago. My current Schwinn klunker is painted hammered black, I may need to change that....

[@theboringbiker]

I recently started an "urban klunker" build and it's easily one of the funnest bikes I've rode

[@Klunker1]

Love the talk about gearing. I have a custom klunker with modern geo using 27.5 wheels 2.8 tires disc brakes and use it as my go to trail bike. I live in SW Colorado and my trails are rocky with some steep climbs. The bike is not an urban klunker but a real mountain bike so I use a 30x21 gear. That is one gorgeous bike.

[@troytaylor1913]

I'm a short dude, any crank over 160mm is hard on my legs. I think 155 mm is perfect. In place of the single-sprocket freewheel, I've been putting 3 sprocket freewheels 16/19/22T if I can find a derailer hanger to fit the dropout. These freewheels fit without bending anything. I use a 5/6 speed derailer and put a longer screw in the High adjustment. I use a friction thumb shifter with an integrated cable stop on the shifter clamp bracket, I find the clamps on eBay the bigger clamps like the one I got for an aluminum BMX frame are more expensive about 50 bucks the small clamps you can find for around 15 bucks. We have some very steep hills even downtown where I live in New Mexico, some are so steep I have to get off and push, and even cars struggle to go up them. I'm building 2 BMX with 3-speed freewheels and I think my next project will be a rat cruiser. The biggest bike I can ride is 26 inches but I have to put the seat all the way down so I think I will look for a 24-inch it probably will fit me better.

[@troytaylor1913]

The BMX lowrider I put a 3-speed sprocket in front 48t 38t and 33t, It had a 28t but the chain would not clear the derailer so I found a 33t chainring to fit it. It's kind of a Frankenstein showbike I'm building BMX with fenders, banana seat, and twisted chrome. It feels a little big compared to the other BMX because of the long 21.5-inch top tube but I can ride it.

[@mikebellamy8263]

Nothing better than an orange bike! I’m guessing the Rustoleum color is Real Orange? I have a SS 93 MTN bike using that color. The blue accents along with the chrome pulls it all together. A keeper for sure! Thanks for another informative bike video. Learning a lot from you

[@adlibsandmicdrops1259]

My 83 Schwinn Predator and all my previous Huffy and Murray BMX bikes came with 48/19 gearing. I always dropped down to a 14 or 12 rear. Great for speed but, hills, not so much. I both raced and road ramps with that gearing.

[@sailawaybob]

I just bought one of these old Schwinn and like someone else said I call them Hot Rod bikes, only paid $20, frame , forks and crank but rusted had so be fun restore and parts may not be all original not sure I want to put a lot not $ in it as may jus find a 26 inch donor bke. I was thinking black but that orange looks cool. I have a Hurry cranbrook ive chopped the fenders to give it a sportier hot rod bike look.

[@Johann-4354]

Real nice. Ashtabula made a 193 mm 1 piece crank. I have one. Great for hills. Yeah, its on a Schwinn, Continental one speed.

[@XCRiders]

I love the idea and I have a 1977 Schwinn spitfire I keep thinking and daydreaming about buying cool stuff for, But I don’t think I would want to ride it as much as my other mountain bikes. I’m getting close though.

[@AstroVanTribe]

Do it - I've built a few Schwinn cantilever frames into fully geared klunker MTN bikes

[@Semtekk57]

Just came across your video/s and they are really great! I believe I heard you say something about thinning the hered. Where should I look?

[@AstroVanTribe]

I typically list builds for sale on CL here in LA - You can email me, I might have something you're into: [e-mail]

[@Siggy_Sour]

what a sweet rig. i need an urban/off-roader

[@busagactv]

awesome urban klunker, I'm planning to rebuilt an urban setup one of this days #keepklunkin‘ #ridehard

[@jofieh.5302]

Sick bike. I've got a straight bar myself but with no numbers to age her. So I'm callin her 50s

[@ianclarke3938]

Excellent work is it hard to get parts that fit bicycle

[@Topgun-0331]

That's a SWEET RIDE!

[@Alex-mt6fe]

Cool ride. Greetings from Beachwood.

[@robwalker7496]

Love it !! Really dig the color combo !!

[@knightryder5292]

Looks good man especially the vibe you transmit to us feels really good!!

[@ola_vii]

Blue/orange combo works very well 👏🏻 May I ask what’s the chainring? That’s very stylish also. I’ve got Transition Bikes Klunker from 2010s. I have bmx cranks and small gearing to gain ground clearance. But I’m considering to swift from mtb more towards cruiser, so that’s why I’m interested more elegant drive-train.

[@AstroVanTribe]

Standard Schwinn Clover - The most prolific of cruiser sprockets - 46 teeth

[@ola_vii]

@@AstroVanTribe okay, thanks for reply 🙏🏻

[@sailawaybob]

Awesome restoration I call this style bike Hot Rod bikes

[@paulanderson1915]

Nice bike,good info,liked,subbed!

[@barryherbaut286]

Beautiful bike, I loved the video

[@XCRiders]

What threads are a one piece 175mm crank? for a Chicago Schwinn? I’m seeing 28tpi and 24Tpi

[@AstroVanTribe]

I DON'T KNOW - SCHWINN DIDN'T MAKE A 175MM CRANK

[@surleboutdesdoigts5422]

looks fantastic

[@boneal4942]

Great build, great vid👍

[@pisto_run_cycling]

Whats up man.. I just bought a possible 1948 schwinn.. that has been repainted.. and the seat post clamp was also painted.. the clamp looked a bit twisted.. I tried to straighten it out.. but it cracked.. are those clamps welded to frame.. or are they removable? Should I try and grind it off smoot and get an after market clamp? Thanks ahead of time for your help..

[@AstroVanTribe]

It's rare for a Schwinn clamp to be welded, other frames of the era did do that - If it is welded it's going to just be a spot weld, find that and chisel or grind it away then tap the clamp off

[@pisto_run_cycling]

@@AstroVanTribe ok.. thank you for the advise.. ill take a better look

[@stevehassler]

nice klunker! did you say those were hot wild grips? thanks.

[@AstroVanTribe]

Hunt Wilde - Made in USA - They do make re-pops of these now - you can find them on eBay

[@jasonmcconnell5712]

Totally awesome bicycle!!!

[@ifrainjimenez8857]

Nice job Badas!!

[@WhidbeyIsguy]

Michael, do you sell these bikes or just build and collect. You can tell your perfection for wood working shows up in your perfection for bike building.

[@AstroVanTribe]

I do sell bikes, I have some up for sale currently - I also do commission builds and have done Klunkers and BMX cruisers for men and women of all sizes up to 6'-5" tall

[@WhidbeyIsguy]

Your pride shows through in your work that's for sure.

[@dazzasp3]

Cool cruiser 👍🇬🇧

[@ricoenterprise4043]

Very nice build

[@jimmynoleaksboilerman7348]

Tip of the hat on that one ,sweet ride

[@Mike_Latham]

I like the orange, look good!

[@dpfee3]

Beautiful bike

[@garettmurphy6182]

Really nice 👍🏻

[@rogerhart612]

Very cool. 👏👏👏

[@titaniummaster1532]

I want one of these!!!

[@WhidbeyIsguy]

Ok, my previous question was answered at the end.

[@yardsalecycles]

You are a better man then me I'm pushing a 44/16

[@javanthomas4122]

Very cool

[@leroygt1]

Very cool!

[@gerico3114]

😎

[@adrianramos5541]

Nice bike.

[@miguelpuente387]

Is Adolfo Schwinn Arnold Schwinn's younger brother? lol we knew what you meant though

[@AstroVanTribe]

Ha, ha....!! Been waiting for someone to catch that

[@miguelpuente387]

@@AstroVanTribe what did i win!? haha, sweet Adolfo Schwinn build man, i like it

[@richardellison9833]

I don't understand the term "klunker". If you put hundreds of dollars into a bike, how is it a klunker ? I do dig the seat clamp.

[@AstroVanTribe]

Klunkers were built up from old balloon style frames and a mish-mash of parts to perform on trails... Look into the history

[@enyaisrave2831]

♡

[@traylorjbc]

girl gearing ... LMFAO!!! .. But if you are riding off road on tracks with a lot of rough terrain, you will be faster with the lower gearing.

[@AstroVanTribe]

Pretty sure I mention that in the video - This build is specifically for the street but it's easy enough for me to re-gear it for dirt if I want to