Bike Builds & Mods - Schwinn Klunker

In this episode of Bike Builds & Mods I build up a klunker bike starting with a Schwinn frame I brought home from the swap meet earlier this year.
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[@willasomavich]

You should build a bmx cruise

[@overrevkev3851]

I’ve just done that . Had to weld in cantilever brakes

[@willasomavich]

The beach cruises look awesome with SE large handlebars

[@bigtsperspective5831]

Your projects start like mine …. It’s just gonna be simple and quick…. 😎🔧🔧💪❤

[@Locojoe]

lol

[@MLRomo]

Cool build! Some bmx bars would look sick on it! 🍻

[@Locojoe]

Thank you. I guess I didn't include it in the video but I do have bmx bars I considered. I really like the look but I like a little more of an aero riding position. I just feel like I'm a sail catching all the headwind when I ride with more upright bars. Thanks for watching.

[@overrevkev3851]

Randy ! Randy ! I’ve finished my 20” California cruiser build . Got freewheel with brakes 👍

[@Locojoe]

Cool! Again you're welcome to send photos [e-mail] or via Instagram.

[@johndunbar2393]

Fantastic looking bike! I'm not sure why, but yellow and red just seem to go together well. I like it! Hope it rides as well as it looks! Thanks for sharing and have a great week, you two!

[@Locojoe]

Thanks. Glad you like it. I wasn't sure about the red and yellow. Different for sure. You have a great week as well.

[@raymondjames9734]

i love the shape of those old frames. I tried building a couple but was somewhat discouraged by difficulty of doing basic upgrades like adding a modern seat due to the fact that the seat post was too skinny. i think i will buy a newer one next time but with that same old classic shape. cheers!

[@Locojoe]

Very true. Seat post probably being the biggest obstacle. I'm on the smaller side I suppose so I can get by with it but I can't imagine going any higher with the seat post. I too some day nay build up a klunker from a newer classic style frame. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@johnnydoe66]

Happy Father's Day Randy and to all the Dads watching

[@Locojoe]

Thank you. I'm going to assume you're a dad and wish you a happy father's day as well.. and If you're not I still hope you had a great day.

[@johnnydoe66]

@@Locojoe OH yeah, I have two awesome daughters....Thanks.

[@kenlang6672]

Wanna see the ride. Wanna see how this rig scrambles! Were those p clamps you used to mount the bottle cage?

[@Locojoe]

I finished the bike mid-week last week but just got around to riding it for the first time this morning. I plan to have a ride and recap video out next Sunday. Yes p clamps. Thanks for watching.

[@brandonsouba]

Great build! Why did you end up going with the straight fork?

[@Locojoe]

Thanks! Aesthetics. After looking at the bike for a bit with the curved fork on it I didn't really like it so went with the straight.

[@MesquiteHugger]

There's no such thing as too much yellow!

[@Locojoe]

lol. I kinda wish I'd stuck with the yellow wheels and just painted over some of the yellow of the frame with a dark blue. Thanks for watching..

[@EriebyCycle]

I really liked the home brewed drop out alignment tool. Also - big fan of handlebar options 2.

[@Locojoe]

Thanks. Yeah I like those handlebars also and seriously considered those. IDK why but I always seem to end up with straighter MTB type bars.

[@rainbowhiker]

Wow! These cool builds just keep on coming. Coffee time?

[@Locojoe]

Thanks and yes.

[@rexdouglas4874]

Boy, that took a u-turn in your build plan.😉

[@Locojoe]

lol yes it did. Probably for the better though. I'm just not as keen as I used to be on single speed and coaster brake. Anymore I like a few gear options, being able to back pedal and hand brakes. Thanks for watching!

[@bike4two810]

I watched the whole thing in anticipation… Questions, What shop did you work in? What was Nova doing to bend a fork-nose wheelies? Was the riding position to far forward and did the seat actually do the job. Inquiring minds want to know.

[@Locojoe]

I'm just building the bike up in my garage if that's what you're asking about the shop? Yeah I'm wondering about the bent fork. No nose wheelies that I recall lol. Maybe smacked a curb or 2 head on. As for the riding position... I finished the bike Thursday I think it was but still haven't gotten around to riding it yret. Maybe tomorrow.

[@bike4two810]

Did you ever work in a shop?

[@Locojoe]

@@bike4two810 Ahh ok. No I've never worked in a shop. Just tinkering on bikes in m garage for quite a few years now.

[@markkinna903]

😅 embrace the color, Randy!

[@Locojoe]

lol. Looking back now I can't believe I got the colors backwards as to what was original and what not. Seems obvious now that the bike was originally yellow. Don't think Schwinn ever did a dark blue. Thanks for watching.

[@mark9328]

Nice!

[@Locojoe]

Thanks Mark. Just now this morning finally got around to riding it. More on that hopefully in next weeks video.

[@pokey764ids]

What a gift for Father's day! Nice build as always randy! Enjoy your day

[@Locojoe]

Thanks Willie! Hope you had a good day.

[@pokey764ids]

@@Locojoe I did thank you