Schwinn Suburban Fixxxy convert
By the mechanic on 04/12/2008.
Bike tags: Fixed gear | old school | rat-rod | sleeper
70s Schwinn Suburban
dumpster-found 3-speed bar chopped n' flipped, stock Schwinn steel stem
stock steeeeel n' un-seeeealed
original Schwinn alloy hub re-laced with Wheelsmith spokes to an original-style rim (in better shape than the original ones)
Sunshine threaded hub laced to an original-style rim, (both rims are single-walled HEAVY steel) black alloy NIPPLES tho'
Aenox 170mm crankset, with FMF American-to-Euro BB conversion, 144 BCD
Brooks B-16 saddle, aftermarket seatpost, original steeeel clamp
MKS track pedals, KMC 1/8" Rustbuster chain, FSA alloy chainring bolts
52x18 gearing, 630x32 tires, original steel fenders
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70s Schwinn Suburban
dumpster-found 3-speed bar chopped n' flipped, stock Schwinn steel stem
stock steeeeel n' un-seeeealed
original Schwinn alloy hub re-laced with Wheelsmith spokes to an original-style rim (in better shape than the original ones)
Sunshine threaded hub laced to an original-style rim, (both rims are single-walled HEAVY steel) black alloy NIPPLES tho'
Aenox 170mm crankset, with FMF American-to-Euro BB conversion, 144 BCD
Brooks B-16 saddle, aftermarket seatpost, original steeeel clamp
MKS track pedals, KMC 1/8" Rustbuster chain, FSA alloy chainring bolts
52x18 gearing, 630x32 tires, original steel fenders
snagged from a neighbour's bamboo patch, rusted solid, with bamboo actually growing through the wheels and pedals. It had the old Shimano FF (front freewheel) drivetrain. It had a rear rack, big ole handlebars, and a Dutch-style wheel lock installed. The bike was stripped down, straightened, and painted flat black.