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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 มิ.ย. 2024
- Watch as I build up my classic vintage 1952 Schwinn three bar into a vintage style BMX race cruiser in the style of a 1970's downhill Klunker bicycle. Klunkers were the forerunner of modern day mountain bikes. They are commonly recognized as the bicycle that launched the all terrain bicycle and mountain bike industries. In the early to mid 1970's, riders in places like Marin County, California and Crested Butte, Colorado were converting these post world war two Schwinn frames into rugged bikes they could ride and race downhill on mountain fire roads. In places like Crested Butte, they quickly became the best way to travel around the local trails, ride to the local grocery store and take on group rides from pub to pub around town.
By the late 1970's a similar movement took shape in BMX racing. The rise of the "cruiser" class in BMX can be credited to the early pioneers of 26 inch wheel racing. Schwinn frames were used as the basis to create the BMX Cruiser, with riders adding BMX handlebars and components. Soon after, major BMX companies began building lighter cruiser race frames based on the Schwinn geometry.
Klunkers now come in many varieties. You have the Beach Cruiser Klunker, the Mountain Bike Klunker and the City Klunker. You might say that even the latest rage of urban ride-outs in major cities can be directly related to the early Klunkers, as riders build up BMX cruisers to roll in style in large groups.
This is the second episode for my Radmattic Rad Bicycle Builds and Restoration channel. Creating a channel such as this one, to build and restore vintage bicycles of all kinds, has been a concept in the works for several years. In addition to working on vintage BMX bicycles, I'll work on vintage mountain bikes, old Schwinn balloon tire bikes and old mountain bikes. There will also be videos showing the tuning up process on road bicycles, gravel bicycles and touring bicycles.
Bicycles have played a significant role in my life going back to age seven when I got my first Sears "Spider" 20 inch bicycle. At 14, I was riding BMX and continue to ride and race at 62. When mountain bikes were developed in the late 1970s, I was part of this movement as well. I worked in two different bicycle shops during high school and was sent to the Schwinn factory for Schwinn Service School in 1981. I'm the most happy when cruising around on any kind of bicycle or tinkering on one in my workshop.
Thank you for finding this channel!
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
01:28 Overview of parts and components
01:58 1952 Schwinn balloon tire frame
02:17 Tange TX-1200 Champion 26 inch fork
03:25 Pro-Neck BMX stem
03:36 Boss BMX cruiser handlebars
04:10 AME Tri Grips
04:41 Brooks Professional Saddle
04:51 GT BMX double bolt seat post clamp
05:01 Sugino 175mm cranks and Tagaki 44 tooth chainring and spider
05:24 Profile BMX cranks
05:33 Profile American to European bottom bracket hop up kit
05:48 Black Ops American to European bottom bracket conversion kit
06:49 Deity T-MAC pedals
07:03 Custom made aluminum cantilever brake mounts
07:23 BOX One V Brakes
07:35 SE Bikes 26 inch BMX wheelset
07:46 White Industries single speed 18 tooth freewheel
08:02 Michelin Country Racer tires
08:21 Install Black Ops bottom bracket conversion kit
09:43 Install Profile bottom bracket
10:21 Install Profile cranks
10:54 Install seat post and GT BMX seat post clamp
11:31 Install Brooks Professional Saddle
12:19 Install Deity TMAC pedals
12:58 Install Pro-Neck BMX stem
13:45 Install BOSS Cruiser handlebars
14:59 Install AME Tri Grips
15:31 Install White Industries freewheel
15:57 Install Michelin Country Racer Tires
18:55 Install SE Bikes BMX Wheelset
20:20 Break chain to correct length
20:40 Install Quick Link
20:51 Check chain tension
21:28 Install custom v brake mounts
23:12 Install Box One v brakes
24:01 Install brake cable
26:13 Add a Dia Compe MX-1000 front caliper brake
29:06 Toe in the brake pads
30:39 Conclusion - บันเทิง
I love what you are doing. Me too. My hood is flat. I am putting a CB on a very light old steel road frame. ❤
Excellent build!! That looks really cool man!!
Love the build Tim!
Nicest klunker on the planet.
Thanks for sharing your artisanship and Happy New Year.
Happy new year! Thank you for the positive comments!
i had one similar to that i bought in 1958 for $52 . my dad paid half . single speed with reverse pedal brakes . had it until1985. best bike ever .bombproof.
These old Schwinns are a blast to ride. I have another one to video next! It's currently set up as a 5 speed. I believe it's a mid 1960's frame. Also have two completes in great condition. A 1957 single speed Typhoon coaster brake and a 1957 Corvette 3-speed coaster brake!
Not sure why it took so long, but the TH-cam algorithm placed you in my recommendations this morning, and I’m glad it did. New subscriber. We need more BMX content on TH-cam, but not only bike builds, but more with engaging narration and stories like these. Great job. Keep it up!!!
Wow, thank you!
I like the fact that you used only a couple of special tools bb tool specifically to build a perfect vintage bike. Looks great bdrother.
Thank you! Yes, I have some super old tools! I don't always need the latest! Some of my tools even belonged to my Grandfather!
Great video. I'm looking forward to seeing more bikes.
More to come! Thank you so much!
that bottom bracket conversion kit is pure genius.
Yes, I was happy to find the Black Ops kit! Thanks! I believe Truvativ makes one as well.
it really isn't though, not in this context. The Profile crank he used was actually designed around the American BB shell. He could have just pressed in the cups, sealed bearings, and installed the cranks. Instead, we have multiple kludges and the threaded adaptor was both an unnecessary step plus they are prone to slip.
Everyone should have a klunker
I agree! Already planning my next Klunker build! So much fun to ride a simple bike.
So Sick!!! Thanks 👍🏼
Glad you like it! Thanks!
Mine is a '56. I cut a 1 inch steer tube out of an old Rock Shox for a set of Hannebrink DH forks and some custom extra wide bars and I'm using Profile SS cranks. I can't really ride it due to my MS, but it was a lot of fun to build.
I'd like to see that bike of yours! Sounds very cool. Hope you are doing well my friend.
I had a schwinn typhoon that i put motorcycle handlebars on. I put a 3 speed sturmy archer rear hub. Yes those boat anchors will haul ass down hill!!
I have a 1957 Schwinn Typhoon that I'll be doing a video on in the near future. It would be a shame to "Klunkerize" it though! It's in such good original condition, I may just clean it up, polish up all the chrome and leave it original! Now, I'm on the lookout for more Schwinn's I can turn into Klunkers!
Cool build
Thank you sir!
I was the last kid to get a diamond frame bmx ...I rode these frames into the early 80s soon as I earned enough to get a new bmx bike everyone wanted to chase girls and get in cars... I started MTB riding a few years later
Like so many of my friends too, they got cars, girlfriends, etc. Somehow, I made BMX and bikes an obsession! When I was about 7 years old I rode to some trails by my house where some teenagers were jumping their old balloon tire Schwinn bikes - I was hooked!
I’d sell my soul for BOSS cruiser bars!
They have a cool factor for sure!
Love those rear brake luge brackets?...could do with those for my vintage bike...very cool
In addition to Mike Bancroft's custom mounts, PorkChop BMX has the Evolution brand for sale on their website. I've a few other guys have made custom ones too.
@@RadMattic o you have a contact for Mike. I would like to get a set of the mounts. Thanks
@@RadMattic does he have a website or somewhere to contact him? Would appreciate it!
When the bb is loose like that you can install the bb and hammer the frame shell to fit. Then use some green locktite to help even more.
Might be difficult to do without damaging the paint though. .
I’ve always left the patina and never rd worried about it.
Those bolt in kits are better anyways.
I do the same thing with those too.
LockTite is a good tip for sure!
The GT seat post clamp.. nice touch..
Yeah, I thought that GT clamp was cool! I believe I had it on my 1984 Patterson PR-200. Doing a video on that bike coming up as well.
How were you able to avoid tensioner on free wheel? Great looking build!
With old Schwinn reverse dropouts, I just went on faith that the axle wouldn't move! Just to be safe, I checked the tension a lot, especially when I raced the bike. Riding arounds trails it's fine. Thanks for liking the build.
That's a sweet build. I'm currently building up a speedster and am wondering what brand those V-brake mounts are that you used. Thank you.
Hi Dave. The V-Brake mounts are custom made by a guy called Mike Bancroft. You can find him on the Klunkers and Bastard Bikes group on Facebook.
@@RadMattic Thank you very much. I'm a member of that Group. I will check it out.
How can I get a set of those v brake mounts
Hey Hey!, great build, tough to beat a black and chrome Schwinn! Any more info on the brake adapters? Does this guy make them to sell or was it your buddy? Thanks
I need a pair too
Thank you! His name is Mike Bancroft. He only makes small batches of these. You can find him on the Klunkers and Bastard Bikes Facebook group. Real nice dude.
I was wondering what width crank you need after installing that black ops conversion kit. Do they offer any advice when you go with that?
I'll need to measure the Profile spindle. Profile crank kits come with spacers of multiple sizes. So, I just added or removed spacers until the spacing between crank arms and chain stays looked good. These old Profile cranks are kind of trial and error, to get the right amount of spacers and to not over-tighten the pressure on the bearings. They are rock solid after getting them set though! Occasionally, I will check to be sure the crank arm bolts haven't come loose. I raced with these a lot 15-20 years ago, so I got used to them being a touch finicky! I used the 182mm crank arms. Just checked, and I have all 3 of my spindles installed on bikes! So, when I get a chance I'll try and measure one for you. Thanks!
just run an American BB set and avoid the weird additional expense and weakness of the threaded adaptor. Most Profile cranks are 19mm (3/4") spindle; some more recent ones are 22.0mm (Profile sells these as "Column" or "Bantam") and some mid-school ones are 22.2mm (7/8"), which they sold as "SS"...
If you run just an American BB set right in the BB shell you're gonna want to run a 5 5/8" BB axle. If you insist on running a "Euro" adaptor just to run a crank that was designed to run on the American-spec BB shell you already have, you'll want to run a 6" axle. HTH.
FINALLY SOMEONE ELSE THAT USES WD40 FOR GRIPS
Yes! I don't know way some folks think this is bad. It's worked great for me for decades.
@@RadMattic it's probably because a majority of people think it's a lubricant, which it isn't. It's more like a penetrating cleaner that happens to make things slick. However it dries up after a while and even rejuvenates dried out rubber
Same here😊
❤❤❤❤❤ RAD 😮😮😮❤❤❤❤❤. 😂😅😂. 🍦😊
Thank you!
"Promosm" ❣️
Thanks!
WD-40 has lubricating qualities, I don’t think it should be used to install grips.
I was surprised by that as well, but he appears to have done it before. Maybe it tacks up real nice once it sits/dries a bit?
Aqua Net hairspray is the way to go
I’ve always used hairspray too. I’m intrigued by this WD-40 idea though.
I've been doing it this way for years! It's surprising, but it gets real "grippy" inside those grips once the WD-40 dries and sets up! I should probably use an air compressor though, it's less messy on your floor!
I cant find these bancroft adaptors with any search efforts whatsoever.
Porkchop BMX sells the Evolution version of the same thing.....
His name is Mike Bancroft. He only makes small batches of these. You can find him on the Klunkers and Bastard Bikes Facebook group. Real nice dude.
I bought two sets of the PorkChop ones as well. They work very good. I'll show those in an upcoming video.
@@RadMattic i got me some Tick1 Lockjaws....
@RadMattic I found them and I so appreciate you enlightening me to that site, really cool parts on there. Thanks so much!