Originally Posted by chrisj
I built this bike up tonight - i've got some work left to do on the frame, but I had to take it for a spin.
1957 Schwinn American frame with Nitto bars and a Coaster Brake Wheel from
nycbikes.com. The tires are Vittoria Pro-Team Kevlar. The Seat sucks.
Wow -- what a hot bike. The overall effect sorta reminds me of the Harley Davidson bikes ... er, motorcycles ... from the late 30s and early 40s, particularly the stripped-down racers. It's all about that reverse-wedge shape with the frame dropping away in a big arc from the headset to the rear hub.
What a cool combination of old iron and new purpose. How's it ride, I wonder? It must turn some heads...