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cs1
11-12-07, 10:14 AM
Does anyone know of a current cruiser that is steel and comes with a derailleur? I'm looking for one for a project.

Tim

erikvonb
11-12-07, 10:56 AM
I've got a steel Schwinn 5 Star Cruiser with a derailleur. I picked it up at a local Canadian Tire a few years ago. I just checked the Schwinn site and it looks like they've updated it to "7000 Series Alloy"


-Erik

StephenH
11-13-07, 11:58 AM
Just looking around some, it seems most of the cruiser style bikes are either single speed, 3-speed hubs, or 7-speed hubs. And the 3 and 7-speed versions all seem to be aluminum.

What exactly are you after? You might find some mountain bike frames that would work.

cs1
11-14-07, 08:18 AM
Just looking around some, it seems most of the cruiser style bikes are either single speed, 3-speed hubs, or 7-speed hubs. And the 3 and 7-speed versions all seem to be aluminum.

What exactly are you after? You might find some mountain bike frames that would work.

I'm looking to put together a retro Klunker type MTB. The originals were based on 1940's Schwinns. Their price has soared lately. I figured a current cruiser frame in steel with a derailleur hanger would make life a lot easier.

Tim