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cs1
07-27-11, 02:11 PM
I've seen a lot of old Sixties Schwinn Racers pop on CL lately. Has anyone ever done anything to one? I was thinking about putting a set of 26" solid axle MTB wheels on one. Before I pop for the bike I'd love to hear from someone who built up one.

garage sale GT
07-27-11, 08:09 PM
The MTB 26" size is different from the utility bike 26" size. MTB wheel rims will be 15mm further away from the brakes.

Try the C&V forum. I've seen descriptions of various conversions on there.
RaleighSport
07-27-11, 09:56 PM
umm you mean one of these? http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x309/ascendingsmoke/Grandpappy%20Schwinn/0721111615.jpgwith a mountain bike wheelset? I'd need more info man.. as it is the thing is a beast gotta be around 60 pounds stock..

cs1
07-28-11, 06:15 PM
The MTB 26" size is different from the utility bike 26" size. MTB wheel rims will be 15mm further away from the brakes.

Try the C&V forum. I've seen descriptions of various conversions on there.

With Tektro long reach brakes that shouldn't be a problem. I've got some freewheel wheelsets spaced at 126mm with a solid axle that should fit the dropouts.

All I'm looking for is some feedback on the bike itself. Schwinn made a ton of these bikes along with the Breeze in the Sixties. It's hard to believe someone hasn't modded one.