WTB: Any old cantilever frame/fork in okay shape
07-05-15, 09:47 AM
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WTB: Any old cantilever frame/fork in okay shape
Hello,
I'm wanting to build up my own 'rat-bike' and I'm striking out finding anything locally and ebay has some ridiculous prices.
What I'm looking for is any old cantilever style (cruiser) frame that would be rideable. Actually the rustier and uglier it looks, the better as long as it's fairly straight and not rusted through anywhere.
Also gotta have the fork; a bottom bracket and headset are a plus. I don't need a tank, fenders, or chain guard; that'd all be coming off anyway.
Thanks!
I'm wanting to build up my own 'rat-bike' and I'm striking out finding anything locally and ebay has some ridiculous prices.
What I'm looking for is any old cantilever style (cruiser) frame that would be rideable. Actually the rustier and uglier it looks, the better as long as it's fairly straight and not rusted through anywhere.
Also gotta have the fork; a bottom bracket and headset are a plus. I don't need a tank, fenders, or chain guard; that'd all be coming off anyway.
Thanks!
07-05-15, 09:54 AM
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Some how I don't think there were a lot of old cruiser type bikes built with cantilever brakes. The ones with fenders, tanks and chain guards generally had a coaster brake.
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Has a bent fork, but it would be easy to find... Mid 60's Schwinn American 26" Cruiser
07-05-15, 09:56 AM
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Hi BG, he's looking for the Canti frame. He could get creative and braze on some brakes. That's how the old MB builders got started.
07-05-15, 10:03 AM
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07-05-15, 11:27 AM
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Curbtender, that'd be exactly what I'm looking for, though Eastern Idaho is a bit of a drive for me; maybe I'll see if they'll ship...
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Though you can get cantilever frames with cantilever brakes! I've had two so far! Schwinn makes them in Aluminum and steel with derailleur hangers! Great for modern klunker builds.
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I'd keep an eye on Craigslist, and all of the local thrift stores.
You should able to find a clunker bike for $50 to $100. Otherwise, shipping will eat you up.
You can buy Canti bosses for not very much.
CANTI AND "U" BRAKE BOSSES :: STEEL SMALL PARTS :: BRAZON/SMALL PARTS :: Nova Cycles Supply Inc.
You should able to find a clunker bike for $50 to $100. Otherwise, shipping will eat you up.
You can buy Canti bosses for not very much.
CANTI AND "U" BRAKE BOSSES :: STEEL SMALL PARTS :: BRAZON/SMALL PARTS :: Nova Cycles Supply Inc.
07-05-15, 05:48 PM
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Cool, found just what I was looking for. Thanks guys! I ended up on a 69 Panther frame that has definitely seen better days. Luckily the chainring looks to still have some life in it, and I also got some bars with it. First problem I'll be dealing with is removing the frozen stem without killing the fork.
Probably dumb, but I plan to just use a period Bendix hub with a coaster brake. Maybe a yellow band if I can find one and it'll fit (can't see why it wouldn't).
Probably dumb, but I plan to just use a period Bendix hub with a coaster brake. Maybe a yellow band if I can find one and it'll fit (can't see why it wouldn't).
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After all this.. Post some before and after photos 
07-05-15, 07:50 PM
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Will do once I start getting some parts on hand.
FWIW, this site has always been great when I had questions regarding vintage cycling. You guys are seriously the best.
FWIW, this site has always been great when I had questions regarding vintage cycling. You guys are seriously the best.
07-05-15, 08:54 PM
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Cool, found just what I was looking for. Thanks guys! I ended up on a 69 Panther frame that has definitely seen better days. Luckily the chainring looks to still have some life in it, and I also got some bars with it. First problem I'll be dealing with is removing the frozen stem without killing the fork.
Probably dumb, but I plan to just use a period Bendix hub with a coaster brake. Maybe a yellow band if I can find one and it'll fit (can't see why it wouldn't).
Probably dumb, but I plan to just use a period Bendix hub with a coaster brake. Maybe a yellow band if I can find one and it'll fit (can't see why it wouldn't).
07-06-15, 12:41 PM
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Thanks! I'll get in touch if I destroy mine. Gonna let it soak a while and see if it'll just twist out (the stem ).
07-10-15, 06:59 PM
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Okay so I have tried everything and the stem is still stuck. I cut the upper portion off so I could drop the fork out, but it is rusted about as solid to the steer tube as it can be. Inside of the head tube is a bit rusty as well but the steer tube clears everything so with some copious amounts of grease I think it'll be usable. 
Pat, I will be PM'ing you. Thanks!
Pat, I will be PM'ing you. Thanks!
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