View Single Post
Old 12-04-08 | 11:52 AM
  #14  
banjo_mole's Avatar
banjo_mole
Bicycle Adventurer
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,523
Likes: 8
From: Portland, Oregon
Originally Posted by steppinthefunk
I think you would be fine with a modern or vintage Schwinn frame. There is a company that makes a Schwinn style frame with a fuel tank molded into it (ala Schwinn Phantom). I was trying to find it but couldn't.

Personally, I would be more concerned about what fork and brakes to use then the frame. Steer clear of the cheap reproduction springer forks. Especially the repro Monark fork. It looks cool but is not safe.
That tank isn't really suited for fuel though, ... is it?

And what is a springer fork?

I'm actaully looking to get my project as motorcycle-looking as possible, I've been looking up old Soviet motorycles and thinking either a new MB fork with humble front shocks, or a simple, rigid fork.

With the panniers and fender, I'm thinking rigid fork.
banjo_mole is offline  
Reply