Fenders for 26" S-7 rims?
04-07-17, 09:07 AM
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Fenders for 26" S-7 rims?
I bought a 1970 Schwinn Heavy Duti last year. It looks to be in good original condition with the S-7 rims, heavier gauge spokes and USA made Schwinn Tractor tires but it does not have fenders on it.
Did the bikes with S-7 rims use a different size fender as the rim is a little bit larger than most 26" rims?
Did the bikes with S-7 rims use a different size fender as the rim is a little bit larger than most 26" rims?
04-07-17, 09:17 AM
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S-7 rims have a bead seat diameter of 571 mm. 26" mountain bike rims are 559 mm in diameter. Fat tires (>2") on a 26" mountain bike rim are going to be pretty similar in overall diameter to an S-7 (1 3/4") tire & rim. If you can find a 26" fender that'll accommodate fat tires, my guess is that it'll work just fine on your Schwinn.
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If you check on ebay under 26" Schwinn fenders you can find fairly correct re-pops for about $30 plus shipping and vintage sets in decent shape starting for $45 or so. Also to answer your question the Schwinn type fenders are slightly bigger in width and diameter than modern 26 inch fenders.
CHROME FENDER SET FOR 26"CRUISER BICYCLES,VINTAGE SCHWINN STYLE,3&4/16 WIDE,NICE | eBay
CHROME FENDER SET FOR 26"CRUISER BICYCLES,VINTAGE SCHWINN STYLE,3&4/16 WIDE,NICE | eBay
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sharp looking bike. good luck fixing it up. looks like fun!
COLON CYCLES: 1969 Schwinn Heavy Duti with "some upgrades"
COLON CYCLES: 1969 Schwinn Heavy Duti with "some upgrades"
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Thanks for the replies and sorry about posting in the wrong forum.
That bike in the link is the same color as mine. I don't think it will look as
good as that one but I'd like to keep it as original looking as possible.
That bike in the link is the same color as mine. I don't think it will look as
good as that one but I'd like to keep it as original looking as possible.
