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09-26-19, 05:29 AM
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Posted By Surly Steve

1965 Schwinn King Size Heavy Duti

Looks like the King Size tall frame version? Is it original or did you restore it? Nice Ride.

Thanks! I found it on eBay, the previous owner had restored it, it is original. It is a tank, I...
07-21-19, 07:03 PM
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Posted By Surly Steve

1965 Schwinn Heavy-Duti

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07-18-19, 07:36 AM
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Posted By Surly Steve

Schwinn specifications

Does anyone have a link(s) to Schwinn specifications? I have a 1965 Heavy-Duti for which I am looking to replace the seat post, stem, and handlebars with something from Nitto which resembles the...
07-05-19, 08:04 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 26,144
Posted By Surly Steve

I found an old Schwinn American Heavy Duti on...

I found an old Schwinn American Heavy Duti on eBay, I figured it's 1/4 the price of getting a custom built frame and building a new cruiser to fit my requirements.
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07-06-18, 09:21 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 26,144
Posted By Surly Steve

Yeah, after I posted it the lister got back to me...

Yeah, after I posted it the lister got back to me with the seat tube and standover height measurements... I guess I’ll be keeping an eye out for a Schwinn American King Size and saving up for a...
07-06-18, 03:30 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 26,144
Posted By Surly Steve

www. ebay. com/ itm/ Schwinn- Mens- Cruiser/...

www. ebay. com/ itm/ Schwinn- Mens- Cruiser/ 273305532879 ? hash= item 3fa24779cf
Forum: Framebuilders
07-05-18, 01:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,078
Posted By Surly Steve

In addition to Curt Inglis and Retrotec a couple...

In addition to Curt Inglis and Retrotec a couple other options might be Cameron Falconer (Google Krusty Diamond) or Adam Sklar, they both make beautiful frames but as I am finding they come at a high...
07-05-18, 10:14 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 26,144
Posted By Surly Steve

Found this: eBay item 273305532879 near me, but...

Found this: eBay item 273305532879 near me, but I'm not a fan on the forks. Any good sources for unicrown forks with a bit more rake, or whatever its called, something that doesn't look so BMX. ...
07-01-18, 04:03 AM
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Views: 534,041
Posted By Surly Steve

Very nice, I like the white tires with the light...

Very nice, I like the white tires with the light blue paint.
06-30-18, 01:46 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 26,144
Posted By Surly Steve

Nice looking set up, I love the tires, and the...

Nice looking set up, I love the tires, and the yard looks brilliant.

My preference would be something between a run of the mill $200 factory-made one size fits almost no one and a $2,000 custom...
06-30-18, 01:43 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 26,144
Posted By Surly Steve

I had one of those in high school, probably a '74...

I had one of those in high school, probably a '74 or '75, my dad traded it in when he bought himself a new bike after I joined the Coast Guard. Looks like you need to take a link out of your chain...
06-30-18, 11:52 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 26,144
Posted By Surly Steve

That is a beautiful looking cruiser! Where'd you...

That is a beautiful looking cruiser! Where'd you get the fork? You're probably right about the smaller frame but I don't like the aesthetic of a lot of exposed seat post, my inseam is 34".
06-30-18, 10:14 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 26,144
Posted By Surly Steve

I'm only 5'10", but I have long legs, my current...

I'm only 5'10", but I have long legs, my current bicycle is a 59cm Surly Steamroller.
Thank you for the suggestion to watch for the King Size American or Heavi-Duty.
06-29-18, 11:34 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 26,144
Posted By Surly Steve

Cruiser for tall riders

I am looking for a cruiser with a standover height of 32". Is there a middle ground between the run of the mill $200-300 cruisers which come in one size fits everyone and getting a custom frame...
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