orbThorn

I have been looking for a decent frame to convert to fixed for a backup/bad weather bike. I got the frame for free so it's not a big deal if it really is ****.

The only thing worth salvaging is the stem and bars so I ripped everything else off (no crank puller though)

What do you think, worth getting a set of cxp22s/formula wheels, new bb, headset, cranks, seat, seatpost etc?

I figure I could set it up for a little over 200. I honestly have no idea where to get used parts around here to lower the cost so the plan was to buy new load end pieces.


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bonechilling

Why would you need a new BB, cranks or headset? All those
components look functional to me. There's definitely no point
in investing any real money into components for a junky old
Schwinn, but if all you need in a set of wheels, seatpost and
saddle, you're still around $200, which is a fine amount for a
fixed gear beater.

orbThorn

Headset is completely rusted on the inside. The pedals are rusted to the cranks on top of the fact that the chainrings are bent. I figure if I'm replacing the cranks, I might as well spend the extra 15 bucks on a cheap bb like this one: https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...tom%20Brackets


Also I have CXP22s on my pista so I could just upgrade to some DeepVs/Open Pros or something along those lines.

vpiuva

All that stuff is something you could move to another frame if you want, so spend it. But putting money into the frame itself, like a new paint job, NO.

SingleSpeeDemon

It's only money...you can make more.

adababy12

If you have to get all that stuff your really close to the price of a new bike.Lot to choose from for under
$500.

freeskihp

is it just me or is that a nicer world than most, forged dropouts and the seat cluster looks a little more ornate

orbThorn

I already have a pista (fgg 4,789) the last thing I need is another off the shelf track bike.



I really wish I could find some decent used parts though, I'll look around Dayton this weekend while visiting my parents.

goldener

well maybe.. that frame is just an ok frame- not a piece of poo, but nothing fancy either- a solid steel frame that will serve you well.

personally i wouldn't pour lots of $$$ into it unless the bike was complete, and i could reuse as many parts as possible, and/or i had a very sizable spare parts bin that i could pillage parts from for free.

but if you want a beater ride or something, then this frame seems like a good choice. i think it would be stupid and pointless to make this bike a trackbike wannabe and/or put lots of nice ($$) parts on it.

but yea, whatever.. build it up if you want, don't build it if you don't want to.

goldener

meh, not really. the low-end riveted cranks are a tip off. the bike is of good quality- not crappy gaspipe steel, but really nothing special either.
it's a bike on the low-end side of midrange.

orbThorn

Oh yeah I'm not trying to bling this thing out. Basically I'm just trying to find the cheapest parts I can while still having a complete bike for class/rain/snow/bars.

jeac

i dont see why not if you want to

that frame's pretty sweet looking

goldener

cool. go for it then...but try to stay cheap. i'd repack the headset and bb unless they were severely severly pitted. and i'd reuse the cranks. a bike co-op may be of use in trying to find cheap, used parts.

blickblocks

$200 sounds a bit conservative. I think you're closer to $300...but then again if you're doing all the work yourself then you could always move all the parts to a new frame at no cost, so it would be an investment that won't depreciate much.

orbThorn

I think I could just get new bearing to replace these...



but this is why I thought I needed a new headset.



I have no idea about the BB though, I've never really messed with one so hopefully I can salvage it.

The closest co-op is in Bloomington, 2 hours away. I do have a friend at IU so next time I'm down there well have to stop by.

bonechilling

You should be able to find a standard ISO threaded headset
for dirt cheap on eBay. We're talking less than $10 with
shipping, at least the last time I looked. It's no Chris King,
but if you pack it with enough grease, it'll get the job done.

ianjk

I've got a cruddier World and love it.

What I would do: Find a new chainring, build a wheel, clean up the headset/bb races and bearings with a scotchbrite pad and some degreaser/cleaner/gasoline/whatever, throw on some old cages and clips, a new chain and call it good. That is basically what I did to mine (bought the wheel from the lbs though (free build)).

jgedwa

damn, in my world that is a pristine bearing race on a headset. Clean, grease and re-use.

No reason why that crankset cannot be used either.

Take the BB out and clean and regrease it also. It is probably just fine.

Dare I suggest that you use whatever wheels came with the frame? Re-space, re-dish, and screw on a cheapish, but decent cog.

My sense is that you only "have" to spend $20 to make that thing a fixed gear. Pay for a cog, and use what you have. If you like your new ride, then start saving up for a purpose-built fixed gear.

orbThorn

So the headset AND bearings should be fine as long as they are well greased? I've been hoping to use the same bb so there is one more part off my list.

The wheels are gone, so that option is out

The cranks...on top of the whole pedals rusted on them, I'd rather just spend 30-40 bucks on some bulletproof cranks from ebay. I already have some extra pedals to use so that wouldn't be a problem either.

That leaves me to buy new bearings (maybe), cranks, wheels and a cog/lockring. I think I can handle that.

ollyisk

headset bearings look to be in normal condition for an older bike (from what i can see).

grab some degreaser, a toothbrush, and some steel wool, and you can make those bad boys look new again.

dutret

this is absurd. Replace the bearings they are basically free and it will work better. Don't worry about the cage.

jet sanchEz

I think you are putting too much thought into this; buy a fixed wheelset from eBay for 150$USD and you are good to go. Get some new bearings, use the old crank that is on there, find some handlebars in a dumpster, grease the hell out of everything and you are good to go.

3dw

I have a white and red world that I'm working on as well. I'm debating on keeping the old wheels and leaving it a geared bike w/ the HT shifters, they all cleaned up really well.
I sanded it down and gave her a nice Testors blue metal flake rattle can job. The paint on yours looks like much better condition.

Do you know the BB size for this? I haven't begun to look for new parts yet.

Landgolier

BB for these will be standard english thread 68 mm. Length depends on your cranks. If the existing one is salvageable, a 1mm spacer on the drive side and using the inner position gets you there on 90% of road bikes.

ianjk

True, but sometimes it is fun to restore the little bits like that. Usually it is easier for me to just get out a scotchbrite pad and something to cut the old grease and do a little polishing than running to the lbs and try to explain to the mechanics that I just need a bunch of loose bearings, they usually seem annoyed when I come in looking for little bits like that. (they don't deal with much in terms of vintage bikes, unless you consider an '02 Stumpjumper vintage).