1948 Schwinn DX Klunker Cruiser Bicycle Ukai Shimano KKT Brooks Pro Build

Description

This listing is for the 1948 Schwinn Klunker bicycle as shown. I built this bike for myself and rode it a little bit last summer This bike is based on a 1948 Schwinn DX frame and fork It has an original brass Majestic head badge . The frame and fork were carefully repainted long ago, in a style similar to Columbia bikes. I like it, it has character .Headset isMongoose BMX from 1970s. The hubs are low mileage first generation Shimano high flange coaster brake rear and SR high flange with 82 date front These are laced to Ukai blue anodized rims with stainless spokes. The wheels have no flat spots or dings. Tires are brand new CST 26x 2.35 street tread The cranks are Sugino Cromo one piece175mm. The pedals are KKT . The brakes are early Schwinn accessory cantilever rim brakes with modern (1980s Matthauser) pads . Chain is galvanized 1/8” . The seat is a nice Brooks B-72 with pliable leather ( not rock hard) the seat post is Schwinn. extra-long Exercycle with height increments marked off. Bike is suitable for riders 5’- 6’2-3” It has a maximum seat height of approx 37-38”inseam. Seat tube measures 18” and top tube is effectively 23 1/2” Stem is 80s DK bmx snd bars are steel OG cruiser bars , possibly Inter-Am. They measure 31” wide with 7”rise . I built this for myself with no consideration of cost. I modeled it on the 1976 era Repack bikes with a bmx flair . I’ve worked at,owned and operated in bike shops my whole life.You can be sure of the built in quality and attention to detail in this (and any) bike from me. It will last a very long time and ride nicely the whole way. Payment by PayPal to include 5 S+H is USA. Please check my other mountain bike /parts listings going up now. Thanks