Rebuild Day by Day

I'm rebuilding / transplanting my bike. Old kit / new frame. Objective is to create this bike to be more comfortable to ride than previous builds, and dependability.

Day One: Assembled new bike, replaced rear wheel, removed derailuers and installed handlebar controls.

 

[Freddy Snottgrass]

Day 2: it looks the same. Added a chain for the single speed freewheel and swapped out the front wheel. I'm gonna have to order another set of these mags so I have a full set on each of my bikes. All my spare 415 chains worked with the help of about 4 master links. Tonight I'll be mounting my engine, maybe. I need to pull apart the other ride and see what's up there. Also, this engine needs to be cleaned up really good. The bike rides well for the most part. I can see myself replacing the forks pretty soon. Still not as comfortable as the Kent KZR

 

[gary55]

What rear wheel did you go with?

I'm rebuilding / transplanting my bike. Old kit / new frame. Objective is to create this bike to be more comfortable to ride than previous builds, and dependability.

Day One: Assembled new bike, replaced rear wheel, removed derailuers and installed handlebar controls.
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What tire did you use on the back?

 

[Freddy Snottgrass]

What rear wheel did you go with?

What tire did you use on the back?

I'm using the mag rear wheel. The tire is a 2.12" Schwinn Kevlar Cruiser tire from Amazon $16.99 ea. I love them, pure road and wide. The only thing I don't like is they are squared so I take my turns nonaggressively.

 

[Freddy Snottgrass]

Day 3: All finished. I'm gonna get some new forks asap. This engine runs great. It sounds like a little 80. I'll drive it around a bit today and be safe. I bet this thing will hit 35 / 40 with the 36 tooth sprocket. I'm glad to have this engine back on a bike. It's been a great little China Girl. So next paycheck, forks and set of mag wheels.

 

[Freddy Snottgrass]

Update, I may put the derailuer back on. The single speed just won't tension right with the engine. . I ended up taking off the chain and using it scoot style again.