Redline cruiser...or is it?

[Dennis Dain]

This is a build I did for a "biker build off" on BMX Action Online (.com)

Sometime this next week when all 4 of the builders post thier builds, there will be open voting for the "build off". Reilley1 is also one of the builders. We had to extend the deadline for Reilley. Life got in the way of him being able to finish his up.

Ok here we go with all the details;
Frame, 1956 26" Schwinn cruiser (I call these "straight bars" due to the straight middle tube)
Fork, Redline late 70s era
Bars, Redline junior "V" bars, late 70s era (extended 4" on each side and rake was flattened)
Stem, Redline 1st generation dbl clamp, late 70s era (polished original finish)
Cranks, Redline 1st generation "pinchless" flights, late 70s era (polished original finish)
Sprocket, Redline 43 T, late 70s era
Pedals, Redline Flight Magnesium platforms (new)
Grips, Redline (new)
Seat clamp, Redline (new)
Headset, Tange (NOS)
Seat, Unity by Giant (new)
Seatpost, generic (new)
Rims, 26" Araya aluminum, polished then I painted the center black (old, but unknown date)
Spokes, Sapim CX "bladed" stainless
Front hub, Sunshine high flange (NOS)
Rear hub, Bendix Redband coaster brake
Tires, generic (new)
Chain, "BMX USA", late 70s era
Stickers, reproduction (with consent from Redline)
Paint, basic Rust-oleum gloss enamel, then clearcoated





I laced and trued the wheels myself. The front wheel is radial laced, the rear wheel is laced in a pattern I have heard called "crowsfoot". Every third spoke is radial and the two on either side cross in an X over it.

The purpose of my build was to make this old style cruiser look like my 2007 Redline. I am extreemly happy with the results. The paint matched up perfectly and the old school parts and stickers set it off exactly as I planned.

Here is a slide show of 23 more pictures that lasts about a minute and a half.

http://s116.photobucket.com/albums/o29/saunirae/?action=view&current=5a721979.pbw

[Dingobmxer]

Thats one cool cruiser Dennis well done 

  DINGO

[RATTY]

Thats well funky

[ron burgundy]

Nice one Dennis, that's one big ass bike you have

What's the deal on those Redline forks? I never seen any that size before.

Cheers

[Dennis Dain]

Back in the 70s the first thing was to redesign the 20" Stingray as BMX took off. Redline was one of the 1st  (if not "the" 1st) to produce the tubular fork.

By the late 70s a couple of manufacturs designed and developed BMX cruisers. The logical 1st choice was to work in the 26" rim size that had been around for decades.
Redline and Cook Brothers (there were others too) produced tube forks.

It did not take long to realize that the 26" bike was just too bulky. I am not sure who started it but somebody built the 24" cruiser and the rest is history.

Ratty, I thought you might appreciate the Redline tribute.

Thanks guys,

Dennis

[ron burgundy]

Interesting stuff, thanks

[Mattdub]

That looks cool Dennis 

[RATTY]

Ratty, I thought you might appreciate the Redline tribute

As allways, thanks mate

Are you gonna use that in anger and race 40+ cruiser on it, that should turn a few heads

[Dennis Dain]

Ratty, can you see me doing a 2 pedal start on that? I would be so much taller than everyone else on the gate it would be hillarious!

I doubt I will be gating up on it though. Once I get it dialed in, it will be a very stylish beach cruiser. Lots of coaster wheelies and just cruisin around.

[RATTY]

I would still love to see it on the gate 

thats still gonna turn heads when your out cruisin

[spillers#1]

How come this isn't in old skool like the diamond back ? 

[Dennis Dain]

I am so sorry! Did I miss something recently on this site? Did you guys change the order of the forums list?

I realize I don't post here too often but I thought my previous personal posts of all my old pictures was at the top of the list.

You have my permission to move it, or do you want me to post it in the "old school" forum?

Sorry!

Dennis