My Cafe Cruiser
Frame:
54 cm
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Driveline Tracer / XLC
Pedals:
MKS Sylvan
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Shimano 18T / SRAM Red 53T / CN-HG700
Saddle/Seatpost:
Selle Italia X1 Plus Flow
Brakes:
Coaster brake
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Alex R450 / Linus / Panaracer Pasela 35c
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Alex R450 / Shimano CB-E110 / Panaracer Pasela 35c (Won't recommend going so fat on a frame like this)
Accessories:
Bottle Cage and Bell
More Info:
Got this old frame for $15. Stripped off the ugly paint, and found out it was fully chromed underneath. Then I started building what became my budget cafe cruiser.
Bike History
Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.
Added by mus. Last updated over 7 years ago.
16 Comments
Yeah almost too snug. I actually altered the chainstay a little, after this picture was taken, to make a little more space.
Posted over 8 years ago
This is so badass!!
Posted over 8 years ago
why do you not recommend 35c tires? I run the same ones on my old steel sscx conversion and I have had nothing but fun on them.
Posted over 8 years ago
There's nothing wrong with the tires, they are great. It's the frames chainstay there's too narrow for the back tire down by the bottom bracket. Adding a pic of it in a moment.
Posted over 8 years ago
ah I see. Luckily my frame was designed for 27" wheels and I have 700c so it has a lot of room,
Posted over 8 years ago
Did you mean to use the SRAM rings for a reason or it was just laying around?
Curiosity not criticism
Posted over 8 years ago
Got it for free and it was just laying around. So no particular reason, other than I also think it's a nice looking chainring.
Posted over 8 years ago
Photos
SquidPuppet says:
Nice! Exactly my kind of bike.
Posted about 8 years ago