Gary Fisher Clunker Replica 5
7/28/2022 12:48am
Parts
Brand
Model
Additional info
Parts
Frame
Schwinn
Excelsior 1942
Bought as rusted frame and painted with original templates
Frame:
Schwinn Excelsior 1942.
Misc: Bought as rusted frame and painted with original templates
Fork
Other
Schwinn
Fork:
Other Schwinn
Headset
Other
Dia Compe 1976
Headset:
Other Dia Compe 1976
Handlebar
Other
Honda CB305 motorcycle steel bars 1976
Handlebar:
Other Honda CB305 motorcycle steel bars 1976
Stem
Other
Schwinn cast iron (couldn't find an Ashtabula)
Stem:
Other Schwinn cast iron (couldn't find an Ashtabula)
Grips
Other
Hunt Wilde
Grips:
Other Hunt Wilde
Brakes
Other
Schwinn cantilever 1950
Brakes:
Other Schwinn cantilever 1950
Brake Levers
Other
Honda CB305 motorcycle 1975
Brake Levers:
Other Honda CB305 motorcycle 1975
Shifters
SR Suntour
Suntour Mighty's 1976
Shifters:
SR Suntour Suntour Mighty's 1976
Front Derailleur
SR Suntour
Suntour Cyclone 1976
Front Derailleur:
SR Suntour Suntour Cyclone 1976
Rear Derailleur
Suntour
Suntour Cyclone 1976
Rear Derailleur:
Suntour Suntour Cyclone 1976
Chainguide
Other
Chainguide:
Other
Cranks
Other
TA Specialites Cyclotourist 1975
Cranks:
Other TA Specialites Cyclotourist 1975
Chainrings / Sprocket
Other
TA Specialites Cyclotourist 30-40-50
Chainrings / Sprocket:
Other TA Specialites Cyclotourist 30-40-50
Bottom Bracket
Other
Oddysey BMX press fit 1975
Bottom Bracket:
Other Oddysey BMX press fit 1975
Chain
Other
Union 5 speed 1975
Chain:
Other Union 5 speed 1975
Cassette / Rear Cog
Other
Maeda 5 speed 1976
Cassette / Rear Cog:
Other Maeda 5 speed 1976
Pedals
Other
KKT 1976
Pedals:
Other KKT 1976
Front Rim
Other
Araya 7X 1978
Front Rim:
Other Araya 7X 1978
Rear Rim
Other
Araya 7X 1978
Rear Rim:
Other Araya 7X 1978
Hubs
Other
Suzue 1978
Hubs:
Other Suzue 1978
Front Tire
Other
Knobby replica
Front Tire:
Other Knobby replica
Rear Tire
Other
Knobby replica
Rear Tire:
Other Knobby replica
Saddle
Other
Brooks B72 1975
Saddle:
Other Brooks B72 1975
Seatpost
Other
Schwinn 1942
Seatpost:
Other Schwinn 1942
Seatpost Clamp
Other
Campagnolo 1976
Seatpost Clamp:
Other Campagnolo 1976
General Info
General Info
Model Year
2022
Model Year:
2022
Riding Type
Downhill
Riding Type:
Downhill
Additional Info
This is my Gary Fisher clunker replica.
Build with all period correct parts (except tires) from the period the first geared MTB's were evolving from the singlespeed clunkers (~1976-1978)
Almost all parts are from 1975-1976, the wheels are form 1978 when the first alloy 26" rims came available for the BMX cruisers.
I prefer these above the original Schwinn S2 steel rims as they are ridiculously expensive and the size is just under 26" so requires special tires that are not available (searched 6 years on ebay and forums and found 1...)
Besides that Alan Bond told me they were rubbish and the first good upgrade were alloy rims.
Took me 6 years to find all parts and build it.
See full build here:
https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/clunker-schwinn-dx-1941-finished-pa…
Additional Info:
This is my Gary Fisher clunker replica.
Build with all period correct parts (except tires) from the period the first geared MTB's were evolving from the singlespeed clunkers (~1976-1978)
Almost all parts are from 1975-1976, the wheels are form 1978 when the first alloy 26" rims came available for the BMX cruisers.
I prefer these above the original Schwinn S2 steel rims as they are ridiculously expensive and the size is just under 26" so requires special tires that are not available (searched 6 years on ebay and forums and found 1...)
Besides that Alan Bond told me they were rubbish and the first good upgrade were alloy rims.
Took me 6 years to find all parts and build it.
See full build here:
https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/clunker-schwinn-dx-1941-finished-pa…
7/28/2022 12:48am
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