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Title: Schwinn Predator 24" cruiser
Post by: sion on April 20, 2010, 11:21 PM

Schwinn Predator frame & forks purchased on US BMXmuseum site, after placing a post for old school 24" cruiser .. which proved quite difficult to find 'this side of the pond'. Don't like the new ones. Shipped over to UK (via HM customs  :(). This is my 1st build up from a frame & took  about 4 months to get all the bits together.

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(http://i41.tinypic.com/nz0ux.jpg)

My 'stable' now includes 16", 20" & 24" BMX bikes .... guess I need a 26"  one next!!

It rides great, took it out on a 10 mile ride along the Thames Path shortly after these photos. Hope you like.

Special thanks to: bmxghostrider, buttsbikeshop,  stellaartoiz, bendycat, dazbmx, del & esemdesign.

Spec:
Schwinn Predator frame & forks, Comp III tyres, Cruiser wheels, Raleigh Foreign calipers, MKS pedals, Takagi CR-MO crank, Suntour chainwheel, Raleigh Burner rear & wheel reflectors, Raleigh Burner seatpost, Suntour stem, AME grips, DC Tech IV levers, Raleigh Mini Burner handlebars, Aero-type seat, Schwinn seatclamp, custom pads (esemdesign), custom decals (del), repo Schwinn headbadge

Cheers

Sion  :)

Title: Re: Schwinn Predator 24" cruiser
Post by: daz bmx it! on April 20, 2010, 11:33 PM

Nice build Sion,long time comming bud but worth it :daumenhoch:  ALSO PM SENT :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Schwinn Predator 24" cruiser
Post by: Glynnyboy on April 21, 2010, 06:04 AM

Very nice matey looks the doggies :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Schwinn Predator 24" cruiser
Post by: Bob_Acid on April 21, 2010, 06:08 AM

That looks great man, i'd love to cruise it up the beach.

Sort out that gay seat though the guts are all wonkey.  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Schwinn Predator 24" cruiser
Post by: dordymush on April 21, 2010, 12:12 PM

lovin that. im thinking of an old school cruiser as a rider yself.
deffo pull the seat back a bit though  ;)

Title: Re: Schwinn Predator 24" cruiser
Post by: sion on April 21, 2010, 01:01 PM

Quote from: dordymush on April 21, 2010, 12:12 PM

lovin that. im thinking of an old school cruiser as a rider yself.
deffo pull the seat back a bit though  ;)

I have the seat back a bit to ride ..... only put it flat for the photos.

Title: Re: Schwinn Predator 24" cruiser
Post by: Mattdub on April 21, 2010, 01:35 PM

I'm likin' that  :daumenhoch: , what dordy means ^^ ref the seat is that it's far too far forward on the guts ( or guts are round the wrong way like Bob said ) . 

Title: Re: Schwinn Predator 24" cruiser
Post by: sion on April 21, 2010, 01:57 PM

Quote from: Mattdub on April 21, 2010, 01:35 PM

I'm likin' that  :daumenhoch: , what dordy means ^^ ref the seat is that it's far too far forward on the guts ( or guts are round the wrong way like Bob said ) . 

Will take some close-up pics later and take advice.
Thanks :)

Title: Re: Schwinn Predator 24" cruiser
Post by: stuntmaster on April 21, 2010, 04:53 PM

looks great love the front badge and looks nice and clean

Title: Re: Schwinn Predator 24" cruiser
Post by: motomagII on April 21, 2010, 05:02 PM

thats nicey nice love chrome cruiser

Title: Re: Schwinn Predator 24" cruiser
Post by: markyp on April 21, 2010, 05:24 PM

spanking :smitten: