1948 Schwinn Majestic Klunker

This bike represents some of the earlier attempts at making a balloon tired cruiser into a true "klunker". The add on front cantilever brake would help slow the bike on the down hills while the Bendix 2 speed would give a little more hill climbing ability. Carlisle knobby tires were about as good as it got in the 1970's and the truss rods would help keep the fork from bending.

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Frame		Schwinn steel

Fork		Schwinn

Rear Shock		NA

Rims		Schwinn S-2 Tubular Rims

Hubs		Bendix 2 speed rear, Schwinn front

Spokes		Stainless steel

Tires		Carlisle knobby

Pedals		Torrington

Crank		Schwinn

Chain		Schwinn

Rear Cogs		Bendix

Bottom Bracket		Schwinn

Front Derailleur		NA

Rear Derailleur		NA

Shifters		Bendix

Handlebars		Schwinn

Stem		Schwinn forged

Headset		Schwinn

Brake set		Schwinn bolt-on cantilever front, Bendix coaster rear

Brake levers		Schwinn

Saddle		Original spring saddle

Seat Post		Schwinn

Colors		Red with cream accents

Size		18"

Serial #		C26854