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Originally Posted by flylock shox
Maybe it's just the seat height, but those frame dimensions look so odd - kind of like a Long Haul Trucker looks. Very distinctive final product -the blue chain and pedals are a great touch.
What did you use to get rid of the old paint?
What did the conversion end up costing, if you don't mind me asking? It looks a damn sight cooler than the regular old Schwinn.
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The dimensions look brutal because this is all you could get for a bike when you are a 6'7" kid in the late 90s, it is a very awkward looking bike by nature. This is why I was the perfect candidate for a 29er, finally some wheels that catch up to the massive frame size I need:
This bike is about 6" longer and significantly taller too.
I used aircraft paint remover, the spray on foaming kind, to remove the paint. One can wasn't enough though, so just 80 grit sandpaper for the rest and the nooks and crannies.
I'd say all in with paint and parts it was ~$500. Obviously done more as a fun project rather than to save over buying a new bike. Everything on there is pretty much the sale bin of Chain Reaction too, its amazing how much components are when you buy them with a built bike
