I did the exact same thing on my Cranbrook. Except I painted mine fire engine red and kept the same seat because it's very comfortable. I also added handbrakes.
As I watch more and more of these bike videos, it looks like you can build your own bike slowly and come out just fine. Start with a good frame and off you go.
I love it man, I did something similar without knowing, over the past 10 years I just keep upgrading it. I currently have a 13T rear cog this things a beast!
A coaster brake wants you to be sitting up. If you lean forward to reach those new bars, how can you stomp on a pedal brake whilst reaching the handgrips at the same time?
Jim's Obsessive Cycling Disorder Yes! A few of us each have built one, we all have a full squish bike with disk brakes and suspension, but it’s so fun to take out the Klunkers on the trails we normally ride the squish bikes on, it’s a Great time!
Hello, I have a question since I want to modify my huffy bike myself. How did you remove the chain guard? Mine is a Main Street bike (I don't think they make those anymore) and although I unscrewed the first two screws at the front, I was unable to remove the parts in the back.
@@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder I found out a few days ago, no worries (ended up tearing a bit of the 'leather' while I was doing it sadly) There are little tabs that you have to unhook from behind before you can remove the entire chain guard, for anyone else who wants to modify/remove it!
The front chainring is 44 tooth and the rear is an 18. (I own a Cranbrook and I counted) The front chainring divided by the rear gives a ratio of 2.44 . 2.44 times 26(nominal size of the tire) equals 63.44 gear inches which means every time you make one revolution of the front chainring you travel forward that many inches.
I paid $20 for the tires, $20 for the stem adapter, and $30 for the carbon fiber handle bar. The rest were left over parts from other bikes. In this early video only the tires were new.
Well, that was some time ago and last summer I gave the bike to my friend's son. I don't have specific ptiduct links. That said, I got the stem and stem adapter from Amazon. The handlebar came from Wish but I'm not certain it is legit. I'd recommend a Wake alloy bar from Amazon. I got the tires for $10 each when K Mart went out of business.
I tip the scales at 190 so weight should not be an issue. As to height, I'm 5'8" so I'm uncertain. There is a lot of adjustability in the stem and seat. Wal-Mart has a liberal return policy from what I hear so perhaps you could get one and see. Worst case, you can return it.
@@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder right on man. Bike's got a story to it. I'm considering tearing down my comfort cruiser and doing something stupid with it involving a wheel rebuild anda kick shift hub. Mostly because the back wheel that came with it only lasted a year before being taco'd so double wall'ed rims. I mean I don't do anything death defying or technical so. take a page out of ten eyar old me's book and try not to wear a hole in the tires.
My Cranbrook is the best bike I have ever had in my entire life I love this bike
I did the exact same thing on my Cranbrook. Except I painted mine fire engine red and kept the same seat because it's very comfortable. I also added handbrakes.
As I watch more and more of these bike videos, it looks like you can build your own bike slowly and come out just fine. Start with a good frame and off you go.
Well, I started off knowing nothing about bikes and now I'm pretty comfortable working on them. :)
I love it man, I did something similar without knowing, over the past 10 years I just keep upgrading it. I currently have a 13T rear cog this things a beast!
Its a nice rig for the price, certainly.
Removing all those parts definitely changed the look but those handle bars really gave it sporty look, gonna have to try the same thing 👍👍
It' waa lot more fun than I thought a single speed would be.
What a great looking bike and fun project. I bet it rides nice on the dirt trails and gravel roads.
I really like the transfer from beach cruiser to now! 🔥👍
A coaster brake wants you to be sitting up. If you lean forward to reach those new bars, how can you stomp on a pedal brake whilst reaching the handgrips at the same time?
I used a short stem to move the bar closer to me. :)
tighten those spokes so when you take it off a drop you wont taco the wheels.
I got my bike shop to do it for $17. I don't trust myself to handle it.
I like the Klunker conversion!
Now give it a go!!!
I've had it out a few times and it is ridiculously fun!
Jim's Obsessive Cycling Disorder
Yes! A few of us each have built one, we all have a full squish bike with disk brakes and suspension, but it’s so fun to take out the Klunkers on the trails we normally ride the squish bikes on, it’s a Great time!
Yup, something fun about going back to the basics now and then.
Well done ! Hows it ride on the long run.
Thank you, it's been a lot of fun but like all single speeds, it's a lot of work climbing.
I love the look of klunkers and you inspired me to build one thank you. great job !
Go for it! It's lots of fun!
Jim's Obsessive Cycling Disorder -What stem did you use? This is really neat 👍Thank you.
I used an Upanbike 22.2mm stem adapter from Amazon.com.
Hello, I have a question since I want to modify my huffy bike myself. How did you remove the chain guard? Mine is a Main Street bike (I don't think they make those anymore) and although I unscrewed the first two screws at the front, I was unable to remove the parts in the back.
It's been so long ago, I don't quite recall. I'm thinking there was a clamp on the rear.
@@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder I found out a few days ago, no worries (ended up tearing a bit of the 'leather' while I was doing it sadly)
There are little tabs that you have to unhook from behind before you can remove the entire chain guard, for anyone else who wants to modify/remove it!
The front chainring is 44 tooth and the rear is an 18. (I own a Cranbrook and I counted) The front chainring divided by the rear gives a ratio of 2.44 . 2.44 times 26(nominal size of the tire) equals 63.44 gear inches which means every time you make one revolution of the front chainring you travel forward that many inches.
I gave the bike to my friend's son, since he outgrew his old one.
I put an 80cc engine on my identical blue 2020 Cranbrook that cost me $98 plus $118 for the engine kit.
What eninge kit you buy? Can you link it? All the kits i found were over $160
hey can u link the engine kit and is it still going strong
How much did it cost for all the upgrades?
I paid $20 for the tires, $20 for the stem adapter, and $30 for the carbon fiber handle bar. The rest were left over parts from other bikes. In this early video only the tires were new.
What size is the chain guard?I’m fixing one just like this🤙
I'm afraid I don't know. I put it back on when I gave the bike to my friend's son.
What size is the stem
Hi! The stem is 45mm long. The adapter is 22.2mm if I recall correctly.
Jim's Obsessive Cycling Disorder thank you
do you have any amazon links for the stem you used? or the other parts?
Well, that was some time ago and last summer I gave the bike to my friend's son. I don't have specific ptiduct links. That said, I got the stem and stem adapter from Amazon. The handlebar came from Wish but I'm not certain it is legit. I'd recommend a Wake alloy bar from Amazon. I got the tires for $10 each when K Mart went out of business.
At 6'4 180lbs. Do you think this bike will fit me properly?
I tip the scales at 190 so weight should not be an issue. As to height, I'm 5'8" so I'm uncertain. There is a lot of adjustability in the stem and seat. Wal-Mart has a liberal return policy from what I hear so perhaps you could get one and see. Worst case, you can return it.
Mine was recommended for people from 5' 2" to 5' 10".
Been a year and a half. How's that beutiful klunker doing?
Last summer a friend's boy outgrew his BMX bike so I gave it to him. He was riding right up until it snowed.
@@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder right on man. Bike's got a story to it.
I'm considering tearing down my comfort cruiser and doing something stupid with it involving a wheel rebuild anda kick shift hub. Mostly because the back wheel that came with it only lasted a year before being taco'd so double wall'ed rims. I mean I don't do anything death defying or technical so. take a page out of ten eyar old me's book and try not to wear a hole in the tires.
I liked the video looking nice 👍👍
Thanks!
I’m in The middle of doing something similar to a haro buster
Awesome! It's a surprisingly fun bike, well, except climbing. ;)
Jim's Obsessive Cycling Disorder did you change the neck?
I just got one today 🙂
Necesito los guardafangos de esta bicicleta
No seria un klunker. 😁
That's what I call "The Deebo Bike". Haha!
Very nice 👍🏻
I love it!
Good lookin' Klunker. Now ditch the kickstand
I eventually did, but reinstalled it and the fenders when I gave it to my friend's 12 year old son.
Cuanto cuestan esa bisicleta
Looks much different
That is a nice Bike
Kool⚡
sweeeet 🤘😷
Thanks!
You should have just bought a mountain bike for the weekend and cruise on old Bessie through the week the old school is gone Nnnnnoooooooohhhh
needs a gear