Have you ever figured out the stock gearing on a cranbrook ? You count the teeth on the front sprocket and rear sprocket. Divide the front sprocket by the rear sprocket and multiply by the tire size to get gear inches. What size front sprocket are you using ? I have a 2/1 ratio is good. What you like about the cranbrook is that it is you against the trail it's more of a challenge. I ended up getting a 22t(Sturmey archer) rear sprocket with the 44 T front that is a 2/1 ratio for 52 gear inches.
Hi. I agree about the challenge. I now know why some folks like single speed mountain bikes. I gave the Cranbrook to my friend's son, since he out grew his old bike. So, I can't provide you with the ratio.
I never had one of these style bikes but I remember my uncle and his friends having them in the early to mid 80’s. I was too small to be able to ride them although I did try! I’d like to build one now. I’ve spent 10’s if thousands of dollars on modern bicycles but none seem to give me the thrill of just an old bmx from when I was a kid. Your bike looks great btw.
Two possibilites come to mind. Either the axle is loose or more likely the wheel is out of true. Park Tools has a great channel that can show you how to fix stuff like this.
Love the Video Great idea
Have you ever figured out the stock gearing on a cranbrook ? You count the teeth on the front sprocket and rear sprocket. Divide the front sprocket by the rear sprocket and multiply by the tire size to get gear inches. What size front sprocket are you using ? I have a 2/1 ratio is good. What you like about the cranbrook is that it is you against the trail it's more of a challenge. I ended up getting a 22t(Sturmey archer) rear sprocket with the 44 T front that is a 2/1 ratio for 52 gear inches.
Hi. I agree about the challenge. I now know why some folks like single speed mountain bikes. I gave the Cranbrook to my friend's son, since he out grew his old bike. So, I can't provide you with the ratio.
I never had one of these style bikes but I remember my uncle and his friends having them in the early to mid 80’s. I was too small to be able to ride them although I did try! I’d like to build one now. I’ve spent 10’s if thousands of dollars on modern bicycles but none seem to give me the thrill of just an old bmx from when I was a kid. Your bike looks great btw.
Thank you!
Respect
It's good to see the klunker again!
Thanks!
That brings back great memories of riding my cruiser bike in the trails as a kid. I really like your project bike.
Thanks! It's pretty fun all things considered.
I'm surprised the Huffy drivetrain survived the trail.
hey! i have the same bike but the back wheel wobbles and then i replaced the rim but it still wobbles is it normal?
Two possibilites come to mind. Either the axle is loose or more likely the wheel is out of true. Park Tools has a great channel that can show you how to fix stuff like this.