1940 CWC Roadmaster Balloon tire bike.
Frame:
CWC. Cleveland Welding Company. The tabs under the rear dropouts support a drop stand.
Fork/Headset:
Headset: Bear-trap mixed with original parts. Forks: Akisu (Cycle Pro).
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Most likely a Schwinn Skip Tooth Sprocket.
Pedals:
Rat Trap not original.
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Skip tooth drive system. Heavy duty. Sprocket appears to be Schwinn.
Derailleurs/Shifters:
none
Saddle/Seatpost:
Mesinger re-issue. 5/8 Layback seat post from Genuine Bicycle Products. Built in seat clamp.
Brakes:
Model D New Departure Coaster brake, Made in USA.
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
New Departure Hub. Made in USA. Tires: Bontager 26 x 2.00.
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
New Departure coaster brake. Bontager 26 x 2.00. The Carlisle tires are beginning to split. The Bontragers allow higher PSI and are so, so much smoother.
More Info:
Frame is built like a tank. Rear stays are so strong I can hardly flex them.
Added by Caltex. Last updated about 4 years ago.
4 Comments
Take it off any sweet jumps?
Posted about 6 years ago
Ha, not yet. At nearly 80 years old I think going off a curb is about it.
Posted about 6 years ago
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PursuitCV says:
SO much want
Posted almost 6 years ago
Caltex says:
Cool, thanks! I love it, rides great and built like a damn tank and weighs about as much.
Posted almost 6 years ago