I have a Huffy Cranbrook Bicycle that I found at a flea market for $20 a while back. I first changed the front fork for a suspension one with V-brakes (not shown here). Then serviced all of the bearings as most had dried up. Also added those large whitewall tires. Removed the fenders to be stored for later installation.
Current Photo.
Today I changed the rear wheel from coaster brake to a wheel with an old 5-speed Shimano set of freewheel cogs. I wanted to see if the 1/8 inch chain would work on that old Shimano set of cogs. The chain stayed on the center rear cog without any clanking or noises. I do not have a rear derailleur mounted at all and that may come next. With a new chain of course.
I put on some cheesy rear brakes and took the bike for a test ride. The rear brakes were old and hard so not so good there. The front brakes work excellent.
No whitewall, bummer, it's on the original coaster brake wheel.
Those cheesy brakes.
The brake pads would not reach the rim with the brakes mounted on the other side of the cross piece.
Brake arms do twist a lot in the forward direction.
These brakes will get replaced soon, not sure with what.
It would be nice if V-brakes could be added to the frame.
Tire is 26x2.0 purchased used at the local bike store.
How the chain was mounted, middle cog.
The chain lines up nicely on this cog with that large chain.
Note the absence of a rear derailleur.
The frame was spread about 1/4 inch.
Update: Jan/30/2018
Old chainring was 44T, 2.6mm thick.
Different chainring, 40T, 2.4mm thick.
This works with a Walmart 5/6/7 3/32 inch chain.
Used derailleur, new cable, new chain. Zip ties galore.
Chain guard now put back on.
Cheap used shifter.
Front fork. Brakes squeak on painted rim.
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