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1980 Schwinn King Sting 26
#1 2015-08-24 9:49am
- jonmarinello
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1980 Schwinn King Sting 26
1980 Schwinn King Sting 26
Schwinn "Rat Rod" King Sting
Started with a 1980 NOS frame I bought from Matt McGuire in Miami.
Frame number MR826184
Built: DECEMBER of 1980.
http://www.schwinncruisers.com/schwinn.php?se
Parts breakdown:
Frame: Original red primer: 1980 King Sting (BMX version)
Fork: Chrome, King Sting
Handlebars: Chrome, Vector "Pro" (30" wide)
Stem: N/A
Headset: Chrome, Schwinn
Saddle: Black, Brooks B72 leather
Seat Post: Chrome, Schwinn 28.6mm
Seat post clamp: Silver/Aluminum, Schwinn 28.6 King Sting
Rims: Gold, UKAI 26" x 2.125" HE
Rear hub: Gold, SR high flange
Front hub: Gold, SR high flange
Freewheel: Dark Bronze, Suntour BMX 17T
Chain: Nickel, KMC 3/32"
Chain ring: Gold, Suntour 40t
Chain ring bolts: Silver, Sugino stamped
Cranks: Silver/Aluminum, 170mm Suntour Vx
Bottom bracket: Schwinn King Sting 28tpi
Pedals: Gold, OG MKS BM-10 Foot Jaw
Tires: Black/Skinwall, 26" Cheng Shin Snakebellies 26x2.125
Grips: Black, Oury
Brakes: Silver MX1000 (OG)
Brake levers: Silver, NOS Dia Compe 128
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#2 2015-08-25 3:12pm
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Re: 1980 Schwinn King Sting 26
Very nice! I like the single speed King Stings. Thanks for sharing.
Steve
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#3 2015-12-21 6:29am
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Re: 1980 Schwinn King Sting 26
Like it
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#4 2015-12-21 6:45am
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Re: 1980 Schwinn King Sting 26
Sweet build Jon.. Your builds are always on point, congrats.
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#5 2016-02-22 2:09pm
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Re: 1980 Schwinn King Sting 26
Those bars set this apart from all the others. Great job.
I love building bikes just so I can go scratch them..
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#6 2016-03-10 9:36am
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Re: 1980 Schwinn King Sting 26
Very nice
20", 22", 24", 26", and 700c !
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#7 2016-03-10 10:17am
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Re: 1980 Schwinn King Sting 26
Awesome bike.
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#8 2018-11-28 7:00am
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Re: 1980 Schwinn King Sting 26
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#9 2020-06-04 6:38pm
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Re: 1980 Schwinn King Sting 26
Very awesome!!
This is inspiring me to build something like this great bike thanks for posting..
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#10 2020-08-16 9:34am
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Re: 1980 Schwinn King Sting 26
Love it
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#11 2022-04-08 8:18am
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Re: 1980 Schwinn King Sting 26
Those Vector bars, wow! So nice!
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Collector of Redline 401's and Sugino 400's parts, Diamond Back Turbo cranks and BB's too!
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