Sunday, May 7, 2017

Schwinn head tubes

Most Schwinn Homegrown head tubes I've measured are slightly undersized, which accounts for the frequent head tube cracks. Their head tubes should always be faced and reamed to avoid issues. Even if the frame is built up, to be safe the fork and headset should be pulled and the head tube done.

Fairly typical crack in head tube.

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