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02-22-24, 05:02 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,003
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

There is a good chance that (SEE POST #35 of...

There is a good chance that (SEE POST #35 of 2-17-24) dddd 's suggestion of the simple oil can tune up might have that Blue Traveler up and running decently.

It is a great suggestion...
02-16-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,003
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

It is worth the $30 ebay price (Ebay listing...

It is worth the $30 ebay price (Ebay listing reflects a $30 buy it price, and local pickup only).

Yes, you will have a lot of clean-up and sorting out the "tuning" which will be co$tly if you...
01-06-24, 10:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,551
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

My '76 Takara 732 has the SUNTOUR V-GT luxe ...

My '76 Takara 732 has the SUNTOUR V-GT luxe as standard equipment with a 34 teeth cog first gear on the freewheel. Yes, it will do the job fine!!
10-20-23, 09:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 611
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Iride01 usually is totally correct with his...

Iride01 usually is totally correct with his advice but this is one of those rare occasions where he is not.
That is an excellent frame.
You do want to continue with an Ashtabula ONE PIECE CRANK!...
10-19-23, 07:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 785
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Jaharmes: This is all that you will NEED to...

Jaharmes:

This is all that you will NEED to make that CIRCA 1985 ( GIANT made in Taiwan for Schwinn) Schwinn World an UPRIGHT CONFIGURATION tourist style bike.

1) Schwinn 7881 handlebars
Here...
10-18-23, 03:27 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,381
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

In 1969 when SCHWINN unleashed the New Safety...

In 1969 when SCHWINN unleashed the New Safety Levers that now allowed anyone to ride the top bar, this made every Baby-Boomer that was at least 11 years old , suddenly want a ten speed. Sales...
09-17-23, 02:44 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 6,531
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

the old saying: "STAY THIN, RIDE A SCHWINN, ...

the old saying: "STAY THIN, RIDE A SCHWINN, THE EXTRA WEIGHT WILL DO YOU GOOD! " is relevant and applicable for many bicycle riders that have never frequented bikeforums.net.


Who...
Forum: Commuting
08-18-23, 04:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,157
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Hey, it is a major dumbass move to commute...

Hey, it is a major dumbass move to commute that far on any e-bike or bicycle!!

I would not recommend choosing to use a motorcycle or a scooter instead, as those will get you killed just as...
08-15-23, 09:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,048
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Bike Power: As you know, your 1973...

Bike Power:

As you know, your 1973 COLLEGIATE has the 597mm "Schwinn Only* " 26 X 1 3/8 wheels . (YOU HAVE Weinmann sidepulls that say L.S. 2.8)
* well Ancient obscure early 1950's British club...
08-10-23, 02:24 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,385
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

GREAT JOB! Richard the Dean Anderson ...

GREAT JOB!

Richard the Dean Anderson has announced that you have been awarded the highly acclaimed Bachelors of Bodging degree from MacGyver University.

Now with that neat...
08-07-23, 11:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 551
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

I think SirMike1983 has given you a great summary...

I think SirMike1983 has given you a great summary of all of your generally accepted choices.

There is a somewhat unconventional method that might work okay in certain situations (it should work...
07-30-23, 10:44 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,207
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

... You'd Think That People Would Have Had Enough...

... You'd Think That People Would Have Had Enough Of Schwinn Roadbikes, But I Look Around Me And I See It Isn't So......
07-28-23, 08:27 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,385
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

G, the Second Letter in your serial number =...

G, the Second Letter in your serial number = 1971

C, the FIRST Letter in your serial number = MARCH




so MARCH 1971.
07-03-23, 06:24 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 5,177
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

There isn't anything on a SCHWINN VARSITY that...

There isn't anything on a SCHWINN VARSITY that you cannot service by yourself at home. They are really that simple.
Sure, you can get the LOCAL BIKE SHOP to REMOVE the FREEWHEEL for you because...
07-02-23, 12:42 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 5,177
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Your '72 CAMPUS GREEN Varsity looks great. ...

Your '72 CAMPUS GREEN Varsity looks great.

A way that one can significantly improve an ancient VARSITY is to find the MODEL J freewheel that came on the 1970 -1976 SUBURBAN 5 speed or...
05-19-23, 05:47 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,797
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

The greatest asset of the old SCHWINN VARSITY...

The greatest asset of the old SCHWINN VARSITY (circa 1965 - 1980 ) is its SIMPLICITY, EXTREME DURABILITY, & A HUGE NUMBER OF DIFFERENT FRAME SIZES THAT ARE SURE TO FIT ANYONE from a dwarf to a...
04-13-23, 05:11 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,055
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

. STEM SHIFTERS are unfairly...

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STEM SHIFTERS are unfairly ridiculed You should perhaps look at stem shifters as the "four door sedan" while down tube shifters and bar end shifters are the sexy more desireable...
03-29-23, 10:09 PM
Replies: 1,899
Views: 99,519
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

The original MacGyver would seriously be proud of...

The original MacGyver would seriously be proud of the work that yall are doing.
Your problem solving and craftsmanship is just great.
I think that is why so many people are tuned in to watching...
03-29-23, 02:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,099
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

While I do admire your scientific approach to...

While I do admire your scientific approach to precisely calculating the "best" solution, I do believe that you are "overthinking" it just slightly Tyrion.
I suggest that you closely observe what...
02-28-23, 06:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,196
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Yall do realize that a Contintental is nothing...

Yall do realize that a Contintental is nothing but a VARSITY except that the Conti has the Tubular front fork, and an alloy (S) stem, aluminum handlebars and centerpull brakes!

The SUBURBAN 10...
02-22-23, 08:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,297
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Hello MIKE w MASS; Be careful ...

Hello MIKE w MASS;
Be careful what you call a 650 TIRE designation BECAUSE:
.............................................................................Did You know that the ...
02-20-23, 11:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,159
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Hey now, wait a minute, that SHIMANO SKYLARK rear...

Hey now, wait a minute, that SHIMANO SKYLARK rear derailleur is a lot better in terms of reliability and durability than the Huret Allvit, and that SKYLARK is helluva lot better than the SIMPLEX rear...
02-18-23, 08:22 PM
Replies: 1,899
Views: 99,519
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Nice interesting build project Adventureman! ...

Nice interesting build project Adventureman! Hey, isn't that an old circa 1984-1985 solid state, made in England, MARSHALL LEAD 12 amp that is next to the repair stand in your pictures in post#2 ??
02-11-23, 04:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,143
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

rumrunn6 's advice is great! The other...

rumrunn6 's advice is great! The other commenters have also added some useful guidance.

There is just one important point that I think that should be mentioned in your quest to find a...
01-28-23, 07:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,939
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Hey Brandon & RB1: THERE IS NO BETTER CAMPUS...

Hey Brandon & RB1:
THERE IS NO BETTER CAMPUS CRUISER BIKE ON THE PLANET THAN THE ANCIENT CHICAGO SCHWINNS!!!!!

I am sure that Eswau's daughter is now midway through her Junior year in College...
01-16-23, 11:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,001
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

If you do want the Best of the ancient, old type,...

If you do want the Best of the ancient, old type, "DUMB COMPUTER" that does not do GPS, and does not upload any data, then there is none better than the INBIKE model IC-321 (WIRELESS) .

It has...
01-16-23, 09:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 491
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

As someone previously mentioned, IT IS NOT A...

As someone previously mentioned, IT IS NOT A 1973 FRAME !!!

It hails from the last few years that the Chicago factory was in existence. (late 1979 onward).

The JAPANESE YEN began to rise...
01-10-23, 09:18 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,252
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

You should try to recreate the bicycle version of...

You should try to recreate the bicycle version of Wyatt's captain america chopper from the Easy Rider movie.

Peter Fonda's character was Wyatt. Dennis Hopper's character was Billy.
01-10-23, 08:59 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,233
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

The SUBURBAN has the same tubular front fork as...

The SUBURBAN has the same tubular front fork as the Continental. (note: The SUBURBAN has the same L.S. 2.4 sidepull brakes as the Varsity, while the Conti. has centerpull brakes)
12-29-22, 07:21 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 8,645
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

base2: Give yourself credit for having a...

base2:

Give yourself credit for having a very good idea!
Why the hell would "respected frame builders laugh you outta their shops" for suggesting a very realistic & practical, potentially...
12-27-22, 03:43 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,882
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

It's fun! It makes me feel good and the...

It's fun! It makes me feel good and the exercise from riding is also good for me. It never feels like just physical exercise as running five to ten miles often does.
12-03-22, 09:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 595
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

What a genuine, nice act of kindness on your...

What a genuine, nice act of kindness on your part!!
11-12-22, 09:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 687
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Looks Great! You did a great job with the...

Looks Great!
You did a great job with the latest white Double Blue script that appears in the small Carolina blue portion on the top tube!!!
That gold foil band on the upper most Carolina Blue...
11-03-22, 07:00 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,007
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

The Huret Allvit is your only decent European...

The Huret Allvit is your only decent European choice to get the job done! Campy might look cool but you'd be a fool to choose something so bad!
Japanese is the only avenue that you have for...
11-02-22, 11:08 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,162
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

https://www.amazon.com/Green-Grease-101-Waterproof...

https://www.amazon.com/Green-Grease-101-Waterproof-Temperature/dp/B004Y06YT8

You can find it at AUTOZONE & NAPA for more than $1 less than you can source it from Amazon. O'Reilly's and ...
11-02-22, 10:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,517
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

I don't know this ebayer, I am not this ebay...

I don't know this ebayer, I am not this ebay seller, & I have never dealt with this ebayer.
I am saying I just saw this on ebay. It appears to be a KOOL LEMON circa early seventies SUPER...
10-27-22, 04:51 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,561
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Schwinn had both a ten speed and fifteen speed...

Schwinn had both a ten speed and fifteen speed STEP THROUGH ***PARAMOUNT*** in 1973 and 1974,
SEE the waterford site link that covers all the 1971-1980 Schwinn Catalogs.........just GOOGLE:...
10-05-22, 02:42 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,576
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

You should look at the BIG CHAINRING in context,...

You should look at the BIG CHAINRING in context, combined with some selection from the rear!

Its only gearing and that is all, why should I ride the way that I do...................didn't John...
09-18-22, 08:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,013
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Yeah, the GIANT made collegiate first appeared in...

Yeah, the GIANT made collegiate first appeared in 1983 after Chicago was gone.. The GIANT made collegiate has a 3 piece crank and ORDINARY 590mm wheels. It (the GIANT made for Schwinn bike) is simply...
09-12-22, 01:55 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,385
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Most all of the sixties and seventies...

Most all of the sixties and seventies Collegiates/Varsities/Suburbans have the exact same (approx 165mm) crank arm length. Women's (step-through) 26inch(597mm) Collegiates-Breezes etc , all have...
09-09-22, 09:43 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,933
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Doug Fattic is correct (post #26 above). ...

Doug Fattic is correct (post #26 above).
Schwinn's introduction of the so called "Turkey Levers" in 1969 is hugely responsible for getting ordinary, average folks interested in considering riding a...
08-27-22, 04:54 PM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 53,178
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Hey, why worry about what someone else spends on...

Hey, why worry about what someone else spends on whatever.

They derive some sort of satisfaction or pleasure from purchasing said goods.

As you know, there are some folks that have incredible...
Replies: 12
Views: 641
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

It is called the TRAVELER III, not the TRAVELER...

It is called the TRAVELER III, not the TRAVELER 3. ( basically... III told the world that it now had a modern 3 piece crank for 1978...) It was believed by most that the reason that SCHWINN...
08-18-22, 05:32 AM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,480,308
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

There is a nice old made in Austria, 3 SPEED, ...

There is a nice old made in Austria, 3 SPEED, J.C. HIGGINS bike that someone in the WILMINGTON, DELAWARE vicinity should get as it is for sale for only $29.99 on EBAY (location is actually in...
08-10-22, 04:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,953
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Hey Chuck M, that is a great looking OCT 1973 (...

Hey Chuck M, that is a great looking OCT 1973 ( KJ 549079 ) SUBURBAN that you have got there!
You see there on Chuck's 1973 CHESTNUT colored SUBURBAN, that SCHWINN did choose a perfect...
08-09-22, 02:56 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,953
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

The difference between a SUBURBAN 5 speed and a...

The difference between a SUBURBAN 5 speed and a 1970 - 1977 Schwinn COLLEGIATE is that the Collegiate has 37-597mm tires (26 x 1 3 /8 ) on the S5/S6 597mm (26 inch SCHWINN WHEELS).
The...
08-07-22, 09:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 490
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

My guess is the 1975 through 1977 SCHWINN...

My guess is the 1975 through 1977 SCHWINN TRAVELER. Its basically similar to the Le Tour, except specified by Schwinn engineers with the ONE PIECE CRANK.
This 1975, 1976, 1977 TRAVELER was...
07-19-22, 06:01 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,722
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

The VARSITY's rear derailleur won't work on the...

The VARSITY's rear derailleur won't work on the '73 SUPER SPORT. (the SUPER SPORT has 14-32 freewheel, the VARSITY has 14-28).

Nothing is different as far as the Ashtabula 1 piece crank and the...
07-16-22, 07:45 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,076
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Campagnolo, a pioneer in engineering excellence...

Campagnolo, a pioneer in engineering excellence that ruled the world until about 1967, since that time CAMPY has been second rate, and a distant second rate to everything Maeda SUNTOUR and SHIMANO.
...
05-13-22, 12:38 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,212
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Charlie Ky's recommendation on the $13.99 HARBOR...

Charlie Ky's recommendation on the $13.99 HARBOR FREIGHT "High Flow Hand Air Pump" (sku 63304) pump is a great one. It is well built and durable. I would only say that its gauge is "ballpark"...
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