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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-12, 02:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 550
Posted By King of Kadence

Ashtabula cranks have the date stamped on them....

Ashtabula cranks have the date stamped on them. You'll need to remove it to see it.

Post a pic of the bike.

Sierra brown is about a 68 to about 73 color for schwinn.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-06-12, 08:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,688
Posted By King of Kadence

There has been a few of these bikes that have...

There has been a few of these bikes that have gone for high prices on ebay. Look at completed auctions. I've seen them go for 300 plus in nice condition. Your two, shooting from the hip would go for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-10, 01:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 892
Posted By King of Kadence

Surfing ebay france I found this. It looks like...

Surfing ebay france I found this. It looks like it has 600a/24" wheels. The seller ships otherseas too.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-10, 10:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 515
Posted By King of Kadence

That S/T sounds like a 79-81. A decent yet...

That S/T sounds like a 79-81. A decent yet unremarkable schwinn road bike. It's lugged, not the fillet brazed one from the early seventies.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-10, 08:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,588
Posted By King of Kadence

Awesome dog Stan. Are you sporting the Schwinn...

Awesome dog Stan. Are you sporting the Schwinn hoodie?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-10, 06:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,001
Posted By King of Kadence

A Park FR-4 should do the trick.

A Park FR-4 should do the trick.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-30-10, 09:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,355
Posted By King of Kadence

For a Due Mila in good shape $500 is a decent...

For a Due Mila in good shape $500 is a decent price. A knackered one went for $325 on ebay earlier this year.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-10, 08:50 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,283
Posted By King of Kadence

B-15s and B-17s fit my butt perfectly. I have a...

B-15s and B-17s fit my butt perfectly. I have a brooks professional that doesn't feel as good.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-10, 08:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 542
Posted By King of Kadence

Cute photo. My 72/73 P-15 says hello. K72266

Cute photo. My 72/73 P-15 says hello. K72266
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-10, 09:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 892
Posted By King of Kadence

Sounds like you're lacing an old egg shaped alloy...

Sounds like you're lacing an old egg shaped alloy rim.

When I lace a wheel as I tighten spokes, I true vertically for a bit, side to side, and then dish several times until I see that the wheel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-10, 05:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,609
Posted By King of Kadence

This knucklehead's photobucket account is full of...

This knucklehead's photobucket account is full of krylon blue bikes. This guy is just another thief fencing stolen goods.

http://s916.photobucket.com/albums/ad5/roosterrojo/
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-09, 07:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 967
Posted By King of Kadence

Looks like a 77-78 Panasonic built Schwinn...

Looks like a 77-78 Panasonic built Schwinn Volare. There's a frame to compare it to on ebay's completed listings.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-09, 08:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,263
Posted By King of Kadence

Only time I've ever encountered this was after I...

Only time I've ever encountered this was after I had proofided. I wear black on freshly conditioned seats now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-09, 06:59 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 15,773
Posted By King of Kadence

Looks great. Decal placement is perfect on the...

Looks great. Decal placement is perfect on the downtube. Awesome work so far. I can't wait to see it built up.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-09, 12:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,044
Posted By King of Kadence

Sounds like a tweaked fork. But could you have...

Sounds like a tweaked fork. But could you have inadvertently dished the front wheel rebuilding it? Make sure your front axle isn't bent also.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-09, 07:28 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 34,690
Posted By King of Kadence

A couple of squirts. Any excess will leak out...

A couple of squirts. Any excess will leak out onto your rims and tires.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-09, 12:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,917
Posted By King of Kadence

I used to have a Moto Guzzi Miele GT and always...

I used to have a Moto Guzzi Miele GT and always said Mee-Lay. Knowing what I know about Italian it looks like it should be Mee-El-Lay.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-09, 12:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 946
Posted By King of Kadence

Rabid Koala is correct. Yes you should cross the...

Rabid Koala is correct. Yes you should cross the spokes. The first wheels I cobbled together without knowing anything about wheel building I did the same way, with spoke popping results. Crossed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-09, 12:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,576
Posted By King of Kadence

Yes, does a great job.

Yes, does a great job.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-09, 11:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,576
Posted By King of Kadence

I use polishing compound with great results....

I use polishing compound with great results. Don't over do it.

I don't know what year breeze this is but be VERY cautious cleaning the chainguard. Some years had awful paint and the screened...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-09, 07:35 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,161
Posted By King of Kadence

I like suicide levers... a lot. Then they...

I like suicide levers... a lot.


Then they came for my dork disc, and I said nothing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-09, 09:42 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 13,862
Posted By King of Kadence

Ha! I sold it for $150. Unknowingly I sold...

Ha! I sold it for $150.

Unknowingly I sold it to a flipper who relisted it days later at twice the price.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-09, 10:05 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,772
Posted By King of Kadence

Looks great Pastor. The Brake levers look trick....

Looks great Pastor. The Brake levers look trick. The setup sounds interesting too. It reminds me off the linked brakes that I had on an old Moto Guzzi.

Does the lever offer more cable pull in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-09, 09:52 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 21,985
Posted By King of Kadence

If the mattress saddle that came on it is in...

If the mattress saddle that came on it is in decent shape I would use it. It's a completely serviceable and comfortable seat for a 'sit up and beg' schwinn.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-09, 01:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,055
Posted By King of Kadence

To get it serviceable, I've tapped out dented...

To get it serviceable, I've tapped out dented fenders on some folded up shop towels using a rounded off dowel as a center punch. It will never look good, but it sounds like it's under the fork anyway.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-09, 01:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,229
Posted By King of Kadence

For polishing the frame, I would use a mild...

For polishing the frame, I would use a mild automotive polish like a dupont polishing compound. Take it very easy and the Sierra brown paint will pop back to life. Too much compounding will change...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-09, 10:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,579
Posted By King of Kadence

Yep, late seventies Le Tour. 60639 is the...

Yep, late seventies Le Tour. 60639 is the Schwinn's zipcode in Chicago. There are 4 tiny numbers stamped in the headbadge, those have the date.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-09, 08:11 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,229
Posted By King of Kadence

It's not in bad shape. It needs to be...

It's not in bad shape. It needs to be disassembled, polished and regreased. The rims are probably too rusty and will need to be replaced.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-09, 09:47 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 7,967
Posted By King of Kadence

Here it is....

Here it is. http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/bik/1111395094.html

I looked under a term he throws around a lot on ebay 'restored'

This bike has a janky chainline.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-09, 11:34 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 7,967
Posted By King of Kadence

Yeesh, look at the bikes.

Yeesh, look at the bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-09, 11:31 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 7,967
Posted By King of Kadence

Strange. Look at the closed listings. The same...

Strange. Look at the closed listings. The same bike, last week, but cheaper.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-09, 09:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,014
Posted By King of Kadence

Wear old clothing to ride after treating them!!!

Wear old clothing to ride after treating them!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-09, 09:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,014
Posted By King of Kadence

The right one does look like it's ready to go,...

The right one does look like it's ready to go, but who am I to say. Proofide is the treatment/waterproof that Brooks sells for their saddles. I've been on a budget and I've been using mink oil.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-09, 04:04 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,220
Posted By King of Kadence

Wow, glad you're ok. I've had accidents...

Wow, glad you're ok.

I've had accidents when I was a youngster(door prize!). I've been lucky and never been hurt. Having an accident is a good learning experience of just how quickly and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-09, 03:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,463
Posted By King of Kadence

There's never any guaranty that a craigslist bike...

There's never any guaranty that a craigslist bike doesn't have a dubious past. I wonder about that myself sometimes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-09, 03:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 890
Posted By King of Kadence

I have zero experience with those bikes. They...

I have zero experience with those bikes. They look ok, but I would rather buy one hands on rather than have one air freighted from around the world. Remember you will have to do the final assembly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-09, 11:58 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,162
Posted By King of Kadence

No, suicide levers don't increase travel. Look at...

No, suicide levers don't increase travel. Look at one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-09, 10:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 890
Posted By King of Kadence

I put a new one together for my girlfriend a...

I put a new one together for my girlfriend a couple of years ago. I didn't see anything lacking in quality. The only thing I didn't like was changing the rear tire. There's a lot going on with the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-09, 09:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,612
Posted By King of Kadence

I think it's DRUBAR

I think it's DRUBAR
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-09, 09:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 890
Posted By King of Kadence

You can buy a Flying Pigeon in LA. ...

You can buy a Flying Pigeon in LA.

http://flyingpigeon-la.com/shop/

http://flyingpigeon-la.com/wp-content/uploads/wpsc/product_images/PB13_400.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-09, 05:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,129
Posted By King of Kadence

Typical sixties dutch bike. There was a vinyl...

Typical sixties dutch bike. There was a vinyl cover that slipped over the chainguard to make it completely enclosed. If you end up freecycling, pm me. I have another half dutch bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-09, 04:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,162
Posted By King of Kadence

I don't understand the 3/8" part.

I don't understand the 3/8" part.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-09, 03:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,162
Posted By King of Kadence

I like suicide levers. They work well for me. I...

I like suicide levers. They work well for me. I don't understand the fuss of people wanting to remove them all the time.

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc248/keikaku_2007/IMG_0849.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-09, 07:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,107
Posted By King of Kadence

The second folder looks cool.

The second folder looks cool.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-09, 07:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 974
Posted By King of Kadence

When I bought spokes for my SA3 wheel my LBS...

When I bought spokes for my SA3 wheel my LBS advised I use washers.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-09, 09:19 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,443
Posted By King of Kadence

Really nice bike. Great job.

Really nice bike. Great job.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-09, 09:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,130
Posted By King of Kadence

It doesn't need paint if you ask me. Just a...

It doesn't need paint if you ask me. Just a decent polish and wax. Earlier this month I cleaned up a 73 world voyager that was close to the shape your S/S is in.

You can see this paint on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-09, 02:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 546
Posted By King of Kadence

Yes.

Yes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-09, 02:39 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,659
Posted By King of Kadence

and it fits like a glove to a wheel in the TS-2...

and it fits like a glove to a wheel in the TS-2 truing stand.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-09, 02:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,130
Posted By King of Kadence

Sweet bike. It needs to be cleaned polished and...

Sweet bike. It needs to be cleaned polished and greased.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3571/3409483558_5eabb29e0c.jpg
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