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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-17, 11:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,974
Posted By stingray66

# ! problem dropped bars happen SEEN THIS ALL...

# ! problem dropped bars happen SEEN THIS ALL THE TIME also I had a aluminum bike NO MORE right now I have two old schwinn varsities ALL STEEL I will go to my grave not under standing what is the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-26-17, 12:44 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,439
Posted By stingray66

bicycle blue book is a bunch of crap says my 73...

bicycle blue book is a bunch of crap says my 73 schwinn varsity is with 0
HELL then why did I JUST turned down 675.00 this morning as it NOT for sale finding variety is coming up and getting to be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-17, 09:30 PM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,760
Posted By stingray66

Before ...

Before
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After

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-17, 08:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,993
Posted By stingray66

1975 varsity ...

1975 varsity

https://s26.postimg.org/8vd4utsll/IMG_0076.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/mca3dp2x1/)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-17, 09:08 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 28,689
Posted By stingray66

"IMG_0238_v1uc58.jpg"

"IMG_0238_v1uc58.jpg"
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-17, 08:48 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 28,689
Posted By stingray66

/Users/normreynolds/Desktop/IMG_0868.jpg

/Users/normreynolds/Desktop/IMG_0868.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-17, 03:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 478
Posted By stingray66

help with paint

looking for some help getting campus green on Got aluminum base coat on ok Now here is were i get in trouble
I can't seem to get the right shade of paint One coat way to light looks like muster...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-15-17, 11:19 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,236
Posted By stingray66

no photo bucket will not work for me at all now...

no photo bucket will not work for me at all now they want 400 bucks are they kidding Found https://postimages.org
and it works for FREE

https://s26.postimg.org/akgpmel1l/IMG_0564.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-17, 11:12 PM
Replies: 2,562
Views: 958,787
Posted By stingray66

https://s26.postimg.org/akgpmel1l/IMG_0564.jpg...

https://s26.postimg.org/akgpmel1l/IMG_0564.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/drb9615hh/)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-17, 04:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,359
Posted By stingray66

I own TWO varsities 73 campus green and a 75...

I own TWO varsities 73 campus green and a 75 chestnut thees bikes are light years better then ANY THING built today and I 100% disagree about the aluminum wheels hate them with a passion the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-17, 01:24 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,564
Posted By stingray66

i use automotive brake cleaner works really good...

i use automotive brake cleaner works really good and fast then i hit chain with triflo
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-11-17, 06:40 PM
Replies: 3,580
Views: 989,727
Posted By stingray66

Any thing that does not have dropped bars they...

Any thing that does not have dropped bars they are the worst thing ever just try climbing a big hill with drop bars it will not work I took the drop bars off my two Schwinn varsity s and threw them...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-17, 09:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,872
Posted By stingray66

Also use Schwalbe they are one of the best for me...

Also use Schwalbe they are one of the best for me never had a flat slice I went to schwalbe
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-13-17, 11:42 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,594
Posted By stingray66

i have two varsities and they came with drop bars...

i have two varsities and they came with drop bars With the hills around here they were useless IT was when I took them off and put on cruiser bars were I am siting up and have WAY more power going...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-13-17, 11:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,303
Posted By stingray66

no tires were a LOT better back then in the 60s...

no tires were a LOT better back then in the 60s as a kid I had a varsity that I put air in the tires once when i first got it and in 8 years all over san Bernardino ca and NEVER GOT A FLAT or...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-17, 04:32 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,413,205
Posted By stingray66

1973 and a 1975 schwinn varsity 21 speed

1973 and a 1975 schwinn varsity 21 speed
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-26-17, 10:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,386
Posted By stingray66

ok just wanted to report that I found the problem...

ok just wanted to report that I found the problem it was NOT the brakes it was the wheel. The wheel look trued but there were high and low spots on the brake surface of the rim. What cause the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-26-17, 10:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,924
Posted By stingray66

ok just wanted to report that I found the problem...

ok just wanted to report that I found the problem it was NOT the brakes it was the wheel. The wheel look trued but there were high and low spots on the brake surface of the rim. What cause the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-24-17, 09:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,386
Posted By stingray66

Ok thanks I was hopping they were taper the old...

Ok thanks I was hopping they were taper the old one were taper
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-22-17, 11:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,386
Posted By stingray66

ok I going to give them a try and let you guys...

ok I going to give them a try and let you guys know how i make out where are you guys getting the Dia-comps I found them on Amazon BUT there were some bad reviews saying they were NOT real ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-22-17, 05:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,386
Posted By stingray66

I have done all of this this problem is not a ...

I have done all of this this problem is not a Squealing noise
And not a toe in problem this howling is way much worse I have chrome wheels
This howling driving me nuts as I just can not find...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-22-17, 12:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,386
Posted By stingray66

sorry this dam spell check keeps changing words...

sorry this dam spell check keeps changing words NOT me I did not notice till you said something Now WHAT IS causing the loud howling with the new pads
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-22-17, 12:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,924
Posted By stingray66

I am having the same thing on a 1974 schwinn...

I am having the same thing on a 1974 schwinn varsity It came from schwinn with side pull its not squealing its the howling
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-22-17, 12:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,386
Posted By stingray66

this is what i put back on its a block with two...

this is what i put back on its a block with two cuts in them it has no name on them but after sanding them a little they seem to stop fine and they are quite...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-22-17, 12:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,386
Posted By stingray66

Problems with old schwinn varsity side pull brakes

Haveing a lot of problems with a 1975 schwinn varsity with the side pull brakes
Been messing with it for a long time I have bought three sets of different type of look stop pads at frist they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-16-17, 02:48 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 18,952
Posted By stingray66

I with you there same thing the Aluminum bike...

I with you there same thing the Aluminum bike cracked two frames also lbs told me last year aluminum is all you can get and that aluminum was much better that steel well went shopping and ended up...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-17, 12:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,550
Posted By stingray66

Ok I put on the schwalbe HS 159 and NOW have...

Ok I put on the schwalbe HS 159 and NOW have the roller just touching the tire very lightly and just put bike in the higher gear I think that will work
thanks for ll the info
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-09-17, 12:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,550
Posted By stingray66

ok going to try the on a older tire right now as...

ok going to try the on a older tire right now as I really do not want to mess up my new schwalbes also looking online at trainer tires BUT none to be had foe 27x1-1/4 tire I do NOT understand Why...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-09-17, 11:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,550
Posted By stingray66

the only reason that I am now using the trainer...

the only reason that I am now using the trainer is like today there is snow and ice all over the place and I need to keep going on the bike for health reasons if it was just cold I would be out side...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-09-17, 11:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,550
Posted By stingray66

Indoor trainer and tire problems

Morning Have a 75 schwinn varsity that I now have on a indoor trainer
The problem That I am having is in the last three months I have gone though four tires on the rear
last night was on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-02-17, 11:32 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,444
Posted By stingray66

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/stingray66/...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/stingray66/B774C684-2E7A-49DB-B1F9-4B70DE57AC7E.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/stingray66/media/B774C684-2E7A-49DB-B1F9-4B70DE57AC7E.jpg.html)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-02-17, 11:27 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,444
Posted By stingray66

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/stingray66/...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/stingray66/863A2ACA-1FBD-455C-9228-57F8F35E87AC.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/stingray66/media/863A2ACA-1FBD-455C-9228-57F8F35E87AC.jpg.html)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-02-17, 11:18 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 11,050
Posted By stingray66

I used to get blow of the path with my old...

I used to get blow of the path with my old walmart schwinn BUT Now with my costume 21 speed 1973 schwinn varsity That another story when some one rides up my ass to pass i just hammer that old...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-05-16, 03:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,098
Posted By stingray66

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/stingray66/...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/stingray66/863A2ACA-1FBD-455C-9228-57F8F35E87AC.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/stingray66/media/863A2ACA-1FBD-455C-9228-57F8F35E87AC.jpg.html)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-16, 08:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,121
Posted By stingray66

I am haft temped to use the original schwinn...

I am haft temped to use the original schwinn tubes They hold air are thicker and are the RIGHT size
the problem they are 40 years old and don't think it would be a good idea
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-16, 08:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,121
Posted By stingray66

Tubes

Ok I have a BIG question here. What is the story about todays inner tubes?? yesterday had other flat on my one varsity that was just sitting
On that bike have brand NEW kenda road tires. MY LBS...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-17-16, 09:23 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 26,194
Posted By stingray66

Mine is a 1973 21 speed schwinn varsity the ...

Mine is a 1973 21 speed schwinn varsity the hill gears
Are 28/34 and sti a very FAST bike
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-08-16, 08:36 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,736
Posted By stingray66

just got back from a 8 mile ride. Stayed out of...

just got back from a 8 mile ride. Stayed out of the big ring and used the lower gears more. took it easy. It did go a lot better then yesterday:thumb:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-07-16, 04:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,736
Posted By stingray66

The main thing is before I went to the bike I was...

The main thing is before I went to the bike I was s little over weight,
Could hardly walk because of problem with my right leg, was told need knee replacement .
Pre diebetes and some heart problem...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-07-16, 04:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,736
Posted By stingray66

One of the problems is there are a lot of hills...

One of the problems is there are a lot of hills around here
And I do use the gears that's why I modified my ten speed to a
21 speed varisty I was pushing my self with the big chain ring
And have...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-07-16, 12:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,736
Posted By stingray66

Ok I will give it rest for a few days

Ok I will give it rest for a few days
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-07-16, 09:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,736
Posted By stingray66

I try to ride twice a day with a total of 6/10...

I try to ride twice a day with a total of 6/10 miles every day of the week

Last time I went out was yesterday and felt good I did only got 6 hours sleep last night maybe that the problem glad it...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-07-16, 08:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,736
Posted By stingray66

feeling good then today Struggling

Ok started out last April riding a bike have a 21 speed 1973 schwinn varsity.
Any way when I first started out on April i st struggled a LOT But as time went on I got stronger every day.
So far...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-04-16, 08:27 PM
Replies: 3,580
Views: 989,727
Posted By stingray66

and here is my 1973 varsity campus green...

and here is my 1973 varsity campus green http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/stingray66/IMG_0560.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/stingray66/media/IMG_0560.jpg.html)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-02-16, 12:05 PM
Replies: 3,580
Views: 989,727
Posted By stingray66

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/stingray66/...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/stingray66/IMG_0464.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/stingray66/media/IMG_0464.jpg.html)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-16, 12:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,098
Posted By stingray66

tires

ok whats to get an opinion as to what tire i should use for my schwinn varsity
looking at the kenda k 34 and the Scwalbe HS 159 my cst tires that came with my bike has worn out at 700 miles plus...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-16, 03:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,037
Posted By stingray66

i really do not get this rim tap thing I have had...

i really do not get this rim tap thing I have had really good luck with electrical tape hey don't laugh it WORKS
my last bike ran it little over 5000 miles in three years with original tuff liners...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-16, 09:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,406
Posted By stingray66

ok just what to report as of tonight I have 168...

ok just what to report as of tonight I have 168 miles on this set up and loving it. Been working really good AND is one of the best things I have done to this bike. I have about 25 bucks in this set...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-30-16, 10:19 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 359,778
Posted By stingray66

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/stingray66/...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/stingray66/IMG_0540.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/stingray66/media/IMG_0540.jpg.html)
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-30-16, 10:18 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 359,778
Posted By stingray66

magic shine about 5 year old and STILL working...

magic shine about 5 year old and STILL working great this was just tonight
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/stingray66/IMG_0538.jpg...
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