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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-19, 08:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,479
Posted By Retroman69

Thank you guys! If that folder is a...

Thank you guys!
If that folder is a two-speed, I’m interested in it, as I’ve always wanted one. :)
Thats a George Nelson clock, I’m insane for mid-century-modern stuff and my furniture and decor...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-19, 07:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,807
Posted By Retroman69

Beautiful transformation! You did well, I love...

Beautiful transformation! You did well, I love it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-19, 10:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,479
Posted By Retroman69

Well, that was easy. A little oil and elbow...

Well, that was easy.
A little oil and elbow grease got the hub free and shifting smoothly and perfectly. :)
Brakes were already tight and well adjusted.
now a fully functional bike!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-19, 09:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,479
Posted By Retroman69

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-19, 09:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,479
Posted By Retroman69

She cleaned up pretty well!

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-19, 05:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,479
Posted By Retroman69

I wondered that myself, but a period factory...

I wondered that myself, but a period factory photo shows the dashboard to be original and correct. I’m guessing it allowed you to bolt on accessories if desired. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-19, 07:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,479
Posted By Retroman69

Thank you for the info! :) I didn’t buy the...

Thank you for the info! :)
I didn’t buy the Kombi, but I’m thinking about going back to get it because I do like it, and it’s in almost as excellent condition as the Apache. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-19, 04:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,454
Posted By Retroman69

Ah, the good old Raleigh Grand Prix! I always...

Ah, the good old Raleigh Grand Prix! I always love seeing one of these, especially the early ones!
Yours os a beauty!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-19, 03:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,085
Posted By Retroman69

The original B17 off my ‘73 Schwinn. I tried...

The original B17 off my ‘73 Schwinn.
I tried bringing her back, but ultimately had to replace it. ;)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-19, 08:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,479
Posted By Retroman69

Cool, thanks! I ordered a copy of the book. :) ...

Cool, thanks! I ordered a copy of the book. :)

Now the cleanup begins!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-19, 09:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,479
Posted By Retroman69

Thank you for the responses! I’ll try the dish...

Thank you for the responses! I’ll try the dish soap first and mineral spirits on stubborn residue.
Snall world, I have been using Meguires cleaner wax on the Schwinn bikes. Works great to remove...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-19, 08:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,479
Posted By Retroman69

For those that were asking, the tires are 26x1...

For those that were asking, the tires are 26x1 1/2.
The rims are alloy, the fenders are stainless steel, and the tires appear to be original with the brand VIKING marked on them. The rear knobby...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-19, 06:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,479
Posted By Retroman69

Thank you guys! juvela, that’s a wealth of...

Thank you guys!
juvela, that’s a wealth of information, thank you so much! I wasn’t coming up with much myself. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-19, 01:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,479
Posted By Retroman69

Here is the companion bike, a single speed...

Here is the companion bike, a single speed folder.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-19, 01:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,479
Posted By Retroman69

Picked up the old Vello today!

Finally made it back downtown to pick up the Norwegian Vello bike. :)
I was told it and it’s companion folding bike had been in the back of the warehouse for well over ten years, and no one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-19, 09:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,088
Posted By Retroman69

PS: I thought the mismatching tires were...

PS: I thought the mismatching tires were replacements, but the old photos I’m seeing also show a knobby Rear with a Schwinn style ribbed fromt road tire.
Im guessing this bike is all original and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-19, 09:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,088
Posted By Retroman69

The seat stays are indeed bolted to the seat...

The seat stays are indeed bolted to the seat tube, not sure why since everything else appears to be welded. I’ve seen a few old photos of this bike showing a huge horseshoe shaped metal object...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-19, 08:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,088
Posted By Retroman69

PS: The only photos or information of this bike...

PS: The only photos or information of this bike I can find is from a handful of sites from Norway.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-19, 07:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 947
Posted By Retroman69

A little window of history itself, very cool!

A little window of history itself, very cool!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-19, 07:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,088
Posted By Retroman69

Thanks for your input guys! It does stand out,...

Thanks for your input guys! It does stand out, doesn’t it?
for some reason, when I spun the generator it smelled like sulphur. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-19, 03:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,088
Posted By Retroman69

Weirdo vintage warehouse find!

I am not familiar with this one, but I spotted it at the back of a warehouse full of architectural antiques. I asked the business owner about it, and he said he’d take $150 for it.

It is a Velo...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-19, 09:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,359
Posted By Retroman69

Thanks! I agree, I screwed up the cut on that...

Thanks! I agree, I screwed up the cut on that one, but didn’t have any more silver housing. I’ll be cutting a new piece there. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-19, 09:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,359
Posted By Retroman69

Thank you very much! I’m glad in retrospect...

Thank you very much!
I’m glad in retrospect that I rebuilt and reused as much of the original equipment as possible. I’m more satisfied with the result. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-19, 08:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,359
Posted By Retroman69

Thanks! I’m not sure, they are pista (track)...

Thanks! I’m not sure, they are pista (track) bars, with a deeper than normal drop. They actually still have plenty of room up top, even though they don’t look it. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-19, 06:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,359
Posted By Retroman69

I appreciate the comments, thank you! :) I did...

I appreciate the comments, thank you! :)
I did keep the old “S” spring saddle because I think they’re cool too.
I went with the Brooks because I think that was what it came with from the factory,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-19, 05:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,167
Posted By Retroman69

Agreed, there is value in both. :)

Agreed, there is value in both. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-19, 05:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,359
Posted By Retroman69

PS: I am now a believer in the Brooks B17...

PS: I am now a believer in the Brooks B17 saddle. This is the first time I actually rode one and it was incredibly comfortable right off the bat. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-19, 04:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,359
Posted By Retroman69

The ‘67 Schwinn SS is finally complete!

Old Blue, after a long fight, had its first break-in ride and is as smooth, quiet, and quick-shifting as can be!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-19, 03:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,167
Posted By Retroman69

Thank you very much everyone for your input! ...

Thank you very much everyone for your input! Lots of opinions about this kind of purchase. I still think it’s kind of quirky-cool, but I agree not worth it if you’re looking for any kind of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-19, 06:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,167
Posted By Retroman69

Curious about the Schwinn World Tourist

I know it’s supposed to be a lower end carbon steel made in Taiwan bike, but I’ve read that they have an FF (front freewheel) system where the chain and gears continue moving even while not pedaling,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-19, 06:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 809
Posted By Retroman69

I saw that the other day. I love that he...

I saw that the other day. I love that he preserved the original paint and patina on it. :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-19, 04:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 809
Posted By Retroman69

Fascinating YouTube channel on vintage bikes

Has anyone checked out this guy’s channel? He rescues and refurbishes, repurposes or fully restores vintage bikes from any era. I started watching recently and I’m riveted by some of his finds and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-19, 04:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 398
Posted By Retroman69

Cool, That takes me back! I remember reading...

Cool, That takes me back! I remember reading those magazine articles in the 70s (in between reading copies of Starlog and MAD magazine)!
;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-19, 06:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,729
Posted By Retroman69

Update on the update...

Apparently modern guide wheels can not fit this older type derailleur, but I found a supplier on eBay that sells the original wheels NOS, so I ordered one.

PS: I looked awhile for parts for this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-19, 05:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,729
Posted By Retroman69

Thank you, I appreciate that! :) I wonder if...

Thank you, I appreciate that! :)
I wonder if the light blue is the Opaque Blue they had in the early 70s?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-19, 11:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,729
Posted By Retroman69

Thank you guys! yes exactly, the Huret dropout...

Thank you guys!
yes exactly, the Huret dropout has a “stop” that is so far forward that modern generic derailleurs just collapse against the frame with their “stop-pegs” (sorry, not sure what to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-19, 10:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,729
Posted By Retroman69

Thank you sir! :D

Thank you sir! :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-19, 09:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,729
Posted By Retroman69

Thanks! I haven’t had a chance to ride it yet. ...

Thanks! I haven’t had a chance to ride it yet.
Needing to do the pedals, derailleur wheel, and final adjustments, then do her break-in ride. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-19, 11:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,729
Posted By Retroman69

Update

Almost there.
I discovered that no new or newer rear derailleur works on this bike due to a design quirk of the forged dropout. So I pulled out the crusty pieces of the original Sprint derailleur,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-19, 10:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,729
Posted By Retroman69

Thank you guys! I do love this color now that...

Thank you guys! I do love this color now that it’s cleaned up and coming back together.
I woke up to the front tube being blown, will have to find out what happened there and put in a new tube. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-19, 09:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,729
Posted By Retroman69

Old Blue is starting to look like a bike again!

This 1967 Schwinn Super Sport has been a bit more of a challenge than my orange ‘73 was. A lot more wear and tear and a fair amount of weathering.
But it is finally coming together. Every moving...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-19, 09:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,889
Posted By Retroman69

I appreciate all the cool detailed info! I...

I appreciate all the cool detailed info! I honestly enjoy reading about the history of just about anything. ;)
I’ll likely pass on buying this one, although they still look like they’re a little...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-19, 04:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,889
Posted By Retroman69

Thanks for the info guys! I didn’t even notice...

Thanks for the info guys!
I didn’t even notice the fenders, but I had my eye on that saddle. ;)
It might be worth my time to go see it, and if those are nice, buy it, take the saddle and fenders,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-19, 02:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,889
Posted By Retroman69

Any info or opinions on this old (60’s??) Royce Union 5 speed?

Turned up on local listing for $40.

I think this brand was just a department store quality bike? I don’t know much about them.

Kind of a cool looker though with lugged frame and English...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-19, 01:47 AM
Replies: 8,800
Views: 1,115,130
Posted By Retroman69

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-19, 07:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,876
Posted By Retroman69

No prob! ;) The blue ‘67 cleaned up pretty...

No prob! ;)
The blue ‘67 cleaned up pretty nicely as well, but has a lot more wear on it and a handful of finish scars, and it had been converted to a cruiser. I’m putting her back as close to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-19, 07:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,876
Posted By Retroman69

On the ‘75 catalog, it says that a “Brooks...

On the ‘75 catalog, it says that a “Brooks Professional” saddle was optional on the higher end road bikes, but doesn’t specify the model. The period photos show what looks like a Brooks, but not a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-19, 07:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,876
Posted By Retroman69

Thank you! Actually the bike on the bar tape...

Thank you!
Actually the bike on the bar tape thread is a different project, an earlier ‘67 model SS. ;)

I definitely won’t toss the old saddle, it may well find use with someone. ;)
Nice...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-19, 12:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,876
Posted By Retroman69

Okay, a FINAL, final touch..... ...

Okay, a FINAL, final touch.....
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-19, 12:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,385
Posted By Retroman69

Whatever it is, I love it! :)

Whatever it is, I love it! :)
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