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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-09, 08:25 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,652,240
Posted By ggroth9

Today's high on crack in Chicago award goes...

Today's high on crack in Chicago award goes to....

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/1245379801.html

Schwinn Le Tour - $450

Must see. Schwinn Le Tour 12 speed. Like new. Originally...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-29-09, 09:45 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 22,096
Posted By ggroth9

As for contacting Cannondale, during my search...

As for contacting Cannondale, during my search for a replacement, I stumbled across a Cannondale FAQ forum in which someone was looking for the same part as I. The response was that they didn't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-09, 10:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,174
Posted By ggroth9

It did come with 650B wheels in the early 90's (I...

It did come with 650B wheels in the early 90's (I believe 92 & 93). Schwinn, desperate to keep the company afloat, used this tactic to drop the tarrif on the bikes imported from China from 30% to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-09, 07:49 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,652,240
Posted By ggroth9

Thanks. You learn something new every day....

Thanks. You learn something new every day....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-09, 07:31 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,652,240
Posted By ggroth9

Must be something in the air in Chicago today. ...

Must be something in the air in Chicago today.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/1237056780.html
Schwinn World Sport - $525

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/1236947374.html
Schwinn...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-09, 01:27 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,652,240
Posted By ggroth9

is this legit? ...

is this legit?

http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/bik/1233471893.html

531 Reynolds free spirit
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-22-09, 08:29 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 22,096
Posted By ggroth9

It was a flat piece of rectangular plastic, that...

It was a flat piece of rectangular plastic, that was beefed up to handle the torsional loads. One end bolted directly to the tongue of the trailer. The other end had a U shaped notch cut out that...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-22-09, 07:16 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 22,096
Posted By ggroth9

Replacement hitch for Cannondale Bugger

I have in my posession the Bugger my parents bought some 35 years ago to haul around my brother and I, and am looking to use it to haul baseball & football equipment back & forth to the local park...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-09, 12:08 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 29,409
Posted By ggroth9

You can tell by looking at the fork blades, that...

You can tell by looking at the fork blades, that one is deifintely a post buy-out 90's repop. The one's from the Chicago factory were thinner when looking at them from the side, and tapered from the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-04-09, 07:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,504
Posted By ggroth9

IMHO, skip this one and see if you can't pick up...

IMHO, skip this one and see if you can't pick up a Breeze or Collegiate. The tires on the one you posted are probably 26 X 1.75 with a max pressure of 35 pounds. The Breeze & the Collegiate came...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-09, 09:16 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,652,240
Posted By ggroth9

Seems high to me too, considering mine has "100%...

Seems high to me too, considering mine has "100% chrome front forks" as well, and I picked up mine for free.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-09, 10:58 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 17,728
Posted By ggroth9

Crosscut was a great bike, IMO. All of these...

Crosscut was a great bike, IMO. All of these were made by Giant (CrossFit, CrissCross, CrossCut). I never got one for myself because the largest frame available was a 22", and I usually ride a 25"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-09, 10:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,094
Posted By ggroth9

The sprint was made in Taiwan by Giant for...

The sprint was made in Taiwan by Giant for Schwinn, and used the 24" X 1 3/8" tire (ISO 540) and NOT the 24" x 1 1/4" S5/S6 tire (ISO 547). Schwinn stopped using the S5/S6 and S7 sizes on the 20",...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-09, 11:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,337
Posted By ggroth9

I don't believe so. That's the way the bars were...

I don't believe so. That's the way the bars were mounted when I got it. It took me forever to determine when it was built, and was finally able to do so with help through Classic Rendezvous by...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-09, 11:06 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,452
Posted By ggroth9

Brake cylinder hone, sold anywhere automotive...

Brake cylinder hone, sold anywhere automotive tools are sold (including Sears), price is around $5-10ish

GregG
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-09, 10:49 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,652,240
Posted By ggroth9

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220411288795

"SCHWINN KRATE STINGRAY ORG NOS TAIL LIGHTS NIB

IT STILL HAS ORG SCHWINN AIR"

"THIS IS AN ORG SCHWINN NOS TAIL LIGHTS STILL...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-09, 09:42 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,337
Posted By ggroth9

Here's 3 1938ish Hercules wrong chainguard,...

Here's 3
1938ish Hercules
wrong chainguard, wrong brakes, wrong seat.
Very impressed with the quality of the construction of this one.
Also has 3 piece cranks that use a 1/2" pedal - something...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-09, 05:39 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,652,240
Posted By ggroth9

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/1162420716.h...

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/1162420716.html
Vintage Schwinn Tandem Bicycle - $250

"Frame is even braised (not welded) which was done by Schwinn only at their Paramount factory and on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-09, 09:31 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,652,240
Posted By ggroth9

Sting Rays are going up that much, but the bike...

Sting Rays are going up that much, but the bike pictured isn't a Sting Ray, it's a Fastback. From what I've seen, Fastbacks are only going for $400 if they're restored or they have the rams horn...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-09, 09:24 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,652,240
Posted By ggroth9

If he gets $2500, then yes they are. I have been...

If he gets $2500, then yes they are. I have been offered over $1000 for my '69 more than once, but there's too few details to know if this one is worth 2500, IMO. I can say that original schwinn...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-09, 08:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,634
Posted By ggroth9

Axle nuts should be 3/8" X 26 TPI. Your bike uses...

Axle nuts should be 3/8" X 26 TPI. Your bike uses the same size, front & rear.

GregG

PS, nice find. Always liked the Cruiser 5 with the cantilever frame, much better looking then the Cruiser...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-09, 08:56 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,652,240
Posted By ggroth9

Schwinn OCC chopper - $100 Take your pick,...

Schwinn OCC chopper - $100

Take your pick, they're all over. Tagline usually reads something about "Mint, in the Box!" "Never Ridden!" "Price will only go up!" "Sure to be worth $$$!"
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-09, 09:56 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,041
Posted By ggroth9

1017 = April 11th, 1987. Yes, you will need a...

1017 = April 11th, 1987. Yes, you will need a freewheel removal tool, if it's the original wheel. You also need to know which one you need. If you plan on working on bikes in the future, you might...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-09, 07:56 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,041
Posted By ggroth9

in the mid / late-80's, the world was hi-ten, the...

in the mid / late-80's, the world was hi-ten, the world sport was cro-mo main tubes. Full cro-mo frame started with the traveller. The serial number of the OP's bike starts with "G", indicating it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-09, 09:48 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 6,185
Posted By ggroth9

Way back when, a bike an hour was pretty much...

Way back when, a bike an hour was pretty much what everyone wanted. Nowhere I worked did they hold you to that though. If you built 5 in an 8 hour day, nothing was said, but if you built 3 in a 40...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-09, 06:13 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,041
Posted By ggroth9

Check the 4 digit number stamped on the head...

Check the 4 digit number stamped on the head badge. First three numbers are the date, last number is the year (ex: 1008 = 100th day of 78 / 88 / etc). Since your bike does not have indexed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-09, 08:59 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 31,788
Posted By ggroth9

A recent present to my wife. The bike is...

A recent present to my wife. The bike is actually made from 3 donors, different badges, but I'm fairly sure they were the same manufacturer. Frame came from one, fork another, fenders the third. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-09, 09:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,510
Posted By ggroth9

Nice job, I like the paint scheme a lot. Are the...

Nice job, I like the paint scheme a lot. Are the tires white or grey? It's a little hard for me to tell.

GregG
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-09, 08:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,680
Posted By ggroth9

Later models from the late 80's / early 90's...

Later models from the late 80's / early 90's didn't have the FF system. Rotate the pedals backwards. If the chain moves with the crank, you don't have FF, if the chain stays put as you move the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-09, 09:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,727
Posted By ggroth9

The speedometer not working is more than likely a...

The speedometer not working is more than likely a frozen driver attached to the front wheel. Inside of the driver are two gears that drive the cable going to the speedometer. Lack of lubrication...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-09, 01:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 700
Posted By ggroth9

No you don't have to, but if the OP is...

No you don't have to, but if the OP is disassmbling the hub to replace the oil with grease, rolling the axle is pretty much foolproof, where a bent skewer or corrosion can cause a skewer to bind when...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-09, 07:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 700
Posted By ggroth9

Roll the axle on a flat surface when it's...

Roll the axle on a flat surface when it's disassembled. It should be apparent if the axle is bent or not.

GregG
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-09, 07:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,936
Posted By ggroth9

It's a 93. A couple of thoughts come to mind as...

It's a 93. A couple of thoughts come to mind as to why the shifters don't match the specs. First, this was when Schwinn was entering bankruptcy, and things changed with little or no notice in those...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-09, 12:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 829
Posted By ggroth9

Wheels look like 26 X 1&3/8 (based on the generic...

Wheels look like 26 X 1&3/8 (based on the generic tire tread on the blackwall tires). If they are, and considering how far the brake pads are mounted on the existing brake arms, swapping the wheels...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-09, 10:19 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,652,240
Posted By ggroth9

I had a friend that made a bike like this back in...

I had a friend that made a bike like this back in the late 80's. Front chainring is from a Schwinn exercise bike. He customized a 5 speed freewheel with additional spacers to a 4 speed to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-09, 10:13 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,652,240
Posted By ggroth9

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/1123706684.h...

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/1123706684.html

"Vintage hand-me-down. All of the decals washed off, but I'm pretty sure it is a 60's Schwinn Traveler. Newly packed 3-speed Bendix hub...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-09, 09:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,166
Posted By ggroth9

If you get a donor bike, you'll more than likely...

If you get a donor bike, you'll more than likely have to overhaul the hubs, clean the chrome and true the wheels. Your best bet is to check with your LBS for replacement wheels. My LBS has 27"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-09, 09:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,606
Posted By ggroth9

One thing I found that makes it easier is to pay...

One thing I found that makes it easier is to pay attention to the pedal orientation as you are pushing off as described above. As you are pushing the bike with your left foot on the peg in back,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-09, 12:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,575
Posted By ggroth9

Tioga Bloodhounds are available in 27 X 1 3/8. ...

Tioga Bloodhounds are available in 27 X 1 3/8. Largest 27" tire I know of. Use them on my foul weather bike in Chicago, and have been very happy with them.

GregG
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-09, 09:51 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,882
Posted By ggroth9

Right now it's a toss up between my '76 Letour II...

Right now it's a toss up between my '76 Letour II and my 60-something Traveller.

GregG
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-09, 09:13 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 10,953
Posted By ggroth9

Bill Becoat's 2WD bicycles, Sturmey Archer SW...

Bill Becoat's 2WD bicycles, Sturmey Archer SW hubs, SunTour roller cam brakes, Shimano Positron / FF system

GregG
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-09, 07:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,644
Posted By ggroth9

Shifters aren't mismatched. The slider on the...

Shifters aren't mismatched. The slider on the right shifter changes the shifter from SIS (indexing) to friction. If you can't get the indexing to work with the freewheel on your current rear wheel,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-09, 07:41 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,434
Posted By ggroth9

I always liked the black chrome that Schwinn used...

I always liked the black chrome that Schwinn used on a couple of their bikes. After a few years they discontinued it. We were told that the manufacturing process created hazardous waste above and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-09, 07:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,644
Posted By ggroth9

This bike was two steps up from the bottom of the...

This bike was two steps up from the bottom of the line in '88. Decent enough bike at the time. I wouldn't put large amounts of money in it though, unless it had sentimental value. If the shifters...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-09, 11:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,255
Posted By ggroth9

AFAIK, Schwinn reintroduced the 650B (same size...

AFAIK, Schwinn reintroduced the 650B (same size as the S-4) on the Frontier in 1992 as a way to get around the 30% tarrif on MTB's from China. Needless to say, the lower tarrif on their cheap...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-09, 11:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,656
Posted By ggroth9

Did Schwinn contract Murray to make bikes for...

Did Schwinn contract Murray to make bikes for them for a year or two after they closed Chicago and before they contracted with Giant and opened Greenville? I remember seeing mid-80's Varsitys that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-09, 09:53 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,109
Posted By ggroth9

Love putting rebuilt wheels, with sparkly hubs &...

Love putting rebuilt wheels, with sparkly hubs & clean tires, onto a polished frame. The moment it starts to look less like a frame, and more like a bike.

Hate pulling a garbage find apart, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-09, 11:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 811
Posted By ggroth9

i've seen instances where a pinging sound was...

i've seen instances where a pinging sound was caused by where the heads down spoke crosses over the heads up spoke and rubs. check to make sure the spokes are clean in this area. also look for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-09, 08:21 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,620
Posted By ggroth9

They make pulleys in which the bracket that holds...

They make pulleys in which the bracket that holds the pulley also has a cable stop.

GregG
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-09, 10:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 548
Posted By ggroth9

Could one of the cones be rubbing a dust cap? ...

Could one of the cones be rubbing a dust cap? I'm unfamiliar with chorus hubs, so i'm not sure if this applies, but have seen this happen on other hubs.
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