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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,104,038
Posted By ski4bob

Handlebars

Here you go:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-23, 08:22 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,104,038
Posted By ski4bob

eBay purchase

they are Chinese knockoffs off of EBay that I like a bunch. Very comfortable and I think they look great. I have these on 2 other bikes, one for 5 years or so and they’ve been a solid performer.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-23, 01:00 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,104,038
Posted By ski4bob

Thanks, I love it too, looks even better than i...

Thanks, I love it too, looks even better than i visualized.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-23, 11:54 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,104,038
Posted By ski4bob

1984 Schwinn Peloton RestoMod

Picked up this iconic frame for next to nothing as it had a small dent and the paint was in bad shape. Ended up repainting the frame and updating. I love the results! The only things that are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-21, 04:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 33,899
Posted By ski4bob

Schwinn 354

The 354 was the only model that used a normal seat post clamp. I completely modernized mine and honestly it's a great bike. Climbs very well and handles like a fine sports car. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-20, 12:09 PM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 356,449
Posted By ski4bob

I never was a fan of gum wall tires, plus imho,...

I never was a fan of gum wall tires, plus imho, red bikes look great with red tires. Thompson seatpost are my preference, but like I said I have the original, but to get the seat to my height it was...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-20, 09:31 PM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 356,449
Posted By ski4bob

Well you know how it is, tall guy, tall bike.....

Well you know how it is, tall guy, tall bike.....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-20, 11:45 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 356,449
Posted By ski4bob

Recently finished this rehab. This is a very nice...

Recently finished this rehab. This is a very nice ride, and one of Schwinn's best from 1988. Columbus SP/SL, "aero" seat stays and fork. All stock except for wrap, tires, seat and seat post (still...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-20, 11:15 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 330,344
Posted By ski4bob

1988 Circuit completed. ...

1988 Circuit completed.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-20, 11:54 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,279
Posted By ski4bob

My '88 Circuit. Love it! ...

My '88 Circuit. Love it!
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-20, 11:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,694
Posted By ski4bob

1988 Circuit refurbishment complete

Took a few months, but I've finished this beauty, other than SPD-SL pedals which I'm on the hunt for. New cables, housing, tires, tubes, hoods, NOS front hub, new front spokes, new brake pads, new...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-20, 07:24 PM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 356,449
Posted By ski4bob

Muy Caliente!!!!

Muy Caliente!!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-20, 07:13 PM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 356,449
Posted By ski4bob

You rode this "to the store"? Seems like a job...

You rode this "to the store"? Seems like a job for a beach bike, not a super bike? That RD Cage is ridiculous.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-20, 11:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,167
Posted By ski4bob

Very nicely done, you can get original frame...

Very nicely done, you can get original frame decals at velocals.com to complete the project. Here is a pic of my 1980 Voyageur 11.8. It a wonderful frame that rides quite nicely....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-19, 12:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,937
Posted By ski4bob

My Restomodded '91 354

Really have been enjoying this bike, it now has nice no name carbon cages and a Fabric Line seat. I've put about 1,000 miles on it and it's now my go-to ride. Notice the normal seat post and internal...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-19, 05:17 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 330,344
Posted By ski4bob

1980 Schwinn Voyegeur 11.8 period correct upgrade

I love how this bike came out. It's got 1055 rear and front derailleurs, Shimano 300 Exage 7 speed SIS shifters, 1055 crank (170mm), new Tektro R737 brakes, 600 Tri Color hubs and campy rims, SR...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-19, 12:24 PM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 356,449
Posted By ski4bob

Front wheel hub needs to be readable from the...

Front wheel hub needs to be readable from the saddle, but really this frame is beautiful and deserves at least 105 components, but should have Ultegra to match the wheels. I give it 3/4 hot.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-19, 12:19 PM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 356,449
Posted By ski4bob

Hot, and I love how red tires look on a red bike!

Hot, and I love how red tires look on a red bike!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-19, 02:49 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,104,038
Posted By ski4bob

Reminds me of my '83 Super Sport Custom Paint and Lettering.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-19, 04:12 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,104,038
Posted By ski4bob

Those brifters are for drop bars, imho they look...

Those brifters are for drop bars, imho they look horrible on these handlebars. Mountain bike shifters/brake handles would both look and perform way better!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-19, 12:10 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,104,038
Posted By ski4bob

When I converted my '88 Premis the tubes were...

When I converted my '88 Premis the tubes were "slammed and squished" as you put it, although I'd say they were squeezed at the end to make them clear the other tubes in the bottom bracket. While this...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-19, 09:45 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 356,449
Posted By ski4bob

Yes, I'm 230 lbs and have tried my damnedest to...

Yes, I'm 230 lbs and have tried my damnedest to break them but not even a creak from them. I've got these on another bike also and they've performed well no issues whatsoever. I understand the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-19, 02:30 PM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 356,449
Posted By ski4bob

1991 Schwinn 354, the only thing here that is original is the frame.

So let me know your thoughts on this beauty (in my eyes). Shimano R7000 groupset, Mavic Cosmic Elite Wheelset and many carbon bits. Its a fast ride that likes hills!

My "new"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-19, 10:15 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 330,344
Posted By ski4bob

1988 Circuit

I picked up a nice '88 Circuit that I want to rehab. I want to keep it stock since the Sante' stuff is so cool. I have everything except I need a front wheel to complete the build. So I'm looking for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-19, 10:06 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,104,038
Posted By ski4bob

Love this, I've been looking for a 25" Prologue for years now!

Really like this, and it's the right size for me!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-19, 04:47 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,104,038
Posted By ski4bob

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-19, 04:43 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,104,038
Posted By ski4bob

Both are very nice rides! The Olmo is very nicely...

Both are very nice rides! The Olmo is very nicely done, looks like it should have come that way from the factory.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-19, 04:40 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,104,038
Posted By ski4bob

I am with you on the nostalgia for Schwinn, I had...

I am with you on the nostalgia for Schwinn, I had seen one of these in the showroom back then but couldn't pull the trigger on it. Always loved the paint job, the internally routed rear brake housing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-19, 04:28 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,104,038
Posted By ski4bob

Yes, my bad on the year, but yes, of the...

Yes, my bad on the year, but yes, of the aluminums they made before bankruptcy, this was the one I always liked because of the colorway, and the seat collar. Yes, it's a Hylix, I hesitated for a long...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-19, 08:31 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,104,038
Posted By ski4bob

1991 Schwinn 354

Love the paint on this, and it climbs so well! Really enjoying the new R7000 Groupset, it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-19, 10:21 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,104,038
Posted By ski4bob

Beautiful and it's my size!

Love this I've been looking for a Prologue in my size for years! Nice job!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-19, 06:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,551
Posted By ski4bob

I have an original set of wheels with cassette...

I have an original set of wheels with cassette from a hardly used 354 that I bought a few months back. I'm updated the bike to an 11 speed and have put new wheels on it.

If you're interested $80...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-19, 04:27 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,937
Posted By ski4bob

Tire size for 1991 Schwinn 354

I'm in the process of bringing a '91 354 back to life with modern parts. I put Continental GP4000SII's in 25mm on it and they just barely clear the yolk style seat stay. No way anything bigger would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-18, 05:01 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,104,038
Posted By ski4bob

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-18, 08:06 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 34,227
Posted By ski4bob

63cm Premis, Columbus Tenax. I'm 6'5" 37" inseam

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1988 Premis, 5700 levers, cranks, derailluers and brakes, Shimano RS330...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-18, 04:22 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 330,344
Posted By ski4bob

'87 Tempo

It's all 600 tricolor except the DA Crank and DA MF7400 free wheel! Wheels are Phil Wood hubs laced to Campy hoops. Great...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-18, 04:13 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 330,344
Posted By ski4bob

I've been searching for a 25" Prologue! I want...

I've been searching for a 25" Prologue! I want it!!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-18, 03:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 944
Posted By ski4bob

Tektro R737 are way better

I've got an '83 Super Sport that I changed to all modern components, and the Tektro R737 are the best, their finish is very nice, I like their finish better than Shimano or Sram!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-29-18, 09:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,568
Posted By ski4bob

Love my Premis

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-18, 09:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,354
Posted By ski4bob

My Premis

As it is now.https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_3375_b82d63851d6cba0a81ebb9b7e5cdbad3993004ca.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-18, 06:19 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,104,038
Posted By ski4bob

Yep, she is 5'11" with long legs. My frames are...

Yep, she is 5'11" with long legs. My frames are all 25" also, as I'm the same height as you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-18, 10:31 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,104,038
Posted By ski4bob

I love this bike, very pretty!

I love this bike, very pretty!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-18, 10:05 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,104,038
Posted By ski4bob

1987 Schwinn Super Sport RestoMod

Built this up from a find on "Offer Up" that I picked up for next to nothing. Built it up for my wife she loves it....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-18, 09:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,354
Posted By ski4bob

Love my Premis

I know that this is an old string but too bad!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-17, 10:39 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,104,038
Posted By ski4bob

Schwinn rear spacing

All the 80's Schwinn's I've experienced have 126mm spacing, and cold setting the rear to 130mm is easy peasy!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-17, 07:46 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 34,227
Posted By ski4bob

Being 6'5" means I have nothing but XL and XXL...

Being 6'5" means I have nothing but XL and XXL bikes!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-17, 05:57 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,368
Posted By ski4bob

Where's the project now?

Did you not finish this or what? I'd love to see the finished product.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-28-17, 03:36 PM
Replies: 27,139
Views: 3,131,501
Posted By ski4bob

22.5 Miles this am on my latest "new" old bike

Took this beauty out for it's first ride this morning. Did my usual 22.5 mile loop and the bike performed spectacularly.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-17, 02:39 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 34,227
Posted By ski4bob

Another cool "new but old" Schwinn

Here's my latest buildup. 1988 Schwinn Premis, 25"/63cm frame. Just had my first ride on this and it's a great bike!
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-17, 12:25 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,104,038
Posted By ski4bob

"New" 1988 Schwinn Premis Shimano 105

Here's my latest project, I really love this colorway and it rides so damned well! What do you think?

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