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09-18-20, 04:02 AM
Replies: 11
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Posted By Glennr134

thank you very much. I have a good idea now on...

thank you very much. I have a good idea now on how to proceed if i decide on swapping out the Biopace.
09-13-20, 07:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,224
Posted By Glennr134

Those rings look very nice. I will look into...

Those rings look very nice. I will look into those. They would match with the black rims and saddle on the bike as well. Thank you!!
09-12-20, 09:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,224
Posted By Glennr134

My main ride right now has 6 cogs on the rear...

My main ride right now has 6 cogs on the rear making it a 12 speed. It has a 52/ 42 Biopace chainrings up front now. 1987 Schwinn super sport. Am undecided if i want to keep the Biopace. Was...
09-12-20, 07:28 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 14,034
Posted By Glennr134

1987 Schwinn super sport, letgo find for 100...

1987 Schwinn super sport, letgo find for 100 bucks. Hardly ridden. Still had Schwinn labeled tires . One small chip near shifter but otherwise mint....
09-12-20, 06:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,224
Posted By Glennr134

Which 130 mm chain rings for shimano cranks are the best to look for.

I was wondering which chainrings are the best to keep an eye out for . Or is it better to look into new rings that are offered now for sale. All my bikes are running 52/42 rings now.
09-12-20, 06:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,726
Posted By Glennr134

That machine is beautiful. Columbia's were very...

That machine is beautiful. Columbia's were very very well made high wheel bicycles. I own my uncles 1870s Rudge high wheel. I ride it only on special occasions. The Rudge is a bit lower on...
09-11-20, 04:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,076
Posted By Glennr134

Mothers mag and aluminum works great !!

Mothers mag and aluminum works great !!
09-11-20, 04:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,580
Posted By Glennr134

Thank you very much!!! I will tell him asap!!

Thank you very much!!! I will tell him asap!!
09-11-20, 02:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,580
Posted By Glennr134

Help with 1995 Trek 800 mountain chain size

A co worker is restoring his old Trek and needs help with what size chain it would need. I told him i would post this and ask for some help. I am not too familiar with those bikes. Thanks !!!
09-09-20, 02:29 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 45,103
Posted By Glennr134

My Rudge highwheel always draws crowds when I...

My Rudge highwheel always draws crowds when I ride this machine. I do not ride it as much as i used to and will bring her out for parades or special occasions now. ...
09-09-20, 02:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,649
Posted By Glennr134

I just bought a 1987 Schwinn super sport for 100...

I just bought a 1987 Schwinn super sport for 100 dollars on letgo 2 weeks ago. I have had very good luck buying and selling on that app. Bike is in pristine condition. Still had original Schwinn...
09-07-20, 05:46 PM
Replies: 7,673
Views: 903,237
Posted By Glennr134

New to me 1987 Schwinn super sport. Cleaned and...

New to me 1987 Schwinn super sport. Cleaned and greased, new tubes and tires and on the road again. ...
09-07-20, 05:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,432
Posted By Glennr134

I love the way the bike rides and is the highest...

I love the way the bike rides and is the highest quality bike i own to date. If you are going to keep it , i would fix it up however you want to. The catalog said it weighed 22 lbs when new....
09-05-20, 06:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,831
Posted By Glennr134

The stand i ordered on amazon just came today. ...

The stand i ordered on amazon just came today. Not bad for 50 bucks. Am going to clamp it up and do the rest of my cleaning. Bottom Bracket and rear bearings are next on the list to clean. Then...
09-05-20, 05:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,831
Posted By Glennr134

I found it on letgo for 100 dollars. Even the...

I found it on letgo for 100 dollars. Even the frame size is exactly my size. I was thrilled at its condition. Even had its original tires marked Schwinn. But they are really dry rotted. New...
09-04-20, 07:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,831
Posted By Glennr134

the bike is in fantastic condition and looks like...

the bike is in fantastic condition and looks like it was not ridden much. The shifter is 600 ex and can be turned from index to friction. This is the first index shift i own and it can spoil you ....
09-04-20, 07:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,831
Posted By Glennr134

I have quite a bit of experience on friction...

I have quite a bit of experience on friction shift but index is new to me. So all the index shifts happen in the shifter then ? I still need to service the shifter and derailleur. I just bought...
09-04-20, 05:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,831
Posted By Glennr134

Shimano 600 sis index shift adjustment.

I took the 1987 Schwinn super sport out for a nice ride today after work. The bike is a very sweet riding bike. The only thing is that it sounds like the index shifter or rear derailleur has to...
09-04-20, 05:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,469
Posted By Glennr134

Took the Schwinn for a quick ride before my wife...

Took the Schwinn for a quick ride before my wife came home from her salon. I like how the Biopace feels. I think my knees liked it as well.
09-03-20, 04:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,469
Posted By Glennr134

Sheldon Browns site is a wealth of information. ...

Sheldon Browns site is a wealth of information. He covers just about anything you want to know about. I used his post on lacing wheels up and they turned out beautifully. Too sad that he is no...
09-02-20, 02:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,469
Posted By Glennr134

I went for a short ride today on the Schwinn and...

I went for a short ride today on the Schwinn and did not see much difference between my Bridgestone with round rings. The big thing was when i would look down and see the rotation. Its a bit odd...
09-02-20, 04:05 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,469
Posted By Glennr134

Thank you for the posts. I have only had the...

Thank you for the posts. I have only had the bike out on one very short ride . Not long enough to really tell how they are. Its very good to know that i can just change out the rings if i do not...
09-01-20, 07:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,469
Posted By Glennr134

Biopace cranksets ? To change or not to change?

Any input on shamano 600 biopace crank sets. Do most get replaced by conventional sets ? The 1987 Schwinn super sport i just acquired has the 600 biopace. I was wondering if its better left on...
08-30-20, 06:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,432
Posted By Glennr134

Very pleased with how well this bike rides and...

Very pleased with how well this bike rides and handles. Its quite fast and very nimble. Did not have enough time to go for a longer ride and am looking forward to that. When cleaning up the front...
08-29-20, 06:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,432
Posted By Glennr134

80 bucks in tires and tubes and I am ready!! Lol ...

80 bucks in tires and tubes and I am ready!! Lol
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08-29-20, 05:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,432
Posted By Glennr134

New tires and tubes. Greased everything. Did...

New tires and tubes. Greased everything. Did not replace cables as they are working fine as of now. Took it for a short spin. Rides a bit stiff but is super responsive and fast. The index...
08-29-20, 11:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,432
Posted By Glennr134

Very good to know. Going to clean it today....

Very good to know. Going to clean it today. Bought Specialized tires and tubes at LBS and plan on installing those if time permits. AKA wife wanting to go out to dinner lol.
08-29-20, 11:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,432
Posted By Glennr134

i cant wait to ride it. The BioPace crank has me...

i cant wait to ride it. The BioPace crank has me very interested to see if it feels different. The 600 is indexed shift as well. Just came from LBS with new rubber. The older mechanic said that...
08-29-20, 07:22 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,432
Posted By Glennr134

Thanks to everyone with the tips and pictures. I...

Thanks to everyone with the tips and pictures. I am looking forward to working on this machine and seeing how she runs!!
08-29-20, 05:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,432
Posted By Glennr134

that is my plan off attack for this one. I was...

that is my plan off attack for this one. I was thrilled when it was my size. The head set says its Mechanically sealed and is that shimano 600 odd ball fitting. I do not have the wrench for that...
08-28-20, 08:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,432
Posted By Glennr134

The rims do not even have wear marks from the...

The rims do not even have wear marks from the brake pads. It looks like it was hardly ridden at all. Will tear into it tomorrow afternoon. Maybe find some new tires and tubes.
08-28-20, 07:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,432
Posted By Glennr134

1987 Schwinn Super Sport

I just found this today on letgo for 100 bucks. It appears to be all original. Even the tires. Have not touched it yet nor rode it either. I was told it was from Schwinns higher end but I have...
06-29-19, 08:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,331
Posted By Glennr134

The frame set is what caught my eye. It has very...

The frame set is what caught my eye. It has very cool braze on cable ends. The duel ones are in a v shape and both run into it. The lugs are nice and crisp as well. Will clean it up and use it on our...
Replies: 27
Views: 7,240
Posted By Glennr134

Be careful riding it with the tires like that. It...

Be careful riding it with the tires like that. It will ruin the rim . There is a little peg on the left side of the frame towards the bottom . Place your left shoe on that and sorta skip down the...
Replies: 27
Views: 7,240
Posted By Glennr134

If you are Mechanically inclined, you can put...

If you are Mechanically inclined, you can put new rubber tires on it. I will look for the name of the shop in Ohio I bought rubber from. Same material that horse buggies have. There is a hole in the...
06-28-19, 08:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,331
Posted By Glennr134

Thank you for the info, I took it for the tires,...

Thank you for the info, I took it for the tires, they are brand new. Was going to clean it up and use it for our boy scout troop bike rides for anyone who needs a bike . Hardly any of the scouts...
06-27-19, 07:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,331
Posted By Glennr134

Free Spirit FS12. Any info on who made the frame?

Hello all,

Got this bike from the manager of a local restaurant we were at to work on their air conditioning system It's a free spirit fs 12 . 12 speed, steel 27 inch rims, cottered crank set...
Replies: 27
Views: 7,240
Posted By Glennr134

It almost looks like my Rudge roadster. That...

It almost looks like my Rudge roadster. That brake is very unusual, but very cool. Look at the bearings on the front hub. Does it have any markings there? And are they ball bearings or s...
06-11-19, 05:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,571
Posted By Glennr134

Thank you guys for the info. I have a set of each...

Thank you guys for the info. I have a set of each and was wondering which was better. My dealings were always with shamano .
06-10-19, 06:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,571
Posted By Glennr134

What's better? Suntour A-3000 derailleur or Shimano 600 derailleur?

Was wondering which is better . The suntour a-3000 with index shift downtube shifters or Shamano 600 derailleur and downtube shifters.
06-07-19, 07:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,633
Posted By Glennr134

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The bike had a badly bent rear rim and derailleur drop out when I found it...
06-07-19, 07:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,633
Posted By Glennr134

The pedals are SR - SP100BL's I found at a yard...

The pedals are SR - SP100BL's I found at a yard sale very cheap.https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x948/20190607_180026_97cc728b1d64133b9aff33f35fe378bd145e4ce5.jpg
06-07-19, 07:29 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 25,718
Posted By Glennr134

Shamano 600 Arabesque...

Shamano 600 Arabesque https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/940x2000/20190607_180131_0e32ba2c33495f21a65fab2ad70942d114b9ef3c.jpg
06-06-19, 09:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,633
Posted By Glennr134

Yes I plan on getting new tires for this bike,...

Yes I plan on getting new tires for this bike, was on a tight budget when i bought the tires on it now. Continental tires are exactly what I am looking into getting.
06-06-19, 07:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,633
Posted By Glennr134

The crankset is Shamano 600 Arabesque, as are...

The crankset is Shamano 600 Arabesque, as are the shifters and derailleurs. I love the look of them and had a set in storage. The bike had suntour index shifters and derailleur when I got it.
06-06-19, 07:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,633
Posted By Glennr134

Oh yes, the cable housing, got it, that I will...

Oh yes, the cable housing, got it, that I will take care of that. It does look a bit long now that you mentioned it.
06-06-19, 07:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,633
Posted By Glennr134

Thank you, yes I already tipped the seat up since...

Thank you, yes I already tipped the seat up since this picture was taken. Did not think of centering the tire labels. Great idea. What do you mean by shortening the rear derailleur housing? Chain...
06-06-19, 06:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,633
Posted By Glennr134

Thank you, I was back and forth on the cables....

Thank you, I was back and forth on the cables. That is how the originals were ran when I found the bike.
06-05-19, 07:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,633
Posted By Glennr134

Getting the Bridgestone dialed in. Any more suggestions?

Was able to get a few moments to myself and take the Bridgestone out for a short ride again. It's a 1987 300 sport touring. I know it's not very far up on the food chain but this bike really puts...
05-26-19, 06:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,385
Posted By Glennr134

That is such a cool set up. Was wondering on the...

That is such a cool set up. Was wondering on the round disk and the white pad. Am definitely going to make one on those lines. Thank you !!
Glenn
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