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02-22-24, 05:02 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,001
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

There is a good chance that (SEE POST #35 of...

There is a good chance that (SEE POST #35 of 2-17-24) dddd 's suggestion of the simple oil can tune up might have that Blue Traveler up and running decently.

It is a great suggestion...
02-16-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,001
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

It is worth the $30 ebay price (Ebay listing...

It is worth the $30 ebay price (Ebay listing reflects a $30 buy it price, and local pickup only).

Yes, you will have a lot of clean-up and sorting out the "tuning" which will be co$tly if you...
01-12-24, 09:09 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,399
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

You do have the inexpensive New from China,...

You do have the inexpensive New from China, jerseys that have all the actual measurements listed in CM and sometimes both centimeters and inches.
I cannot attest to the quality of all of them, but...
01-06-24, 10:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,551
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

My '76 Takara 732 has the SUNTOUR V-GT luxe ...

My '76 Takara 732 has the SUNTOUR V-GT luxe as standard equipment with a 34 teeth cog first gear on the freewheel. Yes, it will do the job fine!!
10-20-23, 10:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 610
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

That YELLOW bike is a Modern Era "schwinn" ...

That YELLOW bike is a Modern Era "schwinn" HEAVY DUTI that has been sold for the past decade at BIKE SHOPS who carry the bikeshop grade "schwinns" which there aren't many of.
...
10-20-23, 09:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 610
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Iride01 usually is totally correct with his...

Iride01 usually is totally correct with his advice but this is one of those rare occasions where he is not.
That is an excellent frame.
You do want to continue with an Ashtabula ONE PIECE CRANK!...
10-19-23, 07:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 785
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Jaharmes: This is all that you will NEED to...

Jaharmes:

This is all that you will NEED to make that CIRCA 1985 ( GIANT made in Taiwan for Schwinn) Schwinn World an UPRIGHT CONFIGURATION tourist style bike.

1) Schwinn 7881 handlebars
Here...
10-18-23, 03:27 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,381
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

In 1969 when SCHWINN unleashed the New Safety...

In 1969 when SCHWINN unleashed the New Safety Levers that now allowed anyone to ride the top bar, this made every Baby-Boomer that was at least 11 years old , suddenly want a ten speed. Sales...
10-16-23, 05:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,075
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

bikesmiths (EBAY # 371189689258 ) had two KENDA...

bikesmiths (EBAY # 371189689258 ) had two KENDA K-35 (32-630) 27 x 1 1/4 TIRES including two innertubes and two rim strips for $22.35 + $10.35 shipping = $32.70 total

bikesmiths had that ebay...
10-01-23, 01:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 199
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

I have not observed any differences among the...

I have not observed any differences among the "lightweight" category SPEEDSTER / Racer 597mm variant and the mid sixties to early eighties Chicago VARSITY.
(***there is the 1961 era MIDDLEWEIGHT...
09-17-23, 02:44 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 6,531
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

the old saying: "STAY THIN, RIDE A SCHWINN, ...

the old saying: "STAY THIN, RIDE A SCHWINN, THE EXTRA WEIGHT WILL DO YOU GOOD! " is relevant and applicable for many bicycle riders that have never frequented bikeforums.net.


Who...
Forum: Commuting
08-18-23, 04:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,157
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Hey, it is a major dumbass move to commute...

Hey, it is a major dumbass move to commute that far on any e-bike or bicycle!!

I would not recommend choosing to use a motorcycle or a scooter instead, as those will get you killed just as...
08-15-23, 09:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,048
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Bike Power: As you know, your 1973...

Bike Power:

As you know, your 1973 COLLEGIATE has the 597mm "Schwinn Only* " 26 X 1 3/8 wheels . (YOU HAVE Weinmann sidepulls that say L.S. 2.8)
* well Ancient obscure early 1950's British club...
08-10-23, 02:24 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,385
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

GREAT JOB! Richard the Dean Anderson ...

GREAT JOB!

Richard the Dean Anderson has announced that you have been awarded the highly acclaimed Bachelors of Bodging degree from MacGyver University.

Now with that neat...
08-07-23, 11:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 550
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

I think SirMike1983 has given you a great summary...

I think SirMike1983 has given you a great summary of all of your generally accepted choices.

There is a somewhat unconventional method that might work okay in certain situations (it should work...
07-31-23, 08:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,824
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

endurofoxz9: If you are up to the challenge,...

endurofoxz9:

If you are up to the challenge, you could get that 5 speed back rolling again.....
.......Borrow just a little inspiration from the great AdventureManCO's really cool recently...
07-30-23, 10:44 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,206
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

... You'd Think That People Would Have Had Enough...

... You'd Think That People Would Have Had Enough Of Schwinn Roadbikes, But I Look Around Me And I See It Isn't So......
07-28-23, 11:16 PM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,479,865
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Worcester, MA ...........circa 1980 to 1984 ...

Worcester, MA ...........circa 1980 to 1984 FREE SPIRIT "Sheffield" 3 Speed ........Deep Royal Blue in color.............$47.49 currently on the bay.....likely Murray from the 1 piece crank......
07-28-23, 08:27 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,385
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

G, the Second Letter in your serial number =...

G, the Second Letter in your serial number = 1971

C, the FIRST Letter in your serial number = MARCH




so MARCH 1971.
07-28-23, 06:19 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,385
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

SkinGriz: Generally speaking about the ...

SkinGriz:

Generally speaking about the CHICAGO Schwinn SUBURBANS, they were NEW for 1970 and as a whole, they are products of the SEVENTIES!

Essentially, the 1970 SUBURBAN ten speed WAS...
07-21-23, 07:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 928
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Owsley was human scum, though he may have had...

Owsley was human scum, though he may have had some slight brilliant characteristics.

I don't believe that Owsley should be credited with the invention of monitor speakers, as Baker Audio of...
07-05-23, 10:47 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,532
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

The ZEFAL pulse UNIVERSAL MOUNT BOTTLE CAGE...

The ZEFAL pulse UNIVERSAL MOUNT BOTTLE CAGE with Velcro Strap (all black in color) ....UPC code 7 68661 55039 4

is a great solution WHEN YOU DON'T WANNA DRILL ANY...
07-03-23, 06:24 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 5,175
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

There isn't anything on a SCHWINN VARSITY that...

There isn't anything on a SCHWINN VARSITY that you cannot service by yourself at home. They are really that simple.
Sure, you can get the LOCAL BIKE SHOP to REMOVE the FREEWHEEL for you because...
07-02-23, 12:42 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 5,175
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Your '72 CAMPUS GREEN Varsity looks great. ...

Your '72 CAMPUS GREEN Varsity looks great.

A way that one can significantly improve an ancient VARSITY is to find the MODEL J freewheel that came on the 1970 -1976 SUBURBAN 5 speed or...
06-05-23, 01:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 713
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Yard sales and Flea Markets are a waste of time...

Yard sales and Flea Markets are a waste of time and are not a productive cost effective use of your time and gasoline money.
Sure, if you and your spouse love the activity of spending your time...
05-19-23, 05:47 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,796
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

The greatest asset of the old SCHWINN VARSITY...

The greatest asset of the old SCHWINN VARSITY (circa 1965 - 1980 ) is its SIMPLICITY, EXTREME DURABILITY, & A HUGE NUMBER OF DIFFERENT FRAME SIZES THAT ARE SURE TO FIT ANYONE from a dwarf to a...
05-01-23, 12:09 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,402
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

I have done several sprint triathlons in the...

I have done several sprint triathlons in the Southeast where some of the winning ladies in the over 50 group smoked the under 25 ladies participating and had times very close to the podium...
Forum: Commuting
04-30-23, 02:24 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 28,106
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Zipped inside the seat bag, wrapped in bubble...

Zipped inside the seat bag, wrapped in bubble wrap or small scrap of upholstery foam, or just wrapped in a cloth washcloth or small golf towel.......

Same thing when zipped inside the triangle...
04-20-23, 09:38 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,830
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Kontact and TiHabanero have given you the...

Kontact and TiHabanero have given you the BEST and only practical advice. You'd be wise to follow it.
Saying it isn't so will not change the most likely outcome.

Spend your time,...
04-13-23, 05:11 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,055
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

. STEM SHIFTERS are unfairly...

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STEM SHIFTERS are unfairly ridiculed You should perhaps look at stem shifters as the "four door sedan" while down tube shifters and bar end shifters are the sexy more desireable...
04-02-23, 02:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,499
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Mixtes were wildly popular during the 1973 to...

Mixtes were wildly popular during the 1973 to 1984 era, here in the United States, as sporty drop bar 10 speeds and 12 speeds for women.
Perhaps nearly 90% of those were with racing style...
03-29-23, 10:09 PM
Replies: 1,899
Views: 99,513
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

The original MacGyver would seriously be proud of...

The original MacGyver would seriously be proud of the work that yall are doing.
Your problem solving and craftsmanship is just great.
I think that is why so many people are tuned in to watching...
03-29-23, 03:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 737
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

VegasTriker's suggestion about buying the...

VegasTriker's suggestion about buying the inexpensive 6 foot lengths of foam pipe insulation from LOWES/HOME DEPOT in order to protect the bike's paint and frame tubing is a great suggestion. You...
03-29-23, 02:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,099
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

While I do admire your scientific approach to...

While I do admire your scientific approach to precisely calculating the "best" solution, I do believe that you are "overthinking" it just slightly Tyrion.
I suggest that you closely observe what...
03-25-23, 07:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,406
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Many folks during the late sixties, early...

Many folks during the late sixties, early seventies period, built their own "super-sized" Sting Ray styled bicycles from old 26"(559mm) wheeled ancient Balloon & fifties/60's era Middleweight ...
02-28-23, 06:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,196
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Yall do realize that a Contintental is nothing...

Yall do realize that a Contintental is nothing but a VARSITY except that the Conti has the Tubular front fork, and an alloy (S) stem, aluminum handlebars and centerpull brakes!

The SUBURBAN 10...
02-22-23, 08:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,297
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Hello MIKE w MASS; Be careful ...

Hello MIKE w MASS;
Be careful what you call a 650 TIRE designation BECAUSE:
.............................................................................Did You know that the ...
02-21-23, 10:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,860
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

The world's best cruisers for riding at the beach...

The world's best cruisers for riding at the beach like what you want, would be SCHWINN bicycles that were made in Chicago Illinois during the 1960's and 1970's.

There are no others that come...
02-20-23, 11:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,159
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Hey now, wait a minute, that SHIMANO SKYLARK rear...

Hey now, wait a minute, that SHIMANO SKYLARK rear derailleur is a lot better in terms of reliability and durability than the Huret Allvit, and that SKYLARK is helluva lot better than the SIMPLEX rear...
02-18-23, 08:22 PM
Replies: 1,899
Views: 99,513
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Nice interesting build project Adventureman! ...

Nice interesting build project Adventureman! Hey, isn't that an old circa 1984-1985 solid state, made in England, MARSHALL LEAD 12 amp that is next to the repair stand in your pictures in post#2 ??
02-15-23, 02:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,249
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

That 1984 Free Spirit "Sunbird" 10 Speed with...

That 1984 Free Spirit "Sunbird" 10 Speed with nice Black Cherry paint color (burgandy wine type of color) with SHIMANO RS rear derailleur, RIGIDA SuperChromix STEEL wheels of 590mm 26 x 1 3/8 ...
02-14-23, 10:50 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,126
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

jdog: it is all amazingly simple math as...

jdog: it is all amazingly simple math as cyccommute (Stuart) pointed out.

HERE is the Simple Way that SCHWINN and other bike manufacturers calculated comparative GEAR CHARTS back in the sixties...
02-11-23, 04:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,142
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

rumrunn6 's advice is great! The other...

rumrunn6 's advice is great! The other commenters have also added some useful guidance.

There is just one important point that I think that should be mentioned in your quest to find a...
01-28-23, 07:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,939
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Hey Brandon & RB1: THERE IS NO BETTER CAMPUS...

Hey Brandon & RB1:
THERE IS NO BETTER CAMPUS CRUISER BIKE ON THE PLANET THAN THE ANCIENT CHICAGO SCHWINNS!!!!!

I am sure that Eswau's daughter is now midway through her Junior year in College...
01-16-23, 11:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,001
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

If you do want the Best of the ancient, old type,...

If you do want the Best of the ancient, old type, "DUMB COMPUTER" that does not do GPS, and does not upload any data, then there is none better than the INBIKE model IC-321 (WIRELESS) .

It has...
01-16-23, 09:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 491
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

As someone previously mentioned, IT IS NOT A...

As someone previously mentioned, IT IS NOT A 1973 FRAME !!!

It hails from the last few years that the Chicago factory was in existence. (late 1979 onward).

The JAPANESE YEN began to rise...
01-10-23, 09:18 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,251
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

You should try to recreate the bicycle version of...

You should try to recreate the bicycle version of Wyatt's captain america chopper from the Easy Rider movie.

Peter Fonda's character was Wyatt. Dennis Hopper's character was Billy.
01-10-23, 08:59 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,233
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

The SUBURBAN has the same tubular front fork as...

The SUBURBAN has the same tubular front fork as the Continental. (note: The SUBURBAN has the same L.S. 2.4 sidepull brakes as the Varsity, while the Conti. has centerpull brakes)
01-05-23, 12:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,784
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

People from age 14 to 95 years of age probably...

People from age 14 to 95 years of age probably have the bicycle(s) that they need. That was obviously not the case at the start of the pandemic bike craze in March 2020.
At this time, nobody from...
12-29-22, 07:21 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 8,638
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

base2: Give yourself credit for having a...

base2:

Give yourself credit for having a very good idea!
Why the hell would "respected frame builders laugh you outta their shops" for suggesting a very realistic & practical, potentially...
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