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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-20, 02:25 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 155,686
Posted By RideLugged

1986 Schwinn Tempo, 1978? Senator ...

1986 Schwinn Tempo, 1978? Senator

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-20, 02:10 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 31,274
Posted By RideLugged

Most days is on my 1974 Schwinn LeTour. Got the...

Most days is on my 1974 Schwinn LeTour. Got the frame from the scrap pile at my local co-op, since then it's been a hodgepodge of this part and that part and whatever I can find to build it up......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-20, 01:56 PM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 465,830
Posted By RideLugged

'87 SR500. unfortunately the fork is damaged...

'87 SR500. unfortunately the fork is damaged beyond my ability to repair so this one is on the bench for the time being, but here's a picture from back when I was still riding it.

edit: just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-20, 01:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,111
Posted By RideLugged

I've never seen the porkchopbmx housing before,...

I've never seen the porkchopbmx housing before, but it appears to be wound steel with a clear plastic housing, like on many 80s bikes.

Another similar product is also made by VO, but it's wound...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-20, 05:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,846
Posted By RideLugged

I know, ancient thread BUT... if people like me...

I know, ancient thread BUT... if people like me are still coming to this thread for info, then perhaps this will help someone:

the slightly smaller SR pedal dust cap threads (as was said, about...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-24-19, 11:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,316
Posted By RideLugged

+1 for wrapping Newbaums cotton over gel. I've...

+1 for wrapping Newbaums cotton over gel. I've done this and it maintains the squishy comfort of the gel while providing a soft surface for your hands. Plus Newbaums tape is durable enough to unwrap...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-19, 10:54 AM
Replies: 339
Views: 160,547
Posted By RideLugged

I had a set of Michelin World Tours on my Schwinn...

I had a set of Michelin World Tours on my Schwinn LeTour commuter. They're the thickest 27 x 1 1/4 tires I've ever seen, both in width and profile. That combined with a more aggressive tread than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-19, 10:43 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,556
Posted By RideLugged

A roommate of mine who is mostly into MTB riding...

A roommate of mine who is mostly into MTB riding decided to get into road(ish) biking and configured the following setup:

A threaded quill stem and aluminum bullhorn bars are the foundation for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-19, 10:32 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,645
Posted By RideLugged

My '86 Schwinn Tempo has a 54-42-30 front setup...

My '86 Schwinn Tempo has a 54-42-30 front setup with a 13-33 FW, so my heaviest is 54-13 and my lightest is 30-33. I set it up with the intent of climbing and descending a local mountain pass but I...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
10-23-19, 05:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,678
Posted By RideLugged

Lowrider MTB! Yes you read that right

I lived in Brazil for a little bit a while back and the lowrider culture is huge there. This includes bikes, and from what I've seen techniques include everything from bending steel frames and forks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-19, 04:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,858
Posted By RideLugged

Thanks for the info! The SN is stamped on the...

Thanks for the info! The SN is stamped on the rear left dropout. There is no integrated RD hanger, but by the time I bought the bike it was already geared for SS riding so der info is nonexistent....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-19, 03:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,858
Posted By RideLugged

Confusing Schwinn model year???

Hey friends. I've been reading the forums for a while but only recently joined and as a result I can't post pictures yet, so bear with me please :)

I have an old Schwinn 10-speed (purchased as an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-19, 03:35 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,155
Posted By RideLugged

+1, On my 1986 Tempo I upgraded from the 14-26 or...

+1, On my 1986 Tempo I upgraded from the 14-26 or 14-28 to a Shimano 600 6-speed freewheel... it's been a while since I did that but I believe it's a 13-33. Paid $50 for the freewheel. Worth every...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-14-19, 01:59 AM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 853,918
Posted By RideLugged

clearly the real issue is that he's riding a B17,...

clearly the real issue is that he's riding a B17, which was designed for a more upright position. All he needs is to swap out for a swift or a swallow and then he's good to go.

edit: because I'm...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-30-19, 09:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,401
Posted By RideLugged

I know this is an old thread but I happened upon...

I know this is an old thread but I happened upon it and since I've got an '86 Tempo also, I figured I'd throw in my 2 cents for anyone who might care:

I got my tempo all original for $125 but have...
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