Schwinn Sierra "Lovely Rita" build
02-15-20, 08:05 PM
#1
Full Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Grove, Ok
Posts: 204
Bikes: 71 American Eagle Olympiad, 03 Trek 5200 P1, 2013 Trek 6 series Domane, 83 Apollo branded Kuwahara, 78 Trek TX 300, 73 Nishiki Intl. 86 Nishiki Prestige, Nishiki Olympic, 72 and 73 Nishiki Safari', two-speed Electra BMX cruiser 1, 87 Nishiki Linear
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 32 Post(s)
Liked 65 Times
in
38 Posts
Schwinn Sierra "Lovely Rita" build
Purchased this mess for the stem. As I took a closer look, I realized this was a nice machine many moons ago. My daughter asked me what I was doing and wanted to know if I could paint it pink. I guess the build is on......This bike will take cues from the Electra beach style cruiser I just finished.
If you look close there are numbers there.
Looks like 6026559 G0186
Ancient Araya
Partial 4130 from Taiwan
If you look close there are numbers there.
Looks like 6026559 G0186
Ancient Araya
Partial 4130 from Taiwan
03-04-20, 10:06 AM
#3
Full Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Grove, Ok
Posts: 204
Bikes: 71 American Eagle Olympiad, 03 Trek 5200 P1, 2013 Trek 6 series Domane, 83 Apollo branded Kuwahara, 78 Trek TX 300, 73 Nishiki Intl. 86 Nishiki Prestige, Nishiki Olympic, 72 and 73 Nishiki Safari', two-speed Electra BMX cruiser 1, 87 Nishiki Linear
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 32 Post(s)
Liked 65 Times
in
38 Posts
Gathering stuff
Picked up some grips and cleaned up some SR pedals...
Spent way too much time getting these oldies to spin again. Used some left over paint. My daughter can use these until I can find something else. SR SP-518 Made in Japan
Spent way too much time getting these oldies to spin again. Used some left over paint. My daughter can use these until I can find something else. SR SP-518 Made in Japan
03-05-20, 08:26 AM
#4
Full Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Grove, Ok
Posts: 204
Bikes: 71 American Eagle Olympiad, 03 Trek 5200 P1, 2013 Trek 6 series Domane, 83 Apollo branded Kuwahara, 78 Trek TX 300, 73 Nishiki Intl. 86 Nishiki Prestige, Nishiki Olympic, 72 and 73 Nishiki Safari', two-speed Electra BMX cruiser 1, 87 Nishiki Linear
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 32 Post(s)
Liked 65 Times
in
38 Posts
Found some rims
Not the shade of pink she was looking for, but you can't be too picky.
Straight lace the front in red and/or oil slick...
Straight lace the front in red and/or oil slick...
03-05-20, 08:34 AM
#5
Full Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Grove, Ok
Posts: 204
Bikes: 71 American Eagle Olympiad, 03 Trek 5200 P1, 2013 Trek 6 series Domane, 83 Apollo branded Kuwahara, 78 Trek TX 300, 73 Nishiki Intl. 86 Nishiki Prestige, Nishiki Olympic, 72 and 73 Nishiki Safari', two-speed Electra BMX cruiser 1, 87 Nishiki Linear
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 32 Post(s)
Liked 65 Times
in
38 Posts
Sa s2c kb
My 3rd Sturmey Archer 2 speed wheel set. My old B2C kick back hub is still serving me well.
Waiting on high flange FH
Waiting on high flange FH
03-09-20, 03:36 PM
#6
Full Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Grove, Ok
Posts: 204
Bikes: 71 American Eagle Olympiad, 03 Trek 5200 P1, 2013 Trek 6 series Domane, 83 Apollo branded Kuwahara, 78 Trek TX 300, 73 Nishiki Intl. 86 Nishiki Prestige, Nishiki Olympic, 72 and 73 Nishiki Safari', two-speed Electra BMX cruiser 1, 87 Nishiki Linear
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 32 Post(s)
Liked 65 Times
in
38 Posts
HF hub
mail lady dropped off the front hub.
SA High flange
SA High flange
03-12-20, 02:24 PM
#7
Full Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Grove, Ok
Posts: 204
Bikes: 71 American Eagle Olympiad, 03 Trek 5200 P1, 2013 Trek 6 series Domane, 83 Apollo branded Kuwahara, 78 Trek TX 300, 73 Nishiki Intl. 86 Nishiki Prestige, Nishiki Olympic, 72 and 73 Nishiki Safari', two-speed Electra BMX cruiser 1, 87 Nishiki Linear
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 32 Post(s)
Liked 65 Times
in
38 Posts
Frame / forks and bits almost complete
So glad to get break from the constant media barrage of Corona this, corona that....ugh. I think my daughter will dig the fade on this old beast.
03-12-20, 04:45 PM
#8
Full Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Grove, Ok
Posts: 204
Bikes: 71 American Eagle Olympiad, 03 Trek 5200 P1, 2013 Trek 6 series Domane, 83 Apollo branded Kuwahara, 78 Trek TX 300, 73 Nishiki Intl. 86 Nishiki Prestige, Nishiki Olympic, 72 and 73 Nishiki Safari', two-speed Electra BMX cruiser 1, 87 Nishiki Linear
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 32 Post(s)
Liked 65 Times
in
38 Posts
Need a Japanese 1" headset since my daughter doesn't care about me putting a King on her bike. Maybe an old skool Kuwahara?
03-16-20, 01:42 PM
#9
Full Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Grove, Ok
Posts: 204
Bikes: 71 American Eagle Olympiad, 03 Trek 5200 P1, 2013 Trek 6 series Domane, 83 Apollo branded Kuwahara, 78 Trek TX 300, 73 Nishiki Intl. 86 Nishiki Prestige, Nishiki Olympic, 72 and 73 Nishiki Safari', two-speed Electra BMX cruiser 1, 87 Nishiki Linear
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 32 Post(s)
Liked 65 Times
in
38 Posts
Fork came out nice
Delicious!
03-17-20, 03:58 AM
#10
Full Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Grove, Ok
Posts: 204
Bikes: 71 American Eagle Olympiad, 03 Trek 5200 P1, 2013 Trek 6 series Domane, 83 Apollo branded Kuwahara, 78 Trek TX 300, 73 Nishiki Intl. 86 Nishiki Prestige, Nishiki Olympic, 72 and 73 Nishiki Safari', two-speed Electra BMX cruiser 1, 87 Nishiki Linear
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 32 Post(s)
Liked 65 Times
in
38 Posts
Discarded bmx bar
I found this rusty bmx bar in my junk pile meant for the dump.
I might cut this down after a test fitting with my daughter.
I might cut this down after a test fitting with my daughter.
03-17-20, 02:50 PM
#11
Full Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Grove, Ok
Posts: 204
Bikes: 71 American Eagle Olympiad, 03 Trek 5200 P1, 2013 Trek 6 series Domane, 83 Apollo branded Kuwahara, 78 Trek TX 300, 73 Nishiki Intl. 86 Nishiki Prestige, Nishiki Olympic, 72 and 73 Nishiki Safari', two-speed Electra BMX cruiser 1, 87 Nishiki Linear
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 32 Post(s)
Liked 65 Times
in
38 Posts
More bits
Post came out ok....
03-23-20, 10:13 AM
#12
Full Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Grove, Ok
Posts: 204
Bikes: 71 American Eagle Olympiad, 03 Trek 5200 P1, 2013 Trek 6 series Domane, 83 Apollo branded Kuwahara, 78 Trek TX 300, 73 Nishiki Intl. 86 Nishiki Prestige, Nishiki Olympic, 72 and 73 Nishiki Safari', two-speed Electra BMX cruiser 1, 87 Nishiki Linear
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 32 Post(s)
Liked 65 Times
in
38 Posts
Social distance parts cleaning
I pulled this headset off a mid 80's Nishiki Colorado. Took a bit of elbow grease to get it ready for the #schwinnlovelyrita mid 80's Sierra.
Likes For Londonsworld:
04-01-20, 01:08 PM
#13
Full Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Grove, Ok
Posts: 204
Bikes: 71 American Eagle Olympiad, 03 Trek 5200 P1, 2013 Trek 6 series Domane, 83 Apollo branded Kuwahara, 78 Trek TX 300, 73 Nishiki Intl. 86 Nishiki Prestige, Nishiki Olympic, 72 and 73 Nishiki Safari', two-speed Electra BMX cruiser 1, 87 Nishiki Linear
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 32 Post(s)
Liked 65 Times
in
38 Posts
Digging the wheels
My daughter is stoked!
Simple street smasher wheels for this old MTB...
High flange action!
Simple street smasher wheels for this old MTB...
High flange action!
04-01-20, 08:31 PM
#14
Full Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Grove, Ok
Posts: 204
Bikes: 71 American Eagle Olympiad, 03 Trek 5200 P1, 2013 Trek 6 series Domane, 83 Apollo branded Kuwahara, 78 Trek TX 300, 73 Nishiki Intl. 86 Nishiki Prestige, Nishiki Olympic, 72 and 73 Nishiki Safari', two-speed Electra BMX cruiser 1, 87 Nishiki Linear
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 32 Post(s)
Liked 65 Times
in
38 Posts
Bb
Chased the crusty old BB...
Nastiest BB I've come across....
Nastiest BB I've come across....
04-02-20, 08:00 AM
#15
Full Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Grove, Ok
Posts: 204
Bikes: 71 American Eagle Olympiad, 03 Trek 5200 P1, 2013 Trek 6 series Domane, 83 Apollo branded Kuwahara, 78 Trek TX 300, 73 Nishiki Intl. 86 Nishiki Prestige, Nishiki Olympic, 72 and 73 Nishiki Safari', two-speed Electra BMX cruiser 1, 87 Nishiki Linear
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 32 Post(s)
Liked 65 Times
in
38 Posts
Seat tube honed
04-02-20, 06:11 PM
#16
Full Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Grove, Ok
Posts: 204
Bikes: 71 American Eagle Olympiad, 03 Trek 5200 P1, 2013 Trek 6 series Domane, 83 Apollo branded Kuwahara, 78 Trek TX 300, 73 Nishiki Intl. 86 Nishiki Prestige, Nishiki Olympic, 72 and 73 Nishiki Safari', two-speed Electra BMX cruiser 1, 87 Nishiki Linear
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 32 Post(s)
Liked 65 Times
in
38 Posts
Treasure hunting
Went digging in the old parts box for a BB. Found a really dirty Hatta that will clean up nicely.
Old technology still good today!
Old technology still good today!
Likes For Londonsworld:
04-03-20, 08:18 PM
#17
Full Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Grove, Ok
Posts: 204
Bikes: 71 American Eagle Olympiad, 03 Trek 5200 P1, 2013 Trek 6 series Domane, 83 Apollo branded Kuwahara, 78 Trek TX 300, 73 Nishiki Intl. 86 Nishiki Prestige, Nishiki Olympic, 72 and 73 Nishiki Safari', two-speed Electra BMX cruiser 1, 87 Nishiki Linear
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 32 Post(s)
Liked 65 Times
in
38 Posts
Rear wheel action
I think my daughter will dig the two speed action...
SA S2C
Kick back braking
SA S2C
Kick back braking
