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08-07-19, 06:14 PM
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Here is my Summit Workhorse Cruiser recently Klunkerized!
Anyone out there able to help me determine the year? Serial number is 7TSPA010514
Anyone out there able to help me determine the year? Serial number is 7TSPA010514
08-11-19, 04:45 PM
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I think I need a real front fender,...this thing is terrible.
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08-11-19, 07:05 PM
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New(ish) retrofit
1966 Schwinn Paramount in copper Odessy platform pedals, Alex rims with a coaster brake, purple chain, roadmaster race saddle, and some big ol high bars reverse wrapped in black tape cuz why not? This has been my daily driver for the summer and has been a blast 😁👍
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08-12-19, 07:38 AM
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My three favorites as of now . 
My long distance cruiser . Specialized Hardrock
My first Electra C1 .
My latest addition. Wishing maybe I’d gotten a 7D , since I already had a SS . I have a shimano three speed hub I may fit to this one .
My long distance cruiser . Specialized Hardrock
My first Electra C1 .
My latest addition. Wishing maybe I’d gotten a 7D , since I already had a SS . I have a shimano three speed hub I may fit to this one .
08-17-19, 12:49 PM
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I see there are plenty of diamond frame cruisers within this thread. 
I'll submit my recently acquired diamond frame cruiser, it replaced my cantilever frame cruiser also in this thread.
I believe it has a few items that might make the cruiser checklist. Single speed coaster brake rear hub, wide sprung saddle, retro quill stem, riser handlebars, finger groove Schwinn grips, and balloon-ish tires.
I'll submit my recently acquired diamond frame cruiser, it replaced my cantilever frame cruiser also in this thread.
I believe it has a few items that might make the cruiser checklist. Single speed coaster brake rear hub, wide sprung saddle, retro quill stem, riser handlebars, finger groove Schwinn grips, and balloon-ish tires.
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08-23-19, 06:34 AM
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1990's Schwinn Beach Cruiser
New to the forum, as mentioned about to retire in December and decided to refurbish my 1990's Schwinn Beach Cruiser vs buy new. I know how this one feels and rides so it made since! Everything is new except the frame, rims and derailleur. I cleaned "everything" and put some mid-rise (9") handlebars, mini chrome fenders and an old Wheaties Cereal mini license plate TX 1954 (year I was born) on it to trick it out a little!
And some mini fenders.
And some mini fenders.
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08-26-19, 04:55 PM
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Picked this one up around lunchtime. Spent the afternoon installing a few extras and adjusting everything including the rear brake that was scrubbing. I’d wondered why it was harder to peddle than I thought it should be .
My faith in this bike shop went down a notch, especially when I went to swap out the pedals and found them dry .
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08-27-19, 03:50 PM
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Updated pics of my Electra C1’s
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08-31-19, 08:01 AM
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08-31-19, 08:04 AM
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09-02-19, 06:39 PM
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Electra 7d Lux Fat Tire .
09-09-19, 08:35 AM
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My 20 year old daughter has asked to ride my wife's low mileage 2007 Schwinn Jaguar. Well, all those years hanging on the ceiling weren't kind to that bike.
So, a wipe down, general service, changed out seat, grips, handlebar, new tires, tubes, rim strips, and it's ready to go again.
2007 Schwinn Jaguar - revitalized September 2019
So, a wipe down, general service, changed out seat, grips, handlebar, new tires, tubes, rim strips, and it's ready to go again.
2007 Schwinn Jaguar - revitalized September 2019
09-09-19, 10:26 AM
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My 20 year old daughter has asked to ride my wife's low mileage 2007 Schwinn Jaguar. Well, all those years hanging on the ceiling weren't kind to that bike.
So, a wipe down, general service, changed out seat, grips, handlebar, new tires, tubes, rim strips, and it's ready to go again.
2007 Schwinn Jaguar - revitalized September 2019
So, a wipe down, general service, changed out seat, grips, handlebar, new tires, tubes, rim strips, and it's ready to go again.
2007 Schwinn Jaguar - revitalized September 2019
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09-09-19, 10:28 AM
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I see there are plenty of diamond frame cruisers within this thread.
I'll submit my recently acquired diamond frame cruiser, it replaced my cantilever frame cruiser also in this thread.
I believe it has a few items that might make the cruiser checklist. Single speed coaster brake rear hub, wide sprung saddle, retro quill stem, riser handlebars, finger groove Schwinn grips, and balloon-ish tires.
I'll submit my recently acquired diamond frame cruiser, it replaced my cantilever frame cruiser also in this thread.
I believe it has a few items that might make the cruiser checklist. Single speed coaster brake rear hub, wide sprung saddle, retro quill stem, riser handlebars, finger groove Schwinn grips, and balloon-ish tires.
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09-09-19, 10:41 AM
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That is super duper cool. Only thing is that your sprocket seems smaller than a normal cruiser. Does it keep up with other bikes? Seems like you'd have to pedal more. I'm still learning how they actually work and what does what though. But I thought the smaller the sprocket on front the lower the gearing.
The front sprocket has 38 teeth. With the original 19 tooth rear sprocket and 700x35 tires, that bike was set for about 54 gear inches. Yes, a low speed gear for sure.
As seen in those photos, I installed a 16 tooth rear sprocket and 700x42 tires which happen to have a noticeably larger diameter than the 700x35s. In this configuration that bike is set at about 66 gear inches. A much better flat ground gear, IMO.
By the way, I've "winterized" it by putting the chain guard back on. However, I really didn't like the original white color or the name Willy on it.
So, I painted the chain guard black, installed some Speedster decals from eBay, and covered it with a satin clear paint. No, it's not a real Schwinn Speedster, but the Willy mimics one, so therefore the homage to a Speedster.
Below is a photo of when I bought the bike a couple months ago, and of it with the refinished chain guard, plus different tires, pedals, brake pads, and handlebar.
Willy when purchased. Willy after changes. Homage to Speedster.
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09-09-19, 10:45 AM
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