Originally Posted by
Pompiere
What is the difference between the Suburban and Collegiate? My wife has a blue lady's Collegiate 5 speed. Other than having chrome fenders, it looks like the Suburban in the second post above.
I believe the collegiate has flat blade steel forks and the Suburban has tubular steel forks. Probably a bit of difference in the components maybe too.
OP, great job on that restoration! It looks wonderful. I agree, something feels right about a good upright Schwinn.