For the vintage BMX folks...
01-22-22, 09:41 PM
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For the vintage BMX folks...
Went to the LBS, and saw no less than four ORIGINAL Schwinn The Sting and Sting Competitions sitting in a corner in their fillet brazed and anodized glory. Blew my mind, seeing as the only thing that was usually parked here was a Stranger Things repop.
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Fun, look like they could use a polish.
Skyway tuff wheels...
Skyway tuff wheels...
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What I know about BMX bikes is next to nothing. That said, I was recently given this bike...
It is a GT Bike Company and that is about all it has to offer for information...
Every thing looks to be original...
I am not sure if it is worth anything or even if it is vintage but thought that I would show it here, anyway. The cosmetics (paint) is a bit challenged but, other than that and in need of a new drive chain, it is in pretty good shape. Not sure what to do with it but it doesn't take up all that much space...
It is a GT Bike Company and that is about all it has to offer for information...
Every thing looks to be original...
I am not sure if it is worth anything or even if it is vintage but thought that I would show it here, anyway. The cosmetics (paint) is a bit challenged but, other than that and in need of a new drive chain, it is in pretty good shape. Not sure what to do with it but it doesn't take up all that much space...
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01-23-22, 03:41 PM
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The GT is pretty modern for a BMX. Micro sized drive train with tiny sprocket. Integrated headset, gyro tabs on the side of the head tube. I think the white wall tires are making it look older than it is.
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I admit that I also know very little about the BMX phenomenon. Do people collect them as curiosities, or do they ride them?
I was a kid when they were hot hot hot, and I had a low level one from Sears, but I guess prices are apparently nutso now. My cousin has a repro of some notable brand/model, but it was unclear to me whether he had it to ride, or just to have.
I was a kid when they were hot hot hot, and I had a low level one from Sears, but I guess prices are apparently nutso now. My cousin has a repro of some notable brand/model, but it was unclear to me whether he had it to ride, or just to have.
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01-23-22, 03:54 PM
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Wow, 4 of them just sitting there? Rare bikes indeed. Really neat. A friend of mine has a Sting King 24. Schwinn was capable of doing sooooo much, but was unable to execute.
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Wish they'd put them in wheel stands; pretty sure whoever brought them there allowed a pedal to nick one of the DT decals
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I admit that I also know very little about the BMX phenomenon. Do people collect them as curiosities, or do they ride them?
I was a kid when they were hot hot hot, and I had a low level one from Sears, but I guess prices are apparently nutso now. My cousin has a repro of some notable brand/model, but it was unclear to me whether he had it to ride, or just to have.
I was a kid when they were hot hot hot, and I had a low level one from Sears, but I guess prices are apparently nutso now. My cousin has a repro of some notable brand/model, but it was unclear to me whether he had it to ride, or just to have.
The BMX crowd also loves 600 arabesque, first generation Dura Ace, and Sugino Maxy cranksets.
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01-23-22, 06:26 PM
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very cool. I have scrambler but nothing as cool as these stings. Pretty neat the round S chromoly decal on the bars. Got one on my super sport. Hope they find good homes.
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My own contribution to the mix - a Goodwill find, of all things - a basically all-original 1985 Mongoose Californian. It gave me a newfound appreciation for 1980's BMX.
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Wild, basically unused.
That later 60's Narc car in the background... 1968?
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I love the video on so many levels. Great editing and camera work. Everything is cohesive like a professional show. I like the cars and your attitude that it doesn't need 2 doors and be numbers matching to be cool dive around and enjoy. Having driven a '61 Falcon for number of years, I'm with you.
Also good detective work on find the lifter problem and graphics to explain the issue. I may have to subscribe.
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