A 1985 Schwinn World Sport to inspire or infuriate
08-09-22, 08:41 AM
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08-09-22, 08:45 AM
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Just to get the discussion back on track:
This thing is beautiful, inspiring, and it doesn't accept the rulebook.
It's also a great example that it's absolutely OK to modify an old frame - especially one made in such large numbers that skirting the possibility of N = N -1 isn't a concern - and the results can be astounding, especially if your vision is to go above and beyond what the original frameset used to be.
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This thing is beautiful, inspiring, and it doesn't accept the rulebook.
It's also a great example that it's absolutely OK to modify an old frame - especially one made in such large numbers that skirting the possibility of N = N -1 isn't a concern - and the results can be astounding, especially if your vision is to go above and beyond what the original frameset used to be.
-Kurt
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08-09-22, 09:07 AM
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I have an ‘84 World Sport that I also made into a very different bike, so you have my full support and admiration. :-) The main challenge I encountered with mine was the limited tire clearance out back so I’m really impressed with the look and fit of your fenders! Beautiful bike.
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08-09-22, 09:08 AM
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08-09-22, 09:11 AM
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Bells are OFF TOPIC!
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08-09-22, 09:14 AM
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I AM TOTALLY INFURIATED BY THIS BUILD!!
Shows my current work on an '83 World Sport as gauche and unsophisticated.
Shows my current work on an '83 World Sport as gauche and unsophisticated.
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08-09-22, 11:17 AM
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Cool Electric Bike. Hard to believe it is your first build.
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This is amazing. I had an 85 World Sport that my parents gave me as a HS graduation present, and I rode it all through college and law school, commuted to my first job on it, and even did a handful of triathlons on it. I wish I still had it and give it new life the way you've done with this one. Awesome.
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I confess to being slow on the uptake. I saw the front hub and presumed it was a generator hub and was trying to figure out where the front light was. I was settling on it working as a USB charger by the time I scrolled past the first post and realized what you had done.
I am generally not a fan of e-bikes, but you managed to pull this off with subtlety and class. Bravo!
I am generally not a fan of e-bikes, but you managed to pull this off with subtlety and class. Bravo!
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