Introducing myself, with a question.
03-09-07, 02:36 PM
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Introducing myself, with a question.
Hey guys,
I have been riding BMX for about 8 years and just switched over. I THINK I have an amazing find...I don't have a picture yet but the bike I bought a Schwinn Prelude. It is gray in color and a 10 speed. It looks like it could be a mid 80s model. Every component on the bike is made in France. I put some new tires on it and cleaned the chain, and WOWWWWW. This is the fastest bike I've ever been on. I paid 10 bucks for the bike and about 25 for tires, rims, and the adapter thing for the European stems. From my not so detailed explanation do you think this is a good bike (especially for a newbie). What other things could or should I do to this bike? I need to tune up the brakes...other than that I am new to the scene, so some help would be great!
John
I have been riding BMX for about 8 years and just switched over. I THINK I have an amazing find...I don't have a picture yet but the bike I bought a Schwinn Prelude. It is gray in color and a 10 speed. It looks like it could be a mid 80s model. Every component on the bike is made in France. I put some new tires on it and cleaned the chain, and WOWWWWW. This is the fastest bike I've ever been on. I paid 10 bucks for the bike and about 25 for tires, rims, and the adapter thing for the European stems. From my not so detailed explanation do you think this is a good bike (especially for a newbie). What other things could or should I do to this bike? I need to tune up the brakes...other than that I am new to the scene, so some help would be great!
John
03-09-07, 02:41 PM
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If it fits and you like it, You got a great deal. Now just go out and ride. Pretty soon you will get infected with the upgrade bug.
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I got it off craigslist from a scrap collector. It is a great bike, I think I might be too tall for it though. I know for a fact I need a new seat...other than that what else is there to do? Also, does anyone know anything about the prelude?
03-09-07, 03:05 PM
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Welcome to Bike Forums Dumpsterlife. Your questions are best answered in the Classics and Vintage thread. Those guys rescue old bikes all the time and know alot about older models.
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You need to set it up for your size body. Within limits, there are things you can do to make it fit you - raise the seat to the proper level, move the seat horizontally, and the stem... well, the stem I'm not really sure about with that vintage bike. Good luck, and I second the classics forum...
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