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09-30-17, 06:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,062
Posted By Schwinn me

I use a steel wire, feed through the frame one...

I use a steel wire, feed through the frame one end of one hole to other. Slide the wire into the cable housing then push the housing through the frame tube while guiding it with the steel wire until...
09-18-17, 07:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,169
Posted By Schwinn me

That Sharpie looks like it did a good job...

That Sharpie looks like it did a good job although the lines appear to be on the too heavy side. Is that as fine line as it comes? I used the large size Kemper with good results with Finesse pin...
09-08-17, 05:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 449
Posted By Schwinn me

They have a place but it requires a fee to...

They have a place but it requires a fee to advertise .

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09-05-17, 08:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,249
Posted By Schwinn me

I like my Rage rack

I like my Rage rack
Replies: 6
Views: 1,390
Posted By Schwinn me

I would ask $300. Looks to be a 24" frame.

I would ask $300. Looks to be a 24" frame.
09-01-17, 07:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 29,542
Posted By Schwinn me

I have 4 single speed coaster brake bikes and...

I have 4 single speed coaster brake bikes and over a dozen derailleur bikes. All of them are fresh rebuilds. Why is it when you spin the coaster brake wheels by hand they stop in about half the...
08-31-17, 05:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 29,542
Posted By Schwinn me

Maybe your derailleur bikes are adjusted...

Maybe your derailleur bikes are adjusted improperly.
08-30-17, 07:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 29,542
Posted By Schwinn me

I bought a Chinese Schwinn Stingray for my...

I bought a Chinese Schwinn Stingray for my daughter, all the wheel bearings where way too tight. Fast moving assembly lines don't give much time for fine tuning. I doubt most stores go through wheel...
08-30-17, 05:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,997
Posted By Schwinn me

Unfortunately quality is hit and miss with BB's...

Unfortunately quality is hit and miss with BB's decals, Memory Lane as well. I usually buy two sets of decals to get frames done. That Paramount is the last bike I'm going to do without clear coating...
08-30-17, 07:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,997
Posted By Schwinn me

The smoother, i.e. the flatter, no orange peel...

The smoother, i.e. the flatter, no orange peel the surface the better for waterslide. Glass is ideal for waterslide. The biggest problem installing waterslides is quality and surface conditions.
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08-30-17, 06:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,589
Posted By Schwinn me

The stock fork on a 76 Conti is a lightweight...

The stock fork on a 76 Conti is a lightweight tube type, similar to what is found on a Paramount and probably the same weight, not the heavier cast steel Varsity type. Save your money for something...
08-29-17, 07:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,997
Posted By Schwinn me

I have used Velocals. Their thinnest vinyl...

I have used Velocals. Their thinnest vinyl offerings I used had to be clear coated, which I did, are noticeably thicker than waterslide decals. They look nice but I would be concerned with snagging...
08-29-17, 07:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,807
Posted By Schwinn me

Once something is out of my hands I really don't...

Once something is out of my hands I really don't care what happens to it. Of course it would be nice to see someone really appreciated it but the bottom line is I've got things in the present to...
08-15-17, 06:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,693
Posted By Schwinn me

That's interesting, only the stamped head tubes....

That's interesting, only the stamped head tubes. I assumed entire frames were pulled from existing old stock.

Have you ever seen a 78 model year bike with the kickstand/fender mount with an...
08-14-17, 06:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,361
Posted By Schwinn me

Is a particular style of frame geometry better...

Is a particular style of frame geometry better for no hands riding?
08-13-17, 07:33 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,506
Posted By Schwinn me

Did the thread starter answer the question, how...

Did the thread starter answer the question, how many now? If I put up pics of every collectible I have ever owned, it would be an enormous quantity, true for most collectors I'm sure. It's when a...
08-07-17, 06:31 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 30,413
Posted By Schwinn me

I'm sure the impact forces on rims with a hundred...

I'm sure the impact forces on rims with a hundred extra pounds on them must be enormous. Has anyone worked out a calculation formula for this?
08-05-17, 06:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 911
Posted By Schwinn me

A photo would help

A photo would help
08-05-17, 06:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,787
Posted By Schwinn me

Was this designed for hands on manual chain...

Was this designed for hands on manual chain re-positioning?

Can't see a derailleur working with that.
08-04-17, 08:51 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,367
Posted By Schwinn me

It's $13 now. Except for wasted time, you'll get...

It's $13 now. Except for wasted time, you'll get your money back with Paypal and or Ebay
08-01-17, 07:25 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 23,844
Posted By Schwinn me

I'm with that guy. Minor wheel truing tuneups...

I'm with that guy. Minor wheel truing tuneups only require that you own a spoke wrench. Building wheels is a different matter and even then a spoke tension meter is optional.
08-01-17, 07:09 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,921
Posted By Schwinn me

I suppose "heyday" means when you relied on a...

I suppose "heyday" means when you relied on a bicycle as your primary source of transportation, at least for me it does. Now I cant even think about hoping on a bike and going somewhere without being...
07-31-17, 06:14 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,921
Posted By Schwinn me

As my user name implies I'm a Schwinn guy, more...

As my user name implies I'm a Schwinn guy, more specifically a Chicago Schwinn guy. I like them all, Varsity to Paramount, 1960 to 1983.

I'm also interested in the top bikes from my heyday years...
07-31-17, 06:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,387
Posted By Schwinn me

Maybe the question that should have been asked...

Maybe the question that should have been asked first.

what's the budget?
07-29-17, 06:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,387
Posted By Schwinn me

Buying a complete worn out bike with a good frame...

Buying a complete worn out bike with a good frame set and then replacing all the components would be the way to go. The old components would guide you on what fits the frame.

I'm with the others,...
07-29-17, 06:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,344
Posted By Schwinn me

Black is black, I want my baby back. No one...

Black is black, I want my baby back.

No one sells specific Raleigh matched paint, but you are lucky it's black.
07-24-17, 03:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,373
Posted By Schwinn me

There is a glue for foam handlebar grips. This...

There is a glue for foam handlebar grips. This outfit sells two types if you're interested.


Grab On Lube-N-Glue 1 oz Plastic Bottle W/Alcohol - LG 02 Grip Glue...
07-21-17, 05:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,829
Posted By Schwinn me

Keep at it, maybe a trade? It's a common reaction...

Keep at it, maybe a trade? It's a common reaction to say not interested in selling when a person hasn't thought about selling before.
07-19-17, 06:31 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,026
Posted By Schwinn me

The word vintage is like the word restored, they...

The word vintage is like the word restored, they both can mean anything the user wants them to mean. I prefer a more accurate use of words. Personally I believe something has to be 30 years old or...
07-19-17, 06:11 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,378
Posted By Schwinn me

I use a Dremel, actually a cheaper and better...

I use a Dremel, actually a cheaper and better copy of a Dremel (name brand escapes me at the moment), with a cut off wheel. You can face the cable end with it too, but I have a table mounted belt...
07-18-17, 07:32 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,549
Posted By Schwinn me

I'm not a know it all by any stretch, but not all...

I'm not a know it all by any stretch, but not all nipples are created equal. I don't know how many times I have been bailed out by different manufacturer nipples. That's the good thing about building...
07-17-17, 10:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 575
Posted By Schwinn me

Requesting access to the politics & religion forum

I requested access to the P&R forum twice, two different contacts as suggested in that forum. I also sent a question about it to the general contact link after that.

Why is my request being...
07-07-17, 07:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,308
Posted By Schwinn me

easiest way to learn wheel building is by copying...

easiest way to learn wheel building is by copying an already built wheel.
06-21-17, 07:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,114
Posted By Schwinn me

Back in the 70's classic oldies music was from...

Back in the 70's classic oldies music was from the 50's, it was barely 20 years old but had the feeling of being ancient from a young persons perspective. Now we listen to 90's rock and it's still...
06-19-17, 01:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,809
Posted By Schwinn me

OK, I'll leave them on. I was thinking they might...

OK, I'll leave them on. I was thinking they might cause a leak. Good to not have to go looking for parts just to air up the tires. Good compressor type presta inflators are not cheap.

Any...
06-19-17, 05:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,809
Posted By Schwinn me

Here's probably a dumb question. I do not have a...

Here's probably a dumb question. I do not have a dedicated presta valve inflator, only have a couple bikes with presta's. I use those screw on adapters to use a schrader type inflator chuck. Is it...
06-16-17, 05:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,330
Posted By Schwinn me

For whatever it's worth, the blue bike looks just...

For whatever it's worth, the blue bike looks just like Schwinn Huret bosses.
Forum: Framebuilders
06-05-17, 06:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,931
Posted By Schwinn me

600 wet sanding good! Use a sealer then top...

600 wet sanding good! Use a sealer then top coats.


Good info for you here


How To Schwinn Lightweight Show Quality Paint Job Start To Finish | The Classic and Antique Bicycle Exchange...
06-05-17, 05:31 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,805
Posted By Schwinn me

I second mineral spirits and it will not harm...

I second mineral spirits and it will not harm cured paint, plastics or rubber. It's probably the most benign of all solvents. Fumes aren't bad and it won't harm your skin. Chemicals are your friend!...
06-04-17, 07:03 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,483
Posted By Schwinn me

Maybe the young man will come to the conclusion...

Maybe the young man will come to the conclusion that the only way to be satisfied that you haven't been taken advantage of is to learn how to fix his own bike and so many other things. I'm not...
06-02-17, 01:46 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 13,073
Posted By Schwinn me

Completely agree although I would say that this...

Completely agree although I would say that this is an acquired taste that comes with maturity. The opposite of elaborate, things boiled down to the bare essentials becomes very cool.
06-02-17, 06:11 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 13,073
Posted By Schwinn me

When I first got into the mechanics of bicycles...

When I first got into the mechanics of bicycles at around 8 or 9 years old, the Schwinn 5spd stingray was the coolest thing around. I loved the looks of all those gears, the function and purpose was...
06-01-17, 03:35 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 17,578
Posted By Schwinn me

I don't see how that can be done at the same time.

I don't see how that can be done at the same time.
06-01-17, 09:07 AM
Replies: 199
Views: 17,578
Posted By Schwinn me

I like the way you think If your bench vice...

I like the way you think

If your bench vice is anything like the two I have, I wouldn't trust them for accurate anything. Good for clamping and holding things and that's it. Slop in the screw and...
06-01-17, 06:19 AM
Replies: 199
Views: 17,578
Posted By Schwinn me

Without something like this we will never get to...

Without something like this we will never get to the bottom of this axle compression issue. A test that cannot be duplicated with precision is worthless. ...
05-31-17, 08:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,812
Posted By Schwinn me

How to choose a sealed BB to replace a vintage BB

I've been lucky, I always find either NOS or excellent used parts to rebuild my vintage Bottom Brackets but it has been pricey sometimes. A couple times I started seriously looking into sealed...
05-31-17, 02:36 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,717
Posted By Schwinn me

Don't take it personally but yeah it makes sense....

Don't take it personally but yeah it makes sense. The number of people out there with the stated intention of doing said projects that in reality they will never get to, far outnumber those that will...
05-31-17, 07:09 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,717
Posted By Schwinn me

Show us your dormant projects is like asking to...

Show us your dormant projects is like asking to show us your life's failures. Public shaming is definitely a good motivator.
05-31-17, 06:36 AM
Replies: 199
Views: 17,578
Posted By Schwinn me

So far no conclusive proof axles compress with QR...

So far no conclusive proof axles compress with QR pressure, at least not enough worth mentioning. All I see is one experiment that appears its only purpose is to come to a predetermined conclusion....
05-30-17, 05:13 AM
Replies: 199
Views: 17,578
Posted By Schwinn me

You more than likely bowed the axle (path of...

You more than likely bowed the axle (path of least resistance) but again no way to know that with your method.
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