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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-19, 06:37 PM
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Posted By 3speedslow

What colour was it before the strip? Do you know...

What colour was it before the strip? Do you know the year?

Nice work!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-17, 08:32 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,495
Posted By 3speedslow

I've done that with a few builds. Eager to see...

I've done that with a few builds. Eager to see how the ride quality is and threw enough parts on to get it out for a ride or two, three...

The Italian colour goes with the white easy enough. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-17, 09:53 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,495
Posted By 3speedslow

Thought I would share the last buildup of my 88...

Thought I would share the last buildup of my 88 Tempo. The frame has since been moved on to another Foum member. Very nice rider that often took back seat to my 87 Super Sport and my 91 Paramount.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-17, 09:15 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,495
Posted By 3speedslow

Which to take out next?....

Which to take out next?....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-17, 11:59 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,495
Posted By 3speedslow

Your Tempo reminds me of Aru's jersey at the Tour...

Your Tempo reminds me of Aru's jersey at the Tour today, Red,green,white and riding proud!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-17, 09:22 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,495
Posted By 3speedslow

Go with what you like.

Go with what you like.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-17, 08:01 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,495
Posted By 3speedslow

tyler_fred outstanding progress! I love that 105...

tyler_fred outstanding progress! I love that 105 group as well. Smooth shifting and effective braking as well.

I like the black you have on it, but I'm biased..

I am using yellow for the bottle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-17, 12:31 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,495
Posted By 3speedslow

tyler_fred on your newly painted Tempo which...

tyler_fred on your newly painted Tempo which choice of stay protector will you use? Mine did not come with one and I am trying to decide between clear or stainless steel.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-17, 11:50 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,495
Posted By 3speedslow

Are you asking about lean over pedal strike or...

Are you asking about lean over pedal strike or toe to wheel strike?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-17, 11:49 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,495
Posted By 3speedslow

On my 88, I had stack height problems with other...

On my 88, I had stack height problems with other HS. The original 105 was so short I wound up reusing the original one. Made sense as I finally built it up with a full 105 group.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-17, 11:44 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,495
Posted By 3speedslow

tyler_fred got to have the Tenax decal but if I...

tyler_fred got to have the Tenax decal but if I had a choice, I would leave the wet rim one off, your call. My Tempo does not have the screws in the fork tines for the lawyer tabs on the wheels so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-17, 08:08 AM
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Views: 329,495
Posted By 3speedslow

Top notch! It looks like you nailed the paint...

Top notch! It looks like you nailed the paint scheme. Where did the decals come from? What sort of wait time are you giving the paint and clear to harden?

Will enjoy seeing it built up.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-17, 04:06 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,495
Posted By 3speedslow

White, or for a close second, the clear housing...

White, or for a close second, the clear housing that came on those.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-17, 02:51 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,495
Posted By 3speedslow

The new saddle is an OEM for the 87 SS. This...

The new saddle is an OEM for the 87 SS. This gives me a enough set back so my saddle to pedal fit is good. Looks right too.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-17, 09:59 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,495
Posted By 3speedslow

Thanks all! That colour scheme always catches my...

Thanks all! That colour scheme always catches my attention in the bike shed. Might get it ridden a little bit more this summer. It's got stiff competition.
tyler_fred let me know if you need close...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-17, 03:54 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,495
Posted By 3speedslow

1988 Tempo 55cm frame which I have had for...

1988 Tempo 55cm frame which I have had for awhile. Decided to build it back up along with her sister, 1987 Super Sport.

Group is 91 Shimano 105. San Marco Due saddle, Cinelli mod Giro d' Italia...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-17, 04:03 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,495
Posted By 3speedslow

My 88 Tempo is getting fitted with another...

My 88 Tempo is getting fitted with another Shimano 105 group, 90's era
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-17, 02:13 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,495
Posted By 3speedslow

rccardr beautiful job on that 86. I am drawn to...

rccardr beautiful job on that 86. I am drawn to those decals. What is the story to those, internet or homemade?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-17, 02:10 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,495
Posted By 3speedslow

Great looking machine! I can understand it being...

Great looking machine! I can understand it being a keeper.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-17, 08:45 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,495
Posted By 3speedslow

Hey, welcome to the Forum! Your question would be...

Hey, welcome to the Forum! Your question would be best asked in the appraisal sub forum we have here. Good luck on your question.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-17, 08:41 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,495
Posted By 3speedslow

Shrevvy great bike and wonderful story you being...

Shrevvy great bike and wonderful story you being the original owner. I hope the miles pile up for you again. Don't read much about these models in the Schwinn lineup. That saddle really follows the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-17, 08:05 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,495
Posted By 3speedslow

It would be a shame it it finally comes out to be...

It would be a shame it it finally comes out to be too small for your comfort zone. But being a race frame, they should be "on the smaller then your usual size", shouldn't they?

It is a great...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-16, 08:22 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,495
Posted By 3speedslow

oouellette , stunner of a Madison ! Always enjoy...

oouellette , stunner of a Madison ! Always enjoy seeing that one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-16, 06:45 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,495
Posted By 3speedslow

1988 Tempo- red,white and green paint scheme. ...

1988 Tempo- red,white and green paint scheme.

517034 517035

wild hair rebuild. Out tomorrow for a shake out ride

600 Shimano brakes and crank. Suntour 9000 drivetrain, Cinelli bars and stem,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-16, 07:45 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,495
Posted By 3speedslow

Nice take on a vintage Schwinn! What year?

Nice take on a vintage Schwinn! What year?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-15, 05:28 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,495
Posted By 3speedslow

85 and 87' stellar.

85 and 87' stellar.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-15, 05:04 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,495
Posted By 3speedslow

WOW ! I love my 87 SS, what yrs were these ?

WOW ! I love my 87 SS, what yrs were these ?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-15, 06:43 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,495
Posted By 3speedslow

Looks like the Memphis bicycle co was the place...

Looks like the Memphis bicycle co was the place to be ! Nice scores.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-14, 02:33 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,495
Posted By 3speedslow

A little late, say just over the line but a great...

A little late, say just over the line but a great Schwinn. 90 Traveler...387162Gotten off the back of a truck in less then complete state. Added new tires, cables, rear DR and a SM Regal saddle. Just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-13, 10:03 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,495
Posted By 3speedslow

Well, what ever the option you choose, it will be...

Well, what ever the option you choose, it will be one nice riding machine. Question, if you have the 600EX set up, do you have the star wrench to take off the headset ? Or did you manage it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-13, 07:34 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,495
Posted By 3speedslow

I always heard that the magenta colour "bombed "...

I always heard that the magenta colour "bombed " with the bike buying public which is why they changed mid model year to the red and white scheme.

I saw your bike in the rigs thread....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-12, 06:47 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,495
Posted By 3speedslow

rccardr, Nicely done...

rccardr,

Nicely done restoration ! How do you come up with the Tempos ? Is this one of the bikes you keep ? Those tires made me take another look. I thought for sure you had coloured...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-12, 06:52 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,495
Posted By 3speedslow

KZbrian, That is one nice...

KZbrian,

That is one nice Super Sport ! Red with black stays is a great colour combination. How did it come into your stable ? I have those biospace rings on my 87 SS too. Can't say...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-12, 07:07 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,495
Posted By 3speedslow

Kookaburra, What a...

Kookaburra,

What a wonderful place to ride a bike ! How long of a riding season do you have there ?

Speaking of the ride, how does the bike handle the different roads there...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-12, 06:09 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,495
Posted By 3speedslow

Kookabrra, Race it !

Kookabrra,

Race it !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-12, 06:06 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,495
Posted By 3speedslow

Yea, I saw one of those in the...

Yea,

I saw one of those in the shop I hang out at. Nice bike, I likes the components on it. Is the crank the only thing you have changed out ? What do you think of the ride quality ?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-12, 05:20 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,495
Posted By 3speedslow

Kookaburra, Very nice...

Kookaburra,

Very nice looking bike ! It must be the 19" frame, tiny headtube ! Great story also. You are lucky to have a friend that would take the time to get you started off...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-12, 05:17 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,495
Posted By 3speedslow

Very nice double shot of the preludes you have...

Very nice double shot of the preludes you have there ! What's the story ?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-12, 05:14 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,495
Posted By 3speedslow

Yes, I've seen this sticker on their second tier...

Yes, I've seen this sticker on their second tier schwinns that I have worked on. For those I believe they were sourced completely from overseas and came with the sticker and a headbadge that said...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-12, 06:39 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,495
Posted By 3speedslow

Yeah everybody, ...

Yeah everybody,

Number on the headbadge is 2097. The Magenta colour was not going to fly with the buying crowd so they changed the paint scheme sometime in the year....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-12, 06:32 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,495
Posted By 3speedslow

Started a seperate thread but would like to add...

Started a seperate thread but would like to add my bike to the group here as well. 87 Super Sport262104262106262105
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