Originally Posted by stringbreaker

Well the truck is what it is the bike however is a dream machine for sure. 77 Schwinn Volare that had been stripped of its finish. I built this bike back up from the frame with almost all the period correct dura ace items. Couldn't find the right front gearset so I went with as close as I could get. Its Reynolds 531 tubing. I love it but its never seen rain and won't as long as I have it. I've considered powdercoating the frame with a really close color to the original but since its kinda bastardized with the non original fork I think I'll leave it chrome.