Originally Posted by
SquidPuppet
Which old Schwinns were you considering?
Like I said in my post, I don't have anything specific yet, I haven't as much as checked to see what's available in my area, but I do remember seeing a mid 80s world sport going around that was in my size...But definitely nothing with too big a wheelbase like say, a traveler
Originally Posted by
North Coast Joe
My initial reaction is dependent on which frame you decide to start with.
Some will have possible rear axle length differences with which to deal, too. Some oldies will have horizontal drop outs and 120mm spacing back there, so no prob.
If you're starting $100 in the hole and don't yet have anything in your hand, maybe put that hundo toward a more modern chromo frame already set up. Depends what you want....a newer frame can be just as satisfying to build as a moldy oldy, with fewer hassles.
If I had an extra $100, I'd just buy a Kilo but since my boss at the company I was delivering for screwed all the riders over I don't have any cash flow going on. Besides, I might luck out and find of the Columbus Steel Schwinns on some kid who doesn't know anything about it and be able to get it for a steal. I'm also fully aware with the fact that some older bikes have 130mm spacing but what I've read that's nothing some spacers can't fix