shake down ride on the all new ‘80 Chrome Schwinn 11.8. Rides awesome and fast. Just need to tweak the rear derailer a bit as well as get some more power in the brakes- (may need to upgrade there). Stripped all the way down cleaned and polished all parts, , took the clear coat off, polished with quick-glo, regreased bearings, swapped in 700c Araya rims and an alloy post, 420 mm vintage bars in place of the 380, new Brooks saddle, 32mm gravel kings, new cables and bar tape. Weighs in right at 25 lbs.
I rode my normal 16 mile loop just as fast as any other bike I have ridden including my carbon specialized.
love this bike!
