Originally Posted by brandonehansen
I want to convert the bike that I get into a fixie, so I can eliminate alot of the weight, one that is solid and dependable to ride, with some real character. Plus I am from where these bikes were made originally, it seems fitting to get a schwinn. Were these bikes made well and just a bit heavy? I dont mind the weight, I just really want a solidly built vintage bike, whatever the brand.
If you want to convert a bike and you're in chicago, just go to the working bikes warehouse and buy a frame, or buy a complete bike that hasn't been fixed up yet and leave them the wheels. I forgot that those earlier contis are fillet brazed, leave that sucker for a collector and get something lugged. WB has a ton of chicago schwinns, you'll find something.