Originally Posted by
Mr IGH
The fork is the clue, it's an old hand brazed Schwinn, I wonder if it's an old Superior or Paramount. Painting it will ruin it, I'd leave it alone and ride it. BTW, the rear fender brace is wrong, looks like it was made for 27" fender, not 26".
That is one of my peeves on this bike, it seems to me the rear fender is not correct/original. The tires/wheels do seem original; 26x1 3/8".
What do you mean by the rear brace being wrong? If the brace is shorter to accomodate a 26" wheel, the fender will be out-of-round. Is the correct rear fender available?
The fork a Paramount or Superior? The bike is a Traveler, what do you mean?
I will skip the track ends and keep the paint original, no sense in spending money needlessly.
The only mechanical repair it needs is a new front hub and cables/housings; maybe a new front brake.
I would like to put this seat on it and maybe these bars, other than that it is fine the way it is.
Thanks for all your input, even if it was sarcastic; I love that kinda stuff!