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Old 08-05-19, 06:33 PM
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Rusty old Schwinn ;-)

No affiliation. This is not my bike and not my ad: https://newlondon.craigslist.org/bik...931253304.html

That's no Suburban, right? That's a fillet-brazed Super Sport, based on the circular Schwinn head badge, presence of a kickstand, and stem shifters. Isn't it?

I talked to the seller a bit today. But I don't need another project. Maybe you do.
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Yes indeed that appears to be a '72 Super Sport. Missing too many original parts and a bit rough for my taste but somebody could make a project out of it.
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Good eye. Bullet seat stays. I’ve been on the hunt for a local ss for some time. Have three conti’s and find the ride great. For 45 those handle bars are worth a look.
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Good eye. Bullet seat stays. I’ve been on the hunt for a local ss for some time. Have three conti’s and find the ride great. For 45 those handle bars are worth a look.
Gee, if I bought it, I'd probably install north road bars and set the drops aside. My back isn't good for drops anymore.

What's special about those bars?
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Although the stem has been changed, the bars appear to be the original GB Randonneur bars.
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The bars a larger Randonneur bars which allow for several nice riding positions. As for value the bike while rough is worth more than the asking price and should make for a great project bike a bit heavy but a very nice rider.
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Couple pics to show the bend of those handle bars. I rarely use the drops and with these bars there is a slight lift in the bend before the lever.


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