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Old 07-31-19, 10:02 PM
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Old 08-05-19, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by mtarrant05
Hi all! Need your opinion. I picked up a 1972 Super Sport (Kool Lemon) from Facebook for $75 earlier this year. Original brooks saddle, cleaned it up. New bar tape. New tires. Basics.

Have the itch for a project and have been pondering options! Found another bike today that could be a source for parts. Here's the details:

- Throne TrackLord Bike Frame (too small for me)
- Velocity 700c wheels
- Miche Crankset (Single Speed)
- FSA Stem
- FSA Handlebars
- Look Pedals (Would resell)
- Adamo Seat (Would resell)
- Profile Design Tri Bars (Would Resell)

Could I simply put on the 700c wheels, adjust original brakes, use TruV Bottom Bracket, put on the Single Speed Miche Crankset and call it a day?

I guess if the brakes didn't fit I could swap out the handlebars, brakes etc as well.

I think there's enough here to resell to recoup the new bike cost ($200).

I know this would lighten up the Super Sport quite a bit. Worth the trouble?

Goals for this bike are something fun to ride for fitness and family rides. Would be throwing a baby on the back from time to time.

Thanks for the input!
Sounds like your bike is in good shape to ride. I suggest riding it for a while to get a good feel for the pluses and minuses of your setup and the frame. I bought just a frame. The center-pull brakes were still attached. These brakes looked great, but didn't stop all that well. So, I replaced them. I chose a relatively modern crank and early 90s brifters. These additions didn't transform the Super Sport into a Paramount, but they certainly make the most of the frame and enhance my riding experience.
I vote to keep the gears if you ride where there are hills or want to use a tag along.
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Old 11-07-23, 07:17 PM
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I have a 1982 Schwinn Super Sport 15-speed. It's been meticulously maintained and is clean throughout. It has new tires, chain, saddle, brake pads, and foam handlebar wrap. This is the chrome-moly 4130 frame with double butted top and down tubes. Anyone here have any idea what this classic bicycle is worth?
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Old 11-07-23, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by RichBaud
I have a 1982 Schwinn Super Sport 15-speed. It's been meticulously maintained and is clean throughout. It has new tires, chain, saddle, brake pads, and foam handlebar wrap. This is the chrome-moly 4130 frame with double butted top and down tubes. Anyone here have any idea what this classic bicycle is worth?
This is a old dead thread you should start a new thread in the value section about your bike.
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