Schwinn Super Sport
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Bikes: 1973 Schwinn Super Sport, 1981 AustroDaimler SLE, 1981 Miyata 912, 1985 Trek 510, 1986 Schwinn Paramount, 1990 Team Miyata
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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!
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!
I vote to keep the gears if you ride where there are hills or want to use a tag along.
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Bikes: 1982 Schwinn Super Sport; 1997 Trek 750; 2023 Trek Domane SL 5 Gen 4
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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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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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