1977 schwinn speedster single speed coaster brake
01-21-23, 03:53 PM
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1977 schwinn speedster single speed coaster brake
I got this bike brand new and recently found it in a shed on my parents farm. I am going to clean it up for myself just to display, not mint by any means but cool that I still have it. I would like to find original tires and tubes for it as these are shot. anyone have an idea of what to look for and where? these say carlisle ribgripper 24 x 1 3/8. Thank you
01-21-23, 08:11 PM
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Most Schwinn wheels from that era are a slightly different size than other wheels with the same measurement. A 24 x 1 3/8" Schwinn tire is also known as 547 iso. Here's an example from an internet shop:
https://www.performancebike.com/kend...42243?v=352510
Tires need to be an exact fit. Tubes will work if they are the same size or slightly smaller.
A local bike shop may have these types of tires and tubes in stock if they service a lot of old bikes. If they're just in business to sell new Treks then probably not.
https://www.performancebike.com/kend...42243?v=352510
Tires need to be an exact fit. Tubes will work if they are the same size or slightly smaller.
A local bike shop may have these types of tires and tubes in stock if they service a lot of old bikes. If they're just in business to sell new Treks then probably not.
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01-22-23, 11:38 AM
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^^^^^^^
What ALBRT said.
What ALBRT said.
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01-22-23, 10:16 PM
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hi, and sorry to interrupt this post, but could you tell me if Schwinn is good bike and specially the Schwinn Discover Hybrid Bike and Schwinn Men’s Sporterra CE Gravel Bike .
01-22-23, 10:23 PM
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This is a vintage bike forum. I doubt anybody here has anything good to say about recent Chinese import bikes.
