Schwinn Collegiate 3 Bicycle, unsure of year if it's been modified
07-09-14, 05:46 PM
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Schwinn Collegiate 3 Bicycle, unsure of year if it's been modified
First of all. I don't know a lot about bikes. I've had this bike for a few years, I bought it out of an antique store. it was reasonably priced and I love it. I've been googling it trying to find what year it is, but I keep finding myself looking at a million bikes like this one, but not the exact thing, so I'm wondering if it's been modified at all or if anyone know's what year it is that'd be amazing. I know it's missing the front fender. I'm currently looking for one. I'm also looking to replace the tires. They are old and cracked and wont hold air.
Here's some images: Schwinn Collegiate 3 - Imgur
Any kind of info would be awesome, thanks a ton.
Here's some images: Schwinn Collegiate 3 - Imgur
Any kind of info would be awesome, thanks a ton.
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07-09-14, 06:15 PM
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The "79 2" on your rear Sturmey Archer hub means that the hub is from February 1979. If the wheel is original to the bike, that's what you got.
07-09-14, 06:20 PM
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1979 catalog page: 
Looks to be in great shape. The tires that bike takes are a Schwinn-specific size, so make sure whatever ones you buy are marked as such. Also new brake pads are always a good idea with an older bike.
Looks to be in great shape. The tires that bike takes are a Schwinn-specific size, so make sure whatever ones you buy are marked as such. Also new brake pads are always a good idea with an older bike.
07-09-14, 06:37 PM
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They look to say either 26 or (28 x 1 1/4) I noticed the brake pads are as hard as a rock so I will definitely be changing them. I was also wondering if the front fender is easy to find would it be sort of universal from older or newer bicycles? thanks again.
07-09-14, 06:47 PM
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The tires on there are probably 26 x 1-1/4, which is a size that's generally no longer made. What you'll need to find are 26 x 1-3/8 S6, 597mm bead seat diameter. This is different from most 26 x 1-3/8 tires, which have a 590mm bead seat diameter. I believe Kenda is the only company still making tires in this size, in both gumwall and blackwall.
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If you ever have a mind to upgrade it, replace those rims with standard-sized aluminum, for greatly improved handling, acceleration, braking, and tire options.
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This is probably the closest you'll easily find: Amazon.com : Wald Steel Fender Set 89-26 26" Lightweight Chrome : Bike Fenders : Sports & Outdoors
The tires on there are probably 26 x 1-1/4, which is a size that's generally no longer made. What you'll need to find are 26 x 1-3/8 S6, 597mm bead seat diameter. This is different from most 26 x 1-3/8 tires, which have a 590mm bead seat diameter. I believe Kenda is the only company still making tires in this size, in both gumwall and blackwall.
The tires on there are probably 26 x 1-1/4, which is a size that's generally no longer made. What you'll need to find are 26 x 1-3/8 S6, 597mm bead seat diameter. This is different from most 26 x 1-3/8 tires, which have a 590mm bead seat diameter. I believe Kenda is the only company still making tires in this size, in both gumwall and blackwall.
https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-me...6x1-1-4-a.html
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07-10-14, 02:27 AM
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it looks like the rear fender is actually a front fender.
Edit: Nevermind,I see it now... They are funky.
Edit: Nevermind,I see it now... They are funky.
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