I got Twins
10-11-14, 03:32 PM
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I got Twins
I picked up another Schwinn Circuit today. Not Identical twins but this one has some interesting upgrades. The paint is ruff but not as bad as the one I ride. This one came with original Sante brakes , crankset, head set FD and front hub. Has Dura Ace 8 speed down tube shifters, RD and rear hub. The Original Wolber rims look good and true. I need to clean the frame up, maybe some touch up paint. My other Circuit is built up with Tri Color 8 Speed FD, RD, and brakes with 105 8 speed Brifters. I have so many options open to me. I have a Sante RD and Shifters, and a decent set of 7 speed wheels as well. I guess I need to starts by stripping and cleaning to see what I have then go from there. The Circuit is such a great ride. Is it wrong to keep two?
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10-11-14, 03:55 PM
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Two of the same bike? Congrats you just officially became a hoarder 
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10-11-14, 05:39 PM
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LOL Yes I have a sickness. I will see what frame looks better. The one I got today has a permit sticker over a decal. That may not come off very well. I thought I was done with my Circuit. The wheels I got from you are great. Then I find another Circuit with Dura Ace and it`s 8 speed. Now I am thinking full Dura Ace with brifters. I guess it will never be finished until it has full Campy 11 speed on it or something? LOL
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10-11-14, 06:28 PM
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Keep the two!! You deserve it. Seriously though, it will be interesting to give it a proper clean as it looks to be in very good condition. I have never owned two of the same bike but I have often thought about it when I have been riding a bike that just seems to fit me like a glove - why not have a spare that rides beautifully?
10-11-14, 06:29 PM
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What does one give you that the other doesn't offer?
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10-11-14, 06:49 PM
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LOL Yes I have a sickness. I will see what frame looks better. The one I got today has a permit sticker over a decal. That may not come off very well. I thought I was done with my Circuit. The wheels I got from you are great. Then I find another Circuit with Dura Ace and it`s 8 speed. Now I am thinking full Dura Ace with brifters. I guess it will never be finished until it has full Campy 11 speed on it or something? LOL
10-11-14, 08:04 PM
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Well I can have two set up completely different I guess? I have time to decide. I had to buy the bike. It was a great deal. I can sell the wheels for more than I paid for it. I am not even sure I will keep both in the end. Will 8 speed 105 Brifters pull a 8 speed Dura Ace RD ?
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10-11-14, 08:31 PM
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Probably not, but I don't know the cutoff of the different cable pull DA.,,,,BD
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10-11-14, 08:46 PM
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Cool Bike steve. Great deal!
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