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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 04:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 322
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Jeff Wills is mostly correct, however the 5...

Jeff Wills is mostly correct, however the 5 SPEED model of the SCHWINN SUBURBAN has the SHIMANO freewheel which is Distinctly Different from that of the VARSITY, the Continental, and, the 10...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-14-24, 01:17 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,704
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

You are certainly correct in your observations...

You are certainly correct in your observations that YOU CANNOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, Press Your Luck, AND JUST BECAUSE YOU WANT TO (and you are legally allowed to ride such high traffic...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 350
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

LIDL- CRIVIT 497927-2204 RepairStand..Sale $19.99

I was in Augusta GA today for a round of golf.
We stopped in at LIDL at 1096 Alexander Drive, AUGUSTA 30909 ( Directly behind Friedmans on Washington Road and next to and across from the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 02:31 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,501
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

In Florida where Cudak lives you have a lot of...

In Florida where Cudak lives you have a lot of old people who fled New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania when they retired at age 55 to 60 years old. The year round humid high heat...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-24, 05:02 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,655
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

There is a good chance that (SEE POST #35 of...

There is a good chance that (SEE POST #35 of 2-17-24) dddd 's suggestion of the simple oil can tune up might have that Blue Traveler up and running decently.

It is a great suggestion...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,655
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

It is worth the $30 ebay price (Ebay listing...

It is worth the $30 ebay price (Ebay listing reflects a $30 buy it price, and local pickup only).

Yes, you will have a lot of clean-up and sorting out the "tuning" which will be co$tly if you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-24, 10:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,824
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

My '76 Takara 732 has the SUNTOUR V-GT luxe ...

My '76 Takara 732 has the SUNTOUR V-GT luxe as standard equipment with a 34 teeth cog first gear on the freewheel. Yes, it will do the job fine!!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-20-23, 09:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 738
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Iride01 usually is totally correct with his...

Iride01 usually is totally correct with his advice but this is one of those rare occasions where he is not.
That is an excellent frame.
You do want to continue with an Ashtabula ONE PIECE CRANK!...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-23, 07:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 825
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Jaharmes: This is all that you will NEED to...

Jaharmes:

This is all that you will NEED to make that CIRCA 1985 ( GIANT made in Taiwan for Schwinn) Schwinn World an UPRIGHT CONFIGURATION tourist style bike.

1) Schwinn 7881 handlebars
Here...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-23, 03:27 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,524
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

In 1969 when SCHWINN unleashed the New Safety...

In 1969 when SCHWINN unleashed the New Safety Levers that now allowed anyone to ride the top bar, this made every Baby-Boomer that was at least 11 years old , suddenly want a ten speed. Sales...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-23, 02:44 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 6,883
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

the old saying: "STAY THIN, RIDE A SCHWINN, ...

the old saying: "STAY THIN, RIDE A SCHWINN, THE EXTRA WEIGHT WILL DO YOU GOOD! " is relevant and applicable for many bicycle riders that have never frequented bikeforums.net.


Who...
Forum: Commuting
08-18-23, 04:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,293
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Hey, it is a major dumbass move to commute...

Hey, it is a major dumbass move to commute that far on any e-bike or bicycle!!

I would not recommend choosing to use a motorcycle or a scooter instead, as those will get you killed just as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-23, 09:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,289
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Bike Power: As you know, your 1973...

Bike Power:

As you know, your 1973 COLLEGIATE has the 597mm "Schwinn Only* " 26 X 1 3/8 wheels . (YOU HAVE Weinmann sidepulls that say L.S. 2.8)
* well Ancient obscure early 1950's British club...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-23, 02:24 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,882
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

GREAT JOB! Richard the Dean Anderson ...

GREAT JOB!

Richard the Dean Anderson has announced that you have been awarded the highly acclaimed Bachelors of Bodging degree from MacGyver University.

Now with that neat...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-23, 11:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 742
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

I think SirMike1983 has given you a great summary...

I think SirMike1983 has given you a great summary of all of your generally accepted choices.

There is a somewhat unconventional method that might work okay in certain situations (it should work...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-23, 10:44 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,496
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

... You'd Think That People Would Have Had Enough...

... You'd Think That People Would Have Had Enough Of Schwinn Roadbikes, But I Look Around Me And I See It Isn't So......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-23, 08:27 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,882
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

G, the Second Letter in your serial number =...

G, the Second Letter in your serial number = 1971

C, the FIRST Letter in your serial number = MARCH




so MARCH 1971.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-23, 06:24 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,937
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

There isn't anything on a SCHWINN VARSITY that...

There isn't anything on a SCHWINN VARSITY that you cannot service by yourself at home. They are really that simple.
Sure, you can get the LOCAL BIKE SHOP to REMOVE the FREEWHEEL for you because...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-23, 12:42 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,937
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Your '72 CAMPUS GREEN Varsity looks great. ...

Your '72 CAMPUS GREEN Varsity looks great.

A way that one can significantly improve an ancient VARSITY is to find the MODEL J freewheel that came on the 1970 -1976 SUBURBAN 5 speed or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-23, 05:47 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 17,018
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

The greatest asset of the old SCHWINN VARSITY...

The greatest asset of the old SCHWINN VARSITY (circa 1965 - 1980 ) is its SIMPLICITY, EXTREME DURABILITY, & A HUGE NUMBER OF DIFFERENT FRAME SIZES THAT ARE SURE TO FIT ANYONE from a dwarf to a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-23, 05:11 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,166
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

. STEM SHIFTERS are unfairly...

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STEM SHIFTERS are unfairly ridiculed You should perhaps look at stem shifters as the "four door sedan" while down tube shifters and bar end shifters are the sexy more desireable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-23, 10:09 PM
Replies: 1,919
Views: 107,115
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

The original MacGyver would seriously be proud of...

The original MacGyver would seriously be proud of the work that yall are doing.
Your problem solving and craftsmanship is just great.
I think that is why so many people are tuned in to watching...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-23, 02:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,241
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

While I do admire your scientific approach to...

While I do admire your scientific approach to precisely calculating the "best" solution, I do believe that you are "overthinking" it just slightly Tyrion.
I suggest that you closely observe what...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-23, 06:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,307
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Yall do realize that a Contintental is nothing...

Yall do realize that a Contintental is nothing but a VARSITY except that the Conti has the Tubular front fork, and an alloy (S) stem, aluminum handlebars and centerpull brakes!

The SUBURBAN 10...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-22-23, 08:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,318
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Hello MIKE w MASS; Be careful ...

Hello MIKE w MASS;
Be careful what you call a 650 TIRE designation BECAUSE:
.............................................................................Did You know that the ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-23, 11:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,411
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Hey now, wait a minute, that SHIMANO SKYLARK rear...

Hey now, wait a minute, that SHIMANO SKYLARK rear derailleur is a lot better in terms of reliability and durability than the Huret Allvit, and that SKYLARK is helluva lot better than the SIMPLEX rear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-23, 08:22 PM
Replies: 1,919
Views: 107,115
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Nice interesting build project Adventureman! ...

Nice interesting build project Adventureman! Hey, isn't that an old circa 1984-1985 solid state, made in England, MARSHALL LEAD 12 amp that is next to the repair stand in your pictures in post#2 ??
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-11-23, 04:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,173
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

rumrunn6 's advice is great! The other...

rumrunn6 's advice is great! The other commenters have also added some useful guidance.

There is just one important point that I think that should be mentioned in your quest to find a...
Forum: Recreational & Family
01-28-23, 07:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,051
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Hey Brandon & RB1: THERE IS NO BETTER CAMPUS...

Hey Brandon & RB1:
THERE IS NO BETTER CAMPUS CRUISER BIKE ON THE PLANET THAN THE ANCIENT CHICAGO SCHWINNS!!!!!

I am sure that Eswau's daughter is now midway through her Junior year in College...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-16-23, 11:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,132
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

If you do want the Best of the ancient, old type,...

If you do want the Best of the ancient, old type, "DUMB COMPUTER" that does not do GPS, and does not upload any data, then there is none better than the INBIKE model IC-321 (WIRELESS) .

It has...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-23, 09:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 510
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

As someone previously mentioned, IT IS NOT A...

As someone previously mentioned, IT IS NOT A 1973 FRAME !!!

It hails from the last few years that the Chicago factory was in existence. (late 1979 onward).

The JAPANESE YEN began to rise...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-10-23, 09:18 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,640
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

You should try to recreate the bicycle version of...

You should try to recreate the bicycle version of Wyatt's captain america chopper from the Easy Rider movie.

Peter Fonda's character was Wyatt. Dennis Hopper's character was Billy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-23, 08:59 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,451
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

The SUBURBAN has the same tubular front fork as...

The SUBURBAN has the same tubular front fork as the Continental. (note: The SUBURBAN has the same L.S. 2.4 sidepull brakes as the Varsity, while the Conti. has centerpull brakes)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-29-22, 07:21 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 9,459
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

base2: Give yourself credit for having a...

base2:

Give yourself credit for having a very good idea!
Why the hell would "respected frame builders laugh you outta their shops" for suggesting a very realistic & practical, potentially...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-22, 03:43 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,023
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

It's fun! It makes me feel good and the...

It's fun! It makes me feel good and the exercise from riding is also good for me. It never feels like just physical exercise as running five to ten miles often does.
Forum: Beach Cruisers
12-03-22, 09:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 621
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

What a genuine, nice act of kindness on your...

What a genuine, nice act of kindness on your part!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-22, 09:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 702
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Looks Great! You did a great job with the...

Looks Great!
You did a great job with the latest white Double Blue script that appears in the small Carolina blue portion on the top tube!!!
That gold foil band on the upper most Carolina Blue...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-22, 07:00 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,112
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

The Huret Allvit is your only decent European...

The Huret Allvit is your only decent European choice to get the job done! Campy might look cool but you'd be a fool to choose something so bad!
Japanese is the only avenue that you have for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-22, 11:08 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,365
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

https://www.amazon.com/Green-Grease-101-Waterproof...

https://www.amazon.com/Green-Grease-101-Waterproof-Temperature/dp/B004Y06YT8

You can find it at AUTOZONE & NAPA for more than $1 less than you can source it from Amazon. O'Reilly's and ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-22, 10:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,543
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

I don't know this ebayer, I am not this ebay...

I don't know this ebayer, I am not this ebay seller, & I have never dealt with this ebayer.
I am saying I just saw this on ebay. It appears to be a KOOL LEMON circa early seventies SUPER...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-22, 04:51 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,722
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Schwinn had both a ten speed and fifteen speed...

Schwinn had both a ten speed and fifteen speed STEP THROUGH ***PARAMOUNT*** in 1973 and 1974,
SEE the waterford site link that covers all the 1971-1980 Schwinn Catalogs.........just GOOGLE:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-22, 02:42 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,804
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

You should look at the BIG CHAINRING in context,...

You should look at the BIG CHAINRING in context, combined with some selection from the rear!

Its only gearing and that is all, why should I ride the way that I do...................didn't John...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-22, 08:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,118
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Yeah, the GIANT made collegiate first appeared in...

Yeah, the GIANT made collegiate first appeared in 1983 after Chicago was gone.. The GIANT made collegiate has a 3 piece crank and ORDINARY 590mm wheels. It (the GIANT made for Schwinn bike) is simply...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-22, 01:55 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,882
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Most all of the sixties and seventies...

Most all of the sixties and seventies Collegiates/Varsities/Suburbans have the exact same (approx 165mm) crank arm length. Women's (step-through) 26inch(597mm) Collegiates-Breezes etc , all have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-22, 09:43 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,026
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Doug Fattic is correct (post #26 above). ...

Doug Fattic is correct (post #26 above).
Schwinn's introduction of the so called "Turkey Levers" in 1969 is hugely responsible for getting ordinary, average folks interested in considering riding a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-22, 04:54 PM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 55,206
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Hey, why worry about what someone else spends on...

Hey, why worry about what someone else spends on whatever.

They derive some sort of satisfaction or pleasure from purchasing said goods.

As you know, there are some folks that have incredible...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-21-22, 05:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 710
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

It is called the TRAVELER III, not the TRAVELER...

It is called the TRAVELER III, not the TRAVELER 3. ( basically... III told the world that it now had a modern 3 piece crank for 1978...) It was believed by most that the reason that SCHWINN...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-22, 05:32 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,543,212
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

There is a nice old made in Austria, 3 SPEED, ...

There is a nice old made in Austria, 3 SPEED, J.C. HIGGINS bike that someone in the WILMINGTON, DELAWARE vicinity should get as it is for sale for only $29.99 on EBAY (location is actually in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-22, 04:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,230
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

Hey Chuck M, that is a great looking OCT 1973 (...

Hey Chuck M, that is a great looking OCT 1973 ( KJ 549079 ) SUBURBAN that you have got there!
You see there on Chuck's 1973 CHESTNUT colored SUBURBAN, that SCHWINN did choose a perfect...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-22, 02:56 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,230
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

The difference between a SUBURBAN 5 speed and a...

The difference between a SUBURBAN 5 speed and a 1970 - 1977 Schwinn COLLEGIATE is that the Collegiate has 37-597mm tires (26 x 1 3 /8 ) on the S5/S6 597mm (26 inch SCHWINN WHEELS).
The...
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