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Forum: Classic & Vintage

04-22-19, 06:35 AM

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Questions about a 1973 Schwinn Continental

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Posted By WilliamK1974

The water bottle cage says Made in Japan on it....

The water bottle cage says Made in Japan on it. But I don't recall ever seeing anything like that on another bike. Must be a product of its time.

Now, did I read another thread that said I could...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

04-20-19, 02:23 PM

Replies: 26

Questions about a 1973 Schwinn Continental

Views: 6,029

Posted By WilliamK1974

Sorry to take so long, but here's mine:...

Sorry to take so long, but here's mine:...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

04-19-19, 09:31 AM

Replies: 26

Questions about a 1973 Schwinn Continental

Views: 6,029

Posted By WilliamK1974

I haven't gotten to the point of having multiple...

I haven't gotten to the point of having multiple bare frames or anything like that. All my bikes are complete even if they're not high-end or anything like that. I know I could probably save some...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

04-19-19, 06:59 AM

Replies: 26

Questions about a 1973 Schwinn Continental

Views: 6,029

Posted By WilliamK1974

Did you ever compare the weight of the bike...

Did you ever compare the weight of the bike before and after you made your mods? I know it'll never be a true lightweight, but getting rid of 8lbs would make a difference.

Forum: Classic & Vintage

04-19-19, 06:57 AM

Replies: 26

Questions about a 1973 Schwinn Continental

Views: 6,029

Posted By WilliamK1974

Reading another post reminded me of the idea of...

Reading another post reminded me of the idea of checking with a bike co-op for parts and a place to work on the bike. My city has one, and I was a member years ago. They've probably had more than a...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

04-18-19, 10:54 AM

Replies: 26

Questions about a 1973 Schwinn Continental

Views: 6,029

Posted By WilliamK1974

I did some tuning on it last night, and now have...

I did some tuning on it last night, and now have the RD where it will operate under "laboratory" conditions. What that means is that I can lift the back tire off the ground with my left arm, pedal...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

04-17-19, 10:24 AM

Replies: 26

Questions about a 1973 Schwinn Continental

Views: 6,029

Posted By WilliamK1974

Questions about a 1973 Schwinn Continental

Earlier this week, I was able to pick up a 1973 Schwinn Continental that was in pretty good shape. It still has the original blue bar tape, original centerpull brakes and pads, original seat, and a...

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