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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-22, 02:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 889
Posted By davester

All else being equal, there's no way you can tell...

All else being equal, there's no way you can tell the difference between the two sizes. Put it out of your mind. The only advantage to 700C is more tire choice. However, 27" Paselas are fine tires.
Forum: Fatbikes
05-03-22, 02:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,027
Posted By whipnet

Cool bike and I like the old school bear trap...

Cool bike and I like the old school bear trap peddles.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-22, 10:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,025
Posted By juvela

----- thanks very much for the information...

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thanks very much for the information on the bottle cage.

all the Schwinn Approved examples could recall were AFA/Poutrait-Morin products

able to see from the additional images provided...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-22, 01:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,025
Posted By cb400bill

Thread moved from General to C&V.

Thread moved from General to C&V.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-22, 09:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,025
Posted By sovende

Is there a number stamped into the “Schwinn” logo...

Is there a number stamped into the “Schwinn” logo disk on the head tube. If so, that’s the date of final assembly (first 3 digits are the Julian date and the last digit is the year). The date code on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-22, 10:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,025
Posted By Iride01

I'd go with October 1965 and it is the 118th...

I'd go with October 1965 and it is the 118th SuperSport off the production line.

I base that on the text written at this place and not the chart at the bottom of the same page.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-20, 01:39 PM
Replies: 15,123
Views: 3,792,770
Posted By no67el

early 60's Raleigh Gran Sport?

Interesting bike found quite cheap, way up in the VT islands..... older gentleman said he had it brought over from the UK by an Air Force buddy in the hold of a bomber! He said he rode it around his...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-20, 12:05 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,337
Posted By jjhabbs

HEY! New bike in the stable. 1973 Raleigh International.

Hey guys, It's been a while. 2020 was a lean year for new bicycles for me. The collection didn't grow much. I did finally purchase a 1973 Raleigh International. Its in great shape. I love the Capella...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
11-10-20, 08:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,347
Posted By Unshore

Cruising is a state of mind

Cruising is a state of mind
Forum: BMX
11-10-20, 11:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,160
Posted By Gooters

Found my old bike hidden away!

Is this old FAT BOY worth fixing back up?


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Forum: Beach Cruisers
11-04-20, 08:11 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,347
Posted By wayne2000

Cruisers are CHEAP. They don’t need adjustments...

Cruisers are CHEAP. They don’t need adjustments to a shifter. The brakes last forever. No cables to adjust. Just get on pedal forward to go, backwards to stop. There are a million videos to fix...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
11-03-20, 05:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,347
Posted By DesmoDog

Because the vast majority of them are not ridden...

Because the vast majority of them are not ridden on or near a beach.

Same could probably be said for "mountain bikes", but that term was used to describe a new style of bike. The term cruiser has...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
11-03-20, 05:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,347
Posted By Koyote

Why does it matter?

Why does it matter?
Forum: BMX
10-23-20, 12:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,380
Posted By chevron envy

Well, the most obvious would be the brake bridge...

Well, the most obvious would be the brake bridge being stamped "Hutch". The dropouts aren't very similar either, plus the Expert frame would have a shorter top tube.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-20, 06:29 PM
Replies: 15,123
Views: 3,792,770
Posted By brandenjs

So why would you buy a fairly common 1977 Schwinn...

So why would you buy a fairly common 1977 Schwinn Le Tour II for $25? Just for the saddle would be my answer. A fairly nice (not perfect B72) that cleaned up pretty nice with the first coat of...
Forum: BMX
09-30-20, 05:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,707
Posted By mack_turtle

look up Porkchop BMX. otherwise, Facebook...

look up Porkchop BMX.
otherwise, Facebook groups are your best bet. I see a lot of stuff on the local Craigslist page. none of it is "cheap" if you want rare old school stuff.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-20, 05:25 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,653
Posted By clubman

A fave of mine. Things to look at during your...

A fave of mine. Things to look at during your restoration is adding a reinforced plate on the rear 'fork'. It was a weak spot in the MkII F frames. The rubber replacement bits should be available...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
09-23-20, 04:13 AM
Replies: 1,389
Views: 495,836
Posted By viperocco

So cool!

So cool!
Forum: Beach Cruisers
08-28-20, 04:24 PM
Replies: 1,389
Views: 495,836
Posted By squarenoise

Here's my 1950's Ward Hawthorne, 3-Speed / BMX /...

Here's my 1950's Ward Hawthorne, 3-Speed / BMX / Klunker. Did the rust patina myself, ground off the outer teeth of a Lamber Viscount crankset to make for a cool chainring guard, and just had loads...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-09-20, 12:16 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,076
Posted By pressed001

Yeah, drops and off-road do not go together. The...

Yeah, drops and off-road do not go together. The weight is just too far forward. Gravel bikes are more for smooth gravel paths which I could see being pretty fun for going fast in an aero position.
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Forum: Beach Cruisers
07-24-18, 07:14 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 26,745
Posted By xrayzebra

I'm coming to this discussion a bit late, but...

I'm coming to this discussion a bit late, but I'll post in case anyone else comes here for similar ideas. I'm right with the idea of resurrecting older Schwinns in a cruiser form but adding some...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
05-02-13, 12:29 PM
Replies: 1,389
Views: 495,836
Posted By Scotty Bot

Proflex 857 I know its supposed to be an ATB, lol...

Proflex 857 I know its supposed to be an ATB, lol but its not... Its for cruizin'.

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-12, 08:36 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 35,133
Posted By mudboy

I have yet to see a properly constructed lugged...

I have yet to see a properly constructed lugged steel frame "just come apart".

All materials will fail, but some materials (steel) will fail more "gracefully" than others (Al, CF, and to a lesser...
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