New Project Bike ('83 Schwinn Collegiate)
07-31-09 | 08:47 AM
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New Project Bike ('83 Schwinn Collegiate)
Just a sneak peak of my new project bike. I got it assembled last night, and will try to get assembled pics up this weekend. Also, I'm copying one of my blog posts on it...
(click to see slideshow)
Originally Posted by My Blog
A couple of weeks ago I picked up an '83 Schwinn Collegiate (Ser. G 0383) that was in surprisingly good condition. For now, all it needs is:
1) Cleaning & Lube
2) New Chain (probably doesn't NEED it, but the old was fairly rusty and I had a KMC Rustbuster sitting unused)
3) Adjust the shifter
4) Adjust the Coaster Brake
5) Oh, and a rack. I've got a Wald Rear Rack (in chrome) on the way.
Later I'll probably replace the grips (one is split a bit).
So far, the only challenge was removing the seat tube. The saddle came off the seat tube leaving the seat tube jammed in the seat post (it had been adjusted all the way down). Thank goodness for WD-40 and Liquid Wrench Penetrating Oil (only needed a touch of each).
Interestingly, this is an early Taiwan / Giant outsourced Schwinn Collegiate. It has the Shimano 3CC rather than the Sturmey Archer rear hub.
Here's some pics sans-grime.
1) Cleaning & Lube
2) New Chain (probably doesn't NEED it, but the old was fairly rusty and I had a KMC Rustbuster sitting unused)
3) Adjust the shifter
4) Adjust the Coaster Brake
5) Oh, and a rack. I've got a Wald Rear Rack (in chrome) on the way.
Later I'll probably replace the grips (one is split a bit).
So far, the only challenge was removing the seat tube. The saddle came off the seat tube leaving the seat tube jammed in the seat post (it had been adjusted all the way down). Thank goodness for WD-40 and Liquid Wrench Penetrating Oil (only needed a touch of each).
Interestingly, this is an early Taiwan / Giant outsourced Schwinn Collegiate. It has the Shimano 3CC rather than the Sturmey Archer rear hub.
Here's some pics sans-grime.
(click to see slideshow)
08-01-09 | 01:11 PM
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08-01-09 | 01:11 PM
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08-01-09 | 01:27 PM
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I snapped the chain on my girl's '68 Schwinn Breeze when giving it a shakedown run, so it's probably for the best. I recently restored a '67 Collegiate and sold it to a nice young lady.
