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07-04-18 | 03:44 PM
#1576
- Soli Deo Gloria -
Joined: Aug 2015
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From: Northwest Georgia
Bikes: 2018 Rodriguez Custom Fixed Gear, 2017 Niner RLT 9 RDO, 2015 Bianchi Pista, 2002 Fuji Robaix
Generally, for an upright riding position you will want a bigger frame than your drop bar bike. Especially top tube length, because of the swept back handlebar.
The Schwinn in the add is not one of the two models he suggests it may be. It's an electrogorged Speedster.
Be aware that Schwinn used some oddball proprietary sizing for headsets, stems, seat posts, rims and hubs.
It would need cold setting of the rear triangle and forks to accommodate a change in hubs. The fork ends would need to be opened up a little as well to accommodate a 9mm or 3/8" axle.
The Schwinn in the add is not one of the two models he suggests it may be. It's an electrogorged Speedster.
Be aware that Schwinn used some oddball proprietary sizing for headsets, stems, seat posts, rims and hubs.
It would need cold setting of the rear triangle and forks to accommodate a change in hubs. The fork ends would need to be opened up a little as well to accommodate a 9mm or 3/8" axle.
See, this is the kind of stuff that I need to be educated on. I know nothing about this older stuff.
The information and offers are appreciated more than you know.
What I could really use is a succinct source of information to come up to speed (no pun intended). Links would be great.
Sorry to hijack the thread.
07-04-18 | 09:35 PM
#1577
Full Member
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 324
Likes: 55
From: South FL
Something to consider about sizing. Generally, for an upright riding position you will want a bigger frame than your drop bar bike. Especially top tube length, because of the swept back handlebar. Find a way to experiment with your current bikes or see if you can borrow someones townie or hybrid to get an idea. You can try to fix that with a long stem or forward position mustache bars, but then you are bending forward and defeating the upright riding position. My recommendation would be to get the biggest frame that your inseam will allow. Quill stems go up and down quickly and easily and swept back bars can be trimmed to give you a custom fit.
07-04-18 | 10:26 PM
#1578
Tortoise Wins by a Hare!
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 7,393
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From: Looney Tunes, IL
Bikes: Wabi Special FG, Raleigh Roper, Nashbar AL-1, Miyata One Hundred, '70 Schwinn Lemonator and More!!
07-05-18 | 07:47 AM
#1579
- Soli Deo Gloria -
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 14,779
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From: Northwest Georgia
Bikes: 2018 Rodriguez Custom Fixed Gear, 2017 Niner RLT 9 RDO, 2015 Bianchi Pista, 2002 Fuji Robaix
Kinda was half serious but based on the sizing information here I'll probably need something bigger.
New tires, tubes and Wald basket!
07-19-18 | 06:06 AM
#1582
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Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 2,396
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From: Hotel CA / DFW
Bikes: 80s Colnago Super/NMx, 50th Daccordi, Pinarello's, Guerciotti's, Masi NS, 90s DB/GT Mtn Bikes, 90s Colnago Master, 96 Serotta Colorado TG, 95/05 Colnago C40/C50, 06 LS TI, 08 Lemond Filmore FG SS, 12 Cervelo R3, 20/15 Surly Stragler & Steamroller
SS Citybike, ie "Townie"
I have two SS Citybike, ie "Townie" bikes a Lemond Filmore and aCooper T200 Championship 50 Single Speed
Love riding both of these nice steels
Love riding both of these nice steels
Last edited by joesch; 07-19-18 at 06:09 AM. Reason: add Lemond pic
07-21-18 | 12:47 PM
#1583
Calamari Marionette Ph.D
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 7,861
Likes: 41
From: Coeur d' Alene
Bikes: 3 Chinese Gas Pipe Nerdcycles and 2 Chicago Electroforged Boat Anchors
07-23-18 | 06:30 AM
#1584
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From: Hotel CA / DFW
Bikes: 80s Colnago Super/NMx, 50th Daccordi, Pinarello's, Guerciotti's, Masi NS, 90s DB/GT Mtn Bikes, 90s Colnago Master, 96 Serotta Colorado TG, 95/05 Colnago C40/C50, 06 LS TI, 08 Lemond Filmore FG SS, 12 Cervelo R3, 20/15 Surly Stragler & Steamroller
07-23-18 | 06:34 AM
#1585
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Posts: 2,396
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From: Hotel CA / DFW
Bikes: 80s Colnago Super/NMx, 50th Daccordi, Pinarello's, Guerciotti's, Masi NS, 90s DB/GT Mtn Bikes, 90s Colnago Master, 96 Serotta Colorado TG, 95/05 Colnago C40/C50, 06 LS TI, 08 Lemond Filmore FG SS, 12 Cervelo R3, 20/15 Surly Stragler & Steamroller
07-23-18 | 06:55 AM
#1586
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From: Louisville, KY
07-23-18 | 09:44 AM
#1587
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Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 863
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From: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Bikes: stinner cx, paramount track
08-17-18 | 01:56 PM
#1592
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From: Sacramento CA
Bikes: Too Many
Nice job. That's one of my favorite seat lugs. I'm in the middle of my second frame.
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