Fillet-brazed Schwinn SS project.
03-30-11, 12:57 AM
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Fillet-brazed Schwinn SS project.
I scored a '74 Schwinn Superior from a mystery ad for a 64cm bike. It was in pretty bad condition...someone painted it silver! Quite a bit of surface rust too. Anyhow, I'm planning on converting it to a single speed for my 4 mile commute.
The only salvageable parts are the:
- stem
- forks
- bars
- frame
- bottom bracket (Shimano BB-UN52)
I'm really going for budget and utility, so does anyone have any good part recommendations to complete this project? I'm torn between buying new or scouring ebay for used parts.
The only salvageable parts are the:
- stem
- forks
- bars
- frame
- bottom bracket (Shimano BB-UN52)
I'm really going for budget and utility, so does anyone have any good part recommendations to complete this project? I'm torn between buying new or scouring ebay for used parts.
03-30-11, 03:16 AM
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If you're on a budget mid range parts are good whether new or used off eBay. There's no point in spending money just to save a few grams of weight.
The only exception is a Brooks saddle because its comfortable, period.
The only exception is a Brooks saddle because its comfortable, period.
03-30-11, 06:19 AM
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I respectfully disagree.
Brooks saddles are popular because of their comfort over longer distances. On a commuter/utility bike that is likely to only see short rides and may be ridden in the elements, a non-leather saddle is probably a better choice. Rain/snow/mud and leather are not the best of friends and what good is a utility/commuter bike that you only ride on dry/sunny days?!
Brooks saddles are popular because of their comfort over longer distances. On a commuter/utility bike that is likely to only see short rides and may be ridden in the elements, a non-leather saddle is probably a better choice. Rain/snow/mud and leather are not the best of friends and what good is a utility/commuter bike that you only ride on dry/sunny days?!
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Look into Eighth Inch Amelia wheelsets. They come with tubes and tires (albeit cheap ones) for $100. They're a decent, solid deep rim and flip flop hub combo. I have them on my bike and I've been very impressed with the value.
https://www.eighthinch.com/amelia.html
It would be worth your money to invest in a better cog and lockring than what comes on it though.
https://www.eighthinch.com/amelia.html
It would be worth your money to invest in a better cog and lockring than what comes on it though.
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You can scour bike shop dumpsters and find stuff for free. You might also talk to them and see if they have items you need in used but good condition.
03-31-11, 07:09 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
For only a little more money than Amelias (which are now $120), you can pick up a well-built wheelset that will actually last a long time like Sun M13s/Formulas:
https://www.velomine.com/index.php?ma...kcngujb9d0lv21
https://www.velomine.com/index.php?ma...kcngujb9d0lv21
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Look into Eighth Inch Amelia wheelsets. They come with tubes and tires (albeit cheap ones) for $100. They're a decent, solid deep rim and flip flop hub combo. I have them on my bike and I've been very impressed with the value.
https://www.eighthinch.com/amelia.html
It would be worth your money to invest in a better cog and lockring than what comes on it though.
https://www.eighthinch.com/amelia.html
It would be worth your money to invest in a better cog and lockring than what comes on it though.
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