Hello all, I'm a new member here on the CABE from SoCal and I thought you Schwinn gurus might like to check out my ride. Now before some of you purists beat me to death because the bike isn't all original, hear me out. I bought the bike when I was 12 years old (17 now) for a couple months worth of chores at a local swap meet. At the time i knew close to 0 about bikes besides how to patch tubes and change tires and was just looking for something to ride to school. I got lucky and the bike ended up being a real Schwinn with a couple cool extra parts. I don't know what I saw in the bike, it was a sort of frankenbike, pieced together from whatever would fit and spray painted a white with green tires. It's been through many variations over the past few years, but I think this is it's final form.
Specs:
1980 Schwinn Cantilever frame
26 x 1.50 Vintage Aluminum Weinmann rims
ThickSlick tires
Bendix single speed hub
Schwinn "sweetheart" skiptooth sprocket
Persons USA seat
Wald USA pedals (reflectors and plastic removed)
Schwinn "Racer" chain guard (man was it a pita to get it to clear the skiptooth sprocket)
Handlebars (I was told these were off of a 50s Schwinn, but I have no idea as they are unmarked. Input welcome!)
All Schwinn hardware and bearings were used (I tried to use strictly quality parts throughout the build, no reproduction parts)
Late 70s Caliente in the backround, picked it up 100% complete and original for $40 (Shimano FF system is interesting)
Sorry about the poor Iphone picture quality.
Specs:
1980 Schwinn Cantilever frame
26 x 1.50 Vintage Aluminum Weinmann rims
ThickSlick tires
Bendix single speed hub
Schwinn "sweetheart" skiptooth sprocket
Persons USA seat
Wald USA pedals (reflectors and plastic removed)
Schwinn "Racer" chain guard (man was it a pita to get it to clear the skiptooth sprocket)
Handlebars (I was told these were off of a 50s Schwinn, but I have no idea as they are unmarked. Input welcome!)
All Schwinn hardware and bearings were used (I tried to use strictly quality parts throughout the build, no reproduction parts)
Late 70s Caliente in the backround, picked it up 100% complete and original for $40 (Shimano FF system is interesting)
Sorry about the poor Iphone picture quality.