1966 Tiger

Hello Schwinn people, New to the forum and just picked up a Schwinn Tiger. The seller says it is a 1966 but I haven't verified that yet, anyway I am really liking these vintage Schwinn bikes and no doubt will obtain more. This one I want to ride for leisure, but being tall and at the age where hunching over is no longer something I want to do when taking a leisurely ride, I need about another inch or two of height on the handlebars. Is there a longer stem/quill I can get? I saw a quill extension on the web, is that my only option? What about different handlebars? Of course I will keep all the original stuff but I have to be comfortable when I ride.

Might look for fenders as well. Thanks, bigb in AZ

PS, did the original bike have reflectors in the pedals?

bigb said:

PS, did the original bike have reflectors in the pedals?

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No, reflector pedals came about in the beginning of the 70's. As for the height of the bars, I prefer the BMX style bars on a rat or custom with a low stem. An extended stem looks so odd to me unless your riding a big basket Cycle Truck.

You see a lot of rider bikes with the high rise stingray bars for just what you are talking about. Just save the originals.