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Did Schwinn ever offer an all-chrome springer for pre-55 heavyweight bikes? I recently saw one posted as "original" this is new to me.

Hi folks, Im usually a 26 inch ballon type of guy but with the growing interest in the stingray bikes I couldnt help but pick up a 64 stingray that needs restoring. I basically bought it because I already have a nice 64 frame and forks and I really needed the sissy bar, rear s2, and the...

I was just trolling ebay for bikes and came across THIS does anyone know what it is?

Hi folks, I have a friend who is building a 1954 26 inch Woman's schwinn. He needs the Phantom style chainguard and a 9 hole rack. Anyone ?

Im gonna start working on my 57 pixie for my kid. I got some chrome S7 wheels to replace the white phneumatic rims and tires. My question is, the rims I got have shimano hubs and brake lever. What type of rear hub would be on there in 57?

I am looking for a nice (rear) seat tab that says Messinger, for a 40's 50's 26 inch seat. I found the 2 side tabs at Memory Lane, but they dont have the rear tab. Thanks

Anyone need this? I'm not the seller, I just stumbled across it http://www.ebay.com/itm/Prewar-Motorbike-Toolbox-Tank-Antique-Vintage-Bicycle-Schwinn-Columbia-Mead-30s-/111006412838?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19d87f7026

I need a seat to go on my 51 Phantom, this is the seat that is on there now, it's a Troxel Mens seat with a crash rail. The closest Ive seen anything resembling it is ona cycle truck, does anyone have a weathered Phantom seat to trade for this seat? The seat is stamped Troxel in the center. I...

I have a friend looking for a 1978 "preferably April" manufactured Schwinn girls 26 inch frame, or whole bike. Let's see what ya got!

Ok, first question, seat clamps.. what is the "correct" way to mount the seat clamp? I see many bikes with the nut facing the nicer chain guard side of the bike, and others with the seat clamp bolt on the chain guard side. Im thinking the nut side is the correct way, only because of a D clamp...

Yes indeed! Schwinn's Facebook page is celebrating 117 years of happy people. https://www.facebook.com/rideschwinnbikes I plan on putting little party hats on my bikes and having a beer with them. Maybe even grease their chains as a surprise gift. :p

Ok, Im back with the same light problem on my Phantom. Let me attempt to explain this to you correctly. I have a reproduction fender (Im assuming due to the lack of weathering), it came with a repop light tray, however the switch appears to be original. Im guessing the switch is original...

Rather than spending $30 on practicing with stencils, does anyone have a stencil sheet that they can scan for me so I can print, then cut out the patterns and practice painting?

I bought this about 2 years ago. I believe it to be a 57 based on the catalog. From what I can tell, 57 was the first year, and 57 -58 came with truss rods. in 59 they discontinued truss rods on these bikes and the seat style changed to that 60's style seat. I think the chain guard style changed...

I was wondering since no one ever sees a women's autocycle. What year did Schwinn start producing the downward sloped frames.

Get a load of this guy. I count probably $80 worth of usable parts there http://www.ebay.com/itm/Schwinn-Black-Red-Green-Phantom-spokes-springer-pedals-fender-tank-whitewalls-/180780862574?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a17610c6e

I recently purchased a nice top half of a Schwinn 6 hole rack. I need the legs for it if anyone has any they are willing to sell. Thanks

Ok guys n gals, I'm gonna go out on a limb here so please catch me if I fall. I know this isnt the classifieds section but that area is so cluttered with various manufacturer parts and inquiries that I feel my chances are far better here in our circle so here goes... I am in need of 1 or a...

Anyone know where I can get, or have made a Meteor chain guard decal for a 53 Schwinn Meteor? Thanks

Ok, so I went to a friends house the other day and I rode my radiant rust Panther. I left it there while I went back home to get more beer. When I came back, a good Samaritan had used rubbing compound and a scraper to "clean" the rust off of my fender. Then he stopped half way, and gave me...

How would i go about removing a rusty top layer of spray paint off of a wheel? It looks like someone spray painted it 20 years ago and the rust came through, but how would I remove that paint to see whats underneath? lacquer thinner?

I bought a few of these canvas prints already and I must say, they are great quality! These are not mine, and I am not getting a kickback for the endorsement, but I thought you guys n gals would like them...

If anyone has 2 clamps with 2 D bolts let me know. Thanks.

I am in the process of dismantling and primering my pre 55 locking springer fork. I have the yolk out and notice that theres a little bar going through the bottom center, I am guessing thats the locking bar. (I dont know, my lock is beat to crap and never worked) Anyway, is there a trick to...

Hello fellow Cabers, I am looking for a Rocket Ray headlight and a rusty maroon rack to go with this bike http://thecabe.com/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=43100&d=1329932572 I have since put the front fender on, added 2 whitewall carlisle tires, greased er up, put the chain and...

I had a friend over lastnight assisting me in putting the skiptooth chain on my Panther, he tightened the chain to where it has a half an inch play when you press down or up on it. Is this correct? All of my other bikes have the chain with about 3 inches of play. We got into a pissing match and...

Im looking for a Schwinn 20 inch 80's cruiser frame or complete bike, let me know what you have. PM me or email at [email protected] Thanks, looking forward to hearing from you.

I was wondering if Schwinn used different fender mount fasteners in different years, the reason being that my 46 DX has the screws that are rounded on the ends and the rest of my 50's bikes have the flat ones. Did someone replace the 40's ones with something they found in the garage? I lost one...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1950s-Vintage-Red-Schwinn-Phantom-Bicycle-Parts-Restoration-/160784176910?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item256f7bd70e

I have a friend who needs the hardware for a Persons seat, he said he needs the entire mounting assembly. The clamps, washers, bolts, etc. He already has a nice re done pan, just looking for the rest. Thanks The bike is a 26 inch. With a ballooner style seat.

Ok, Im getting ready to have the Phantom painted now that I have all the pieces I need to fully restore it, what would you guys say is a fair price for a paint job? I was quoted $350 to blast the frame, forks rack, headlight, and tank, and to paint the parts and apply the decals and pin stripes...

I've heard stories about these badges but this is the first time I've seen one. What year might this be? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Schwinn-Bicycle-Barn-Find-Our-Own-Hardware-Antique-bike-Delta-horn-light-/270944944259?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f1593c083 Neat looking to say the...

I am in need of 1 or 2 sets of Men's AS Pedal frames. (I already have blocks) They need not be super clean, just not beat to hell. Thanks

I just scored 3 razor stems from that guy Sam who has parts for sale here. I spent about 30 minutes on the phone with Sam, he is VERY knowledgeable and LOVES sharing his knowledge. He has been into the classic bike business for 30 years this April. The guy really is a wealth of information and...

Anyone know where I can get a Schwinn Meteor decal, preferably a water decal? Thanks

I recently purchased an old bike and since I brought it home there have been strange happenings in my house. I thought about the bike and began to wonder who initially bought it nearly 70 years ago, who stole it, who cherished it, who possibly fell off of it, hit their head and died. So like I...

I bought the tool from bicyclebones and I can compress the spring but am I doing s0mething wrong? The kickstand is a little too flared out and the pin will not go in for the life of me. It's as if it's off by a hair all the time and the spring is compressed all the way in, could it be incorrect...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1953-Vintage-Mens-Schwinn-Panther-Chrome-S2-rims-Skiptooth-sweetheart-rare-/260966697630?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cc2d3ca9e

Here is a Panther I rescued yesterday, it was a CL find and the guy was hoping someone didnt buy it to part it out. He says it came from a yard sale in Nebraska. What do you guys think? Where should I start? It's obviously missing the chain, pedals, rear rack and headlight. I know those are...

I am looking for a pre 55 schwinn ballooner for a friend of mine, straight bar, dx, cantilever, whatever. Preferably a 90% complete bike for a good price, He has about $300 to spend. No middleweights please. Any takers? PM me or email pics to waterfrontcomputerrepair at gmail.com Thanks

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Styleized-Murray-Comet-Wagon-1930s-Very-rare-complete-/330562663268?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4cf711f364

It's guys like this that should be run over with their own bikes. FOR SALE: - I HAVE A VINTAGE 1950ISH FLYING STAR BEACH CRUISER. FLYING STAR TURNED INTO SCHWINN IN THE 1960S http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/2844057202.html

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Hello fellow schwinners, I just scored on ebay (yeah I know) a killer DX for around $330 total. I was wondering if you all know what year this might be as I coundlt find it, but I looked at the chart briefly, it kinda jumps around. Any info you have about this bike would be helpful. Thanks

I am in need of some S2 rims, they need not be perfect but prefer little to no rust. I have about $80 to spend. Anyone?

Can someone tell me if my light looks complete? I think there may be a piece broken off or something because my light doesnt work.

Ok, I have been pondering this for awhile now and maybe my fellow Schwinners can help me out. What criteria determined which style badge went on which style bike? For example, the Arnold Schwinn World badge versus the fat oval badge? I see some bikes of the same year and model with 2...

I have seen a few of these and I also have one in the garage, were these type of chain rings on schwinn bikes? http://www.ebay.com/itm/SCHWINN-FRONT-52-TOOTH-SPROCKET-CHAIN-RING-/300653419948?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4600571dac

Would anyone happen to know the correct rear reflector size for a 52 Hornet? It has what appears to measure to 2 inch on there now, but I have a different 52 cantilever, "unknown original model" with a 1 1/2 inch reflector. Anyone know? Also, was it a schwinn script reflector, or stimsonite?

Can someone tell me if this is a Men's or Ladies seat?