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  1. bikecrazy

    Clearcoating over original weathered patina paint pros and cons.

    Never ever clear coat over a patina bike. The end result just looks so bad. The best way to preserve the look is to leave it alone.If you feel you must do something, get out the trusty WD 40 and give it a good soaking followed by a rubdown with a clean cloth
  2. bikecrazy

    Bendix 2 speed kickback on 20 inch wheel

    I found a 20 inch 36 spoke rim with a Bendix 2 speed red band kickback mounted. It looks Oem ( not Schwinn). This has me wondering what bike this would have come on. The rim is wide enough to fit a balloon tire. Did any muscle bikes come with this combo or is this a custom build.
  3. bikecrazy

    Is this really NOS?

    NOS, the most abused acronym in the English language
  4. bikecrazy

    Cheap corvette 5 speed $60

    Super deal! Rare stem and a wald front rack?
  5. bikecrazy

    The high cost of inflation in the classic bicycle hobby.

    The buyers may not have been bicycle collectors. High line interior decorators love this vintage iconic stuff.
  6. bikecrazy

    Frozen Crankset Yard Art to Rider

    I swear, it’s impossible to kill those old Schwinns.
  7. bikecrazy

    Nice Lemon Peeler

    There was a time not too long ago when you could buy bikes like that for those prices.Believe me, I did.
  8. bikecrazy

    Nice Lemon Peeler

    If that add is legit, the bike is long gone by now
  9. bikecrazy

    Requesting Help for Value of local Mark II Jaguar

    I think you would be hard pressed to find a nicer blue Jag. That bike looks to be lightly used based on the condition of the paint and almost dent free fenders. Replacing the crank arm is no biggie. It should clean up beautifully
  10. bikecrazy

    Schwinn that has been listed for over 2 years!

    I guess when they say firm,they stick too it!
  11. bikecrazy

    Double bar deal in upstate NY

    Love that chainguard!
  12. bikecrazy

    Suburbans...I forgot how great they ride

    What are the advantages of a tubular fork over an ashtabula forged fork? Also the pros and cons of the FFS freewheel system.
  13. bikecrazy

    Orange Krate

    Those pics look familiar
  14. bikecrazy

    Campagnolo gran sport derailleur dating question

    Is there a way to determine the date of manufacture of a Campy Gran Sport rear derailleur?
  15. bikecrazy

    Refurbished Schwinn Excelsior

    If that was repainted, they did a great job. The stripes look amazing
  16. bikecrazy

    Schwinn Racer...Is This Worth Purchasing?

    They are great riding bikes and way underpriced in my opinion. Lots of very nice ones out there at very reasonable prices
  17. bikecrazy

    Schwinn Debutante...I'm a Glutton for Punishment...

    It’s starting to come around!
  18. bikecrazy

    Schwinn Sprint freewheel removal

    No, I wanted to remove it as part of a good detailing of the chain protector. I worked around it.
  19. bikecrazy

    Sold Restored 1936 Schwinn Motorbike "Excelsior" 2nd year Motorbike

    Can you imagine being a kid back then, getting one of those bikes for Christmas
  20. bikecrazy

    Hardware Store Badged Bikes.

    Let me throw this log on the fire and see if it burns
  21. bikecrazy

    Schwinn Debutante...I'm a Glutton for Punishment...

    That was a very pricy bike when it was new. I am always amazed at how well Schwinn bikes clean up.You know all the tricks so I’m sure it will turn out great
  22. bikecrazy

    Rod brake pad source

    Here it is
  23. bikecrazy

    Double Bar Roadsters, it’s all about DBRs here.

    Crappy pic of my DBR Schwinn Lincoln
  24. bikecrazy

    Rod brake pad source

    Thanks for your replys. I will post a pic soon
  25. bikecrazy

    Rod brake pad source

    Looking to replace the brake pads on my rod brake equipped English build lightweight. This is a late thirtys something bike that was branded as an Elgin and sold through Sears locations. It has an early Sturmey Archer AW hub with patent applied for stamped where the date of the hub is usually...
  26. bikecrazy

    Brooks b72 duel rail seat

    Was the brooks b72 seat ever oem on a Schwinn produced bike. Did any mgfr use them. Thanks
  27. bikecrazy

    Schwinn Sierra 15 speed lightweight

    I see that per the add Varsitys came with leather seats. We’re they Brooks or another brand?
  28. bikecrazy

    Schwinn Sierra 15 speed lightweight

    Thanks! I am a big fan of Schwinn advertising
  29. bikecrazy

    Schwinn Sierra 15 speed lightweight

    I ran across this add from 1963 showing a 15 speed Schwinn Sierra. Appears to be a top of the line bike. I never have seen one.was this a misprint or was it replaced by another model?
  30. bikecrazy

    Bottom bracket adjustment

    As you can see
  31. bikecrazy

    Bottom bracket adjustment

    We have a love hate relationship
  32. bikecrazy

    Bottom bracket adjustment

    Is there a preferred way to adjust the tension on the bottom bracket bearings with the Schwinn one piece crank? I typically use the Lucas red grease. I set mine just tight enough so there is no wobble felt when pushing the crank arm side to side. What say you?
  33. bikecrazy

    Schwinn Sprint freewheel removal

    Enyone have a product number for the Park tools freewheel remover?
  34. bikecrazy

    Schwinn Sprint freewheel removal

    thanks again everyone!
  35. bikecrazy

    Schwinn Sprint freewheel removal

    I am not seeing splines
  36. bikecrazy

    Schwinn Sprint freewheel removal

    Is there a quick and easy way to remove a Sprint freewheel from the hub? Thanks
  37. bikecrazy

    Schwinn Varsity tourist question

    Thanks everyone for your help. I paid 25$ Because of the Coppertone paint. It should clean up well. I think it will remain a homemade tourist for my riding cumfort.
  38. bikecrazy

    Schwinn Varsity tourist question

    Please be specific
  39. bikecrazy

    Schwinn Varsity tourist question

    Thanks! Did all Varsity tourists have fenders?
  40. bikecrazy

    Schwinn Varsity tourist question

    I picked up this barn find tourist with bar tape on the upright handlebars. It appears to have been there since new. Was this a factory install or a bike shop mod? Also, did all tourist Varsity’s have fenders. thanks!
  41. bikecrazy

    What is this wood wheeled bike?

    I think you are right about the fork. Unfortunately tear down revealed a different shade of red/orange compared to the frame
  42. bikecrazy

    What is this wood wheeled bike?

    Well now I know Union Standard existed, thank you! I wonder if they built them or private label another manufacturer?
  43. bikecrazy

    What is this wood wheeled bike?

    Getting info on these oldies is really difficult. I’ve owned it for at least 10 years, picking it up at Ann Arbor for 250$. Being a repaint, I can go repaint in the original orange or leave as is. The problem is that I have no idea what striping or paint effects were used by the factory.The best...
  44. bikecrazy

    What is this wood wheeled bike?

    I’m posting a bunch of pics hoping someone can help me figure out what I have. It’s been repainted black years ago over the original orange color. It appears the fork is from a different bike. Interesting head badge looks to be original. Stamping under bottom bracket is very unusual. Thanks in...
  45. bikecrazy

    Restored Elgin at the Pawn Stars pawn shop.

    What is that chain ring off of?
  46. bikecrazy

    1964 Super Sport

    69 Camaro, factory burnished brown color
  47. bikecrazy

    1964 Super Sport

    Still unmanageable
  48. bikecrazy

    Easy spray paint removal.

    Super dangerous!
  49. bikecrazy

    Thoughts on how to remove this screw?

    I would keep soaking it with Kroil oil or rust blaster. Twist it with a screwdriver like you have been doing but not enough to strip it. Keep doing this every 15 minutes or so until it breaks loose. Last resort, get out the dremmel tool.
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