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Im a big fan of this bobbed rear fender look, I noticed in this pic the rear fender is bobbed but also curled. any advice as to how this is done? thanks to Phantom for posting his pic and the use of it.

my 'locknut" on my 71 Colligate, from the rear derailer is stripped. the threads on the both pieces are toast. Its the half nut and bolt that holders the rear derailer in place. I was going to try and find a set online but wondering if that is what its commonly called 'LOCKNUT'?..thx

I have noticed the last few replacement tubes I have bought all come with only the new scrader valves. I know my new bikes have them, but it seems like this is the way the industry is going. can someone tell me why they are better. Now I have to carry the little valve if I'm out and about and...

Curious what you guys use for chain lube...just replaced a chain and rear cog that was severely worn due to no lube and the lubes im looking at are very expensive for a little bottle. Is there something that cheap and works just as well?

my first real bike as a kid was a well loved, Sekine road style bike my dad bought off the Neighbour. At the time to own a Sekine was the pinnacle of biking in my world, they first appeared for sale in our local bike shop and rumor was they came all the way from Japan...very unique designs on...

1949 Schwinn engine...is it a 49?...what's it worth?....thanks

I neglected to take a picture before disassembly...do I have the nut on correctly on the backside of the derailer?.....what is its purpose as the bolt is threaded. Just to lock the bolt in place?,,thanks

I have searched Amazon but can't find anything that matches the ISO of 37 597...not a lot of options in Canada for vintage bike tires!...any suggestions?

Are 26x 1 3/8 and 26 x13/4 tire almost the same tire..im assuming wider?....I presently have the 26 x 1 3/4 off my 71 colligate but found these 26 x13/8 at a second hand store brand new...I checked the sheldon brown site and they both have a ISO of 597, whatever that means. thanks

I want to disasemble and grease my bearings, can this be done without removing the cassette? I started taking it apart but the nut is recessed inside the cassette.

I noticed on Facebook marketplace an original paint whizzer tank...the guy is asking $250...is this a deal?..just curious I know nothing about whizzers but could pick it up if its a deal.

Only tank bike to make it to Canada. I guess that's why I have never seen a tank bike here.

I have always wondered why there has always been a shortage of Schwinn's in Canada....?....I don't recall ever seeing one as a kid and never had the opportunity to buy one until traveling to South Dakota a few years ago where I found my 62 Typhoon. Why would such a large bike company not ship...

Just wondering.....when I can I'm always on the sidewalk but if I'm on the street I tend to ride on the wrong side of the road( going towards traffic) I know that is not what we were as kids...but maybe cause I'm getting older but I find it very nerve racking when a car comes up behind me and...

Her is my latest find.....1939 CCM....original paint and Messinger seat.

I'm thinking of getting a Planes and Trains tattoo of the badge on my leg...what do you guys think?....cheezy or cool?...

The brother in law has a old swing bike from the 70's.....anyone know how rare these are?....it looks basically like a muscle bike, small wheel on front and a larger slick in back and has a pin that disconects the rear wheel so it pivots freely and you can ride down the street with your front...

was thinking of leaving the fenders off the bike as I like the look,this gives me a lot of clearance now but i have been told only the 24 x 1/34 tires fits my rim.....is there any tire that is higher that will fit the original rims? thanks

can anyone decifer the number on my crank S.A.2.62. i KNOW THE LAST ONE IS 1962....THANKS 62 TYPHOON

Im thinking of opening up the crank assembly to grease the bearings and im wondering if the bearings are caged or loose?...I have been pouring oil into the side and letting it seep inside...is that good enough? or should I open it up and check the grease? thanks

is mine considered a middleweight....it has 24" rims/tires not 26 as in the description...if not what it it? thanks

So I believe ive finally got a handle on finding replacement tires.....the only tire that will fit my S7 rim with a 24 x13/4 Tire is a new tire that is 24 x1x3x4 but im wondering about the term Schwinn specific...what exactly does that mean?.....I have found tires made by KENDA in this size but...

Can someone explain these to me....from crusing the net I have seen them talked about in many differnt sizes 20,24,26...what makes a S7 A s7 rim...is it the width 1/34?...if so then could I not put a 26 inch tire on my S7 RIM although it presently has 24 x 1/3/4? thanks

Im looking at replacing the tires on my S7 rims...presently have 24 x 1/3/4 and I have a bike shop telling me the 24 x 1 3/8 will fit,...True?

my typhoon has S7 rims and presently has 24 x 1/3/4 tires...I have a bike shop telling me the 24 x 1/3/8 tire will fit....true?