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If those grips are too hard to find, what is my next best option? The “tear drop” style? Also do you know if the ends of the handlebars are supposed to have metal caps and then the grips slid over or just grips by themselves? Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks for the information!

Do you know why that is? Kind of interesting. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hello Schwinn family, this is my 1961 (I believe) Tornado. Love the twin straight bar design. I want to know what the correct style handlebar grip for this bike is as it has none. Also are these the original pedals? They look vintage to me, but I unfortunately busted this one a few days ago...

Im in the process of rebuilding a black New Departure Model D rear coaster brake hub and I'm trying to remove the rear cog without damaging the paint or any parts. Is there a certain process or method to removing it? Also is it normal or reverse thread? Thanks, Joe.

Wow, very nice bicycle. I love that color.

I have a 67 GTV at home ;). Nice to see there's some Alfa love around here!

Sweet Giulietta ;)

You are correct. Maybe I should've been more clear of that in my post haha.

This past weekend I found a pretty good deal on a 26in Schwinn springer fork at the local swap meet, but I didn't pull the trigger because the price seemed too good to be true for a real Schwinn fork and without ever seeing one in person I had no idea how to verify it's authenticity. I'm hoping...

Awesome ride!

I ended up purchasing the Carlisle tires from user rideahiggins, but thank you for the input :)

Could you send me a pm with some pics? Thanks.

Yes, unfortunately they won't work with the Schwinn S7 (26 x 1 3/4) rims. Thanks for the offer though.

I completely agree, that's why I asked which are the best for my money! I've also heard about Kenda tires, does anyone have experience with them?

I'm sure this has been asked just about a million times, but I haven't come up with a good answer anywhere. My latest project came with the original set of Schwinn Westwind tires and Schwinn Approved tubes, but they are pretty much rotted through. The thought of NOS tires is appealing, but I'd...

You are definitely correct, there is no substitute for quality. I appreciate craftsmanship and that's what geared me towards Schwinn bicycles rather than your average Wallmart bike built overseas. As far as the collecting disease goes, I think I may already be infected. I recently picked up a...

Sweet bike! :)

I'm surprised they went through the trouble of changing the frame design just for a few models. I must admit it's growing on me though..

Thanks for the info! Am I also correct that it was sort of the budget model at the time? I don't know why else they'd ditch the welded on kickstand.

A friend of mine bought this bike sight unseen off of EBay and isn't sure if the bike is a 24 or 26 inch frame. I'm not experienced enough to determine one from the other by looking at pictures, but it looks like a full size 26in frame to me. What's throwing me off is that it was listed as a 62...

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...