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Finally riding a big boys bike
Here is my latest project, or rescue, as it were. It's a 1971 Schwinn Super Sport in Kool Lemon. This bike was languishing for many years in a garage in Texas. it was filthy when I picked it up and the grease was so gummed up, nothing moved! Of course I tore the whole bike down, including the wheels, and started rebuilding it one piece at a time. Although the frame has it's fair share of scrapes and nicks, I'm pleased with the way it came out. I was even able to salvage the original handlebar tape. The bike received new basic gumwall tires, tubes, control cables, n.o.s. housing and a decent WTB Speed V saddle. A set of Gray Matter brake shoes provide quick, noiseless braking and save wear and tear on the original Weinmann aluminum rims.The dealer installed fenders are in beautiful condition, as is all of the chrome on the bike. It rides and shifts smoothly and the fillet brazed frame soaks up the bumps. This bike was a therapy project, done more for the joy of saving a bike worth saving. My lack of room dictates that it goes and I may Craigslist it locally, unless a Caber has an interest in it. If so, PM me, otherwise enjoy the pictures. Thanks