1982 Sidewinder 5 speed

[GTs58]

Sweet ride.

 

[hm.]

still one of my favorite riders

 

[Artweld]

Just spoke with the original owner of the bike, he said nothing was changed out since he bought it new from the schwinn shop. I have no reason to doubt him on that. Maybe switched out or robbed by someone working at the shop..who knows?? There are some numbers on the bottom of the seat ? and a 82 date stamp on the seat post.View attachment 959969

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Here's one that I sold a few years ago showing the correct style seat

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[Artweld]

Here's one that I sold a few years ago showing the correct style seat View attachment 1027348View attachment 1027349View attachment 1027350View attachment 1027351View attachment 1027352View attachment 1027353View attachment 1027354View attachment 1027355View attachment 1027356

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A few more pics. Last pic shows the new owner that the sidewinder was sold to

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[hm.]

Still in the line up and out and about getting some good use. The original Schwinn Studded Balloon gumwalls are hanging in the garage while Im running snakebellies for now but will be changing them out soon.

 

[Xlobsterman]

Just wanted to throw a pic of my 82 Sidewinder into this thread. It's still all original except for the grips that I replaced because the originals were dry rotted.

First pic is how I got it from the original owner, second pic is after a complete tear down and restore.

 

[hm.]

Just wanted to throw a pic of my 82 Sidewinder into this thread. It's still all original except for the grips that I replaced because the originals were dry rotted.

First pic is how I got it from the original owner, second pic is after a complete tear down and restore.

Yes sir! Thats a sweet bike for sure and Im lovin it too. Still looking for that complete ten speed but havent seen anything close to nice like yours yet.
I have collected some parts though my ten speed sidewinder frame is still hanging in the garage.

 

[Rivnut]

If the rear gear cassette on a 5 speed is the same as a 10 speed, all you might need to do is add a two gear casette crank and derailer to your bike.

 

[hm.]

If the rear gear cassette on a 5 speed is the same as a 10 speed, all you might need to do is add a two gear casette crank and derailer to your bike.

That is a good idea. I was thinking the 5 speed casette may be the same.

 

[Rivnut]

I have an 84 Cruiser 5 that i really enjoy. I also have a 21 speed "Asian" Schwinn that i bought a number of years ago because of the hills around here. I've found that the 5 speed Cruiser 5 is just zs good as the 21 speed without all the hassles. For grins, my Cruiser 5 now appears to have come out of the 50's balloon tire era.