Schwinny
I live for the CABE
Thought I'd post a few pics of my last Schwinn Restoration. This bike had been completely destroyed by the sun here in Az. when I found it. It had sat 30 years leaning against the south side of a barn in Aho, Az. Unusually, it was Lime or Radiant Green. Hard to tell, one side was faded completely down to silver undercoat and primer, the other was bubbly and crusty. Even the chrome had peeled off the handlebars!!
One note is; that I restore bikes for ME to ride, and my right arm and hand dont work anymore so I convert most to coaster 2 or 3 speed with no rear caliper, this one has both rear brakes though. I also have a sweet spot for my ability and gearing so I like to play with gears.
Unfortunately Stolen in Ocala Florida last July. My son was riding it on the eve of 4th of July and was knocked off of it and beat-up. All ok except hurt feelings and bike gone.
Its hard to keep anything nice and still use it.
One note is; that I restore bikes for ME to ride, and my right arm and hand dont work anymore so I convert most to coaster 2 or 3 speed with no rear caliper, this one has both rear brakes though. I also have a sweet spot for my ability and gearing so I like to play with gears.
Unfortunately Stolen in Ocala Florida last July. My son was riding it on the eve of 4th of July and was knocked off of it and beat-up. All ok except hurt feelings and bike gone.
Its hard to keep anything nice and still use it.