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This 10-speed Suburban was given to me and I fixed it up - a few seized bolts, some dry bearings, some rust, and a big rear fender dent.
Per the serial number, it was made June 1980 in Chicago, so probably one of the last frames made there. Color is Spicy Chestnut. Original Price was $196.95. It has an interesting drivetrain - Shimano Front Freewheel System (where the freewheel is in the bottom bracket, not the cogs) so the chain rotates while costing (which means the rider can also shift gears while coasting), and a Shimano Positron rear derailer with indexing (a precursor to their SIS Index System). Everything is original except for new tires, tubes, and cables. And a new seat post binder bolt. Oh, and new hex cap screws to attach the rear fender.
I learned two things doing this rehab: 1) Do not cut the Positron rear derailer wire (it's not a cable) because it's not made any more, and 2) Schwinn 27-inch rims cannot handle more than 70 psi in the tire. Luckily, the first I did not do, but the second I learned the hard way as I watched the tires peal off the rims which caused the tubes to burst. New tubes and only 60 psi and I'm good to go.
Anyway, I think it turned out pretty good, and it's fun to ride.
Per the serial number, it was made June 1980 in Chicago, so probably one of the last frames made there. Color is Spicy Chestnut. Original Price was $196.95. It has an interesting drivetrain - Shimano Front Freewheel System (where the freewheel is in the bottom bracket, not the cogs) so the chain rotates while costing (which means the rider can also shift gears while coasting), and a Shimano Positron rear derailer with indexing (a precursor to their SIS Index System). Everything is original except for new tires, tubes, and cables. And a new seat post binder bolt. Oh, and new hex cap screws to attach the rear fender.
I learned two things doing this rehab: 1) Do not cut the Positron rear derailer wire (it's not a cable) because it's not made any more, and 2) Schwinn 27-inch rims cannot handle more than 70 psi in the tire. Luckily, the first I did not do, but the second I learned the hard way as I watched the tires peal off the rims which caused the tubes to burst. New tubes and only 60 psi and I'm good to go.
Anyway, I think it turned out pretty good, and it's fun to ride.