LuckyKid
On Training Wheels
My original 1968 FB - my Christmas present back then. ED serial number. Had it serviced by Schwinn a few years ago but then hung it back up in the garage. Cleaned it up over the weekend...needs a little more work but it's not bad. The only things that are not original are the 3 cables (NOS replaced by Schwinn in 2011), the brake pads (NOS replaced by Schwinn in 2011) , and the tires/tubes (Reproductions I guess, but say "Schwinn" on them - 2011.) For whatever reason, the speedometer is a Murray which I recall my dad putting on the bike in about 1970. It shows about 1100 miles which could be right as I rode it a lot.
I also had a couple of the derailleur 'wheels' replaced by Schwinn, as they were pretty worn.
I need the correct round seat reflector. It would be great if someone could tell me the truly correct one...I don't think it was the 6-pie...but not sure. Obviously, it's got the metal tab on the seat.
I'd also like a 'daily rider' seat, just to keep this one in current condition (only a couple of chips in it, but definitely has lost most of it's flexibility.) But I want one that looks right. For less than $200.
I also had a couple of the derailleur 'wheels' replaced by Schwinn, as they were pretty worn.
I need the correct round seat reflector. It would be great if someone could tell me the truly correct one...I don't think it was the 6-pie...but not sure. Obviously, it's got the metal tab on the seat.
I'd also like a 'daily rider' seat, just to keep this one in current condition (only a couple of chips in it, but definitely has lost most of it's flexibility.) But I want one that looks right. For less than $200.
