Restoried ‘72 Manta Ray

[Goldenrod]

Great adult rider.

 

[ADReese]

Can you tell me a little more about your seat resto? I have a manta seat I'd like to have redone. Thanks!

 

[Lrubin]

Gary of Koole Stuff did it. I believe he bought the business from Pete who was the guru. He uses the Schwinn approved trademark cover material . I sent my saddle pans which he sandblasted and primed, and then rebuilt with new foam, hardware and badge. $300. Well worth it.

 

[eeapo]

Very nice.

 

[Lrubin]

Thanks. A fun ride to be sure.

 

[nick tures]

nice job theres also a guy in Ohio Joe Crawford that can do your seat to if needed

 

[ADReese]

Thank you for the seat info! Looks fantastic. For comparison, does anyone know what Joe Crawfords restoration fee is?

 

[Lrubin]

wow looks good!

Yes, at 67, I’ve graduated to an adolescent bike.

 

[indycycling]

Thank you for the seat info! Looks fantastic. For comparison, does anyone know what Joe Crawfords restoration fee is?

Joe has done many seats for me over the years, his work is top notch and he turns them around lightning fast. Under $200 but you'd need to ask him about the Manta seat, could be a bit more

 

[Lrubin]

Since the Manta Ray has more material, I would imagine it’s gonna cost more than a regular banana seat