Schwinn Krate Questions

[kodyind]

First of all I know very little about Schwinn krates and I am going to look at a 1970 this weekend and I want to be all original parts, no repop parts so how can I tell if the springer front fork, fenders, crank and seat are original and in 1970 are the rims stamped s2 and s7 and what else do I need to check as far as parts, thanks for your help

 

[Freqman1]

It can be dangerous buying things you aren't familiar with. Are you buying from another collector? If so the chances for replaced/repo parts climb. This is why it pays to do a lot of research and buy the books. I'm by no means a Krate expert but seats, guards being re-screened, cables, and derailleur are the biggest things to look for. To go through it piece by piece would be tough. Can you have seller send you some pics so you can post them and let people offer their opinions? V/r Shawn

 

[kodyind]

 

[Freqman1]

Kinda hard to tell from the pics but my gut says everything looks pretty good but would like a better look at the seat. V/r Shawn

 

[sccruiser]

I agree with Freqman1 . pics are kinda sketchy but it looks like it has the average paint chips and chain guard wear. I would guess that seat has the usual sideways rip right in the center if its the original one cuz bike looks well ridden . Cables look new. possibly newer tires , but seems pretty legit.

 

[kodyind]

the seat is a recover from pete and the tires are USA made not china

 

[sccruiser]

Sounds like a winner to me. Get riding !

 

[kodyind]

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[kodyind]

 

[1966fastbacks]

I agree. Looks like new cables that need to be trimmed and that's all i see.