Questions tagged [schwinn]
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Looking for name of Schwinn Le Tour variant above "Super" (mid 1980s)
I am looking for the name of Schwinn Le Tour variant above "Super" (mid 1980s).
I remember perusing Consumer Reports (and ended up getting a Super Le Tour) c. 1985. At that time, there were ...
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Where in the world can I find a replacement schwinn cup-holder as used on many cruiser bikes for decades? [closed]
As recently as 2018, schwinn catalogs had a “cup-holder series” of cruisers, with a plastic and foam cup holder fitted at the front between the twin top tubes. It degrades under UV, sunlight. I think ...
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Serial number/ head badge help needed
I have what I believe is a 1983/1984 Schwinn Sidewinder 10 speed. I am trying to decipher when and where it exactly was built and the year.
The serial number on the head tube reads as- DU522482 and ...
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Which currently available rear derailleur would work as a replacement for a Schwinn Boundary 29 Pro Shift?
I would like to change my rear derailleur. I have a Schwinn Boundary 29 inch, Pro Shift. I am not sure what year. Which currently available derailleur would mount up to the frame and operate correctly ...
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What are the specs for a 1980 Schwinn Superior Road Bike?
Generally referred to as the Baby Paramount made with Reynolds 531 frame tubing and or Nervar dropouts and some of Campagnolo Gran Sport components and a Brooks saddle…
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Can I use substitute modern wheels for my vintage bicycle?
I have a 1970s Schwinn World Sport bicycle that has all of its original parts and in working condition except the wheels. The wheels it's designed for are 27s, circus tires. They are real hard to find ...
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Schwinn AC Performance Plus with Carbon Blue Pedal Exchange
I want to switch out the pedals on my Schwinn AC Performance Plus with Carbon Blue for the Venzo 3-in-1 pedals (I only use SPDs & don’t like the sneaker cages). On the Venzos, the part that ...
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Removing a 1970s Schwinn Bottom Bracket
I am restoring a 1970 Schwinn Suburban and I am at a loss when it comes to removing this bottom bracket. The crank arms do not come off normally (no way to use a crank puller) and they won’t unscrew. ...
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Schwinn Kids Bike brake caliper spring not attached. Help!
I recently ordered a child bike for my daughter as a Christmas present.
The hand brake caliper was not assembled with the brake spring in place. Based on my basic understanding of how this works I ...
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Clunking noise on Schwinn Meridian
I have a brand new Schwinn Meridian 26" 7 speed. I had a bike shop assemble it. It works fine but a clunking noise comes from the back end when I am riding it. Solutions?
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Schwinn Collegiate 26" Front Wheel Cone Lock Nuts?
I'm fixing an old Schwinn Collegiate, and the front hub may or may not have been worked on before. I'm finding no cone locknuts. On one side, there is a tabbed washer. 2 ear tabs hold the cone on 2 ...
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Can I use a lay back post on a Schwinn Meridian 26" tricycle?
I just purchased a 26" Schwinn Meridian trike. I am 6'3" and am wondering if I can use a set back or lay back seat post in order to get a little more leg extension. Are there any ...
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convert 7 speed cruiser bike to single speed, keeping hand brakes
The derailment broke on my cruiser. I had to remove it and the cable was cut too. It has 7 speeds with a hand brakes and shift control. I have this bright idea to shorten the chain, make it a ...
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I have a Traveller 3. What year and where was it built? [closed]
I found the serial number (8H06331). I can't find any info on the bike.
What year was it built? Where was it built?
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Noisey clunk in freehub, how to R&R the Hub
I have a Schwinn Pathway 18speed bike. I put about 60 miles a week on it, over the past 1.5 years. Recently I noticed a clunk in the rear wheel. All gears and only while pedaling. I cleaned it up and ...
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