Showing posts with label Blue. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Blue. Show all posts

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Schwinn Traveler


Here it is, the fully restored bike!


Frame, fenders, and chain guard all in really great shape!


I replaced the existing spring saddle with a classic Schwinn 2 tone seat used on deluxe model Suburbans.



I can't say enough about how much I love the generator light sets.  Rewired and working perfectly.


Coaster brake working strong.


One last parting shot of the blue beauty!
Thanks John E. for bringing this bike to Shin Schwinn for restoration!





Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Raleigh Olympian Single Speed $250


This is a 80's Raleigh Olympian frame that I tinkered around with for a while before finishing up.  I got the frame from a student leaving Chicago.  She graduated to a newer model Motobecane but this was her single speed ride.  I was able to find the original cranks but that's about it so I kept it single speed.




It's a all around great bike, Chro-Moly tubing, Weinmann center pulls, and Alex 303 Wheelset  I have it at a pretty high ratio too so it is a beast to ride.  The front chainring is 52t and the rear flip flop cog/free wheel is 16t.  Very fast but you have to be strong!