Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Customized 1960s Schwinn Corvette

That's what I'm riding these days because it's too hot to go any faster than cruising.


I added a spring fork to absorb front shocks, and for looks.

It has a spring gel seat for full comfort. Riding this bike feels like riding on a cloud... I found this little Syracuse bicycle license plate on another bike I bought at a garage sale.

Those Schwalbe Fat Franks tires are awesome. They make the wheels substantially bigger, and contribute to the smoothness of the ride.

Sunday, July 14, 2013

1973 10 speed Schwinn Continental: 40 years old!


Remember this?


I took it all apart, cleaned it, derusted the chromes, repaired the brakes, greased it, and rebuilt it. I found white tires online and an old seat and post from another bike.






Now lives in Brooklyn with Teddy...

Friday, July 12, 2013