"zeontestpilot" (zeontestpilot)
05/07/2019 at 08:00 • Filed to: Bikelopnik, schwinn, Corvette
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"zeontestpilot" (zeontestpilot)
05/07/2019 at 08:00 • Filed to: Bikelopnik, schwinn, Corvette | 2
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I figured I should probably update on my corvette project, since it has been a while. I tracked down some correct era-looking brake pads for the rear wheel (front brakes were still good, rears
were
not) only to discover that the brake caliper doesn’t seem to be aligned properly. I’m literally a newbie in bike maintenance
and repair, so I’m actually having a lot of fun learning new stuff and understanding how everything operates.
My
new handle grips came in the mail yesterday
, they
aren’t technically Schwinn
brand but they look the part and is a throwback to the stock handle
grips
. I love the Corvette stock look.
Also added a front reflector but I’m debating if I like it or not since it looks too modern on it.
...
I’ve been repairing/fixing up this bike, the Schwinn ‘84 Crusier 5 I a
lso
have, and my wife’s mountain bike. There were a few other bikes, but they don’t have top priority. And my wife’s bike is a doozy. It’s a Roadmaster with 10+ speeds;
with 3
sprockets by the pedals (called a chainring apparently?) and 5 or so sprockets at the rear (called a cogset?). I’m still learning as I go, but it’s pretty straightforward
mechanics on how they operate.
ttyymmnn
> zeontestpilot
05/07/2019 at 09:17 |
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Was that built at the old Chicago factory? I toured that place back in the 70s with my Cub Scout group.
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zeontestpilot
> ttyymmnn
05/07/2019 at 09:47 |
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That is correct, this ‘59 Schwinn is a Chicago-made bike. From the information I can dig up, Schwinn started outsourcing to other plants in the ‘80s. I also have a ‘84 Schwinn that was made in Taiwan from Giant Bicycles, which is still pretty impressive. But this Corvette is really nice to ride, and just looks amazing.
HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
> zeontestpilot
05/07/2019 at 10:26 |
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You should find a nice old school round front reflector.
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zeontestpilot
> HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
05/07/2019 at 10:37 |
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I am keeping an eye out for older parts. Would love to get a
teardrop rear reflector that attached to the fender.