MattiThundrrr
Rattus All Terrainus
I'd guess that the knobbies are a contributing factor, they add a bunch of rolling resistance. It'd be interesting to see how they feel if you were to switch the wheels on the 2 bikes and see how things feel
I might actually try that! In fact, I need to replace the rear tube on Shoestring again anyway, so maybe I could just swap out the tire while the wheel's off and throw that knobby tire on for a test. If I have the same issue with that tire on a bike that rides just fine, then I know for sure it's the tire. If not, then I either need to swap gears, or worse, examine the hub itself.I'd guess that the knobbies are a contributing factor, they add a bunch of rolling resistance. It'd be interesting to see how they feel if you were to switch the wheels on the 2 bikes and see how things feel
On those old Schwinns, frame integrity is good. The step through frames that failed are those made later, in the late 60's and 70s where they were made more cheaply. The seat tube would bend and change the geometry of the frame.Came in late to this one! Appreciate the support for dissed girls/step-thru Schwinn frames; I’ve got 2. Also appreciate the the trials and tribulations of resurrecting an abandoned steed.
This one started as a more or less intact Meteor; obvious klunkification of cockpit & switch to skip tooth. I’ve put lots of miles on it but mostly 13 mph 20 mile rides on dirt canal roads and pavement. Which leads me to: how big an issue is frame integrity on these frames? I weigh 210 but as mentioned my days of 20 mph 70 mile rides are long gone!
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Thank you! I'll admit that I'm not the biggest fan of Schwinn step-thru frames, but if you build them up right, they can turn out pretty sweet! Yeah, it's a ton of fun resurrecting bikes that have been thrown by the wayside.Came in late to this one! Appreciate the support for dissed girls/step-thru Schwinn frames; I’ve got 2. Also appreciate the the trials and tribulations of resurrecting an abandoned steed.
Awesome! That's a good-looking Schwinn right there! Love that you get it out and ride it as much as you do. As for frame integrity, I say that as long as you're not jumping it or riding over curb-sized rocks, you should be fine.This one started as a more or less intact Meteor; obvious klunkification of cockpit & switch to skip tooth. I’ve put lots of miles on it but mostly 13 mph 20 mile rides on dirt canal roads and pavement. Which leads me to: how big an issue is frame integrity on these frames? I weigh 210 but as mentioned my days of 20 mph 70 mile rides are long gone!
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Thank you! I'll admit that I'm not the biggest fan of Schwinn step-thru frames, but if you build them up right, they can turn out pretty sweet! Yeah, it's a ton of fun resurrecting bikes that have been thrown by the wayside.
Awesome! That's a good-looking Schwinn right there! Love that you get it out and ride it as much as you do. As for frame integrity, I say that as long as you're not jumping it or riding over curb-sized rocks, you should be fine.
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