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    Had to go over a bridge to get here...does that count?

    Took the ol DX out for a cruise today....not a cloud in the sky,...I'd guess about 78 degrees. Not the best pic but the sun was in front of me...
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    Can anybody help me with this please????!!!

    So this is my next build. It's a 1950 panther straight bar. If you look at the rear wheel it lines up perfectly with the head tube, the problem is you can see the top right down tube is bent and it's pulling the seat post tube to the right. The rim is perfectly centered with the bottom bracket...
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    WANTED anyone have one of these?

    This is a weinmann brake mount adapter for a vintage frame, and I need one. Any leads?
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    Ready for powder

    So I'm thinking a dark metallic teal on the frame and where the chrome used to be on the springer, and black for the main legs of the springer....any thoughts or suggestions other possible color combos??
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    Another killer find... But this one's bittersweet

    So I found yet another killer deal on marketplace and I just went and picked this beauty up today. The price was so good that I drove 75 mi to pick it up. The bittersweet part is I told my buddy in California about it asking if he wanted me to get it for him thinking he would say no... He didn't...
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    Facebook page for vintage parts

    https://www.facebook.com/share/JtTVWF8fJdmwDicW/?mibextid=kL3p88 This is the gentleman from whom I bought My last two scores. He's got a ton of old stuff. Really cool stuff from CWC, Schwinn, all the oldies. All for really good prices
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    Two more sweet marketplace scores...

    Picked these up today. A '48 CWC and a Schwinn supreme. $60 for both. Supreme has 3 piece cranks and sealed BB, and the CWC Is just straight up cool. I've been wanting to build a supreme for a while. I love the shape of the frame and I think it'll make a great clunker. The forks on The CWC were...
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    Can anybody identify this?

    So at first I thought it was a CWC, but I noticed the front of the straight bar dips slightly. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
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    Dropout protectors

    So does anybody know where I can get some dropout protectors that will fit a vintage Schwinn frame? Specifically a 1950 typhoon or any of the other cantilever type frames... I see a bunch for BMX stuff but nothing specific for the old Schwinn stuff...
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    just picked up this bad boy today...

    in storage for years...I got the black, wald 5" rise bars, red mkt pedals, leather spring saddle, leather grips and new tires on the way. Im regreasing it, putting a new springer bump stop in, and thats it. Rims are beautifully rusty but perfectly straight. I'll be sure to post pics with the new...
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    1980 Schwinn Craigslist find

    1980 Schwinn cruiser. $140. Gonna klunkify it. Did a fender excision and a de-baskefication. (put it on the cruiser 5) while im at it, may as well show y'all my 62 as well. (sorry, not the best pic)
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    Sarasota klunker culture?

    Does anybody know if there's any kind of clunker/cruiser culture in the sarasota area? Any events, rides, etc.. I've been here over 20 years and can't seem to find like minded people anywhere
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    TRADE TAG HEUER AQUARACER FOR A VERY NICE BIKE

    So the watch is a legit tag, no original box or papers, but I have the receipt and insurance replacement value ($4550), from Swiss Watch Expo in Atlanta. and it can be easily authenticated. It is a 2018 CAK2110, chrono, waterproof to 1860 feet, helium release valve, sapphire crystal, 43mm...
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    New Pixel 6 phone 128gb trade for Chicago schwinn frame, or some other stuff...

    So I only used this phone for a few days before I switched carriers and got a different phone. It is not refurbished. It was purchased new and immediately put in a case w a screensaver. It is in perfect/like new shape. Comes w original box and goodies, including extra glass screen protectors...
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    Anyone have a "BMXed" out cruiser 5 or klunker 5?

    I have a cruiser 5, thinking about adding some dawg bars, brooks style saddle and some straight tube forks...looking for inspiration.
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    1980 CHICAGO SCHWINN CRUISER 5

    Mostly original, except tires, tubes, cables and regrease. Great condition. Nice patina, no rust. I misplaced the chainguard during the re-grease and it somehow got lost.:headbang:$1000 plus shipping costs or local Sarasota pickup.
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    Vintage schwinn fenders and parts

    62 typhoon fenders, red: $75 + shipping 54/55 chrome corvette fenders: $100 + shipping Unknown chrome fenders: $50 + shipping '62 typhoon clamp and bars: $30 + shipping Skip tooth heart cranks: $100 + shipping Kimmel "Super" coaster hub: $40 + shipping If I remember correctly, it works fine, not...
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    "BRUTE BIKES" Lets make em happen!!!

    So...
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    '62 Typhoon wheelset, white w black pins, 26"

    Original Schwinn S-7 wheelset, unrestored w brand new, never on the pavement, mini brick whitewall tires. Wheels have a nice patina, but are 100% straight, roll smoothly and brake nicely. $200 + shipping OR trade for ?? Things I can always use: 26" cruiser tires, (not the S-7s), Brooks (or...
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    How about a thread for nothing but 62 straightbars?

    Heres my entry...
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