I picked this sweet 71 up today. Not sure what my plan is yet. I’ll probably do a low buck adult sized manta clone…….again
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1971 Schwinn collegiate camelback
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I picked this sweet 71 up today. Not sure what my plan is yet. I’ll probably do a low buck adult sized manta clone…….again
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Well I finally put it on the stand
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Sweet bike. Super jealous!!!!! 26” Schwinn wheels?
Yes it has 26” rims
Nice find. That paint looks like it will shine up real nice. Chrome too. Your Manta Ray conversion is already looking great. I like the seat that you have on there now.
When I was a kid I liked the Fastback 5 speed. Of course, the Manta Ray is like a big Fastback with the weird seat.
When I was a kid I liked the Fastback 5 speed. Of course, the Manta Ray is like a big Fastback with the weird seat.
The paint is decent in some spots and rough in others. The whole thing will shine up and look decent. I ride my pretty hard so they can’t be too flashy
Thanks !
Adult size rays...
This is a 1972 Racer I did for RRBBO 2020. Pretty much the same frame as the Collegiate.
I used 24x 2.125 tires. 1976 Bicentennial colors and decals. SOLD.
Parked with a Huffy I did a year or two before. Same wheel size but about 10 pounds lighter than the Schwinn and rides quite a bit better.
This is a 1972 Racer I did for RRBBO 2020. Pretty much the same frame as the Collegiate.
I used 24x 2.125 tires. 1976 Bicentennial colors and decals. SOLD.
Parked with a Huffy I did a year or two before. Same wheel size but about 10 pounds lighter than the Schwinn and rides quite a bit better.
24” rims on a 26” frame?Adult size rays...
This is a 1972 Racer I did for RRBBO 2020. Pretty much the same frame as the Collegiate.
I used 24x 2.125 tires. 1976 Bicentennial colors and decals. SOLD.
Parked with a Huffy I did a year or two before. Same wheel size but about 10 pounds lighter than the Schwinn and rides quite a bit better.
Great looking bikes !
Yes, 24 x 2.125 on both bikes. The Schwinn had 26 x 1 3/8" tires and so not as much tire clearance. I had to widen the chain stays near the bb so the 24 x 2.125 tire would fit.. The Huffy was a 26" mtb with a shock fork so it had much more tire clearance to start with. Aluminum rims cut the weight and improved the ride quite a bit.
