71 Schwinn Collegiate Manta Clone build

[Modelcarjedi]

I picked this up in a trade a year ago. It’s finally made its way onto my bike stand. I had some parts from another failed/stalled project laying around so I mocked it up today. The plan is simple, down and dirty. I’m only fixing and lubing what I have to. Ride and repair as needed! The paint is pretty beat up and check out those pedals

 

[CRASH]

Awesome project! I did the same thing with a '71 Collegiate and called it the Monster Ray. Here's the journal. Hopefully it adds some ideas or answers some questions for you.

https://ratrodbikes.com/threads/monster-ray.77433/page-5

 

[Modelcarjedi]

Awesome project! I did the same thing with a '71 Collegiate and called it the Monster Ray. Here's the journal. Hopefully it adds some ideas or answers some questions for you.

https://ratrodbikes.com/threads/monster-ray.77433/page-5

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Your bike inspired a few of my other builds. It’s a beautiful build!

 

[Modelcarjedi]

@CRASH i forgot one

 

[Jude Ephesus]

Awesome project! I did the same thing with a '71 Collegiate and called it the Monster Ray. Here's the journal. Hopefully it adds some ideas or answers some questions for you.

https://ratrodbikes.com/threads/monster-ray.77433/page-5

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I’ve been stalking the monster ray…. Using it as inspiration for the Manta Rust….. someday!

 

[Jude Ephesus]

Your bike inspired a few of my other builds. It’s a beautiful build! View attachment 227483View attachment 227482

Your Schwinn inspired my flying tiger build!!!!!

 

[Modelcarjedi]

Your Schwinn inspired my flying tiger build!!!!!

I looked it up and can see the influence

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Hopefully it adds some ideas or answers some questions for you.

Your bike inspired a few of my other builds.

I’ve been stalking the monster ray…. Using it as inspiration for the Manta Rust

Your Schwinn inspired my flying tiger build!!!!!

I FREAKIN' LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!!

 

[Modelcarjedi]

No update today. But it does look spiffy next to my Ross Compact

 

[Modelcarjedi]

A buddy of mine wants me to build a Ross compact for him similar to mine. So I slammed this together so I could make room

 

[Modelcarjedi]

Going to loosely copy mine with the parts he picked out.

 

[Modelcarjedi]

Does anyone know how long the chain should be on a 5 speed collegiate ? Mine seems to be a tad short. Thanks !!

 

[Modelcarjedi]

Test spin reel

 

[Modelcarjedi]

Rides great !! Took it out for a 6 mile test spin today.

 

[Modelcarjedi]

As I ad and change things I’ll just keep adding to this post. I picked up a cheap speedometer on eBay and slapped on.

I need to do something with that speedo cable.

 

[Modelcarjedi]

Had my summer lineup outside for some inspection.

Enjoy!!

 

[Modelcarjedi]

Quick reel of my ratty 71