Re: Schwinn Excercisor Stretch.
Real cool. It's easy to forget that that was an exercise bike frame. lol
Real cool. It's easy to forget that that was an exercise bike frame. lol
Schwinn Exerciser Stretch.
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Re: Schwinn Excercisor Stretch.
Thanks! It is fun to read your responses. It is just as fun to ride.
I like my tire size for everyday use, but for races,I have thought about skinny whitewalls. Does anyone know if or where I can find some that will fit these 26" mountain bike rims?
Thanks! It is fun to read your responses. It is just as fun to ride.
I like my tire size for everyday use, but for races,I have thought about skinny whitewalls. Does anyone know if or where I can find some that will fit these 26" mountain bike rims?
Re: Schwinn Excercisor Stretch.
Thanks deorman!
Thanks deorman!
Re: Schwinn Excercisor Stretch.
BUMP...cause it's just so cool! :wink:
BUMP...cause it's just so cool! :wink:
Re: Schwinn Excercisor Stretch.
Thanks guys. I am surprised to see this tread again.
The race went well. It was 3 seven mile laps on fairly level ground. I lapped a number of people. I was able to keep up 25mph for the first three miles then slowed down to about 20mph. The factory spot welds broke on my water bottle holder and lost my water at the beginning of the second lap. I got another bottle at the end of the second lap and carried it in my hand the last lap. I finished the race about 12th out of 250+ based on time only. It took me 59 min. I only saw one other person on a cruiser of any kind and they got a flat on the first lap. It was fun to take my 45 pound "excercise" bike wearing a genuine WWII helmet, cut off jean shorts and pass people on their under 20 pound bikes wearing spandex.
I missed it this year to go to a VW car show. I might try it again next year.....with a different seat. Ouch!
Thanks guys. I am surprised to see this tread again.
The race went well. It was 3 seven mile laps on fairly level ground. I lapped a number of people. I was able to keep up 25mph for the first three miles then slowed down to about 20mph. The factory spot welds broke on my water bottle holder and lost my water at the beginning of the second lap. I got another bottle at the end of the second lap and carried it in my hand the last lap. I finished the race about 12th out of 250+ based on time only. It took me 59 min. I only saw one other person on a cruiser of any kind and they got a flat on the first lap. It was fun to take my 45 pound "excercise" bike wearing a genuine WWII helmet, cut off jean shorts and pass people on their under 20 pound bikes wearing spandex.
I missed it this year to go to a VW car show. I might try it again next year.....with a different seat. Ouch!
Re: Schwinn Excercisor Stretch.
Great build love this one!
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Great build love this one!
Re: Schwinn Excercisor Stretch.
I am thinking about doing the race again this year. I may build a new, lower, more aerodynamic bike with a better sitting position. I went out today for an hour ride to try and start getting in shape. At the end of the ride we decided to go up and down a pretty long hill. One of those hills that's not real steep, but long enough to wear you out going up. We rested for a minute or two at the top and then we thought it would be fun to make use of the hill. We were both on 3 speed bikes. The other guy said his bike was getting squirrily at about 24mph. I hit a new record for this bike. I tried to push it just that little extra, but I had worked my bars loose going up the hill, and I didn't have my front spring in so my pedals were only about an inch off the ground. I couldn't quite hit 40. Maybe next time.
I just realized my camera is confused about the date. I'll have to look into that.
I am thinking about doing the race again this year. I may build a new, lower, more aerodynamic bike with a better sitting position. I went out today for an hour ride to try and start getting in shape. At the end of the ride we decided to go up and down a pretty long hill. One of those hills that's not real steep, but long enough to wear you out going up. We rested for a minute or two at the top and then we thought it would be fun to make use of the hill. We were both on 3 speed bikes. The other guy said his bike was getting squirrily at about 24mph. I hit a new record for this bike. I tried to push it just that little extra, but I had worked my bars loose going up the hill, and I didn't have my front spring in so my pedals were only about an inch off the ground. I couldn't quite hit 40. Maybe next time.
I just realized my camera is confused about the date. I'll have to look into that.
Thanks.
I was having a hard time researching my gear ratios with the internal 3 speed so I just measured a full rotation in each gear and did some calculations. My low gear takes 345 pedal rotations to complete 1 mile. 250 in second gear and 183 in high. This also calculates to 75 rpm to hit 25mph, and 121 to hit 39mph. That felt about accurate. I couldn't really pedal any faster. I am usually in second because of the weight of the bike. It is a beast. I have a speedo, but it is nice to be able to figure my rpm's based on speed and distance traveled per pedal rotation.
Aparantly I was getting used to about 85-90 rpm's for 40 min. The bike is heavy with an awkward sitting position for speed anyway. Maybe I will work on some strength training so I can push that high gear longer at a lower rpm like 70-75.
I was having a hard time researching my gear ratios with the internal 3 speed so I just measured a full rotation in each gear and did some calculations. My low gear takes 345 pedal rotations to complete 1 mile. 250 in second gear and 183 in high. This also calculates to 75 rpm to hit 25mph, and 121 to hit 39mph. That felt about accurate. I couldn't really pedal any faster. I am usually in second because of the weight of the bike. It is a beast. I have a speedo, but it is nice to be able to figure my rpm's based on speed and distance traveled per pedal rotation.
Aparantly I was getting used to about 85-90 rpm's for 40 min. The bike is heavy with an awkward sitting position for speed anyway. Maybe I will work on some strength training so I can push that high gear longer at a lower rpm like 70-75.
Here is an updated photo. I put a different seat on since this for long distance comfort. This seat wouldn't give me the distance from the pedals I need for long rides. I really lliked the look though.
one of the best build here...
i litterally love this bike... knowing that it was and exercise bike is a big plus too
congrats
i litterally love this bike... knowing that it was and exercise bike is a big plus too
congrats
looks great-I have always as well saved a many of the exercycle parts as I can with space limited. BUT i cant believe you didnt see the use of the front fork assembly. has a ton of uses. early bmx. cool chopper fork. so many. here is a quick use I made of the exer fork. but this is done two mins. I know you could really do some art if you were to use one.
