Here's an earlier pic, just when i got it running. And to have gotten its shiny chrome rims spinning again. And ride my cruiser on the bike paths, happy to have pulled a piece of American history out of the dust bin. The fact that their heroes, the pro riders, are being proven to be craven, doped up cheaters, doesn't surprise me in the least.Īnd so I ride my $700 road bike to post office. Sadly, they won't be going away any time soon. They demand more and more space on the roads, yet pay no share of the taxes. Comes with mudguards, chain guard and Wald Large basket. Fitted with Sturmey Archer S2C kick shift hub coaster brake combo and front centre pull. Interestingly, one of the guys involved in this was Gary Fisher - which is actually the brand of my daily commuter/mountain bike. For those unfamiliar, Klunkers were converted cruisers with knobby tires that pioneered mountain biking back in the mid 70's. And are a growing lobbying force, recently having forced the passing of laws favorable to their cause, e.g., that cars must stay three-feet away from them, and that they can ride two abreast. Rare Schwinn Heavy-Duti frame, rattle can spray finish with wear and tear chips. This will be the basis for a Klunker style build. I've had packs of them literally force my bike off the road without so much as a "How do you do?" They are in some part, large or small depending on your point of view and mine tends toward the large, douchebags. In Colorado where I live, the cyclists, those road bicyclists in their logo-covered, lime green Spandex, with their $5000 carbon fiber whatevers, seem to feel a sense of entitlement about the right of way. Not that drinking and driving is encouraged. And making use of the cup holder on your bike. It's based on athleticism and speed, which is more than kind of antithetical to the cruiser bike culture. I don't particularly care for the road bike culture. I have a road bike, but i don't ride it very often. There is a culture around these bikes that is based on the idea that we're saving elements of our history. I like old things and this fits in with my interests. I like the cruiser mentality about bikes. Looking for a Schwinn head-badge that is age appropriate, and I'm done. I've thought about fenders, but kind of like the stripped down, rat-rod look. Some paperboys rode them, but there were so many other choices of fancier and lighter bikes at the time, that it was a rarer occurrence. These Heavy Duti cruisers, built by Schwinn in the 60s and 70s (as near as I can tell,) were used mostly in factories and oil fields to haul parts around, say from one end of a factory to another. But it weighs a ton, and frankly with those fat tires, it ought to be smooth Besides an extensive clean up, lube, and tune-up, there are new pedals, a new Schwinn seat and seat post, sparkle grips, "dice" tire valve covers, a mini-license plate, and a rear hub-shiner with red reflector. I bought the frame (and some tires,) at a garage sale and have restored it to what is called "Period Appropriate" for the genre. About 90% finished, for the time being anyhow, this is my 1967 Schwinn Heavy Duti cruiser bike. This bicycle is probably one of the finest looking bicycles you will find on eBay.□The 5-speed shifter is an original early 70's Schwinn Krat. I have for sale a very nice 1971 Schwinn 5-speed Cotton Picker Stingray Krate Bicycle with original Schwinn disc brake. 1971 Schwinn 5-speed Cotton Picker Stingray Krate bicycle - $2895 (Wichita).Very solid 1967 cruiser needs some tlc needs fenders and restored the crank plate is well worth the $100. 1967 schwinn heavy duty beach cruiser - $100 (Rogersville).It is a 24 or 26” heavy duty orange bike. This is in good shape except for the seat. Vintage Schwinn Heavy Duty Cruiser - $85 (Palm Springs).Vintage Custom built Schwinn Heavy Dut圜all or Text Steve TodayFive 86- Nine 43-1153. Custom Schwinn Heavy Duty - $350 (Warren).I have an Schwinn heavy duty In good shape needs a cleaning Enjoy rides downtown. Schwinn Heavy Duty bendix 76 - $425 (Sac).tuned last fall so its ready to ride this spring. I have a vintage bicycle for sale It is a Schwinn heavy duty bike It is in great shapeI am in lindstrom. Schwinn heavy duty mens 26 inch bike - $200 (Lindstrom).you may find it by searching Google video is titled: LSS sewing demo kenmore 1316. TO SEE A DEMO VIDEO ON YOUTUBE OF THIS MACHINE SEWING CUT AND PASTE THE FOLLOWING INTO YOUR BROWSER (OR SIMPLY JUST HIGHLIGHT RIGHT CLICK AND OPEN IN NEW TAB):……. OVERHAULED 1971 KENMORE HEAVY DUTY SEWING MACHINE SEWS LEATHER + VINYL - $200 (LIBERTY SOUTH CAROLINA 90 MINS SW).
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