My 1963 Schwinn Sierra single speed conversion. I was going to hang it on the wall, but I figured I may as well use it. The horizontal drop-outs in the back give you the adjustment you need for a single speed. I removed the front and rear Huret Alvit derailers and had Steve remove the 5 gear cluster and put on a 16-tooth freewheel. In the front, we're on the 40 tooth small ring. It seems about right for me. The original black leather saddle came apart years ago and I didn't know how to deal with it so I replaced it. I now wish I had kept it. The fenders, of course, are new. I unbolted and removed the 52-tooth big ring. Even with the stuff removed,
Friday, December 18, 2009
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My 1963 Schwinn Sierra single speed conversion. I was going to hang it on the wall, but I figured I may as well use it. The horizontal drop-outs in the back give you the adjustment you need for a single speed. I removed the front and rear Huret Alvit derailers and had Steve remove the 5 gear cluster and put on a 16-tooth freewheel. In the front, we're on the 40 tooth small ring. It seems about right for me. The original black leather saddle came apart years ago and I didn't know how to deal with it so I replaced it. I now wish I had kept it. The fenders, of course, are new. I unbolted and removed the 52-tooth big ring. Even with the stuff removed,
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The question is, will it ride on Saturday in lite snow?? Nice Ride!
ReplyDeleteI love the classic look, full chrome fork and chrome fenders. I think you need to spring for a brooks saddle. Now that would really be sweet. Nice ride terry, thanks for posting the pic.
ReplyDeleteTerry, I think we could shave a few ounces if we just cleaned that front chain ring a bit.
ReplyDeleteYou got me there, Tracy. I should be ashamed to have such an untidy chain ring. In the next few months I should have ample opportunity to clean things up. I'll post some new pics then.
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