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    1. FuutaKajiyamaIRL on

      No idea how to edit a post but I mean the gear shifts, almost always to a higher gear

    3. Fun-Literature8992 on

      If the tires are that shot I can only assume the chain is in rough shape and the cables are stretched. Might want to take a look at the brake pads while you’re at it, they’re probably hard as a rock

    5. nickturner014 on

      That bike is one of the best restoration projects you can find. Schwinn bikes from the “electro-forged” era are very well built and can typically be made good as new with metal polish, fine steel wool, lubrication, and new tires/tubes.

      The shifting problem you are describing can be fixed by tightening the nut on the shifter. Those shifters are “non-indexed” meaning they use friction to hold each gear. If there is not enough friction to hold the lever still, it will move with road vibrations and shift on its own. Simply tightening the nut on the shifter should fix this.

      That is a great bicycle and it will last forever with basic care.

    6. IActuallyLikeSpiders on

      https://preview.redd.it/9w0s4x6r5ydf1.png?width=1440&format=png&auto=webp&s=c08893cece6c783c54926d3a2359610de4f79930

      It needs some TLC. Most of the problems can be solved with a little work and lube, but it definitely needs new tires. Unfortunately, finding tires that work with Schwinn rims can be a challenge, depending on the exact rims you have.

      This is my 1971 Suburban that I restored. I built new wheels for it with alloy rims, so I haven’t had to determine what tires will work with the original rims. You should be prepared to do some research.

    7. Herr_Tilke on

      Please get some new tires. You’ll need the correct size for vintage Schwinns of that era. The shifting over bumps is probably due to a weak derailleur return spring.

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