Here is the timeline for the Build after the intro - Crank Set 3:23 Head Set 6:55 Front Derailleur 9:22 Rear Derailleur 10:17 Front Brakes 11:22 Brake Levers 11:50 Handlebar Tape 16:05 Wheels and Tires 22:05 Shifter Outer Cable fitting 28:06 Saddle 29:22 Handlebar install 30:11Shifter Inner Cable install 31:56 Chain, pedals and drive-train 39:10 Brake Cables and Brake Pads 41:55 Project completed 45:15 Outdoor Presentation 47:14
Must see! I can’t believe how quickly I have become addicted to this channel. Totally geeked out, I watched this end to end, I felt my eyes glazing over in a good way when he wraps the handlebars and backs up to show how to get the best look around the leavers, and goes into why he mixes parts between the old and new leavers the attention to detail is hypnotic!🤤 I will be binging all the episodes eith the hope of finding and restoring my own vintage Schwinn just for the pure satisfaction!
Thanks!👍 glad you like the content 🔧🚲 It's always great to hear when the videos inspire someone to restore a bike they stashed in the basement years ago, or like you, go and rescue a vintage beauty from further deterioration. I appreciate the awesome comment and do thank you for watching!😀👍🔧🚲
Outstanding work as always. You really set the bar high for attention to detail and originality when rehabbing and preserving these old Schwinns; my go-to channel when I need good information.
Yep, my neighbor thought it was a new bike when he saw me taking pictures in my driveway🤔 he was pretty surprised to learn it was a 45 year old bike 😮 Thanks for watching 👍🔧
Great work. That bike looks beautiful. I just garbage picked an old Schwinn that has potential. The derailleur's are seized up, rusted bolts, it needs new bearings, lots of little stuff. I can get it running again but you sir have gone to the next level. I respect your craftsmanship. Thanks for uploading these videos.
Thanks 👍Glad you liked the content🚲🔧Good to hear another Schwinn was rescued! you will be preserving American manufacturing history for new generations to come 👦👍You can find replacement Vintage Schwinn front and back derailleurs on eBay, I have found just about any original part in better shape as needed. I usually clean and polish all components, but if the are beyond saving I replace them to make the bike look pristine. Thank for watching 😀👍🔧🚲
Yeah man, nice bike. My older brother had the "75. l loved ridin' that bike. You could feel the difference with the rear wheel tucked under the rider. Same color. From the Schwinn shop at 5 points, Media Pa.
Awesome video! Thank you for your time and effort in sharing this Schwinn and so many others with us. Your input on my restorations has been very much appreciated as well. I look forward to seeing your next video.
Thanks! great to see another bike enthusiast and bike rescue specialist visit the channel 👍 You did a great job on your Kool Lemon Sprints and look forward to your next restoration. 🚲👍🔧
Awesome! Thank you for sharing. I had been wanting to get a vintage Schwinn bicycle again.I had two different ones back in the mid to late 60's. In 2005 .I found a really nice pair of early 70's red Schwinn bicycles at a yard sale, a men's Varsity 5 speed and ladies Collegiate 3 speed for like 30 dollars.They were in great condition only needing new tires and tubes.Since last summer I was having trouble finding any decent Schwinn's for sale anywhere near me.About 8 weeks ago I was at Habitat for Humanity,and among the newer trashed junk bicycles I found a men's Chestnut 1974 Schwinn Suburban and purchased it for a whopping 10 dollars.The seat was toast as were the tires and I had to replace the rear derailleur with and original one as someone had replace the original with one mostly made of plastic,it also needed a new chain.After doing some research I had decided to try and find a Schwinn 5 speed with the shifter up on the right handlebar.Two weeks ago I was at the local Goodwill and was surprised to find another Chestnut 1974 Schwinn Suburban with the handlebar mounted 5 speed Suntour shifter. This Suburban is so cherry that the little plastic tip on the kickstand has never worn off.I have replaced the missing clear front reflector and after I replace the tires with new Kenda gumwall tires it will be looking practically new.
Nice 👍 Sounds like you have and eye for great finds at bargain prices 🚲Love to hear about these vintage beauties being rescued and brought back to life🔧🚲👍 I will add a Suburban at some point, love the model in any color, thanks for sharing your bikes and stay tuned for more projects going forward, Thanks for stopping by 👍
Bike looks fantastic. I am looking for a 1972 Schwinn Continental, in Sierra Brown, like new, or restored new, if you have one or come across one. This was my first Schwinn, and was stolen. It doesn't seem to be a popular color through the years. Also, I emailed you about the colors you use for Opaque Blue. I found a 2 oz. bottle at Wal Mart, called Cool Blue, 20255E, marked on the label. This was almost a perfect match right out of the bottle. I did have to darken it just a tad. .50 a bottle. Thanks, Jay Grabowski
Thanks Jay!, Glad you liked the Sprint, and thanks for the Cool Blue code, I will check it out, I have a World Voyageur in the Opaque Blue as well as a Continental. Funny you mentioned the Sierra Brown Continental, I was just putting the final touches on my next video, a 1971 Sierra Brown Varsity, I talk about the understated Sierra Brown and what a classic Schwinn color it is. Stay tuned... I have seen a few Continentals on eBay in the brown, just type it in the search bar every so often and one will come up before you know it. Good luck with your search and Thanks for watching 👍🚲
@@towsontigers57 I did a quick search and this 1974 Chestnut Brown pulled up, which is a color that was not as seen as the Sierra Brown www.ebay.com/itm/1974-Schwinn-Continental-Near-Mint-Chestnut-Brown/174265159214?hash=item2893034e2e:g:o8UAAOSwSD9eqKbe
I have a bike of the same era with some Sprint parts on it. Your video really helped answer some questions especially around the derailer and the chain position.
I have a 1970 Continental I bought new with my paper route money. Blue like this. It’s complete and has always been stored inside. Needs cosmetic restoration and probably more. Not sure what to do with it. Wife wants it gone from the basement but I’ve kept it this long so........doesn’t seem like it has a high value either original as-is or even with a restoration as there were so many produced. Great video, your craftsmanship almost got me fired up to restore mine, I sat quietly until the feeling passed 😂. Maybe if I had a better workspace like you do.
Nice 😏🚲 Sounds like a gem, if stored indoors, she probably looks immaculate, the opaque blue Continentals are pretty special, I have a 1974 Kool Lemon and she rides like a Cadillac... Keep it or sell it to me 🚲 I got rid of the wife and have over 40 bikes all over the house 😁...you must see my next video coming this week...1977 Superior. I have bikes everywhere 🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🏡 Just polish the S-6 rims, chain guard, spoke protector and all the small chrome components. Use a little car wax on the paint, clean the light grey cables with soapy water and a little bleach, if needed, change inner wire, take it to a bike shop for bearing repack and mini tune-up and the bike will gleam like new. You are right about the value, however, you can't buy the same quality for $200. Continentals sell from $200 to $375 and in mint original condition you can get more. Check out this 1974 chestnut brown continental for $400 www.ebay.com/itm/1974-Schwinn-Continental-Near-Mint-Chestnut-Brown/174265159214?hash=item2893034e2e:g:o8UAAOSwSD9eqKbe
Great video man. Just bought a schwinn varsity but not sure what year is. Took it to a bike shop near me in jersey for a tune up, new tires and tubes but when I tested rid it when I got home the right gear wire snapped. Wondering if I should just try and fix it myself or bring it back to the place I went. It already spent more than week in the shop.
Inner wire is pretty strong, if it snapped, it may have been installed incorrectly and could have been stressed at some point when shifting gears. They are pretty cheap and easy to replace. I just got these just now 5 for $15 they are usually about $12 each, see link for examples www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=Schwinn+Bicycle+Derailleur+Inner+Wire+Cable&_sacat=0
I have a 1974 10 speed Continental. Do you know what chain Schwinn used at that time? My chain has W. Germany and U stamped on the links. When you installed the chain on the Sprint did you use a quick link?
My Continentals and Sprint, have the original chain part number Dealer PN 51 070 SEDIS 56" I used the Park Tool CT-3.3 Bike Chain Breaker Tool to remove and install the link pin, these chains do not have a master link.
It's just a hobby for me, once I restored my first Schwinn, I wanted to restore them all, these clean up well and it's pretty easy to do, if you don't have the tools, your local bike shop can get her tuned and lubed up. You can clean and polish to make her look as good as new. By the way, your Varsity, if it's RED it is probably a 1976, the 1974 came in these colors: Sunset orange, Opaque blue or Lime. The 1976 colors were, White with Bicentennial decaling. Chestnut, Lime green, and Flamboyant Red. That color was offered through 1978, in 1979 they introduced the Cardinal Red and offered it through 1982. See my 1972 Continental restoration video, it goes from start to finish, you may find it helpful, thanks for watching 👍🔧🚲 ua-cam.com/video/EnCCSU6LcLY/v-deo.html
I get all my cables on eBay, here is an example of a search I did on eBay by typing Schwinn Cables in the search bar, you can define it as needed. Thanks for watching 👍🔧🚲 www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=schwinn+cables&_sacat=0
Nice 👍🚲 I have a ' 74 Le Tour I restored, the 1973 is a rare model as they were only sold at the dealerships and not offered on the 1973 Schwinn Catalog, they introduced the Le Tour to the catalog in 1974 as a Schwinn Approved Import. These are nice bikes to keep as they ride great. Thanks for watching
Very cool👍 and a very collectible year.. Here is some specs from the Schwinn Lightweight Data book 1973 Le Tour Sport 10 speed. Imported from Japan (built by Panasonic). First year for this model. Not listed in the Consumer. Stem shifters. 38 to 100 gear range. Alloy cotterless crank set. Chain wheel guard. Lugged frame with butted top and bottom tubes (bottom tube not butted on 25" frame). Round head badge. center pull brakes with suicide levers. Quick release hubs. Chrome tipped tubular fork. 27 x 1¼ tires. COLORS were Opaque Blue, Opaque Red, and Kool Lemon. Frame sizes 21", 23", 25". My next project is my 1973 World Voyager which was also manufactured in the Panasonic plant and offered by Schwinn dealers with no catalog feature. They say the Schwinn dealers pushed back on non US bikes initially but soon realized they were well built and nice additions to the brand. The World Voyager was a less expensive version of the Paramount featuring Chrome plated head lugs, fork crown and front and rear fork ends, alloy rims. Shimano "Dura-Ace" three piece cotterless aluminum crank and Shimano "Crane GS" Schwinn-Approved GT-300 derailleur
I would love to see it, I'm guessing red? I used to have a forum on Google Plus but the entire G Plus platform ended yesterday, however many groups merged over to mewe to continue to share pics and group topics. here is the link to Bicycle Maintenance, you can create your profile and share pics with other enthusiast. mewe.com/group/5c84a142acdf5d724ded7358
I’ve been watching a lot of your videos and you do great work! I have this exact bicycle in kool Lemon. I can’t wait to get started on it. I’ve noticed that some of your bar tape wrap some go around the base of your levers and some don’t, they just go on both sides. Is there a reason for that?
I rebuilt a sprint that was completely trashed, had to replace the rims and i removed the crank since it was shot and put on a replacement rear derailur and converted it to a 5 speed
I get all my cables on eBay, you will find the Schwinn Approved brand as seen in this video, made in in Japan or the lighter grey made in Switzerland with the Weinmann brand. Either will work and you can custom to fit so any version will do. Pricing varies from $12 to $24 depending on seller, I try to find them in the $12 range, here is an example of the front www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Vintage-Schwinn-Drop-Bar-Bike-Front-Brake-Cable-for-Weinmann-Brake-17-545/123152103768?hash=item1cac6ff958:g:BMoAAOSwVL1WEqnL Here is a great price for rear www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-SCHWINN-REAR-BRAKE-CABLE-17544-54-CABLE-20-1-2-9-1-2-SPLIT-CASING/123670637528?epid=1600527971&hash=item1ccb582bd8:g:r3sAAOSwHDdcYxt0 Good luck with your projects and thanks for watching
This is an awesome and helpful video especially with the time stamps - thanks for the referral from your other video. With the head gear hex nut tightening down on the shifter Mount things, mine is fully tightened as far as I can with an adjustable c wrench and the shifters are still rotating while riding. Any ideas?
;Are you referring to the actual stick shifters moving up and down? if so you should see the wingnut on both shifters that an be tightened counter clockwise, if those are loose, your shifter will shift down to the smallest gear. If you are referring to the main bracket assembly that holds both shifters, there is a tab that works like a Key washer and locks the piece in place dead center. Here is part 3 of the same restoration, there is no time stamps but if you go to the 9:25 mark, it shows in detail what that component looks like up close. ua-cam.com/video/Sqw5XRL9uHU/v-deo.html
@@that70sschwinn back with another question for you… I can no longer shift to the large chain ring up front. I’m thinking the cable needs tightening maybe, but realistically I need to replace the housing and cable for front and rear derailleurs. Where did you get those for this repair? If you recall. Thanks
@@TheCth777 Yes, it sounds like the cable may have slipped at the derailleur clamp, you should be able to get it tight and working, if you need to replace the inner cables, here are a couple of links that shows the small coin head that fits the dual stick shifter slots. The other is an actual Schwinn approved cable for a little more, both have free shipping Your cable housing should be fine unless you see cracks or badly worn See below for an option as the cables I found are not listed right now. www.ebay.com/itm/150973214143?hash=item2326b46dbf:g:BlMAAOSwA3tXoKbK www.ebay.com/itm/121075613581?hash=item1c30ab3f8d:g:AjoAAOSwHoFXsOfr This Cable housing that could work, not the same as seen on road bikes but it would work fine, you can measure the length of your 2 cables at the shifters and if the small pieces at the rear derailure and other 2 at the bottom bracket it may be close to 42" so one cable could work. The inner cable can be stored or thrown out as it had the large barrel ends designed for the Krates and Sting Rays www.ebay.com/itm/265118989264?hash=item3dba52bbd0:g:QAAAAOSwk5VgFtuo
@@that70sschwinn awesome, thanks for all the links. I can’t physically pull the cable tighter, and it’s frayed after the clamp, but there is more slack than in the rear derailleur cable. That being said, I also can’t get to the biggest gear in the rear. I changed the chain out and now the chain is slipping despite being the same number of links as the old one, and the same size… classic case of making things worse by attempting to fix them haha
Very cool! I started looking for one as soon as I saw it on the 1974 catalog and noticed they were not as common to find for sale on eBay, they were only made for 2 years so there is certainly less of them than the Continental or Varsity. I believe they discontinued them due to manufacturing cost compared to the other electro forged frames, they had to be filet brazed with brass on the bottom bracket to accommodate the curved seat tube placement. As you mentioned $129 was about the same as the Continental which sold like pancakes and was cheaper to manufacture with the standard EF bottom bracket shell construction. I have seen a few on eBay and they usually sell for $300 and up based on overall condition.
I would buy this bike again, if I could find one in mint condition. I bought my original Sprint, August 8, 1974 - the day Nixon announced his resignation. Wish I still had it.
@@jonkennedy3458 Nice! I did a quick eBay search with the key words "1974 Schwinn Sprint" and it pulled up 2 examples. One is certainly very rare, it appears to be the Sky Blue with the original translucent blue bar tape. I have never seen that color listed on the catalog options for 1974, they were offered in Opaque Blue, Kool Lemon and Opaque Red. If this bike is indeed a 1974 it could be a December serial number, Schwinn would often offer next years options in December to forecast interest. In 1975 the Sprint was offered in these colors as described in the 1975 catalog marketing below. See link below, you can do searches like this frequently and you will find one you like at some point. 1975 Schwinn Sprint It's just a little curve in the seat mast but it makes a big difference in the ride. This year the ten-speed Schwinn Sprint design has been even further refined, so that now more than ever it redistributes the rider's weight, positioning it over the wheel and creating outstanding traction. Check out the Schwinn Sprint. It's really something different. This unusual concept in lightweight bicycle design is a result of intense engineering and design development... proven by computerized standards established at the Calspan testing laboratories. The special frame angles, weight distribution, and over all configuration provide a responsive, easy riding bicycle with remarkable performance characteristics. Frame: Schwinn designed and manufactured short-coupled durable steel. Tubular front fork. Frame Finish: Sky blue, flamboyant red, chestnut. Wheels: Lightweight steel tubular rims. Quick release hubs. Tires: Schwinn- Approved 27" x 1 1/4" high pressure gum wall sports touring. Handlebar and Stem: Randonneur type aluminum alloy handlebar and forged steel stem. Crank Set: Lightweight one-piece crank. Schwinn-Approved chainwheel- two plateau, 52-39 teeth. Pedals: Rattrap style with reflectors. Derailleurs and Gears: Schwinn-Approved front derailleur GT-260. Schwinn-Approved rear. Rear cog- 14-17-20-24-28 teeth. Brakes: Center pull aluminum alloy brakes with dual position levers. Easy adjusting brake barrels. Saddle: Racing style. Weight: 36 lbs. approx. depending on frame size. www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313&_nkw=1974+schwinn+sprint&_sacat=0
Great video I love this bike I have a yellow one that I’m restoring. I love all your videos very good content! I wanted to mention that your reflectors might need to be rotated. It looks like they’re upside down compared all the other pictures on the Internet that I’ve seen. I have a set on my bike and I seen your bike when you got it finished and needed to look it up. I just thought I would mention it I’m looking forward to more future videos. I have about 5 maybe 6 full size schwinns to restore.
Hey that is an awsome video. I found a similar Schwinn Super Sport bike with brooks saddle in my local shop for $375. It is refurbished and ready to go. Is it worth it?
Thanks! $375 for a refurbished Super Sport is a good price, specially if the paint and decals are clean. If you have images send them to that70sschwinn@gmail.com I just got a 1972 in the opaque blue for $200 but needs some work, parts like cables, tires and tubes are usually about $140 not including labor. Let me know how it goes 😏🚲
Nice video. I just got one, i have it in the bike shop tuning for me but am nervous because I dont know how to shift the gears. Can you please make video on gear shift
I bought this very same bike new in 74. I haven't been on it in 25 years. The condition is similar to what you started with. How would I go about establishing it's value and go about selling it? Thanks for this series and saving these old Schwinn's.
Thanks for watching 👍The Sprint's value is similar and can be significantly more than the Continental due to numbers produced, I have seen them from $300 and as much as $800 in mint condition. Early 70's Continentals go for $150 and up to $375 and in some cases a little more. I got lucky and found this one for $129, it was the starting bid and the bike went unnoticed as many may have thought it was just another Varsity or Continental. It was listed as 70's Schwinn with no mention of the curved seat tube limited production years. If you get a basic tune up, clean it up and get the chrome shinning, you will increase your chances of selling it for as much as a collector is willing to pay. My neighbor offered me $1000 for this one while filming it on the driveway, but I'm sure his wife would have put a stop to that noise 😊 Lucky for him, I don't sell my restorations 🏡🚲🔧
@@that70sschwinn Watching your restoration on the Sprint has made me realize I need to pass it along to someone who will do it justice. I'm in my 60's now and know it's only going to gather dust in my garage. Thanks again for sharing in such detail how you bring these Schwinn's back to what they looked like new.
You should be able to find a buyer for the right price, out of curiosity a did a search on eBay and saw 4 options, the lowest was $229 for a rough Kool Lemon, $500 for a blue or red and another decent one for $300 See links below to see listings www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1974-Schwinn-Sprint-Opaque-Red-First-Production-Year-Free-Shipping/303098758369?hash=item46921804e1:g:OusAAOSwP2RcjY0H www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Schwinn-Sprint-Bicycle/283272014305?hash=item41f453e9e1:g:otwAAOSwDPNb9f1s www.ebay.com/itm/1974-Schwinn-Sprint-Opaque-Blue/183757137943?hash=item2ac8c76817:g:towAAOSwHSlcoi5E www.ebay.com/itm/22-Vintage-1974-SCHWINN-SPRINT-Curved-Seat-Tube-KOOL-LEMON-100-ORIGINAL-Patina/283296518173?hash=item41f5c9d01d:g:lMwAAOSw4IVcDP0~
Shipping will be about $95 and as much as $125 depending on zip and weight and size of box. You can get a free bike box at your local bike shop, the smaller the better but make sure the bike will fit. You will need to remove the front wheel, handle bar and chain protector which is attached to the large chain ring. These will bend during transit if not removed. You can protect the frame with foam tubing and bubble wrap. Secure the tubing with zip ties and your bike will travel well. I have received many bikes packed nicely and some not so good. One of the best examples was mt Sports Tourer, see intro to see how the seller wrapped it up. Good luck with your sale. ua-cam.com/video/1mKgs_QyrrY/v-deo.html
Great video Oscar! My question is spoke reflectors. Upside down? Catalog for '74 only shows Le Tour and Voyageur with reflectors, and they are white and flipped. Japan only color? Nice work and looking forward to more videos!
Yes, I installed them upside down, it appeared right to me when the reflector was on the down position , as seen at 27:25 otherwise they look upside down 😂. These were on the bike when purchased, they may have been optional items sold by dealer, the catalog part numbers list the rear seat stay reflector and one other I can't identify. www.schwinnbikeforum.com/SLDB/Images/Dealer/1974/74dlsb63.jpg
These are hard to find, this is the same ones I wrapped on my bike, slightly darker but actually match the bike color better than the original lighter shade, not a bad price, these can go for $24 at times, follow the eBay link below www.ebay.com/itm/WOW-2-Rolls-NOS-Vintage-Hunt-Wilde-Blue-Road-Bike-Bar-Tape-w-Plugs-Schwinn-etc/174084750118?hash=item2888427b26:g:o2IAAOSwWhVbu7av
I get all my parts on eBay, brake pads come with new bolts and washers, all other parts if not damaged can be cleaned and polished. The pivot bolts I have found in 2 separate searches, I looked for more based on my last order and none came up, the trick is to keep looking by entering the name of part number needed. Here is the description from my last order for the bolts. Dia-Compe 1205 bicycle 750 center pull brake arm pivot bolts (PAIR) CHROME - NOS You can also find complete vintage sets in good shape for decent prices. Good luck and thanks for watching 👍🚲🔧
@@that70sschwinn well that points me in the right direction. Thank you, that is very helpful. Appreciate it. Sorry just meant to ask about the top brake lever hardware. But you answered it
No problem, now that you mention it, here is a listing for a vintage complete set for an exceptional price, the cables alone sell for $12 to $18 each. The set it includes everything to overhaul your levers and cables. www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Schwinn-Brake-Set-9795-Levers-Safety-Levers-Gray-Housing-New-1979/153714036441?hash=item23ca120ed9:g:N2AAAOSwkxtdw0nq I will let you have first dibs, 🤔 if it's still available by Monday, I will get them and add to my parts inventory 😏👍🔧
@@that70sschwinn OMG that is sooo awesome of you. Thank you so much! I really only need the spacer and washers though, shown @ 15:35. I'm sorry learning as I go. I have a 60639 Schwinn World that I was riding everyday. One day the left "suicide lever" screw back out and fell off. I was able to gather what I could find which was just the screw, the sprocket washer, and lever. I bought some spares at my local bike shop but they were the wrong size. I moved and never got back to it until today. Thanks for your help. I've already learned a bunch from this one video.
Here is a set of just the suicide levers with spacers www.ebay.com/itm/Retro-New-Old-Stock-1989-Dia-Compe-Road-Touring-Safety-Brake-Levers-Red-Dot/182468141345?hash=item2a7bf2e121:g:aFgAAOSwXYtYsipJ
I get the tape on eBay, below is an example of a search I did by typing Schwinn Bar tape in the search bar, it pulled up several color options available currently. The opaque blue is harder to find but if you try your search daily, you may get lucky and find that color. Thanks for watching 👍🚲🔧 www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=schwinn+bar+tape&_sacat=0
It's basically the same as a Continental, with the exception of the filet brazed bottom bracket to accommodate the down tube and seat tube joint. They used the same welding technique as seen on the filet brazed Super Sport, Sport Tourer and Superior, the additional workmanship and cost beyond the standard flash welding technique used on the Varsity, Suburban, Continental may have been the reason they discontinued it. A very cool frame👍🚲
@@that70sschwinn we had a schwinn shop in our town never seen sprints-usually varsitys continentals-super sports and letours- varsity good selling bike but HEAVY!
@@larry45044 I'm sure the local dealers carried the best selling models in larger quantities and just a handful of the ones not as popular. ,Yes The Varsity is heavy, but rides like big Buick👍🚲
Hello, i love the way you put such detail into your work. You're bikes look FANTASTIC!. I've done exactly the same thing with (2) Super Sports. The first one is a '73 Sunset Orange that I received as a gift for graduating 8th grade, the second is a '71 Burgundy that I purchased on E-bay in 2007. like yours, when finished, the bikes just "POP"! I do have a question though; Did you completely disassemble the front and back wheels (spokes and all, down to the hub), in order to polish the spokes? Also, let me make you aware of another brand of polish. It's called Flitz, it comes in a grey can or squeeze tube, it has the consistency of toothpaste. I have used this product religiously for over 30 years. I've used others, but have found nothing else comparable. I also use it on all the bright work on my restored Model A Ford pickup. The shine is incredible, (especially if you use the buffer, that you show in your video), and the sheen lasts an extremely long time. The aluminum on these road bikes polishes up to almost a chrome plated look. Please keep up the excellent work on restoring these two wheeled, bomb-proof, treasures from Chicago Illinois. Next fall, I plan on restoring a '68 SS where the frame has very few blemishes. It did not come with the secondary brake arms and I think I'll put a set on, just for "rider comfort". Happy Wheeling.....
Very Nice 👍🔧🚲 sounds like you have some pretty sweet SS in very nice colors... I know that feeling , when you roll them out the first time for everyone to see 😁🚲👨👩👦👦 These Vintage Schwinn lightweights do clean up nicely, I have a 1972 Opaque Green SS and it rides like a Cadillac. Thanks for the polish recommendation, I will look for it on Amazon, sound like it has the same texture of the SimiChrome polish. I polished the hubs and rims around the spokes, I just trued the rims and polished every spoke. I'm currently finishing up my 1973 Kool Lemon World Voyageur ,putting on the decals and will finish the build next week while on vacation... enjoy your 68 SS project and thanks for watching 👍🔧🚲
@@that70sschwinn Thank you so much for the reply. I wondered how you cleaned up your wheels. I do pretty much the same, such a hassle it would be to do a complete tear down. I'm sure I'd fail miserably at the re-assembly & then the task of re-truing. That "art" is one thing I just can't get a handle on. I saw your '72 green SS in another of your videos, another excellent job. If I may ask, where are you located? I'm in Tucson, AZ
@@amontgomery3391 I agree rebuilding the wheels does require a skill I rather pay for if needed. I had a bike shop re-lace my 1973 rear wheel and they messed it up 🙄 they used the same size spokes on both hubs which puts the free wheel off center, they had to re-do the wheel and took weeks before I got it back, the drive side requires a shorter length to allow it to be centered. When I tried to mount the wheel, it was way off😫🚲 I got that SS form a really nice guy in Arizona, she was rust free and well maintained, I will reinstall the lights and shorty fenders that came with the bike when I got it here in South Florida great weather for bikes😁🌞
@@that70sschwinn I'm wondering how I could either send you pics of my SS's, or upload them somewhere so you could see them? Basically, I've got three passions in life, Model "A" Fords, fishing, & Schwinn Road bikes from the early '70's......I grew up with all three...
@@amontgomery3391 Nice👍 You can join the Schwinn forum by following the link below, this is a great place to post photos and meet other Schwinn collectors and guys who used to be dealers or mechanics for Schwinn in the 70's www.schwinnbikeforum.com/index.php
I just did a quick search on eBay and none came up, I typed Schwinn Bar tape and got several other colors. Try doing this search daily and you will eventually see a roll, you will notice a seller that has several listings, he may have one that he has not listed, you can contact the seller and ask www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=schwinn+bartape&_sacat=0&_pgn=1
Here is the timeline for the Build after the intro - Crank Set 3:23 Head Set 6:55 Front Derailleur 9:22 Rear Derailleur 10:17 Front Brakes 11:22 Brake Levers 11:50 Handlebar Tape 16:05 Wheels and Tires 22:05 Shifter Outer Cable fitting 28:06 Saddle 29:22 Handlebar install 30:11Shifter Inner Cable install 31:56 Chain, pedals and drive-train 39:10 Brake Cables and Brake Pads 41:55 Project completed 45:15 Outdoor Presentation 47:14
Must see! I can’t believe how quickly I have become addicted to this channel. Totally geeked out, I watched this end to end, I felt my eyes glazing over in a good way when he wraps the handlebars and backs up to show how to get the best look around the leavers, and goes into why he mixes parts between the old and new leavers the attention to detail is hypnotic!🤤 I will be binging all the episodes eith the hope of finding and restoring my own vintage Schwinn just for the pure satisfaction!
Thanks!👍 glad you like the content 🔧🚲 It's always great to hear when the videos inspire someone to restore a bike they stashed in the basement years ago, or like you, go and rescue a vintage beauty from further deterioration.
I appreciate the awesome comment and do thank you for watching!😀👍🔧🚲
Top notch restoration! I have a Schwinn Le Tour, I believe from 1974 as well. The amazing thing is these bikes are still relevant today.
Thanks! Glad you liked it, yes these vintage Schwinns are smooth agile cruisers built to last 😏👍🚲🏡
There is something really special about the look of a pristine bicycle or a vintage motorcycle, well done!!
Yes, I find myself admiring pristine vintage cars motorcycles and bikes.
I appreciate your comment and thanks for watching 👍🔧🚲
Outstanding work as always. You really set the bar high for attention to detail and originality when rehabbing and preserving these old Schwinns; my go-to channel when I need good information.
Thanks for your comment and observation 👍 I appreciate you watching and glad you enjoyed the content🚲🔧
So that's a brand new 1974 Schwinn Sprint. Very nice work, congratulations .
Yep, my neighbor thought it was a new bike when he saw me taking pictures in my driveway🤔 he was pretty surprised to learn it was a 45 year old bike 😮 Thanks for watching 👍🔧
Great work. That bike looks beautiful. I just garbage picked an old Schwinn that has potential. The derailleur's are seized up, rusted bolts, it needs new bearings, lots of little stuff. I can get it running again but you sir have gone to the next level. I respect your craftsmanship. Thanks for uploading these videos.
Thanks 👍Glad you liked the content🚲🔧Good to hear another Schwinn was rescued! you will be preserving American manufacturing history for new generations to come 👦👍You can find replacement Vintage Schwinn front and back derailleurs on eBay, I have found just about any original part in better shape as needed. I usually clean and polish all components, but if the are beyond saving I replace them to make the bike look pristine.
Thank for watching 😀👍🔧🚲
Yeah man, nice bike. My older brother had the "75. l loved ridin' that bike. You could feel the difference with the rear wheel tucked under the rider. Same color. From the Schwinn shop at 5 points, Media Pa.
Nice! yes, the feel is certainly different, especially going uphill 🚲🌲
Thanks for watching 👍🔧
Awesome video! Thank you for your time and effort in sharing this Schwinn and so many others with us. Your input on my restorations has been very much appreciated as well. I look forward to seeing your next video.
Thanks! great to see another bike enthusiast and bike rescue specialist visit the channel 👍 You did a great job on your Kool Lemon Sprints and look forward to your next restoration. 🚲👍🔧
Great to see the final assembly of a beautiful bike...
Thank you for sharing it with us
...best regards..Rudy
Thanks Rudy 👍🔧 glad you got a chance to see the final results, it was a fun project and I was happy with the build. Thanks for watching!🚲
Another outstanding vidieo
Thank you Robert! glad you liked the content and thanks for watching the videos 👍🔧🚲
Bike looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing. 👍
Glad you liked it and thanks for watching 👍🔧🚲
A very well done informative video I must say.
Thanks 👍 Glad you liked the content 🚲🔧
Awesome! Thank you for sharing. I had been wanting to get a vintage Schwinn bicycle again.I had two different ones back in the mid to late 60's. In 2005 .I found a really nice pair of early 70's red Schwinn bicycles at a yard sale, a men's Varsity 5 speed and ladies Collegiate 3 speed for like 30 dollars.They were in great condition only needing new tires and tubes.Since last summer I was having trouble finding any decent Schwinn's for sale anywhere near me.About 8 weeks ago I was at Habitat for Humanity,and among the newer trashed junk bicycles I found a men's Chestnut 1974 Schwinn Suburban and purchased it for a whopping 10 dollars.The seat was toast as were the tires and I had to replace the rear derailleur with and original one as someone had replace the original with one mostly made of plastic,it also needed a new chain.After doing some research I had decided to try and find a Schwinn 5 speed with the shifter up on the right handlebar.Two weeks ago I was at the local Goodwill and was surprised to find another Chestnut 1974 Schwinn Suburban with the handlebar mounted 5 speed Suntour shifter. This Suburban is so cherry that the little plastic tip on the kickstand has never worn off.I have replaced the missing clear front reflector and after I replace the tires with new Kenda gumwall tires it will be looking practically new.
Nice 👍 Sounds like you have and eye for great finds at bargain prices 🚲Love to hear about these vintage beauties being rescued and brought back to life🔧🚲👍 I will add a Suburban at some point, love the model in any color, thanks for sharing your bikes and stay tuned for more projects going forward, Thanks for stopping by 👍
Damn the bike gleams nicely! great job, I have never seen one of these in person, great example, thanks for sharing
Glad you liked it and thanks for watching 👍🚲
Bike looks fantastic. I am looking for a 1972 Schwinn Continental, in Sierra Brown, like new, or restored new, if you have one or come across one. This was my first Schwinn, and was stolen. It doesn't seem to be a popular color through the years. Also, I emailed you about the colors you use for Opaque Blue. I found a 2 oz. bottle at Wal Mart, called Cool Blue, 20255E, marked on the label. This was almost a perfect match right out of the bottle. I did have to darken it just a tad. .50 a bottle. Thanks, Jay Grabowski
Thanks Jay!, Glad you liked the Sprint, and thanks for the Cool Blue code, I will check it out, I have a World Voyageur in the Opaque Blue as well as a Continental. Funny you mentioned the Sierra Brown Continental, I was just putting the final touches on my next video, a 1971 Sierra Brown Varsity, I talk about the understated Sierra Brown and what a classic Schwinn color it is. Stay tuned...
I have seen a few Continentals on eBay in the brown, just type it in the search bar every so often and one will come up before you know it. Good luck with your search and Thanks for watching 👍🚲
I'll keep looking. The Sierra Brown just happens to be my favorite color.
@@towsontigers57 I did a quick search and this 1974 Chestnut Brown pulled up, which is a color that was not as seen as the Sierra Brown
www.ebay.com/itm/1974-Schwinn-Continental-Near-Mint-Chestnut-Brown/174265159214?hash=item2893034e2e:g:o8UAAOSwSD9eqKbe
I have a bike of the same era with some Sprint parts on it. Your video really helped answer some questions especially around the derailer and the chain position.
Glad the content was helpfully 🔧🚲 Thanks for watching 👍
Gorgeous now i know exactly everything i need to do to my vintage varsity this looks emaculate thank you very much
Awesome👍 Glad you found the content helpful, good luck with your project and feel free to reach out if needed.
Thanks for watching 🔧🚲
I have a 1970 Continental I bought new with my paper route money. Blue like this. It’s complete and has always been stored inside. Needs cosmetic restoration and probably more. Not sure what to do with it. Wife wants it gone from the basement but I’ve kept it this long so........doesn’t seem like it has a high value either original as-is or even with a restoration as there were so many produced. Great video, your craftsmanship almost got me fired up to restore mine, I sat quietly until the feeling passed 😂. Maybe if I had a better workspace like you do.
Nice 😏🚲 Sounds like a gem, if stored indoors, she probably looks immaculate, the opaque blue Continentals are pretty special, I have a 1974 Kool Lemon and she rides like a Cadillac... Keep it or sell it to me 🚲 I got rid of the wife and have over 40 bikes all over the house 😁...you must see my next video coming this week...1977 Superior.
I have bikes everywhere 🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🏡
Just polish the S-6 rims, chain guard, spoke protector and all the small chrome components. Use a little car wax on the paint, clean the light grey cables with soapy water and a little bleach, if needed, change inner wire, take it to a bike shop for bearing repack and mini tune-up and the bike will gleam like new. You are right about the value, however, you can't buy the same quality for $200.
Continentals sell from $200 to $375 and in mint original condition you can get more. Check out this 1974 chestnut brown continental for $400
www.ebay.com/itm/1974-Schwinn-Continental-Near-Mint-Chestnut-Brown/174265159214?hash=item2893034e2e:g:o8UAAOSwSD9eqKbe
Great video man. Just bought a schwinn varsity but not sure what year is. Took it to a bike shop near me in jersey for a tune up, new tires and tubes but when I tested rid it when I got home the right gear wire snapped. Wondering if I should just try and fix it myself or bring it back to the place I went. It already spent more than week in the shop.
Inner wire is pretty strong, if it snapped, it may have been installed incorrectly and could have been stressed at some point when shifting gears.
They are pretty cheap and easy to replace. I just got these just now 5 for $15 they are usually about $12 each, see link for examples
www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=Schwinn+Bicycle+Derailleur+Inner+Wire+Cable&_sacat=0
nice work.
Glad you liked it, Thanks for watching👍🚲🔧
Great video! Thanks
Glad you liked the content, thanks for watching 👍🔧🚲
I have a 1974 10 speed Continental. Do you know what chain Schwinn used at that time? My chain has W. Germany and U stamped on the links. When you installed the chain on the Sprint did you use a quick link?
My Continentals and Sprint, have the original chain part number Dealer PN 51 070 SEDIS 56"
I used the Park Tool CT-3.3 Bike Chain Breaker Tool to remove and install the link pin, these chains do not have a master link.
@@that70sschwinn I mistakenly pushed thd pin all the way out. Are quick links made for y speed chains?
@@stevemalone4972 You should be able to push it back in, not sure about the quick links 🙄🔧🚲
Very good Schwinn ,My Caloi 10 used Dia-Comp and Suntour Parts
Nice 👍🚲
I have a 1974 Scwinnn Varisty in red and I wanna restore it. Do you do any jobs?
It's just a hobby for me, once I restored my first Schwinn, I wanted to restore them all, these clean up well and it's pretty easy to do, if you don't have the tools, your local bike shop can get her tuned and lubed up. You can clean and polish to make her look as good as new. By the way, your Varsity, if it's RED it is probably a 1976, the 1974 came in these colors: Sunset orange, Opaque blue or Lime. The 1976 colors were, White with Bicentennial decaling. Chestnut, Lime green, and Flamboyant Red. That color was offered through 1978, in 1979 they introduced the Cardinal Red and offered it through 1982. See my 1972 Continental restoration video, it goes from start to finish, you may find it helpful, thanks for watching 👍🔧🚲 ua-cam.com/video/EnCCSU6LcLY/v-deo.html
Where did you get your original schwinn cables out
I get all my cables on eBay, here is an example of a search I did on eBay by typing Schwinn Cables in the search bar, you can define it as needed.
Thanks for watching 👍🔧🚲
www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=schwinn+cables&_sacat=0
Nice Job! I have a 1973 Le tour! I ride it every once in a while! I sure wish you could gie it the ince over ,you do such great work!
Nice 👍🚲 I have a ' 74 Le Tour I restored, the 1973 is a rare model as they were only sold at the dealerships and not offered on the 1973 Schwinn Catalog, they introduced the Le Tour to the catalog in 1974 as a Schwinn Approved Import. These are nice bikes to keep as they ride great. Thanks for watching
My came from a store in Chicago (it's on te bike and the serial # puts MFG nov 1973
Very cool👍 and a very collectible year.. Here is some specs from the Schwinn Lightweight Data book
1973 Le Tour Sport 10 speed. Imported from Japan (built by Panasonic). First year for this model. Not listed in the Consumer. Stem shifters. 38 to 100 gear range. Alloy cotterless crank set. Chain wheel guard. Lugged frame with butted top and bottom tubes (bottom tube not butted on 25" frame). Round head badge. center pull brakes with suicide levers. Quick release hubs. Chrome tipped tubular fork. 27 x 1¼ tires. COLORS were Opaque Blue, Opaque Red, and Kool Lemon. Frame sizes 21", 23", 25".
My next project is my 1973 World Voyager which was also manufactured in the Panasonic plant and offered by Schwinn dealers with no catalog feature. They say the Schwinn dealers pushed back on non US bikes initially but soon realized they were well built and nice additions to the brand. The World Voyager was a less expensive version of the Paramount featuring Chrome plated head lugs, fork crown and front and rear fork ends, alloy rims. Shimano "Dura-Ace" three piece cotterless aluminum crank and Shimano "Crane GS" Schwinn-Approved GT-300 derailleur
wish I could send you a photo of it!
I would love to see it, I'm guessing red? I used to have a forum on Google Plus but the entire G Plus platform ended yesterday, however many groups merged over to mewe to continue to share pics and group topics.
here is the link to Bicycle Maintenance, you can create your profile and share pics with other enthusiast.
mewe.com/group/5c84a142acdf5d724ded7358
I’ve been watching a lot of your videos and you do great work! I have this exact bicycle in kool Lemon. I can’t wait to get started on it. I’ve noticed that some of your bar tape wrap some go around the base of your levers and some don’t, they just go on both sides. Is there a reason for that?
I rebuilt a sprint that was completely trashed, had to replace the rims and i removed the crank since it was shot and put on a replacement rear derailur and converted it to a 5 speed
Way to modify and getting her back on the road😏👍🚲🔧
It's like watching an archaeologist reveal a dinosaur from a clump of dirt
Nice 😊👍🔧🚲
Where did you purchase the outer grey cable covering? From China? I need some for my 10 speed.
I get all my cables on eBay, you will find the Schwinn Approved brand as seen in this video, made in in Japan or the lighter grey made in Switzerland with the Weinmann brand. Either will work and you can custom to fit so any version will do. Pricing varies from $12 to $24 depending on seller, I try to find them in the $12 range, here is an example of the front www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Vintage-Schwinn-Drop-Bar-Bike-Front-Brake-Cable-for-Weinmann-Brake-17-545/123152103768?hash=item1cac6ff958:g:BMoAAOSwVL1WEqnL
Here is a great price for rear www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-SCHWINN-REAR-BRAKE-CABLE-17544-54-CABLE-20-1-2-9-1-2-SPLIT-CASING/123670637528?epid=1600527971&hash=item1ccb582bd8:g:r3sAAOSwHDdcYxt0
Good luck with your projects and thanks for watching
Nice!
Thanks for watching 👍
This is an awesome and helpful video especially with the time stamps - thanks for the referral from your other video. With the head gear hex nut tightening down on the shifter Mount things, mine is fully tightened as far as I can with an adjustable c wrench and the shifters are still rotating while riding. Any ideas?
;Are you referring to the actual stick shifters moving up and down? if so you should see the wingnut on both shifters that an be tightened counter clockwise, if those are loose, your shifter will shift down to the smallest gear. If you are referring to the main bracket assembly that holds both shifters, there is a tab that works like a Key washer and locks the piece in place dead center. Here is part 3 of the same restoration, there is no time stamps but if you go to the 9:25 mark, it shows in detail what that component looks like up close.
ua-cam.com/video/Sqw5XRL9uHU/v-deo.html
@@that70sschwinn back with another question for you… I can no longer shift to the large chain ring up front. I’m thinking the cable needs tightening maybe, but realistically I need to replace the housing and cable for front and rear derailleurs. Where did you get those for this repair? If you recall. Thanks
@@TheCth777 Yes, it sounds like the cable may have slipped at the derailleur clamp, you should be able to get it tight and working, if you need to replace the inner cables, here are a couple of links that shows the small coin head that fits the dual stick shifter slots. The other is an actual Schwinn approved cable for a little more, both have free shipping Your cable housing should be fine unless you see cracks or badly worn
See below for an option as the cables I found are not listed right now.
www.ebay.com/itm/150973214143?hash=item2326b46dbf:g:BlMAAOSwA3tXoKbK
www.ebay.com/itm/121075613581?hash=item1c30ab3f8d:g:AjoAAOSwHoFXsOfr
This Cable housing that could work, not the same as seen on road bikes but it would work fine, you can measure the length of your 2 cables at the shifters and if the small pieces at the rear derailure and other 2 at the bottom bracket it may be close to 42" so one cable could work.
The inner cable can be stored or thrown out as it had the large barrel ends designed for the Krates and Sting Rays
www.ebay.com/itm/265118989264?hash=item3dba52bbd0:g:QAAAAOSwk5VgFtuo
@@that70sschwinn awesome, thanks for all the links. I can’t physically pull the cable tighter, and it’s frayed after the clamp, but there is more slack than in the rear derailleur cable. That being said, I also can’t get to the biggest gear in the rear. I changed the chain out and now the chain is slipping despite being the same number of links as the old one, and the same size… classic case of making things worse by attempting to fix them haha
@@that70sschwinn does the same housing work for both cable and brake housing? They look different on my bike (this looks like the brake cable housing)
I used to have this 1974 model and opaque blue color. It was $129 when I bought it in August 1974. Great job! Whatever became of this bike?
Very cool! I started looking for one as soon as I saw it on the 1974 catalog and noticed they were not as common to find for sale on eBay, they were only made for 2 years so there is certainly less of them than the Continental or Varsity. I believe they discontinued them due to manufacturing cost compared to the other electro forged frames, they had to be filet brazed with brass on the bottom bracket to accommodate the curved seat tube placement. As you mentioned $129 was about the same as the Continental which sold like pancakes and was cheaper to manufacture with the standard EF bottom bracket shell construction.
I have seen a few on eBay and they usually sell for $300 and up based on overall condition.
I would buy this bike again, if I could find one in mint condition. I bought my original Sprint, August 8, 1974 - the day Nixon announced his resignation. Wish I still had it.
@@jonkennedy3458 Nice! I did a quick eBay search with the key words "1974 Schwinn Sprint" and it pulled up 2 examples.
One is certainly very rare, it appears to be the Sky Blue with the original translucent blue bar tape. I have never seen that color listed on the catalog options for 1974, they were offered in Opaque Blue, Kool Lemon and Opaque Red. If this bike is indeed a 1974 it could be a December serial number, Schwinn would often offer next years options in December to forecast interest. In 1975 the Sprint was offered in these colors as described in the 1975 catalog marketing below.
See link below, you can do searches like this frequently and you will find one you like at some point.
1975 Schwinn Sprint
It's just a little curve in the seat mast but it makes a big difference in the ride.
This year the ten-speed Schwinn Sprint design has been even further refined, so that now more than ever it redistributes the rider's weight, positioning it over the wheel and creating outstanding traction. Check out the Schwinn Sprint. It's really something different.
This unusual concept in lightweight bicycle design is a result of intense engineering and design development... proven by computerized standards established at the Calspan testing laboratories. The special frame angles, weight distribution, and over all configuration provide a responsive, easy riding bicycle with remarkable performance characteristics.
Frame: Schwinn designed and manufactured short-coupled durable steel. Tubular front fork.
Frame Finish: Sky blue, flamboyant red, chestnut.
Wheels: Lightweight steel tubular rims. Quick release hubs.
Tires: Schwinn- Approved 27" x 1 1/4" high pressure gum wall sports touring.
Handlebar and Stem: Randonneur type aluminum alloy handlebar and forged steel stem.
Crank Set: Lightweight one-piece crank. Schwinn-Approved chainwheel- two plateau, 52-39 teeth.
Pedals: Rattrap style with reflectors.
Derailleurs and Gears: Schwinn-Approved front derailleur GT-260. Schwinn-Approved rear. Rear cog- 14-17-20-24-28 teeth.
Brakes: Center pull aluminum alloy brakes with dual position levers. Easy adjusting brake barrels.
Saddle: Racing style.
Weight: 36 lbs. approx. depending on frame size.
www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313&_nkw=1974+schwinn+sprint&_sacat=0
Thank you for the info. sir!
@@jonkennedy3458 😏👍
Great video I love this bike I have a yellow one that I’m restoring. I love all your videos very good content! I wanted to mention that your reflectors might need to be rotated. It looks like they’re upside down compared all the other pictures on the Internet that I’ve seen. I have a set on my bike and I seen your bike when you got it finished and needed to look it up. I just thought I would mention it I’m looking forward to more future videos. I have about 5 maybe 6 full size schwinns to restore.
Yes, they have been rotated, thanks for watching👍🔧
Hey that is an awsome video. I found a similar Schwinn Super Sport bike with brooks saddle in my local shop for $375. It is refurbished and ready to go. Is it worth it?
Thanks! $375 for a refurbished Super Sport is a good price, specially if the paint and decals are clean. If you have images send them to that70sschwinn@gmail.com
I just got a 1972 in the opaque blue for $200 but needs some work, parts like cables, tires and tubes are usually about $140 not including labor.
Let me know how it goes 😏🚲
Wow I have that same bike 😀
Nice 👍🚲These are not as common as the Varsity or Continental, I was glad to find this one
@@that70sschwinn I love that bike
Nice video. I just got one, i have it in the bike shop tuning for me but am nervous because I dont know how to shift the gears. Can you please make video on gear shift
I bought this very same bike new in 74. I haven't been on it in 25 years. The condition is similar to what you started with. How would I go about establishing it's value and go about selling it? Thanks for this series and saving these old Schwinn's.
Thanks for watching 👍The Sprint's value is similar and can be significantly more than the Continental due to numbers produced, I have seen them from $300 and as much as $800 in mint condition. Early 70's Continentals go for $150 and up to $375 and in some cases a little more.
I got lucky and found this one for $129, it was the starting bid and the bike went unnoticed as many may have thought it was just another Varsity or Continental. It was listed as 70's Schwinn with no mention of the curved seat tube limited production years.
If you get a basic tune up, clean it up and get the chrome shinning, you will increase your chances of selling it for as much as a collector is willing to pay. My neighbor offered me $1000 for this one while filming it on the driveway, but I'm sure his wife would have put a stop to that noise 😊 Lucky for him, I don't sell my restorations 🏡🚲🔧
@@that70sschwinn
Watching your restoration on the Sprint has made me realize I need to pass it along to someone who will do it justice. I'm in my 60's now and know it's only going to gather dust in my garage. Thanks again for sharing in such detail how you bring these Schwinn's back to what they looked like new.
You should be able to find a buyer for the right price, out of curiosity a did a search on eBay and saw 4 options, the lowest was $229 for a rough Kool Lemon, $500 for a blue or red and another decent one for $300
See links below to see listings www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1974-Schwinn-Sprint-Opaque-Red-First-Production-Year-Free-Shipping/303098758369?hash=item46921804e1:g:OusAAOSwP2RcjY0H
www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Schwinn-Sprint-Bicycle/283272014305?hash=item41f453e9e1:g:otwAAOSwDPNb9f1s
www.ebay.com/itm/1974-Schwinn-Sprint-Opaque-Blue/183757137943?hash=item2ac8c76817:g:towAAOSwHSlcoi5E
www.ebay.com/itm/22-Vintage-1974-SCHWINN-SPRINT-Curved-Seat-Tube-KOOL-LEMON-100-ORIGINAL-Patina/283296518173?hash=item41f5c9d01d:g:lMwAAOSw4IVcDP0~
@@that70sschwinn
Thanks for the links. I've always wondered about how you ship something that large reasonably, but I'll look into it.
Shipping will be about $95 and as much as $125 depending on zip and weight and size of box. You can get a free bike box at your local bike shop, the smaller the better but make sure the bike will fit. You will need to remove the front wheel, handle bar and chain protector which is attached to the large chain ring. These will bend during transit if not removed. You can protect the frame with foam tubing and bubble wrap. Secure the tubing with zip ties and your bike will travel well. I have received many bikes packed nicely and some not so good. One of the best examples was mt Sports Tourer, see intro to see how the seller wrapped it up. Good luck with your sale.
ua-cam.com/video/1mKgs_QyrrY/v-deo.html
Great video! What happened to part 3 though?
Thanks! here is the 4 part series play list
ua-cam.com/play/PLC6DdkXAizDMvQv1FnbdzpGWMLvQPvpEb.html
Great video Oscar! My question is spoke reflectors. Upside down? Catalog for '74 only shows Le Tour and Voyageur with reflectors, and they are white and flipped. Japan only color?
Nice work and looking forward to more videos!
Yes, I installed them upside down, it appeared right to me when the reflector was on the down position , as seen at 27:25 otherwise they look upside down 😂. These were on the bike when purchased, they may have been optional items sold by dealer, the catalog part numbers list the rear seat stay reflector and one other I can't identify.
www.schwinnbikeforum.com/SLDB/Images/Dealer/1974/74dlsb63.jpg
Can anyone tell me the width of the rear dropouts on one of these Schwinn Sprint bikes?
Schwinn dropouts are 125mm , 5 speed freewheel rear hub. They can be widened by cold setting them.
Where exactly did you get that bar tape. I need the same one to complete my restoration. Thanks!
These are hard to find, this is the same ones I wrapped on my bike, slightly darker but actually match the bike color better than the original lighter shade, not a bad price, these can go for $24 at times, follow the eBay link below
www.ebay.com/itm/WOW-2-Rolls-NOS-Vintage-Hunt-Wilde-Blue-Road-Bike-Bar-Tape-w-Plugs-Schwinn-etc/174084750118?hash=item2888427b26:g:o2IAAOSwWhVbu7av
That 70's Schwinn Vintage Bike Channel Thanks for the link, I appreciate it.
@ That 70's Schwinn Vintage Bike Channel could you please tell where do you get your parts? Specifically the hardware for the brakes.
I get all my parts on eBay, brake pads come with new bolts and washers, all other parts if not damaged can be cleaned and polished. The pivot bolts I have found in 2 separate searches, I looked for more based on my last order and none came up, the trick is to keep looking by entering the name of part number needed. Here is the description from my last order for the bolts.
Dia-Compe 1205 bicycle 750 center pull brake arm pivot bolts (PAIR) CHROME - NOS You can also find complete vintage sets in good shape for decent prices. Good luck and thanks for watching 👍🚲🔧
@@that70sschwinn well that points me in the right direction. Thank you, that is very helpful. Appreciate it. Sorry just meant to ask about the top brake lever hardware. But you answered it
No problem, now that you mention it, here is a listing for a vintage complete set for an exceptional price, the cables alone sell for $12 to $18 each. The set it includes everything to overhaul your levers and cables. www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Schwinn-Brake-Set-9795-Levers-Safety-Levers-Gray-Housing-New-1979/153714036441?hash=item23ca120ed9:g:N2AAAOSwkxtdw0nq
I will let you have first dibs, 🤔 if it's still available by Monday, I will get them and add to my parts inventory 😏👍🔧
@@that70sschwinn OMG that is sooo awesome of you. Thank you so much! I really only need the spacer and washers though, shown @ 15:35. I'm sorry learning as I go. I have a 60639 Schwinn World that I was riding everyday. One day the left "suicide lever" screw back out and fell off. I was able to gather what I could find which was just the screw, the sprocket washer, and lever. I bought some spares at my local bike shop but they were the wrong size. I moved and never got back to it until today. Thanks for your help. I've already learned a bunch from this one video.
Here is a set of just the suicide levers with spacers
www.ebay.com/itm/Retro-New-Old-Stock-1989-Dia-Compe-Road-Touring-Safety-Brake-Levers-Red-Dot/182468141345?hash=item2a7bf2e121:g:aFgAAOSwXYtYsipJ
Where did you get that color bar tape?
I get the tape on eBay, below is an example of a search I did by typing Schwinn Bar tape in the search bar, it pulled up several color options available currently. The opaque blue is harder to find but if you try your search daily, you may get lucky and find that color. Thanks for watching 👍🚲🔧
www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=schwinn+bar+tape&_sacat=0
never saw this model would this be better than a supersport model? or continental??
It's basically the same as a Continental, with the exception of the filet brazed bottom bracket to accommodate the down tube and seat tube joint. They used the same welding technique as seen on the filet brazed Super Sport, Sport Tourer and Superior, the additional workmanship and cost beyond the standard flash welding technique used on the Varsity, Suburban, Continental may have been the reason they discontinued it. A very cool frame👍🚲
@@that70sschwinn we had a schwinn shop in our town never seen sprints-usually varsitys continentals-super sports and letours- varsity good selling bike but HEAVY!
@@larry45044 I'm sure the local dealers carried the best selling models in larger quantities and just a handful of the ones not as popular. ,Yes The Varsity is heavy, but rides like big Buick👍🚲
Hello, i love the way you put such detail into your work. You're bikes look FANTASTIC!. I've done exactly the same thing with (2) Super Sports. The first one is a '73 Sunset Orange that I received as a gift for graduating 8th grade, the second is a '71 Burgundy that I purchased on E-bay in 2007. like yours, when finished, the bikes just "POP"! I do have a question though; Did you completely disassemble the front and back wheels (spokes and all, down to the hub), in order to polish the spokes? Also, let me make you aware of another brand of polish. It's called Flitz, it comes in a grey can or squeeze tube, it has the consistency of toothpaste. I have used this product religiously for over 30 years. I've used others, but have found nothing else comparable. I also use it on all the bright work on my restored Model A Ford pickup. The shine is incredible, (especially if you use the buffer, that you show in your video), and the sheen lasts an extremely long time. The aluminum on these road bikes polishes up to almost a chrome plated look. Please keep up the excellent work on restoring these two wheeled, bomb-proof, treasures from Chicago Illinois. Next fall, I plan on restoring a '68 SS where the frame has very few blemishes. It did not come with the secondary brake arms and I think I'll put a set on, just for "rider comfort". Happy Wheeling.....
Very Nice 👍🔧🚲 sounds like you have some pretty sweet SS in very nice colors... I know that feeling , when you roll them out the first time for everyone to see 😁🚲👨👩👦👦 These Vintage Schwinn lightweights do clean up nicely, I have a 1972 Opaque Green SS and it rides like a Cadillac.
Thanks for the polish recommendation, I will look for it on Amazon, sound like it has the same texture of the SimiChrome polish. I polished the hubs and rims around the spokes, I just trued the rims and polished every spoke. I'm currently finishing up my 1973 Kool Lemon World Voyageur ,putting on the decals and will finish the build next week while on vacation... enjoy your 68 SS project and thanks for watching 👍🔧🚲
@@that70sschwinn Thank you so much for the reply. I wondered how you cleaned up your wheels. I do pretty much the same, such a hassle it would be to do a complete tear down. I'm sure I'd fail miserably at the re-assembly & then the task of re-truing. That "art" is one thing I just can't get a handle on. I saw your '72 green SS in another of your videos, another excellent job. If I may ask, where are you located? I'm in Tucson, AZ
@@amontgomery3391 I agree rebuilding the wheels does require a skill I rather pay for if needed. I had a bike shop re-lace my 1973 rear wheel and they messed it up 🙄 they used the same size spokes on both hubs which puts the free wheel off center, they had to re-do the wheel and took weeks before I got it back, the drive side requires a shorter length to allow it to be centered. When I tried to mount the wheel, it was way off😫🚲
I got that SS form a really nice guy in Arizona, she was rust free and well maintained, I will reinstall the lights and shorty fenders that came with the bike when I got it here in South Florida great weather for bikes😁🌞
@@that70sschwinn I'm wondering how I could either send you pics of my SS's, or upload them somewhere so you could see them? Basically, I've got three passions in life, Model "A" Fords, fishing, & Schwinn Road bikes from the early '70's......I grew up with all three...
@@amontgomery3391 Nice👍 You can join the Schwinn forum by following the link below, this is a great place to post photos and meet other Schwinn collectors and guys who used to be dealers or mechanics for Schwinn in the 70's
www.schwinnbikeforum.com/index.php
I would love to have this bike if you ever decide to sell her please let me know ...
I'll let you know if I sell it, thanks! I have an Opaque Red Sprint in the works that should turn out like this one, Thanks for watching👍🚲🔧
i cant find the opaque blue tape anywhere
I just did a quick search on eBay and none came up, I typed Schwinn Bar tape and got several other colors. Try doing this search daily and you will eventually see a roll, you will notice a seller that has several listings, he may have one that he has not listed, you can contact the seller and ask
www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=schwinn+bartape&_sacat=0&_pgn=1
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