Awesome content, really enjoy watching restorations and yours are really entertaining and so easy to watch. Your in the top 3 with Toasty rides and Monkey shred. Really good editing too mate. Cheers
Great video really enjoyed it. I picked up one of these Enduro several years ago. Fortunately, mine had been stored in the garage for 40 years still have the old white wall tires even though they’re dry rot and I continue to store dry found some 22 inch tires which was pretty tough to do and I guess pretty soon I’m gonna greaser all up and take her for a ride. Thanks again for the video.
cheers mate i appreciate that! yeah the 22" tyres are hard as hell to find some bmx stores carry them but not too much around these days. would love to get some fresh tyres for this one maybe something will pop up! cheers!
I like it. Some of the rusted parts can be de-rusted with vinegar, the you can nickel plate them. The thing I like about vintage Schwinn is you can get original-looking decals or even cut masking templates for spraying. The paint looks good on this one. I have reflectors and lights. If you have wheel reflectors you should have 2 so they balance. After putting enough miles on bikes I keep the Dork Disk too, there is a reason for them.
That's a sweet classic. I learned to leave a little excess cable up top if I decide to upgrade my handlebars at a later date. As always, great vid, Gary 😎
Thanks Paul! Haha yesss that is an expert tip that only comes with doing a lot of bikes 😂 , I never cut my cables short because I’m always switching my stuff haha. Cheers man appreciate it
Appreciate all the close-up shooting and editing for youtube. Very nice tutorial video for someone who might want to give a new life into an old bike, but only have contact with modern shimano standards and parts. But that kind of unsealed bottom bracket and hubs are nightmare. Few rides in the rain and it's getting loose.
Nice work! 22:27 Mikashima pedal bearing (cup&cone) is usually pre-loaded, a little stiff at no-load. Un-loaded angular bearing potentially creates "free balls" on load.
@@garysprojects I feel for you on those rust hubs. Sooo hard to get at. Had the same issue with a vintage Raleigh. I used a Dremel with a flex shaft. It made quick work of that difficult area!
Was about to ask if it made in USA however you explained it. Yes Schwinn was an American company made in Chicago. I don't even see them anymore new anywhere. My buddy had a new Schwinn mountain bike back in 2005 but the rear axle cracked due to riding wheelies all the time. Other than that issue the bike seemed decent.
Ahhh dang too bad about the cracking. Ahh yeah I think they are still around but don’t see them much here in Australia either. They did have a lot popular classic bmx’s though I think. were popular back in the 70s/80s I think , cheers!
Thanks man! I’m honored! Yes the while one has brass bristles , I also have one that is similar that is nylon as well, I tend to use both depending on how bad the rust is Cheers!
Bought a 80s Schwinn high Sierra a few years back at the thrift for a buck. Had funky roller cam brakes that I couldn't figure out so I parted it out on eBay and sold frame locally. Kinda wish I kept it ...oh well.
I bought some new MKS pedals earlier this year and had the opposite issue with one. Didn’t notice anything until I rode them, but one had just a slight knocking to it. So I removed it, tightened it up ever so slightly, and the knocking disappeared. MKS are good pedals but I wonder if there’s just a bit of QC issue with the assembly.
Ahhh interesting! Yeah seems strange that the qc wouldn’t be better. Maybe they have issues with the metals expanding etc when shipping ? Not sure haha , glad you got it fixed though!
Isopropyl alcohol works perfectly for removing and installing grips. WD-40 leaves an oily residue on your grips and handlebars, while IPA leaves no residue at all. To remove the grips just use something thin that won't scratch the handlebars (a WD-40 straw works, but I prefer something more rigid, like those sticks they put corn dogs on) to push down between the handlebars and the grip and pry the grips open a bit, and pour IPA in there (tilt the bike to one side of course) and then just twist and pull the same as you do when using WD-40. If you've never done it that way before you'll be surprised at how slippery IPA makes the rubber grips; every bit as slippery as WD-40 but without the residue. To install grips just wet the handlebars and inside of the grips with IPA (clean them both with IPA first if they aren't already clean) and they will slide on slick as a smelt. Give it a half hour or so for the IPA to evaporate and they won't budge after that.
@@garysprojects Lol, yeah, I didn't even think about the initials for isopropyl alcohol also being the initials for a type of beer when I typed that. By the way, I can confirm that IPA works great for installing (and removing) those A’ME Cam grips you used in this video, since I have some of those exact same grips. I think they look awesome, but I stopped using them because they aren't as comfortable (in my opinion) as A’ME Tri grips. I wish they would make a version that combined the hand-filling Cam profile with the Tri grip pattern; that would be perfect. A’ME grips are made here in the US and they are legendary here, especially the Tri model. I don't know if the current generation of BMXers use them all that much, but when I was a kid in the '80s they were all the rage.
@@MaximRecoil haha I was thinking “maybe the beer would work! “ 😂 I haven’t tried the tri grips but I like how these have that extra rubber to fill out the hand , not bad on this bike since in only cruise tho. I do wanna try the tris ! Thanks for the recommendation 👍
I enjoy watching your videos and listening to your explanations. I wonder if you are bothered about the WD40 smell. I dont like it and I wonder if there something similar without that smell. I have Ballistol Universalöl, it has a strong smell too, but very different and more natural.
Ahhh sorry I don’t , I think it was from Bunnings though, it was a round piece and it had pieces of sand paper in it but I ripped the sand paper out so only the soft stuff was left. Hope that helps haha
Very special bike and interesting wheelsize👍🏻i have collected a 22‘s vintage peugeot foldable bike frame and looking forward to rebuild it with modern parts…sometime☺️btw. have you seen 20 inch japanese minivelo called bianchi lepre once? Cheers mate🙂
Awesome content, really enjoy watching restorations and yours are really entertaining and so easy to watch. Your in the top 3 with Toasty rides and Monkey shred. Really good editing too mate. Cheers
cheers brother im glad you like it!! appreciate the kind words, honored!!
Great video really enjoyed it. I picked up one of these Enduro several years ago. Fortunately, mine had been stored in the garage for 40 years still have the old white wall tires even though they’re dry rot and I continue to store dry found some 22 inch tires which was pretty tough to do and I guess pretty soon I’m gonna greaser all up and take her for a ride. Thanks again for the video.
cheers mate i appreciate that! yeah the 22" tyres are hard as hell to find some bmx stores carry them but not too much around these days. would love to get some fresh tyres for this one maybe something will pop up! cheers!
Great little bike. The perfect bike for your kid to grow into.
Thank you my dude ! It’s a great bike !!
That's a rad bike!!! I enjoy seeing older Schwinns getting some love.
Cheers man ! Yesss they are some classic bikes! Def a coool piece of history now
Thanks for making this video! I just picked up the same bike and will be restoring mine as well.
Hell ya ! It’s a nice little bike will do up nicely
one more bike saved and someone happy with a unique bike.
love the voice overs always relaxing to watch
Cheers homie! appreciate the kind words thank you 🙏
@@garysprojects the film grind is hard, i know how it is.
Hahah that’s true
I like it. Some of the rusted parts can be de-rusted with vinegar, the you can nickel plate them. The thing I like about vintage Schwinn is you can get original-looking decals or even cut masking templates for spraying. The paint looks good on this one. I have reflectors and lights. If you have wheel reflectors you should have 2 so they balance. After putting enough miles on bikes I keep the Dork Disk too, there is a reason for them.
Thanks man I am happy with how it turned out ! The paint is pretty decent! Would be great to get some decals on it for sure
Stem and handlebar combination is fantastic. That's why I love 80s MTBs and ATBs in comparison to those boring looking 90s flatbar bikes.
Cheers man! Very classic style on this one !
Beautiful work and bike
Thank you ! I appreciate that 🙏
something so satisfying about this bike ❤
cheers man! feels good to have it done, classic bike with the old school vibes !
That's a sweet classic. I learned to leave a little excess cable up top if I decide to upgrade my handlebars at a later date. As always, great vid, Gary 😎
Thanks Paul! Haha yesss that is an expert tip that only comes with doing a lot of bikes 😂 , I never cut my cables short because I’m always switching my stuff haha. Cheers man appreciate it
First time I saw this kind of chainring, looks really interesting.
Ya pretty cool hey! Has a built in chain guard so your pants don’t get caught in it
You've done it again another bike saved from the scrap yard and so nicely done 22" wheels is a odd size but I love how it looks nice 1 Gary 💯👌
Cheers Rory! Glad you like it I am happy with how it turned out too!
Nice find and build, Gary!
Thx homie I appreciate that !
Appreciate all the close-up shooting and editing for youtube. Very nice tutorial video for someone who might want to give a new life into an old bike, but only have contact with modern shimano standards and parts. But that kind of unsealed bottom bracket and hubs are nightmare. Few rides in the rain and it's getting loose.
Cheers man glad you like the vid !!
Can’t wait for the new vid 🤪
Haha cheers brother!!
Never heard of 22 inch wheels, that's news to me!
Hahah same here until I picked up this bike!
Nice work! 22:27 Mikashima pedal bearing (cup&cone) is usually pre-loaded, a little stiff at no-load. Un-loaded angular bearing potentially creates "free balls" on load.
Ooo cheers I never knew that thank you !
Good thing about foil is it doesn't remove paint or metal quite like sanding. It's more like steel wool scouring than sanding.
Yessss totally agree!
I am a fan of this beautiful content. I wish you a good career ♥♥
Thank you I appreciate that! Gald you like it 👍
Steel wool on chrome works great and fast! Very little effort required. Just make sure to get the really fine stuff to keep things shiny.
Ooo that’s a great tip thank you ! I need to try that
Also tin foil scrunched up works magic
Nice! I find crumbly decals and difficult to remove stuff is made easier with steel wool. They come in different grades like sand-paper does.
Oooo nice! That’s a great tip thank you !
@@garysprojects I feel for you on those rust hubs. Sooo hard to get at. Had the same issue with a vintage Raleigh. I used a Dremel with a flex shaft. It made quick work of that difficult area!
Dude I don’t think I ever worked so hard to get a set of wheels cleaned haha! So happy it’s done now though 😊
Also good tip with the dremel and flex shaft! Might have to get one soon!
@@garysprojects they looked amazing! My knuckles were paining for you tho.
Was about to ask if it made in USA however you explained it. Yes Schwinn was an American company made in Chicago. I don't even see them anymore new anywhere. My buddy had a new Schwinn mountain bike back in 2005 but the rear axle cracked due to riding wheelies all the time. Other than that issue the bike seemed decent.
Ahhh dang too bad about the cracking. Ahh yeah I think they are still around but don’t see them much here in Australia either. They did have a lot popular classic bmx’s though I think. were popular back in the 70s/80s I think , cheers!
Really cool content man, a lot of people from Brazil loves your job! What kind of brush is this white one? Brass brush? Keep doing it !
Thanks man! I’m honored! Yes the while one has brass bristles , I also have one that is similar that is nylon as well, I tend to use both depending on how bad the rust is Cheers!
Just got one it's smooth
Hell ya quite fun to ride
Looking forward to watch the Premiere👍🏻😎
Awww hell ya!! See you there cheers! 😊
Bought a 80s Schwinn high Sierra a few years back at the thrift for a buck. Had funky roller cam brakes that I couldn't figure out so I parted it out on eBay and sold frame locally. Kinda wish I kept it ...oh well.
Those roller brakes look cool! Ahhh well they come and go!
Love this build. Does it climb hills? I'd love a build like that but all around me are hills.
It does okay up hills actually ! Helps with the smaller wheels too
Awesome thanks
Cheers Gary!
@@garysprojects liked the e bike conversion wish they send me a free one get me fit after my operation lol.
I bought some new MKS pedals earlier this year and had the opposite issue with one. Didn’t notice anything until I rode them, but one had just a slight knocking to it. So I removed it, tightened it up ever so slightly, and the knocking disappeared. MKS are good pedals but I wonder if there’s just a bit of QC issue with the assembly.
Ahhh interesting! Yeah seems strange that the qc wouldn’t be better. Maybe they have issues with the metals expanding etc when shipping ? Not sure haha , glad you got it fixed though!
So sick!
Thanks homie! I appreciate that
You might consider getting an appropriately pitched thread file for cleaning up those headset threads...👍
Yes!! Would love one of those 👍
Just curious what do you do with the bike when your done with the restoration?
Usually ride them for a bit and sell them or they sit in storage 😂😂😂
Such a cool project! Did you have any issues with the rear wheel being out of true after sitting for so long?
Cheers! Nah actually wasn’t too bad at all. I think all I did was tighten the loose spots on both wheels when I was working on it
Isopropyl alcohol works perfectly for removing and installing grips. WD-40 leaves an oily residue on your grips and handlebars, while IPA leaves no residue at all. To remove the grips just use something thin that won't scratch the handlebars (a WD-40 straw works, but I prefer something more rigid, like those sticks they put corn dogs on) to push down between the handlebars and the grip and pry the grips open a bit, and pour IPA in there (tilt the bike to one side of course) and then just twist and pull the same as you do when using WD-40. If you've never done it that way before you'll be surprised at how slippery IPA makes the rubber grips; every bit as slippery as WD-40 but without the residue.
To install grips just wet the handlebars and inside of the grips with IPA (clean them both with IPA first if they aren't already clean) and they will slide on slick as a smelt. Give it a half hour or so for the IPA to evaporate and they won't budge after that.
great tips thank you i gotta try that! for a moment there i was thinking you were referring to "IPA" as in the beer 😂😂😂😂 cheers man!!
@@garysprojects Lol, yeah, I didn't even think about the initials for isopropyl alcohol also being the initials for a type of beer when I typed that.
By the way, I can confirm that IPA works great for installing (and removing) those A’ME Cam grips you used in this video, since I have some of those exact same grips. I think they look awesome, but I stopped using them because they aren't as comfortable (in my opinion) as A’ME Tri grips. I wish they would make a version that combined the hand-filling Cam profile with the Tri grip pattern; that would be perfect.
A’ME grips are made here in the US and they are legendary here, especially the Tri model. I don't know if the current generation of BMXers use them all that much, but when I was a kid in the '80s they were all the rage.
@@MaximRecoil haha I was thinking “maybe the beer would work! “ 😂
I haven’t tried the tri grips but I like how these have that extra rubber to fill out the hand , not bad on this bike since in only cruise tho. I do wanna try the tris ! Thanks for the recommendation 👍
@@garysprojects it's called "rubbing alcohol " at the pharmacy. Get the green one for a minty smell.
Me thinking thats just too much bug spray for some spiders later realizing you live in australia where spiders are as big as rats 🤣
🤣🤣🤣 yes they can be quite scary when they pop out of nowhere
Incrível essa bicicleta clássica. Deu vontade de ter uma. Entrou na minha lista de sonhos
Cheers my dude! Classic for sure 😊
Nice Job !¡
Thank you !
Nice...!
Thank you!
what is the black liquid?? Impresionat job, i love yours jobs♥️
Cheers man ! It’s called Evaporust !
I enjoy watching your videos and listening to your explanations. I wonder if you are bothered about the WD40 smell. I dont like it and I wonder if there something similar without that smell. I have Ballistol Universalöl, it has a strong smell too, but very different and more natural.
Cheers man! I appreciate that. I actually use “low odor” wd40 and it has almost no smell to it. I definitely would recommend trying it !
@@garysprojects Ah I see! Didnt know about that. Also dont know if thats available here in Germany, gonna look out for it. Thank you!
No worries good luck!
Cute little bike. Maybe perfect for your daughter?
Cheers!! Ya she still has a little to grow but that’s the plan!
Nice
Cheers!
22in wheels?! that's new, where would you even get tires for that?
Hahah that’s a great question! Not very well stocked anywhere I’m afraid
@@garysprojects im seeing a lot on BMX websites. they're a bit expensive though
@@ratman6417 yeah definitely agree
Love your content! Do you happen to have a link for the drill press bit you used for polishing? Thanks in advance and have a great day!
Ahhh sorry I don’t , I think it was from
Bunnings though, it was a round piece and it had pieces of sand paper in it but I ripped the sand paper out so only the soft stuff was left. Hope that helps haha
(cassette) “Fully rusted through, the teeth look pretty good”
😂
Very special bike and interesting wheelsize👍🏻i have collected a 22‘s vintage peugeot foldable bike frame and looking forward to rebuild it with modern parts…sometime☺️btw. have you seen 20 inch japanese minivelo called bianchi lepre once? Cheers mate🙂
Thanks man! Ooo that sounds like a fun bike to restore. Nup I heard of that bike before but I will check it out. Cheers !!