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Archived: Restoration Tips
RESTORATION TIPS - WHEELS: Whitewall cleaning
posted by: David
on 6/16/2006 at 3:30:05 PM
| I just got some new whitewalls in 26 x 1 1/2 for my Schwinn T&C tandem. (Nashbar, $15 per) There are some dirty spots in the white. Can someone offer advice on how to clean them up? |
RE:RESTORATION TIPS - WHEELS: Whitewall cleaning
posted by rod on 6/16/2006 at 8:08:34 PM
| The best whitewall cleaning I've discovered is called Fast Orange; it smells like fresh oranges yet it cuts through dirt like a sharp razor, it comes in an orange container in two sizes (the large is best!), and is easy on the hands! |
RESTORATION TIPS - MISC: Where to start
posted by: Scott
on 6/15/2006 at 6:04:49 AM
| I just inherited a bicycle, 70's Schwinn Lil Tiger. I'd like to restore to new for my son. This bike will be staying in the family, so I'm not too concerned with spending more than it is worth to restore. I just need to know how to determine the exact year so I can start ordering parts. Then where would I get new hard wheels, rims, seat, stickers,pedals,etc. Painting and re-chroming is not a concern, just parts I can't "make new" myself. Any help would be greatly appreciated! |
RE:RESTORATION TIPS - MISC: Where to start
posted by nate on 6/15/2006 at 12:27:05 PM
| Cool little bike. You should find a serial number on the frame and you can use that serial number to look up the year on this site.
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Markings On Vintage Bike
posted by: Josh
on 6/9/2006 at 5:24:57 AM
| My Sister Has A Vintage Womans 26 in. Bike. Not Sure Of The Manufacturer, Almost All Parts Are German Made. At Some Point It Was Restored (no head badge or symbols) In The Process Of Cleaning And Regreasing It, I Found Some STAMPED Markings Under The Crank Case. They Read, "S J P D #10" The Bike Was Purchased In San Jacinto CA. Does Anyone Know Of Any Police Departments That Used Bicycles, Or What The Markings Might Mean? |
Markings On Vintage Bike
posted by: Josh
on 6/9/2006 at 5:24:57 AM
| My Sister Has A Vintage Womans 26 in. Bike. Not Sure Of The Manufacturer, Almost All Parts Are German Made. At Some Point It Was Restored (no head badge or symbols) In The Process Of Cleaning And Regreasing It, I Found Some STAMPED Markings Under The Crank Case. They Read, "S J P D #10" The Bike Was Purchased In San Jacinto CA. Does Anyone Know Of Any Police Departments That Used Bicycles, Or What The Markings Might Mean? |
RESTORATION TIPS - WHEELS: Schwinn Austrian three speed hub
posted by: hazz138
on 6/9/2006 at 4:58:14 AM
| I recently bought a rear wheel the hub is stamped "Austria" and "Schinn approved" it is a three speed with a chain shifter it resembles a Sturmy Archer is it a S A? the high and low gears worck but they skip pretty bad and the middle gear is not there at all I only have a scavanged 3 speed shifter rite now can I make this work? any advice would be greatly apreciated |
RE:RESTORATION TIPS - WHEELS: Schwinn Austrian three speed hub
posted by kuba on 6/10/2006 at 12:21:32 AM
| it might be a german 3-speed sachs Torpedo hub. I have one of those on my bike... |