Recent content by retro77

Even if the serial number comes back on the Schwinn site as one?

Hi all I've got this '57 Schwinn that someone already ratted out :21: I changed the tires from some rotten ones to these white walls [china made amazon purchase]. I'd like to put the paint back to the original color or an original Schwinn color. Or just got custom with a heavy gold flake...

Ah good point. I checked out some YouTube videos on this and their place to put the kickstand in on the bike is solid. Mine has two slots going through it. I'll post some pics later this weekend.

Ok, so I've got this 1957 Schwinn Wasp and I bought a kickstand on eBay, but I'm having a hard time installing it. It seems the kickstand diameter is bigger than the hole for it below the bottom bracket. Anyone know if there is a size difference with the early Schwinn's? Or am I doing something...

Howdy, I've been riding bikes basically all my life. I currently have a 1957 Schwinn beach cruiser, a Rocky Mountain mtn bike that I've managed to basically use up and a Fuji hybrid road bike that needs new tires. I'm mostly a cross country mtn biker, late 30's, living in San Diego. On my...