'71 Schwinn Racer Path Racer tribute.

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I've had the complete bike since I was 12-13. Im 31 now. Nearing 32. I took it apart almost immediately and didn't know how to re-attach the shifter cable.

I hung it up roughly 18 years ago in my parents shed. Now here we are.

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Flip the stock bars & take off the grips.

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Thought about some shorter aftermarkets for a bit. Didnt look right.

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Added so local Sons of the American Legion love.

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Added grips.

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I didnt realize but the saddle brackets arent compatible between old Schwinn and new saddles.

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Bought a knock off Gyes saddle to see if I can make leather saddles work for myself.

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Basically all set.

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This weekend was July 4th. Beer must travel. Old kiddie trailer converted to better use and lowered.

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Now I go riding!

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Nice work! The Schwinn paint and chrome really shine. And you can easily put it back to original easily. I like the lowered trailer too.
 
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