My New Schwinn Swindler
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Purchased my "Schwindler" not so long ago. I've upgraded a few parts since then. Trying to figure out how to post a pictureHey guys, I haven't posted in forever. Some stuff came up and work was killing me. Finally had a couple weeks to settle down. I was at Wally-World today and came across this. Its a Schwinn Swindler 27.5" with a springer fork. I've been meaning to get a bike since I signed up here a while back and when I saw this I fell in love. I took it to the checkout and took it home.
Once home I noticed the teeth on the handle bars are almost non existent, like they've been flipping around. I was able to tighten them down but they still break loose. Might call Schwinn or take it back to WW for an exchange. After getting the bars tightened i rode it around the neighborhood to see how everything felt. The rear hub probably needs a ton more grease but the coaster break works pretty good with my 215lb butt on it.
Thought I'd share and see if anyone else has our Sen one of these yet?
I saw one of these at the beach last week. I actually thought it was a 'vintage' bike as I went past it....must have had sunblock in my eyes.......nice basic ride
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I have one of these Swindlers too. A few months back,I went with my 12 y.o. son to get him a cheap mountain bike for school and they had these, so we came home with two bikes. Now he wants to get rid of his bike and use the Swindler instead!
I saw these yesterday, they weren't priced. I looked online and they were $139.97. It seems to me they have "Build Off Bike" written all over them since they will need rebuilding any way. They do look kind of cool as is except for the paint choice.
Maybe even their own build off competition. It might be interesting to see all the variations that ratters could come up with using the frame, fork and some of the parts.
Maybe even their own build off competition. It might be interesting to see all the variations that ratters could come up with using the frame, fork and some of the parts.
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What's the headtube size?
I just bought the Swindler 2 weeks ago $152 total w/shipping (wish I got that $99 deal)and when I was putting it together the handle bars were locked in a downward position and the bolt was stripped, so I contacted the company and after a few emails they sent me a replacement handle bar and stem (which I thought was a nice thing I was just expecting a new bolt),one thing I did notice is that the handle bars were lose even after tightening it which ended up slightly rounding out the bolt. I was going to go to home depot to get a replacement.
A few things cross my mind while I was waiting for the replacement should I go and get a new handle bar/stem set. 1, just hope a new and better bolt does the trick or 2, get some shims and see if that helps.
A few things cross my mind while I was waiting for the replacement should I go and get a new handle bar/stem set. 1, just hope a new and better bolt does the trick or 2, get some shims and see if that helps.
Ok my bike is finally dialed in the 84 cent bolt I bought at Home Depot did the trick (and a new allen key set) now the handle bars are nice and tight,I'll have to wait on the license plate till next month but here is a preview of it.
just look on your bikeTire says 27.5x2.125 - How hard is that going to make finding tires?
....and it's a bonus to drink your favorite beverage before using the can shim doohickey method......ahhhh!
I can always use another inexpensive bike but have no use for an expensive divorce if I bring another one home, ......bike that is!
