Friday, November 22, 2013

2008 Schwinn Madison Track bike (single speed fixed gear)








1985 Schwinn Sprint road bike

Are you looking to repair this bike?
Finding parts for older bikes can be frustrating, as most of the original parts have been discontinued. 
We gathered a list of direct replacement parts you can buy today on amazon:
They are 100% compatible with this bike and will work at least as good if not better than the original parts.

Shifter cables and housing: https://amzn.to/38g40ol
Brake cables and housing: https://amzn.to/2DZqPPk
Handlebar Tape: https://amzn.to/2qxHiaf
Tires (good): https://amzn.to/2s9eipE (similar look, basic casual use):  (choose 27x1 1/4)
Tires (better): https://amzn.to/33YwOyl (super flat resistant and fast rolling):  (choose 27x1.25 or 27 1 1/4)
Shifters: Front and rear (right and left): https://amzn.to/347vWrv
Rear Derailleur (good): https://amzn.to/2DYUOXF (choose w/ direct attachment)
Rear Derailleur (Better): https://amzn.to/2PupyVA (choose GS type)
Front Derailleur (good): https://amzn.to/3415IXm (choose double)
Front derailleur (better): https://amzn.to/2LAI262 (better quality, fit and finish)
Bottom Bracket: https://amzn.to/2RydlSI (Likely 68x122.5 but must measure spindle length before purchase)
Crank (good): https://amzn.to/2Yw7miQ (better quality fit and finish, will likely need a new bottom bracket)
Crank (better): https://amzn.to/2rg0YQx (lesser quality option, likely will not need a bottom bracket)
Pedals: https://amzn.to/3593fvC (Modern style)
Pedals: https://amzn.to/2DZbNZP (same style as original)
Chain: https://amzn.to/38ayVCI (fits 5, 6, 7 and 8 speeds)
Brake pads (good): https://amzn.to/36eEldP (casual use)
Brake pads (better): https://amzn.to/38ixNN7 (Improved performance and wet/cold condition)
Brakes (rear): https://amzn.to/2P31N8o
Brakes (front): https://amzn.to/2Prqcn2
Brake Levers: https://amzn.to/2LQALz9 (similar to original)
Brake Levers: https://amzn.to/356h3Hc (modern style)








2000 Schwinn Mesa GSX mountain bike

Are you looking to repair this bike?
Finding parts for older bikes can be frustrating, as most of the original parts have been discontinued. 
We gathered a list of direct replacement parts you can buy today on amazon:
They are 100% compatible with the Schwinn Mesa GSX  and will work at least as good if not better than the original parts. 

shifter cables and housing: https://amzn.to/38g40ol
brake cables and housing: https://amzn.to/2DZqPPk
Tires (pavement, light offroad): https://amzn.to/2YsSodj (choose 26x2.1)
Tires:(high performance off road): https://amzn.to/2LzPazq ((choose 26x2.1)
Front (left) Shifter: https://amzn.to/2LyiUN0
Rear (right) shifter: https://amzn.to/2LyiUN0
Front Derailleur: https://amzn.to/2Pj0QHH
Crank: https://amzn.to/2qp6e3H (choose 42/32/22 tooth type)
Cassette: https://amzn.to/2RE0i1Q (choose 11-32T type)
Pedals:https: https://amzn.to/2OUDbyD
Chain: https://amzn.to/38ayVCI (fits 6, 7 and 8 speeds)
Brake pads: https://amzn.to/2LC8s7d (standard use, original part)
Brake pads:  https://amzn.to/3481n4Y Improved performance and wet/cold condition 
Saddle: https://amzn.to/34Wkccn (basic, casual street riding, light offroad)
Saddle: https://amzn.to/38cAsIe (light weight high performance off road)
Handlebar (25.4 clamp): https://amzn.to/34SU2XT










Late 80's Ross Bear Mt. Mountain bike

Are you looking to repair this bike?
Links below for parts you can buy now on amazon.
Over the years we repaired thousands of vintage bikes and became experts in finding alternatives to original bike parts. 
Buying parts for older bikes is confusing, as most of the original parts have been discontinued. 
We use these parts everyday and created this list to make it easier for you to repair your bike.

Parts List for Late 80's Ross Bear Mt. Mountain bike

Tires (pavement, light off road): https://amzn.to/2YsSodj (choose 26x2.1)
Tires:(high performance off road): https://amzn.to/2LzPazq ((choose 26x2.1)Shifter cables and housing: https://amzn.to/38g40ol
Brake cables and housing: https://amzn.to/2DZqPPk
Front and rear (set) Shifters (better): https://amzn.to/2Qzzv4X (3x7 only)
Front and rear (set) Shifters (good) : https://amzn.to/2u89Usc (select 6 or 7 accordingly)
Front Derailleur: https://amzn.to/2Pj0QHH
Crank: https://amzn.to/2qp6e3H (choose 42/32/22 tooth type)
Freewheel (6 speed): https://amzn.to/2qx4c1t 
Chain: https://amzn.to/38ayVCI (fits 6, 7 and 8 speeds)
Headset: https://amzn.to/38EkfvQ (Choose 26.4 but it's better to remove crown race and measure inside diameter for sure)
Brake pads: https://amzn.to/34TYUMF (standard use, original part)
Brake pads: https://amzn.to/369Nvbs improved performance and wet and cold condition 
Brakes: https://amzn.to/366OBV2
Handlebar (25.4 clamp): https://amzn.to/34SU2XT
shifter cables and housing: https://amzn.to/38g40ol
brake cables and housing: https://amzn.to/2DZqPPk












Monday, November 11, 2013

1989 Schwinn Traveler Road bike

Are you looking to repair this bike?
Finding parts for older bikes can be frustrating as most of the original parts have been discontinued. 
We gathered a list of direct replacement parts you can buy today on amazon:
They are 100% compatible with the 1989 Schwinn Traveler and will work at least as good if not better 
than the original parts.
shifter cables and housing: https://amzn.to/38g40ol
brake cables and housing: https://amzn.to/2DZqPPk
Tape (for handlebar): https://amzn.to/2Pui9FM
Rear Wheel: https://amzn.to/2RxyQTF
Front Wheel: https://amzn.to/36edwGP
Tires: https://amzn.to/2RyE41x (similar look, basic casual use):  (choose 700x25)
Tires: https://amzn.to/33YwOyl (super flat resistant and fast rolling):  (choose 700x25)
Shifters: Front and rear (right and left): https://amzn.to/2qv5J8e
Rear Derailleur: https://amzn.to/2DYUOXF (choose direct attachment)
Rear Derailleur (better): https://amzn.to/355knC6 (choose GS type)
Front Derailleur (good): https://amzn.to/3415IXm (Basic, choose double)
Front derailleur (better): https://amzn.to/2LAI262 (better quality, fit and finish)
Crank: https://amzn.to/2Yw7miQ (better quality fit and finish, will likely need a new bottom bracket)
Cassette: https://amzn.to/36cttgw (choose 11-28)
Pedals: https://amzn.to/3593fvC 
Chain: https://amzn.to/38ayVCI (fits 5, 6, 7 and 8 speeds)
Brake pads: https://amzn.to/36eEldP (casual use)
Brake pads: https://amzn.to/38ixNN7 (Improved performance and wet/cold condition)
Brakes (rear): https://amzn.to/38gCY05
Brakes (front): https://amzn.to/2E1gu5y
Saddle: https://amzn.to/34Wkccn (basic, casual street riding,)
Saddle: https://amzn.to/2Yt2R8u (light weight high performance)
Handlebar : https://amzn.to/2LCgH34 (choose 25.4 clamp)
Stem: https://amzn.to/38mMmiL (choose 80mm length x 25.4 clamp)
Original 1989 Schwinn Catalog here