by Brooks | Mar 30, 2024 | Repair and Restoration, Updates
This drop dead gorgeous bicycle landed in the shop a couple of weeks ago in pieces. Fortunate all the pieces were there and after some cleaning and polishing and some re-greasing, this time capsule is ready to ride. Completely original down to the saddle with crash...
by Brooks | Mar 3, 2024 | Accessories, New Bikes, Updates
What a beautiful late winter Sunday in Huntington, Indiana. The perfect day for getting out on my STS ADVNTR for a short early season ride with friends. I love riding this custom lightweight steel touring bike. Painted in Honda Tangerine Metallic and outfitted with my...
by Brooks | Jan 19, 2024 | Repair and Restoration, Updates
Opaque Blue was a signature Schwinn color in the early 1970’s and Dan B. went down to the iconic Ray’s Bike Shop and bought this much beloved bike. Five decades later, Dan dropped it off for a complete rehab so his grandkids can enjoy riding it. Check out the before...
by Brooks | Dec 3, 2023 | Accessories, Repair and Restoration, Updates
Last spring Jim and Julie N. brought in this 1963 Schwinn Stingray to be rehabbed to rideable condition. They have had the bike since it was bought and know its history, including all the non-Schwinn accessories on the bike (grips, banana seat, and high sissy bar....
by Brooks | Dec 2, 2023 | Accessories, Repair and Restoration, Updates
Daryl wanted to do something special for Kelley this Christmas, so he brought her favorite bike to have it rehabbed into rideable condition. The back story is that this bike was gifted to Kelley by a favorite aunt and it holds lots of special memories. We loved...