by Brooks | Mar 16, 2024 | Accessories, Repair and Restoration, Updates
Last weekend I had the pleasure of acquiring several classic Schwinn bicycles from Roger and Cheryl Amstutz, retired owners of Orrville Cyclery and Fitness in Orrville, OH. These delightful folks were second generation owners of the shop open by Roger’s dad in 1957. I...
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 | Jan 18, 2024 | Repair and Restoration, Updates
Last May Kathy L from Tulsa, OK came to Indiana to see her son graduate from NDU Law School. She had been wanting to have her original bike made rideable again and she found out about our Rehab Services at HBS. So she brought us her trusty Schwinn Hollywood and we...
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....