by Brooks | Sep 21, 2024 | Accessories, Repair and Restoration, Updates
September is the month we roll out the shop collection of classic Schwinns. Today we polished, lubed, inflated and test rode several Schwinns from the 1950’s and 1960’s. Check em out! 1962 Schwinn Typhoon straight bar frame – produced only one year. Classic... 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 | Jan 17, 2023 | Accessories, Repair and Restoration, Updates, Vintage Bikes For Sale
Every once in a while a special bike comes in the doors of the shop. This one came in last spring by the daughter of the original owner having sat in the proverbial “barn” for decades. So I pulled out the oiliest old shop rag I could find and wiped it down –... by Brooks | Nov 20, 2022 | Accessories, Updates, Vintage Bikes For Sale
This set of triplets comes straight from 1954! A green and white Spitfire, a gold (used to be Flamboyant Red) Jaguar, and a pink and white Starlet. They all are very original and ride like new. All are for sale – Spitfire $639; Jaguar $600; Starlet...
