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 | Dec 31, 2022 | Repair and Restoration, Updates
Congratulations to Jim Davis upon receipt of his rehabbed 1963 Schwinn Typhoon with a Triple Red Band Bendix Two Speed Automatic Rear Hub. This bike has been his since childhood and had been ridden like “boys ride bikes.” What a way to end 2022 and begin 2023! Enjoy...
by Brooks | Dec 29, 2022 | Repair and Restoration, Updates
Accomplished one more item on my to-do list yesterday. Got this seized up Bendix 2 speed Automatic hub rehabbed and working like new again.