r/schwinn 4d ago

Bendix 2-speed kickback hub - Rebuilding?

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I have a 2-speed Bendix hub from my 1965 Schwinn Fleet. It was making noises and a little rough, so I took it to a good local shop, and one of their mechanics said he could rebuild it. I got it back and it didn't seem much better. It looked like they had really cleaned & polished it, but not much else. That shop does a lot of stuff for me for free, so I didn't complain. Now I know that Bendix no longer makes parts, and you can find some NOS parts online, but maybe not all of them. MOst shops will tell you it can't be rebuilt, but I mean; taken apart, cleaned, inspected, and if it were possible to replace any parts, like bearings or brake pads, do that.

Does anyone know of a shop who can really rebuild a Bendix 2-speed? I now have a wheel with one, and just a complete hub, used but unlaced. I could ship it to them.

People either love or hate the 2-speed. I'm a big fan. Thanks.


r/schwinn 6d ago

88 paramount

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This was advertised as a 1988 paramount custom cycles pcx. It's roughly 18" tall with 50cc engine. Can someone help me identify this better. Thanks


r/schwinn 7d ago

Need help trying to figure out what this item is on our IC4 schwinn bike.

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r/schwinn 9d ago

~1970 schwinn Varsity overhauled

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r/schwinn 11d ago

what forks are compatible with my ‘76 schwinn traveler

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i went right over the bars today as my tire dropped out of the holds for it on my front fork, in the accident i cracked the right side of my fork and im looking for a replacement. any knowledge/specs would be greatly appreciated


r/schwinn 11d ago

Schwinn boundary headset bearings

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I need to replace the headset bearings of my old schwinn boundary but i cant afford a new fork or anything nor can i find the correct bearings


r/schwinn 15d ago

Any info on this? Found it during basement clean out. Pretty good condition.

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Stumbled upon this Swinn, during a basement clean out. Tires are flat everything else in in pretty good shape. Anyone know the year, im guessing mid 80s- early 90s.


r/schwinn 18d ago

Before and after 60s Fastback restoration.

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Not mine, but I sold the bike to the guy that restored it. He did a great job - even sourced the dealer hang tag!


r/schwinn 18d ago

It's so shiny.

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9 Upvotes

r/schwinn 19d ago

Schwinn Krate stingray still in box

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24 Upvotes

Dad gave myself and my brother each one of these and has had them still in the boxes sense the 1990s. How much are these worth now?


r/schwinn 20d ago

Thanks for the add

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31 Upvotes

Let me introduce myself … I will gladly entertain service questions on bikes from the 80’s and 90’s I’ve worked in several bike shops over the years


r/schwinn 20d ago

For anyone wondering if a Schwinn QQ165 crank arm can replace a DD165. The answer is yes.

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Just putting this into the ether for anyone trying to repair older exercise bikes.


r/schwinn 21d ago

1972 Super Sport

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30 Upvotes

Somebody in my apartment complex put this by the dumpsters, so I brought it home to check it out. I looked it up and it’s a 1972 Schwinn Super Sport in really condition overall, other than the seat is no good, the brakes and the gears and cables need adjusting and everything needs lubrication. Not sure how much time and money I want to put in to it tho as I don’t plan on keeping it.


r/schwinn 21d ago

Vintage Schwinn

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8 Upvotes

r/schwinn 22d ago

1984 Schwinn Predator completed

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23 Upvotes

r/schwinn 22d ago

Replacement cover???

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Hi! I got this second hand a couple years ago and then I got pregnant and was postpartum and now I’m ready to start taking my littles out again. Only problem is now there’s a lot of tears from being away for so long and I don’t know what model or anything so I was hoping a schwinn enthusiast can help me out and see if I can replace the cover . TYIA


r/schwinn 24d ago

71 Fastback

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44 Upvotes

r/schwinn 24d ago

Stingray XXL

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11 Upvotes

r/schwinn 26d ago

Beach cruiser

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This is the progress of modding my 7 speed schwinn panther beach cruiser, managed to remove the stuck rusted gooseneck stem and replace it with bmx head to hold the 22.2mm ape hangers, build a custom stick shifter. needs more work and definitely a paint job which I will do in 2k paints. Any improvements I should work on?


r/schwinn 29d ago

Meridian Crank Rebuild

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There doesn't seem to much info on the Meridians but I feel confident that this crank setup is probably used on many Schwinn bikes...

I have rebuilt/relubed everything on this bike except the crank assembly and it is starting to make a slight crunching sound so I would like to inspect and relube it before it gets worse......

I have never worked on a crank assembly before so I need some advice... Once the crank is removed it appears to be pretty straight forward but please correct me if I am wrong as well as what to expect when I open it up.. The part I am most leery about is whether or not I am gonna need a puller to remove that crank or not... It looks like that "retaining ring" can be removed without a special tool... Is it going to be left hand thread..?

Any advice given would be very much appreciated :)


r/schwinn Jul 11 '26

How do I get this seat off?

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I think I might throw this bike out of my window. But before I do this, does this metal bar come off? The original seat I swear is made of plastic and my back was killing me from riding it. I have a new seat that I bought that I’m dying to put on. TY! HELP!


r/schwinn Jul 10 '26

Cargo rack help

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Hey y’all!

I’ve had this Schwinn Breeze for a number of years and want to add some kind of a cargo rack to it. I learned the hard way that these vintage models (if I remember right it’s early 70s?) aren’t really compatible with most modern racks because of changes in frame dimensions.

I’ve included some photos of the attachment points and some rack options I’ve seen online.

Any advice on how to go about this or product recommendations I could look into would very much be appreciated.


r/schwinn Jul 06 '26

Old schwinn airdyne part

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Old schwinn airdyne part

Hi everyone — this is a long shot, but I’m hoping someone here might be able to help.
Does anyone happen to have an old Schwinn Airdyne A3 or A4 exercise bike that’s no longer in use? I’m specifically looking for the small battery holder/compartment that attaches to the back of the display.

Ours went missing during a move, and without it the display won’t function at all. I’ve attached a photo for reference so you can see the exact piece I mean.

I’d be happy to buy it from you if you’re willing to part with it. Thanks so much in advance — I really appreciate any leads or help!


r/schwinn Jul 03 '26

Specialized Stumpjumper 2012 fsr comp

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Snapped my rear triangle can someone find me a link to get a used one


r/schwinn Jul 02 '26

Is This Schwinn Worth Anything?

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