keep_it_warm 142 Posted November 15, 2020 (Posted on FB, but I always like posting on the site too) Every so often - over the years - I have been fortunate enough to stumble upon a complete bike that is really cool. This is one of those bikes. I have known about this Schwinn for quite a while, but I kept my trap shut. I asked the owner if I could circle back around to him when I had what I believed to be a reasonable amount of money to offer him for the bike. He agreed and 18+ months passed. On Election Day (I'll always remember it that way), I made him the offer and he accepted. 1981 Schwinn Sting survivor pick-up: FRAME: Schwinn Sting FORK: Schwinn HEADSET: Schwinn STEM: Schwinn BARS: ?? Schwinn approved alloy I assume GRIPS: Mushroom style BRAKE: Dia-Compe lever, generic caliper POST: Schwinn CLAMP: Schwinn SEAT: Kashimax Aero CRANKSET: Shimano DX PEDALS: Suntour MP-1000 RIMS: Araya 7C HUBS: Cook Brothers FREEWHEEL: Suntour TIRES: IRC MX-5 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turdburd 145 Posted November 15, 2020 Someone put that together with some nice parts bitd. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
larsvegas43 110 Posted November 15, 2020 Beautiful little Sting you got there with some hi-end parts to boot. I especially like how the red/black tire combination works aesthetically on that bike, knowing that the rear is a replacement from back in the day. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sco1035 29 Posted November 15, 2020 Very cool. It has some nice gear on it. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrulyOdd 611 Posted November 16, 2020 Glad you’re posting here. Things are searchable and others will be able to find it to check it out. great find. The black is sinister!!! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curt 117 Posted November 16, 2020 Very nice bike! The wheel build is first rate. 4 cross spokes over/under and double butted= nice work! And the Cook name on the hubs is in good shape. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve bourke 41 Posted November 17, 2020 awesome 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reilley1 353 Posted November 17, 2020 That is sweet. Insane jealousy here. Prime frame and crank on that rig. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The 26incher 55 Posted November 17, 2020 Wow! That is such a crazy build?!? DX cranks and Cook Bro's hubs!?! I love it! Big ups, made love brother... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shinglehead 63 Posted November 17, 2020 I'd say Bonkers, but that's someone else's line. I'm a painted frame fan, and that one is tits. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keep_it_warm 142 Posted November 18, 2020 So, I am told that the black frames were Warranty replacement frames? Is this correct? I was checking out the old Schwinn catalogs online, and black is not listed. Regarding the components on the bike...I agree...it is a crazy mix, but it's cool. The tires are actually the same - IRC Super MX-5 - and I agree, I really like the contrast in color. I wish the red components had not turned the usual faded pink, but I can get past it. Thanks for the kind words guys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keep_it_warm 142 Posted November 18, 2020 Here's a closer shot of the cranks. I thought I posted one above, but I guess it slipped... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
