Schwinn Excelsior Klunker

This was an old Schwinn Excelsior frame that was converted to mountain bike duty. The frame has been broken and fixed several different times. When the bike was finally retired, it was completely restored with new factory-style paint and new old stock, or lightly used, parts. About the only thing that really looks out of place is the more modern mountain bike fork. Imagine riding this beast on your favorite local trail; no suspension, friction shifting, marginal brakes, heavy wheels/tires........thank goodness for progress (even if the new bikes are nowhere near as pretty as this one)!

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Frame		Steel

Fork		Chrome ATB

Rear Shock		NA

Rims		Schwinn S-2 26x2.125 steel

Hubs		Shimano high flange alloy, nutted

Spokes		Stainless steel

Tires		Goodyear Studded 26x2.125

Pedals		KKT with Christophe clips and Binda straps

Crank		TA Cyclotourist triple

Chain		Sedis

Rear Cogs		Suntour 5 speed freewheel

Bottom Bracket		American/Euro conversion

Front Derailleur		Campagnolo Record

Rear Derailleur		Campagnolo Rally

Shifters		Suntour Mighty thumb shifters

Handlebars		Motorcycle

Stem		4 Bolt Motorcycle

Headset		steel

Brake set		Mafac tandem cantilevers

Brake levers		Tommaselli Racer

Saddle		Brooks B-15

Seat Post		steel w/ Campagnolo quick release

Colors		Red/Cream with blue accents

Size		16"

Serial #		988910