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1987 Schwinn Traveler Conversion

Bought the original bike for $60 to convert to a fixed gear. Based off the serial number this bike was assembled on New Year’s Eve, 1986. Besides the frame and fork, the only original component is the quill stem because it fit the Nitto handlebars. It was originally painted in Winter Mint, but I thought it deserved a dope paint job. I re-painted the frame and fork in Porsche Mexico Blue with black and fluorescent yellow peekaboo highlights.

Frame:
23" Hybrid frame with True Temper 4130 chromoly double-butted main tubes. Head angle: 72.5 degrees, Seat angle: 72.5 degrees, Wheelbase: 40.75" Not quite track geometry, but makes for a comfortable ride.

Fork/Headset:
Tange Hi-tensile steel fork, Tange Levin CDS 1” threaded headset.

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Alpina track crankset (165mm) with Alpina outboard bottom bracket

Pedals:
Stolen Thermalite pedals, Cinelli Kinks pedal straps

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
17T EAI deluxe 1/8” track cog, Miche lockring, Alpina 48T chainring, KMC K1SL wide chain

Handlebars/Stem:
40cm Nitto RB-010 handlebars, Cinelli Volee wrap, Nitto bar end plugs, Sakae Custom quill stem (25.4mm clamp)

Saddle/Seatpost:
Specialized Phenom Comp saddle, Kalloy SP-359 Micro-Top Seatpost 26.6 x 350mm

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Miche Xpress 32 spoke wheel, Miche Primato sealed cartridge bearing high flange hub, Tufo Comtura Duo 700x28c tire, Schwalbe SV16 tube

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Miche Xpress 32 spoke wheel, Miche Primato sealed cartridge bearing high flange flip flop hub, Tufo Comtura Duo 700x28c tire, Schwalbe SV16 tube

Accessories:
Knog mini blinder lights

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