Dan's Cycles
1990 Schwinn Mirada
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I
acquired a 1990 Schwinn
Mirada and I am
restoring/replacing
components.
The frame seems solid
and most of the hardware
is good. The bike had
been “shedded on” for
around 4 years and the
tires were in bad shape.
There was also some rust
on the chain and gears.
The chain, cables, seat,
tires, tubes, and wheels
will be replaced.
Initially the wheels
were OK, but after
truing the rear wheel I
noticed cracks around
the spokes. I figured a
matched set of quick
release wheels would
round out the project.
The bike rides better
than anything I have
ever ridden. This is not
saying a lot since I
have only ridden
inexpensive bikes and
grew up riding single
geared bikes with
coaster brakes.
The Mirada will be for
trips with local riders
and rail to trails
rides. It is a lot
easier to pedal than the
Mt. Fury I use for
working out. With it I
will be able to
easily keep pace with
other riders and enjoy
the ride more. |
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2006 Roadmaster Mt. Fury
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The Mt. Fury is my
exercise bike. It stays
in one gear position and
I ride up and down the
hills in my
neighborhood. I can
usually cover 14 miles
in about an hour of
riding.
The bike is a Walmart
cheapy, but it serves as
a good workout. Since I
ride primarily for the
exercise this basic tank
works fine. I have had
to replace pedals, brake
pads, and seat.
Since I stand on the
pedals most of the ride
I probably do not need a
seat. |
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