Monthly Archives: June 2010

A tale of two bicycles—Vintage Schwinn 5-speed comparison with possible E-bike conversion—Part 3—Drive train

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Turbo Bob's Bicycle Blog

Shifter on the Collegiate           Drive train           Ok, you have seen the bikes, and gotten a general feel for them.   You have already figured out that we are talking about 5-speed bikes.   What exactly does that mean?   Many people … Continue reading →

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A tale of two bicycles—Vintage Schwinn 5-speed comparison with possible E-bike conversion—Part 2—Construction

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Turbo Bob's Bicycle Blog

Construction Today I will look into the way these two bikes are made and the materials used in the frames and forks.   I will take these factors into account as I decide if either one is capable of being a … Continue reading →

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A tale of two bicycles—Vintage Schwinn 5-speed comparison with possible E-bike conversion—Part 1—Introduction

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Turbo Bob's Bicycle Blog

As I start this story, you might ask why even care about these old bikes.   Like a lot of people, I don’t think new, modern things are always best.   Sure, you can get a bike that is fancier, lighter, and … Continue reading →

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E-Bicycles—Vintage Bicycles—Bicycle Riding

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Turbo Bob's Bicycle Blog

Hello, in this blog I will explore the world of bicycles of all types.   I will also share local and distant rides and places.   E-bikes, E-bike conversions, vintage bikes, maintenance, riding, and places to ride are to be upcoming topics. … Continue reading →

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