Advice on a '60's(?) Schwinn tandem repair/ refurb

K2Brandon · **Posted:** Thu Jan 17, 2013 6:41 am

So my grandfather in law dropped off a beat-ass Schwinn tandem he said is from the 60's. he thought I might be able to fix it since I'm into bikes. I told him finding parts is gonna be a nightmare and its gonna require more work than I have time for right now. Then he said to try and get an estimate somewhere and he'd pay for it. I just don't know where to start and figured I'd ask you guys for any advice. Most of the metal is good, just rusty. Looks like it needs a new derailleur, chain, shifters etc. thanks for your input!

Scarbery Rdr · **Posted:** Thu Jan 17, 2013 7:44 am

If someone on here doesn't want to take on the project, try Alpha bikes in Vista. Good luck

DannyHuynh · **Posted:** Thu Jan 17, 2013 8:13 am

give this guy a call. he will come to you.

http://www.tractionbicycles.com/

his name is Matt

Belizean · **Posted:** Thu Jan 17, 2013 8:22 am

Alpha. Is the bike gonna be yours?

Red Hot Sloth · **Posted:** Thu Jan 17, 2013 8:26 am

I agree on Alpha Bikes in Vista, probably your best best for parts and advise.
Next would be Chuck at Pacific Bikes in Oceanside, he's a bit surley and a tad on the more expensive side, but his knowledge is superb.

Have fun with it, it sounds like a great project!

Bhow · **Posted:** Thu Jan 17, 2013 1:55 pm

If you want a full restoration, Cyclart in Vista is great for that kind of stuff. But it will cost you. They do frame repair, paint, and will find the parts and rebuild. But like i said it will cost you.

Ld00d · **Posted:** Thu Jan 17, 2013 7:56 pm

a 2nd vote for Chuck. if you don't go with him, just drop by anyway. hang out. talk about old italian stuff... Tom Waits

OldDogDan · **Posted:** Thu Jan 17, 2013 9:22 pm

^^ What RHS said. Post some pics. Does he want it restored, or just made rideable?

K2Brandon · **Posted:** Thu Jan 17, 2013 11:39 pm

Thanks for the replies fellas. Guess I'll start with chuck. Where's Cyclart at? Nothings gonna cost me... he just wants me to check out some prices. I'd imagine he wants it rideable even though i cant exactly see him and his wife jumping on the thing and pedaling off into the sunset at their age! I'll try to post pics, probably tomorrow, but im warning ya..... its an eyesore! Might be worth a mint though if its as old as he says it is... :cheers:

Bhow · **Posted:** Fri Jan 18, 2013 9:13 am

Cyclart is in Vista. about 2 miles from Sycamore and the 78. look at their website www.cyclart.com
Good guys. If it is worth something they will know. Vintage Restoration is their thing for sure.

2 Wheels · **Posted:** Fri Jan 18, 2013 9:41 am

South Bay Bikes on 230 3rd Avenue in Chula Vista sells tandems. He has tandems on display in the shop and he also has some old restored Schwinn 10 speeds on display. He's not the kind of guy who turns his nose up at you if you're not going to spend big bucks. Last year when I needed some downtube shifters for an old bike, he found some in a parts box he had laying around and gave them to me.

South Bay Bikes could be a good choice for restoring a 60's vintage tandem.

tfitz · **Posted:** Fri Jan 18, 2013 5:28 pm

I have an old tandem I was going to get running. I bought a mountain bike at a yard sale to swap parts then the gardener needed a bike so it just sits there. Next time I see some old mountain bike it might start over.

Advice on a '60's(?) Schwinn tandem repair/ refurb

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