The Hipster Deluxe

Last_Place_Pete

Member Since:

April 9, 2011

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Manufacturer / Model

1983 Schwinn Traveler

Pedals

Summit LowFat

Everything on the bike is original with the exception of the pedals and rear light.

Saddle has also been upgraded!

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Tedzo

Posted:

April 9, 2011 • 03:28 PM

Nice. I miss my Schwinn Varsity. It was my steed in Junior High. Welcome to the forum.

Last_Place_Pete

Posted:

April 9, 2011 • 05:18 PM

More pics are up! Obviously there is a bit of rust on the unpainted metal parts. Hoping to get these parts either replaced or sanded/painted.

nh_district

Posted:

April 11, 2011 • 09:22 PM

Cool bike! For the rusty chrome try rubbing it down with crumpled up aluminum foil dipped in vegetable oil. I know it sounds insane, but it really works! I have some before and after pics of the handlebars on my motorcycle that I
cleaned up. They're on my phone at the moment, but I'll try to remember to upload them tomorrow. Whatever you do, don't use sandpaper on it. You'll scratch the chrome.

Welcome to the site!

nh_district

Posted:

April 12, 2011 • 08:05 PM

So here you go...

before:

and after:

It's not perfect, but a ton better. I think the chrome on your bike would clean up well. I'd definitely give it a shot.

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