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Schwinn world tourist single speed conversion
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I inherited an old Schwinn world tourist from my father who has since passed away. Decided to fix it up and make it a little more me. It was completely stock when I bought it. Pretty happy with how it turned out.

Upgrades:
Single speed conversion 44x17
Tektro 559 brakes with Kool stop pads and 750 levers.
Swift Sand canyon 27x 1 3/8 tires
Flat bars with vans grips
Charge seat

   
   
   
   
   
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#2
Such a noble commuter bike.

And it's in such good condition, I feel the like-new euphoria that would have been had back then.
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#3
Looks great!
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#4
Amazing! But can you please change the grips? Are they stock?
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(08-29-2023, 10:00 AM)Talha Wrote:  Amazing! But can you please change the grips?

Why?
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(08-29-2023, 10:00 AM)Talha Wrote:  Amazing! But can you please change the grips? Are they stock?

they are not stock. They are the vans grips. I just find them comfortable. what would you recommend?
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