Description: For sale is a real unicorn bike: a very rare, early 1980's Schwinn Superior. These bikes were made with Reynolds 531 tubing (with and Tange fork) and Nervex lugs by famous frame maker Don Mainland in Wisconsin, for Schwinn. They are incredibly rare so quite tough to find. This bike is in outstanding condition, and has been fully restored with lots of new parts and appropriate upgrades. This would make an incredible L'Eroica bike, or just one for the wall! The frame measures on the seat tube as 58 cm C-C, and 59.5 cm from C-Top. The top tube measures 57 cm C-C. The bike specifications are as follows: Frame: Don Mainland, hand built Schwinn Superior with Reynolds 531 Tubing and Nervex lugs. Original paint and decals. Fork: Tange Wheels: Wolber/Super Champion "Gentleman" 700c, with New Victoria Corsa Graphene gumwall tires, and Campagnolo Gran Nuovo Gran Sport hubs. Skewers are Campagnolo. Cranks: Crank arms are Campagnolo Nuovo Record (Upgrade), Chainrings are Campagnolo made for Bianchi, 52/42Bottom Bracket: Campagnolo Nuovo Gran Sport, Cleaned and repacked with new grease.Pedals: Campagnolo Super Leggeri (Upgrade) Freewheel: New (NOS) Suntour Winner Ultra 6, 14-22Chain: New KHS Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Nuovo Record (Upgrade), Excellent ConditionFront Derailleur: Campagnolo Nuovo Record (Upgrade), Excellent ConditionShifters: Campagnolo Nuovo Gran SportNew Cables Brake Levers: Campagnolo Nuovo Gran Sport with New Campagnolo (Repros) Gum HoodsBrakes: Campagnolo Nuovo Gran SportNew Cables and Housing Seatpost: CampagnoloSaddle: Selle San Marco Regal, White w/Rivets Bar: CinelliStem: Cinelli 1A, 110 mmTape: Fizik White, Perforated Water Bottle Cage: NOS Elite Aluminum This bike is in outstanding condition. The only problems are the top tube "Superior" decal is worn on the drive side of the frame. Paint and decals are original. Front and rear wheels have been tightened and trued and should have some good life. Rear wheel does have a 3-5 mm hop in the rim and will eventually need to be replaced. Frame needs a new Campagnolo rear dropout adjuster on the drive side of the frame.
Price: 1700 USD
Location: Ventura, California
End Time: 2024-08-11T02:12:47.000Z
Shipping Cost: 200 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Schwinn
Type: Racing Bike
Wheel Size: 700C
Brake Type: Caliper Brake - Side Pull
Color: Orange
Model: Superior
Frame Material: Steel
Gender: Unisex Adult
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Vintage: Yes
Frame Size: 58 cm
