Outline for the Schwinn Collegiate Overhaul blog entries

0.    What we are going to do 

 

 I.    Obtain a bike to work on.

    A.  Anything you have is OK

    B.  Some suggestions for a good frame and good components.

    C.  Speeds and styles.

    D.  Where to look.

        1.  Garage sales.

        2.  Relative's garage

        3.  Online autions

        4.  Craigslist

        5.  Facebook Marketplace 

 

II.    Tools and supplies needed.

    A.  Local bike co-ops

    B.  Tools list

 

III.    Steps and pictures

    A.  Front wheel and fender  (label and organize things as you remove them)

    B.  Front Brakes

    C.  Handlebars

    D.  Front fork

    E.  Rear wheel and fender

    F.  Rear Brakes

    G.  Seat post and saddle if necessary. 

    H.  Front deraileur

    I.    Rear deraileur

    J.    Pedals and bottom bracket

    K    Clean and optionally wax the frame and fork.

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Recondition and reassemble

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    L.  Grease and reassemble bottom bracket

    M.  Grease pedals and reattach pedals.

    N.   Attach brakes (new pads)

    O.    Reattach deraileurs if necessary.

    P.    Attach handlebars

    Q.    Install new shift cables.

    R.    Install new brake cables (and lever, or old or new)

    S.    Attach fenders

    T.    Attach wheels.

    U.    Adjust shift cables.

    V.    Adjust brake cables

    W.    Inflate tires

    X.    Test ride (especially brakes, also shifting)