![]() ![]() This is the aesthetic I'm after, in some fashion (picture stolen from google): Basically I want a tough vintage style bike with some modern parts and 'fun' riding characteristics to blast around on. ![]() So, here we go! Hopefully this thread serves as motivation to keep me on track. Progress will likely be slow, or I'll have it done overnight, I never know.Īfter exchanging conversation and $30 cash I headed home to tear down my new acquisition. Some things I love about it - the tubular fork, the welded (vs. brazed) frame, the 'heavy duti' on the chainguard, and that ugly ass industrial yellow. This thing is just the right amount of beat for my purposes. I'm not going to paint it, although I will clean it up. I was hanging with a buddy so I didn't get too crazy on the pictures, but the bike is in great shape for my purposes. And the Heavy Duti does seem to be a much more stout frame, extra welds, the dropouts seem thicker than I remember. It's perfect and I'm stoked.įinal picture of the night. BB and Headset cups out, heavy dirt and grease cleaned off the frame. I want to build this thing for the river bottoms/puddles/general tomfoolery so it's pretty much as clean as it needs to be. That one is a real treat for my 6'2" self to ride :) Also pictured are my two other Schwinns, a 1958 Corvette and I think a 68' coppertone Stingray with lowrider fork. I think the next phase will be to clean and re-pack the headset and bottom bracket bearings and re-assemble all of that, then start buying parts.Just in time for Spring comes this vintage 1979 Schwinn Heavy Duti bicycle. Serial# begins with"CQ" which makes it a 1979. Made in Chicago! Good condition overall with rust on the following items: S-7 rims. Spokes, handlebar neck, pedals, chain, chain guard, front axle, rear axle, seat springs, kickstand, and various spots on frame. Tires are newer production Schwinn"WESTWIND" made in Taiwan. They have lots of tread left and hold air well. Both front& rear hub bearings were recently cleaned and re-greased so bike rides nice& smooth. Bike comes with handlebars made by Wald which I think makes the bike easier to ride but I do have the original handlebars and will give them to the new owner. Bike also comes with a solid aluminum seat post. more which can be raised high and will not bend unlike the original which bends easily if raised too high. Overall, there is a lot to like about both choices, and it mostly comes down to preference, although it’s safe to say the AD7 is more user-friendly and intuitive.Seat is not original but looks good and is very comfy! This is for local pick-up in Pacific Beach. This makes it easier to move around, but also noticeably less sturdy during high-intensity exercises.Īdditionally, the monitor on the Concept2 is small and the console is less intuitive than the Schwinn, although the BikeErg gets points for smart device compatibility. The Concept2 is half as light at 65 lbs compared to the Schwinn AD7 at 113 lbs. Meanwhile, the AD7 allows for both horizontal and vertical adjustment, helping it avoid this issue.Įven though both bikes allow you to exchange them for any professional bike seat, the default seat on the AD7 is noticeably more comfortable. The immediate thing that stands out in favor of Schwinn is the amount of user adjustability.Ĭoncept2 only allows the user to adjust the seat by height.Īdditionally, the height adjustment is tilted backward at a noticeably large angle, which can make the handlebars and monitor seem far away for some taller users. Overall, I highly recommend it for commercial and garage gyms, although the fan might be too loud for use in apartments. This bike will fit a majority of athletic builds, as both the seat and handlebars are adjustable in various directions. The LCD is large, bright, easy to read, and intuitive, and tracks all necessary info including time, distance, speed, calories, watts, RPM, and even Heart Rate. ![]() The large resistance fan is driven by a Single-stage direct drive belt system which is noticeably smoother compared to chain-driven bikes.Īir resistance adapts the workout intensity according to your input, although the large fans on Airdyne bikes are generally noisy. The main frame construction is made from steel, which is powder coated to make it corrosion-resistant and protect it from wear and tear, increasing the bike’s lifecycle.Īccompanying it is a 10-year frame warranty to make you even more secure in your purchase. The build quality on the Schwinn AD7 is superb. The Schwinn AD7 Airdyne Exercise Bike is a high-end machine and one of the best in its category. ![]()
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