1989 Schwinn Caliente.

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Frame / Size / Year:
1989 Schwinn Caliente (color: tea rose).

Handlebars / Stem:
Wald Low-rise handlebars.

Front Wheel / Hub / Rim / Tire:
Araya alloy quick release rim (from 1988 Schwinn World Sport).

Rear Wheel / Hub / Rim / Tire:
Araya alloy quick release rim (from 1988 Schwinn World Sport).

Saddle / Seat Post:
San Marco Anatomic (from 1986 Schwinn Le Tour).

Notes:

She's a tank. Nearly every component is steel, so she's heavy as hell, but I use her to cruise around the neighborhood so it's not that bad.

I added the fenders, change the seat, changed the handlebars, and bought the new white wall tires. I plan on removing the plastic piece behind the rear crank. In the future I may upgrade to aluminum components to shed weight, I'm not sure if it's really worth it right now. All in all, this was a fun little project.

Update on 31 March 2009:
I've changed the original rims out for aluminum quick release rims. I've also changed the seat to fit the color scheme better. I'm currently looking for white plastic pedals to replace the steel ones on there now.

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If they look like the old

Submitted by rhino on 10/29/2009.

If they look like the old high flanged Campy records, they are probably Ofmega hubs, given you got some of the rest of the Ofmega group on the bike. I have a set which came as part of the complete Ofmega Super Competition group which came on a 1985 or so Pinarello. Campy-copy to be sure, but nice stuff. And nice bike.
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I'm working on fixing up my

Submitted by hankjmatt on 10/08/2009.

I'm working on fixing up my mens caliente. Can you tell me which fenders you used and where you found them? Thanks in advance.
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Fenders

Submitted by DorianMonkey on 07/31/2008.

You're bike is really sweet, do you still have 27" wheels on it? I'm working on fixing up my mens caliente. Can you tell me which fenders you used and where you found them? Thanks in advance.

Dorian

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Wow!

Submitted by owlboogie on 07/21/2008.

Really nice job.

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Thanks!

Submitted by eleni on 07/23/2008.

Thanks!

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Keep looking at your bike

Submitted by owlboogie on 08/22/2008.

I'm planning on doing a Tokidoki themed bike for my wife and I like looking your Caliente for reference/inspiration. I think I am gonna use a Breeze or a Collegiate as a starting point.

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Aw I'm flattered! I'd love

Submitted by eleni on 08/24/2008.

Aw I'm flattered! I'd love to see what you come up with, so do let me know once it's finished.

It's funny though, the Breeze was the look that I was going for with mine. :)

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1989 Schwinn Caliente.

If they look like the old

I'm working on fixing up my

Fenders

Wow!

Thanks!

Keep looking at your bike

Aw I'm flattered! I'd love