1972 Schwinn Continental

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Frame:
1972 Schwinn Continental

Handlebars and Stem:
Original Bars w/ Yellow to White shade tape

Fork and Headset:
Original

Front wheel:
27 x 1 1/4" w/ whitewall

Rear wheel:
27 x 1 1/4" w/ whitewall and coaster brake

Saddle and Seat Post:
White Odyssey Mike Aitken

Pedals and Chain:
White KMC chain

Notes:

This was chained to a tree behind a bike shop for years. My buddy and I picked it up for fifteen bucks and brought it back to life.

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Submitted by Concord on 12/22/2008.

I just picked one up from a Thrift Store......and that is exactly the way I want to do mine...same color and everything...fantastic job!!!!

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Submitted by RWitt on 11/05/2008.

I love it - great job. I am working on one a 74 very similar to this and I wish I could send you some pics.

Ron

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Submitted by RWitt on 11/05/2008.

I love it - great job. I am working on one a 74 very similar to this and I wish I could send you some pics.

Ron

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Submitted by Wolfli on 10/22/2008.

Very nice work. Don't ever let it go. I want

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Submitted by JD UK on 10/21/2008.

very nice.....

what is a coaster brake?

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Submitted by Schwimbly on 10/21/2008.

That's a beautiful Continental. I have a '73 in the same color. I like the addition of the coaster brake. Might put one on my Peugeot.

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