When I got it it was covered in 20+ years of dust and grime
A quick frame cleaning, new brake pads, cables, cable housing and tubes its a fun ride and something different compared to the drop-bar bikes I have.
The Collegiate is a 26" wheel bike, and and odd Schwinn only size so without swapping to new rims you're limited to a single type of tire made by
Kenda available in black or gumwall sides. Coming from 10+ speed bikes to a 5-speed was an interesting jump, this isn't a bike that will really go fast but once you get up to cruising speed it's a fun ride. The upright bars and frame geometry make it easy to see and look around. After a complete overhaul this may become my commuter.
Current bike details:
Frame- 21" size Schwinn "Electro-formed" 10/10 Steel frame, Campus Green paint
Fork- Schwinn steel
Crank- Schwinn 1-piece "Astabula" chromed steel crank, Schwinn 46t chain rings
Derailleurs-Schwinn Spirit (Huret Alvit with cover)
Freewheel- Schwinn Approved F2 (Atom, French made) 5-speed freewhee.
Wheels- Schwinn approved 26" S-6 steel rims with aluminum hubs, bolt on axles.
Tires- 26x 1 3/8th" blackwall Schwinn Tourist.
Saddle- two-tone Schwinn saddle
link to 1967 Schwinn catalog
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