More from the depths of my inbox. This is a 1983 Schwinn Traveler sent in by Mark M. Mark was even kind enough to add to our collection of backsidagarägdorotypes.

I picked this up on a trade for a CCM 12-speed that was too small for me. It was pretty rough before my TLC.

Thanks Mark

For the past two months or so, the Gallery has been on a vacation of sorts.  Our Theme Weeks took us on a wild ride from continent to continent, but like most overdone vacations, we’ve come home to find a refrigerator full of rotting cabbage.  The refrigerator in this case is my inbox, and the rotting cabbage is the pile of Schwinns that have collecting since late March.  I’m going to spend the next week or so “cleaning out some cabbage”. Please enjoy.

Warning: The following post is “Not What God Intended”

Greg T. sent in this, his 1971 Schwinn Varsity, way back in mid March. For one reason or another, I continually put off posting it.  The OTSG does not, in any way, endorse this kind of brutal maiming of a perfectly fine OTS, but please enjoy the “Before” shot.  

I picked this up in a bike shop in Troy, OH. It was in pretty rough shape. Most all of the components were shot as well as the wheels. So I decided to give it new life as a single speed.

I added some blacked out wheels with bigger tires, switched out the crank and sprocket, and added a new seat and set of bars. The orange paint really pops after a good clean and wax. I understand if you don’t want to include this in you gallery, since technically it is only a single speed now, but it is what it is…

Thanks Greg

This is our backsidagarägdorotype® installment of Huffrray Week. Our final Huffy of the week and sent to us from Tom B. in Houston, Texas. 

Since it’s Huffy week (I hope twelve speeds qualify):
This is a circa 1985 Huffy Premier 12 Speed Limited Edition U.S. Cycling Team Official Sponsor edition. I found it sitting out in a neighbor’s trash and “rescued” it. It appears to be in very good condition with all original parts save maybe the tires. Needs some cleaning and lubrication at this point.

Thanks Tom

Huffrray Week wouldn’t be complete without a little something for the ladies, and 10-SpeedSmith, Jeff V., has a two-wheeled serenade that sure to leave ‘em breathless.  This is his Huffy Ultima Precision 10-Speed, or simply Lady in Red.

This makes my 3rd submission, and my 2nd Huffy. Picked this up for $7 last week. Added new grey 26 in. tires, a chain, and painted the flat black chain cover and the rusted brake lever housings a matte aluminum. Spent hours polishing all other chrome, which is nice, and generally detailing the bike. Hope you like it! Jeff V.

Thanks Jeff

Thus far Huffrray Week has consisted of the more aggressive, “race inspired” side of Huffy’s line. Why don’t we mellow out for a while, and enjoy a more “cruise inspired” OTS. Tom R.’s ’82 Kensington should do the trick. Do worry, this “Kensie” has all the performance and handling you’ve come to expect from Huffy, but with a dash of sophistication thrown in for flavor. Go on—drink it in.

You want old and crappy, here it is. It rattles and creaks and falls out of gear like a Huffy, but it’s cool looking and actually a lot of fun to ride. Found it for $4 at a rummage sale.
Cheers,
Tom R.

Thanks Tom