Today we have a nicely restored 1975 Schwinn Traveler for sale on kijiji.com. The bike’s owner, Hugh, is asking $175. We know from seeing all the competing 10-speeds on Craigs List that $175 is a great price for a refurbished old ten-speed. Hugh also appears to be restoring it while trying to sell it at the same time; I assume this to build interest in the project.
I’m very intrigued by the level of retro grouch Hugh appears to be. His refusal to route the brake cables of his new aero-levers under the bar wrap, speaks volumes for his commitment to the-old-way-beyond-reason. I remember when I was young and impressionable, I actually tried to route the brake cables of my non-aero levers under the bar wrap. At 13, I would have loved a set of aero-levers for my 48 pound, 1983 Murray 10-speed! And to think, this guy has the nerve to take a perfectly good set of aeros and completely disregard their aero-ness!
I would also like to know Hugh’s motivation for the ridiculously low position of these new levers. My wrists are crapping just looking at them.
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