Mark’s 80s Womens Schwinn Caliente

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Mark from Long Island is back again, and this time he’s not messing around. His last offering was very nicely repurposed Bianchi Sprint which still to this day is the only OTS on here with Campy components. I love your Bianchi Mark, but Campy is a little high brow for the OTSG.:) This time, Mark took it up a notch (down several notches if we based it solely on seat height) with this Schwinn Caliente complete with a seatstay marring rear rack, foam grips and covetous white cable housings. This Caliente also sports a textbook BOS, but I have a feeling that Mark may have completely disregarded the maximum insertion mark simply for our enjoyment. Thanks Mark.
Mark's Schwinn Caliente

Here is a 1980’s era Schwinn Caliente. I found this for sale outside someone’s house for $35 in almost mint condition. It comes complete with stem mounted shifters, Shimano Tourney derailleurs, foam handlebar grips, and suicide levers. It has recently been given Northend bars and new brake levers for my girlfriend. I dont think bikes get more ten speed than this one.

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  • Victoria

    OMG! I just found the twin of this bike thrown on the side of the bike path I ride everyday. It laid there for 4 days, so I went and picked it up. Thought I would fix it up and give it away to someone who needs a bike. It has some spot rust, what paint do you suggest to touch it up?

  • EJZE

    Just got this same bike for my Birthday!!! I Love it!!!! I’m 5 ft. tall and haven’t been able to find a bike that suits me till now. :>