Schwinn Circuit
Schwinn Circuit at JR's Recyclables
Little was it known the seat post, handlebar stem, and bottom bracket cone were very very stuck
No bicycles were made in Chicago since 1982
Its more organized than it looks
Circuit arrives at home
The Circuit was the top end fully assembled bicycle Schwinn sold that year
The Paramount was the ultimate Schwinn, but sold as the frame only
Appears much blacker after a rub down and soaking in WD 40
Mechanical work in progress
The seat post and stem remain remarkably frozen in place
Both are at an acceptable height, so that is a big deal
The expected trouble loosening the freewheel didnt develop
No kickstand on this racing bicycle
One is on order -- not having one is very inconvenient
Lock ring and adjustable cup on the bottom bracket
It too, was almost impossibly frozen
With the help of Sheldon Brown's removal tool, a hammer and punch, and language that does not warrant repeating -- it came loose
Bearings and retainers, completely rusted and unusable
overhauled with new bearings and lots of grease
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