1985 Schwinn Tempo Conversion

Alexander Shipp

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Apr 27, 2018, 10:16:47 AM4/27/18

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Good morning, 650B!

It was because of this board that this conversion was made possible, so I wanted to share the results of my conversion.

The bike:

1985 Schwinn Tempo - 25"

Velocity Atlas Rear w/Velocity hub

Velocity Synergy Front w/Tiagra hub

Pacenti Pari-Moto 38C - actual measurements on rims 37.2mm

Tektro R559 brakes

12-28 8 speed cassette

Suntour 6-speed shifters in friction

Suntour derailleur of unknown model, label fell off years ago and I have never researched it further.

First neighborhood ride impressions:

Still feels as quick and lively as with 700x25 Veloflex Master clinchers. Nice and smooth ride. Tons of grip! I'm shocked at how planted this bike feels. The drop in height is more noticeable than I thought it would be, but it shouldn't take long to get used to.

~2mm tire clearance on each side of the chainstay. Plenty of room for fenders at the fork, although i'm limited to 45mm wide fenders without dimpling the front fender. As is typical, I won't be able to extend the fender down through the chainstays, I will have to have full coverage end at the top of the chainstay, but that should be okay with me. I don't ride in a super wet area, so the bottom bracket won't get soaked all the time.

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Tai C

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Apr 27, 2018, 12:37:58 PM4/27/18

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Turned out nicely, love that shade of blue! Thanks for sharing the fruits of your labor..

-Tai Chang

Ryan Watson

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Apr 27, 2018, 12:45:47 PM4/27/18

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Awesome!

The Tempo was on my short list when shopping for my first bike back in 1986 :-)

Ryan

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William Lindsay

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Apr 27, 2018, 1:45:06 PM4/27/18

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Nice work! The gold cable housing is a nice touch. I’m about to send my 23” one out for cantilever bosses.

Bill Lindsay
El Cerrito Ca

Kieran J

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Apr 27, 2018, 2:11:58 PM4/27/18

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Very nice. Looks like a fun whip :-)

KJ

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David Cummings

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Apr 28, 2018, 12:04:13 PM4/28/18

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Saw this over in BF too - thanks for sharing and well done!

Give the PariMotos some time, they may swell to actual size in time.

I have a set on my RB-1, which is my “go fast” bike dedicated to road/light gravel only, and I love them.

David “650b for life” in MT

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