My 1964 Schwinn Twinn tandem bicycle makeover @2wagondragon

My 1964 Schwinn Twinn tandem bicycle makeover @2wagondragon

Uploaded August 2011 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Before and after shots of the makeover of my Scwinn tandem.
A search of Schwinn's serial number database revealed the original build date Oct 22 1964.
The bike was given to me by a friend who purchased it new in the 60s. It sat unused for 40 years.

My 1964 Schwinn Twinn tandem bicycle makeover

Using a GoPro Hero2 as a dash cam

Fitness on the road for truckers

Internal nipples with no access holes

Sturmey Archer 5 speed. How it works

My grandson rebuilds a bike with a wee bit of help from me.

Morizumi spoke threading machine

Bicycle repair Cutting a threadless steer tube.

Bullhorn handlebar with a twist shifter.

Le Ptit Train du Nord recreational trail

Checking the tension meter calibrator for accuracy

Driver with a death wish passes my truck on shoulder.

My 1964 Schwinn Twinn tandem bicycle makeover