Lou's 1980 Schwinn Scambler Phantom BMX Bike

Overall Rating: 5.00 (1 review)

Color:5.00 Parts:5.00 Originality:5.00 Overall Style:5.00

Now this is an oldie but goodie! It’s a 1980 Schwinn Scambler Phantom BMX Bike submitted by Lou Genitempo. This vintage BMX Bike features a vibrant red and yellow colorway mixed with black and chrome plated parts. But the really interesting part on this bike are the wheel covers. Big shout out to Lou for submitting this classic build to Bike Of The Day!

Found this few months ago at a NJ garage sale. Look at the love someone put into this old racer! I paid double what they were asking and told them about it, they just wanted gone from the house they just purchased. Bonus, it came with a box of all the original take offs, so bike could go back to bone stock. ~LOU GENITEMPO

Parts List:

Team Schwinn 3 Piece Cranks with Sugino 44T Chainring
16T Rear Cog
Mid 70s Schwinn Exerciser wheel covers, which are attached by heavy magnets! ( never seen done before)
Mint Schwinn 9/16 Pedals
Old “Drilled” Number Plate
Kickstand Delete Plug
1982 Date code Tires Comp 2 Style Front Comp 3 Style Back.
Original Seat and Hunt Wilde Grips

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