We're well into autumn now, with cooler temperatures and less daylight. The ride season continues, at least for the time being. Normally, the season here lasts into early November, then the clocks change and the weather really begins to cool off.
I took my 1947 Schwinn Continental for a ride last evening. We're getting more fall color now...
The Schwinn Continental was one of the bikes that received the "double adjustable" stem. This type of stem features two pieces, which could be adjusted to give handlebar rides or drop. The stems came in various lengths so you could raise and lower the handlebars as needed. Unfortunately, these stems are now very expensive because they were used on high-end balloon tire Schwinn bikes for a number of years. This stem was quite expensive to acquire, but it has a wide range of adjustment and is the right stem for this 1947 Continental.
On a final note, I am pleased to announce that this 1947 Schwinn Continental, along with my 1953 Raleigh Lenton, won the 2024 BikeForums "On the Road Again Challenges" in the "Restoration" category. Both are wonderful riding, quality vintage three speed bikes.
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