Before I’m accused of 1% elitism with my deal to offer pricy CC tour packages through the Inn At The 5th, please know that I’m committed to making Eugene’s curbside cultural treasures accessible to all income levels (this is Eugene, after all). My many walks through the more colorful neighborhoods have exposed me to all sorts of ingenious human-powered rigs, and I’ve selected the finest one to be replicated in small quantities (certified to be built by genuine homeless adults; no children). It’s available to rent for $19.99 per day; 5% of that will be donated to worthy non-profits. And of course, that includes a detailed map of where all the curbside classics are, as well as the best dumpsters for diving and scenic overnight camping spots on the banks of the Willamette River. There’s a range of bicycles available, including this genuine vintage Schwinn one speed. Unfortunately, I cannot guarantee the provenance of the bikes, so if someone runs up and demands their stolen bike back, just smile, unhitch it, and text us your location. We’ll send out a replacement pronto (via bicycle trailer, of course).
Schwinn FTW! My curbside classic bicycle is a 1986 Schwinn Collegiate 3 speed. It’s currently hanging from the ceiling in my garage waiting for this Indiana winter to end.
Vintage indeed! That looks like a made-in-Chicago Schwinn Hollywood as opposed to the made-somewhere-else kind they sell nowadays. I’ve got the boy’s bike equivalent, the Schwinn Typhoon, in my stable of bicycles… The girl-model bikes typically had a couple of extra teeth in the wheel sprocket, for easier pedalling, which would make the Hollywood a good choice for pulling a trailer. This is a fantastic idea.
Hey, this is a much better way to properly commune with the local curbside classics. You can get a real feel for the climactic conditions these classics have to endure. A big improvement over being secluded in the back of the Amazon touring sedan.
I think you reputation may be preceding you, though. I notice there is a good sized lock on the front wheel.
I also wonder about the bike. It is definitely a girls bike, (do they make gender specific bikes anymore?), but is is blue, which used to indicate the masculine gender…..
Thanks for the articles.
We cater to all gender identities. There’s a pink boy’s bike available too…
I still have my very first bike, a 1985 Huffy Challenger, in red of course. I also have a 1993 12-speed Roadmaster mountain bike in emerald green (one of the last “real” Roadmasters) and an electric blue 1994 Giant 21-speed Rincon that I won in a Red Cross poster contest in 7th or 8th grade. The Giant is nice enough that I don’t think I’ll ever get another new bike. Still love it, 19 years later!
Add a “Oregon or Bust” sign on the back and you are complete
That looks like a Schwinn Suburban. Awesome.
Naw, it looks like a Hollywood. A Suburban would have cruiser-bike handlebars, but it would be a five- or a 10-speed.
I love the ingenuity of getting the tent on the trailer. It’s like a pop-up RV camper for bicycles. Maybe there’s a market niche that can be exploited.
I, too, love it! What is it about the PNW that brings out the whimsical nature in folks? Here in my homestate of NJ, I’m most sure there’s a law on the books preventing the operation of this bike/trailer. Can’t have too much fun and individuality around these parts!
Must be a handful in strong winds, though!