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Nice find @TonyD! The GBxxxxx serial indicates the dropout was stamped in August 1966. That model year was the last for the downtube shifters, they changed to the stem mounted "Twin-Stik" in '67. It seems that many components were changed/upgraded over time, for example the chain guard on that...
I don't believe Schwinn re-worked Sports Tourer frames into Superior frames. The truth is more interesting. That myth stems from the fact that Schwinn stamped the serial number into the head tube before it was welded or brazed to the frame. These pre-stamped tubes were binned and selected at...
The 1970 through 1972 P-14 was incorrectly listed in the catalog as a P14-9 (I see no "-5"):
The use of the "-9" designation on *any* Paramount model was technically incorrect. The hub designations were only supposed to be used on models where different hubs were optional, which wasn't the...
The use of the -x supplements to the model numbers started in 1959 and were used to indicate which type of hub should be used in models where different hubs were available. The -9 following the model number indicates a model equipped with a derailleur rear hub. This was kind of redundant in the...
The World Voyageur was a 2-year model, '72 and '73. It was replaced in '74 by the Voyageur II, which was essentially the same bike but with different colors and the addition of a 25" frame size.
The '72 and '73 Schwinn Approved (Suntour) barcons had grey lever covers. For '74 and later they...
FFS freewheels with an 18.4mm/12-spline hole require the Shimano TL-FW20 (aka "Boss"), Bicycle Research CT-4 or equivalent tool. These were designed for pre-1985 non-UG Shimano freewheels, including FFS models.
Here's a link to the CT-4...
Yes. Along with Panasonic it was contracted to build bikes for Schwinn starting in '72 with the World Traveler/Voyageur, then in later years other bikes like the Le Tour and Volare. It also sold bikes under its own name: https://www.bscycle.co.jp/global/
The L3xxxxx frame was made by Bridgestone and stamped in Dec. '73, the 4Hxxxxx frame was made by Panasonic and stamped in Aug. '74. They both appear to be original Opaque Red paint, here is the '74 catalog page:
Thanks for the info, I've added yours to my list of about 30 so far. It is interesting to note that this is the earliest serial number I've recorded so far, however since Schwinn stamped head tubes with serial numbers before being welded into frames the serial is not a clear indication of the...
I believe Schwinn did track the production of each model in great detail (as evidenced by the ~3 million Varsities ad in '78), however they did not (and were not required) to publish it.
I wanted to add that 1969 was the first year that Lighweights out-sold Middleweights, and 1970 was the first year Lightweights out-sold Compacts. I believe Schwinn considered 1970 "The year of the Lightweight" in some of the dealer literature at the time.
The Varsity started out as an 8-speed with Simplex derailleurs for 1960 through the early part of '61. On May 15th 1961 production the Varsity was changed to 10-speeds (still with Simplex derailleurs) while on that same day the Continental was changed from 10-speed Simplex to Huret derailleurs...
The Cimarron was made from '85 through '89 and most certainly not made in Chicago as that plant closed in mid-'83. I believe it was made in Greenville MS.
It's a 1972 World Voyageur made for Schwinn by Panasonic. The 2C0574 number is the serial, indicating that it was the 574th frame built in March 1972, which incidentally I believe was the very first month of production. It was originally painted either Kool Orange or Kool Lemon (later in '73...
The Atom 440 was the standard pedal however Schwinn did substitute KKT-RT SF pedals on some Continental, Super Sport and Sports Tourer models in '72 and '73 due to shortages of the Atom 440.
This one is a bit confusing but I think the 1Bxxxxx serial places the frame stamp in Feb. 1981. I know the first character doesn't match the 1 seen later in the number but I think that was a mistake as I don't believe they used two letters to start a serial number and the second character is...
Very nice, it looks to be all original right down to the toe clips and straps. Note that is a mid-size 24" frame in Sierra Brown. As a plus it has the TA crankset, which IMHO is much nicer looking than the alternative Nervar. Here is the '72 catalog page:
The serial number on the head tube indicates when that tube part was stamped before it was even welded into the frame. The headbadge number indicates the day the bike was built. The badge number is the most important one when dating a '76 or later Schwinn (that is when they began stamping the...
There never was a 27" frame Varsity. Schwinn did offer a 26" frame from 1972 through 1982. There was a 28" frame Continental offered in '82 through part of '83.
Yes indeed. A shift-improving ramp was a big part of the design of the iconic Schwinn double plateau sprocket assembly that was first used on 1968 model 10-speeds with one-piece cranks. The ramp or "curved or sloping annular surface" is shown as reference 26 in the patent drawing and was...
Thanks for posting that info and catalog pics! I found that Schwinn continued to use the 1st gen. Nervar crank arms on 1976 Superiors, but only for the first month or two of production. Here is a link to an example built on Tuesday Feb. 3rd 1976 (note for reference it also has a head tube...
Very cool! Note for reference that's a '75 model, the last year they were produced and the only year they came in Sky Blue. It probably has a head tube that was stamped in '72 (they were stamped up to 6 years before being brazed into frames), hence the confusion.
If it is a very early '67 it would have a non-riveted badge "Sprint" derailleur, otherwise it would have an early Schwinn Approved model with a small barrel adjuster and locknut. I believe the latter will be hard to find.
Anybody seriously interested in that bike would want to see a pic of the serial no. Sierra Brown was a standard Schwinn color up through '72 so this may not be a '73 model bike.
It does seem to be clean and original, however it appears to be the smallest 20" size, which will limit the market substantially. I would concur with the $100 estimates above. Here is the catalog page:
This is from a Schwinn Dealer News Flash bulletin dated 8/13/71:
REFLECTORIZED PEDALS - The substitution of reflectorized pedals for standard pedals on several adult models began about two months ago and will be slowly phased into the entire line as increased pedal shipments are received from...
You'll need to post a clear pic of the serial no. but the 3426 headbadge no. indicates a bike built on Tuesday Nov. 7th 1976. At that time it would have been a '77 model. It might be a Sportabout and looks to have been repainted. Those were the lowest end 10-speed model that year and aren't...
There is definitely interest in that model, which was 2nd only to the Paramount at that time. The dealers would get as many as they ordered, there were no limitations. The more original the better. Here are the catalog pages:
1975 through '79 Paramount tandems had the short-coupled frame design. The original badge and most other parts appear to be changed. More info here: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/728383-fillet-brazed-schwinn-tandem-questions.html
That's a 1978 Superior with a small 22" fillet-brazed frame. Last year for the fillet-brazed Superior model. According to the 0748 stamp on the headbadge it was built on Wed. March 15th 1978. Looks to be mostly original and umolested except for the saddle, incorrect front wheel and missing spoke...
Note that 1971 Sports Tourer catalog picture was taken on Friday September 11th 1970 at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel on the big island in Hawaii by the legendary Hollywood photographer Sid Avery! Unfortunately they spelled the name of the hotel incorrectly in the catalog...
Good call on the...
The American was re-introduced to dealers in the July '61 Reporter to be available beginning Aug. 1st 1961. At the same time the Corvette 5-speed and new Tornado were also introduced:
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