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  1. M

    Fresh Find. Minty Coppertone Continental

    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...
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    1964 Varsity kickstand

    The kickstand cam, sprag (length) and angle changed in 1971, the OP's kickstands appear correct:
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    Schwinn 1977 Superior Lime

    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...
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    1972 Paramount Chrome

    I'd want to see a pic of the serial no. stamped on the fork steerer, which if original should match the number on the frame.
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    Paramount Model Number Designations

    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...
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    Paramount Model Number Designations

    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...
  7. M

    Schwinn NOS blue bar tape

    Not mine: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hunt-Wilde-Flexon-handlebar-tape-NOS-BLUE-5yard-x-3-4/223481194187 Schwinn called that color Sky Blue.
  8. M

    World Voyager in Kool Orange

    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...
  9. M

    'Model '71 hub / wheel assy.

    Looks like a wheel from a '72 Suburban.
  10. M

    Shimano ff system freewheel removal

    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...
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    68 Schwinn Mini Twinn

    That stamp dates the fork to Feb. '68.
  12. M

    Schwinn Base Coat

    I'm no expert on paint but I can contribute this: https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/schwinn-paint-process.86284/
  13. M

    1970 - 1972 5 speed demonstrator

    Wow, that is beautiful, there aren't many of these around!
  14. M

    Serial number help for LeTour.

    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/
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    Serial number help for LeTour.

    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:
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    1960 schwinn continental

    The Continental didn't get quick-release hubs until '63.
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    Sold Schwinn Demonstrator Display

    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...
  18. M

    I was just looking through some old Schwinn catalogs I have and...????

    Schwinn built and sold the "bent tube" Sprint from '74 through '77. That makes it a 4-year run. They were not in the catalog for '76 and '77.
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    1974 Schwinn Voyageur II Silver Mist

    Only '72 World Voyageurs came with the Crane GS, for '73 and later Schwinn changed to the GT-300.
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    Varsity production by year

    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.
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    Varsity production by year

    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.
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    Varsity production by year

    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...
  23. M

    1986 Cimarron

    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.
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    Schwinn Serial Number Reference

    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...
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    1972 Schwinn Sports Tourer

    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.
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    Schwinn Le Tour

    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...
  27. M

    1972 Schwinn Sports Tourer

    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:
  28. M

    Schwinn Sting-Ray Manuals

    Without holes in the upper left hand corners I believe they are reproductions.
  29. M

    Just Bought a 1964 Le Tour on Craigslist...how'd I do?

    You have a 1974 Le Tour, the first year they were produced.
  30. M

    27" frame Schwinn Varsity

    FIFY. Only the Paramount could be ordered in custom frame sizes. The Varsity (or any other bike)... not so much.
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    Schwinn Serial Number Reference

    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...
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    27" frame Schwinn Varsity

    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.
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    1972 Sport tourer custom six speed

    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...
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    1972 Sport tourer custom six speed

    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...
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    1972 Sport tourer custom six speed

    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.
  36. M

    14 minutes of terror. Sureal and creepy 1963 bicycle safety film curtesy of the Prelinger Archives

    I also remember seeing that in school in the '60s. Here's an even better version:
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    Found Fastback derailleur

    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.
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    1973 Schwinn P-15 Deluxe Touring Paramount

    I'd still want to see the serial but the '73 order forms confirm that Sierra Brown was still available on the Paramount if not other models.
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    1973 Schwinn P-15 Deluxe Touring Paramount

    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.
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    Help with 74 Continental

    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:
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    Internet is worthlessss.. when were bike pedal reflectors first required in the USA?

    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...
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    Le tour year help??

    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...
  43. M

    1963 Schwinn Superior

    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:
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    Le tour year help??

    The B4xxxxx frame serial indicates the dropout was stamped in Feb. '74 and that it was made for Schwinn by Bridgestone in Japan.
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    Schwinn Short Coupled Tandem Help

    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
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    1980 Schwinn Superior

    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...
  47. M

    Sport Limited

    Those were a unique fillet-brazed model built only for about a month in late 1977. If you can please post pics of the frame serial and badge numbers.
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    1971 Kool Orange Schwinn Sports Tourer

    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...
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    1961 schwinn american value

    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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