Original owner 1954 Schwinn Wasp 24"

Wayne Adam

I live for the CABE

• Aug 23, 2011

• #1

I recently picked up this original owner 1954 Schwinn Wasp 24". The lady is now in her mid 60's. She told me the story of how excited she was
when her dad bought this for her at a bike shop in Clifton, NJ, her first two wheeler. I know it is just another common bike, but I couldn't pass up such a
clean, unrestored original. Nothing has been changed, even the original tires are excellent.

This lady took very good care of her bike, even the chrome is like new. I got it for $75.00..........Wayne

 

SailorMac

Finally riding a big boys bike

• Aug 23, 2011

• #2

Wasp

Minty little wasp. Nice!

 

ridingtoy

Cruisin' on my Bluebird

• Aug 23, 2011

• #3

Even though it's a 24" model, she gave you a really good deal on an original condition Schwinn. I wouldn't have hesitated buying it at that price either! I'm sure she probably hated to part with her childhood bicycle, but was happy to know it went to someone who would appreciate and take care of it as she always did.

I have a couple 24" Shelby Flying Clouds, and with me being only 5'-8", I can comfortably ride them without having to raise the seat post to the max length.

Dave

 

Last edited: Aug 23, 2011

jeep girl

Finally riding a big boys bike

• Nov 22, 2015

• #4

Love that bike! I have the 26" version and am currently looking for a black version of that style bike, so if anybody has one to sell, please let me know!
Not sure if they made black Wasps, just looking for a women's black, fat tire, with that style chain guard (will consider others). Thanks.

 

rollfaster

Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe

• Nov 22, 2015

• #5

wayne, that is a true time capsule and a fantastic buy! been looking for a 24'' ballooner for my wife for a while now. im going to look at a 24'' schwinn boys later, but im sure it wont be this nice.

 

mickeyc

Cruisin' on my Bluebird

• Nov 22, 2015

• #6

rollfaster said:

wayne, that is a true time capsule and a fantastic buy! been looking for a 24'' ballooner for my wife for a while now. im going to look at a 24'' schwinn boys later, but im sure it wont be this nice.

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I have a 24" Columbia ladies (1954) I'd let go as I just recently got a 24" Road Master ladies. My wife is a shorty too, doesn't need 2 bikes.

Mike

 

rollfaster

Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe

• Nov 22, 2015

• #7

mickeyc said:

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I have a 24" Columbia ladies (1954) I'd let go as I just recently got a 24" Road Master ladies. My wife is a shorty too, doesn't need 2 bikes.

Mike

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thats really nice.if i dont pick up the one im going to look at today,ill be getting back with you.

 

cds2323

Cruisin' on my Bluebird

• Nov 25, 2015

• #8

I had a 54 just like this that I regreased a little over 15 years ago. The girl I sold it to is still riding it. Wasn't quite as clean but was complete. This one looks super clean.

 

Nickinator

Riding my '38 Deluxe Bluebird

• Nov 25, 2015

• #9

What a sweet little bike. She took really good care of it.

Darcie

 

pkleppert

Finally riding a big boys bike

• Nov 27, 2015

• #10

Great candidate for "Best Original" at the
Ann Arbor Show next April 26,2016