Is it a real Schwinn Cruiser Deluxe 100th Anniversary bike?

[phantom]

Actually when it comes to the best repop non-black phantom you can't do better than the 96/97 Cruiser Deluxe. I'm not sure which exact date you've got but, I've never seen that type with fender light and steel stem, nor that color scheme for 1995 too. It might be a dealer up-grade though, And i'm pretty sure that Schwinn, just to add to the confusion, used their 95 'anniversary' stickers for a few years after the 95's.

Like the Deluxe models (below) I expect that springer fork is of the leftovers from the phantoms as, the 95 'Anniversary' deluxe cruisers were made with the 'new style' repop Post 1954-55 type. But, made from the 'Centennial' black phantom frames with actual black phantom paint scheme that are also embossed 'Centennial 1895-1995' under the bottom bracket with the repop pre 1955 springer like yours. And the repop 52 tooth Sprocket, is the 96/97 'Schwinn Cruiser Deluxe' yet upgraded into the future with a Nexus 7 rear hub.

You've got it all in these bikes with bonus points as originally issued 96/7 the leftover 1995 'Centennial' Black Phantom frames, and a kick butt Nexus 7. Disclaimer, some peps think these are 95's but, not, they're 96/7's.

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My Green/Cream is a 95...Bought it same time I bought my repro Phantoms. The seven speed bike is a nice ride but it still has short fender, cheap pedals, seat, stem and no fork lock and bad grips.

 

[Oilit]

The true 100th anniversary Schwinn Phantom frames were not built in Taiwan (or China), they were built in Riverside California.

I heard it was a company called Aerocycle, in Ontario California. Does anybody have documentation? I haven't found much of anything on the internet.

 

[phantom]

I heard it was a company called Aerocycle, in Ontario California. Does anybody have documentation? I haven't found much of anything on the internet.

Aerocycle Enterprises Inc. in Ontario California. Correct

 

[Saving Tempest]

Actually when it comes to the best repop non-black phantom you can't do better than the 96/97 Cruiser Deluxe. I'm not sure which exact date you've got but, I've never seen that type with fender light and steel stem, nor that color scheme for 1995 too. It might be a dealer up-grade though, And i'm pretty sure that Schwinn, just to add to the confusion, used their 95 'anniversary' stickers for a few years after the 95's.

Like the Deluxe models (below) I expect that springer fork is of the leftovers from the phantoms as, the 95 'Anniversary' deluxe cruisers were made with the 'new style' repop Post 1954-55 type. But, made from the 'Centennial' black phantom frames with actual black phantom paint scheme that are also embossed 'Centennial 1895-1995' under the bottom bracket with the repop pre 1955 springer like yours. And the repop 52 tooth Sprocket, is the 96/97 'Schwinn Cruiser Deluxe' yet upgraded into the future with a Nexus 7 rear hub.

You've got it all in these bikes with bonus points as originally issued 96/7 the leftover 1995 'Centennial' Black Phantom frames, and a kick butt Nexus 7. Disclaimer, some peps think these are 95's but, not, they're 96/7's.

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No, after 1995 the sticker was changed. And I have that frame, springer. chainguard and I think the rack sitting on my bike stand right now, that was the bike Jay81 parted. I bought a tank, repro fenders and light ass'y, maybe the rack was also from Bicyclebones, the crank is from a 50s Tiger courtesy of Danny the schwinn freak and the rims/tires are from the '54 Hornet Danny sold me as well before I put Kenda/Sun tires and rims on Darla that I bought from Frank71. I have the right chainring for this too but haven't replaced the cloverleaf yet.

A lock was included with the springer, which also must be installed.

Spare or not, once the supply was gone the Huffy canti frame replaced it.

 

[Saving Tempest]

I replaced the horrid grips that left black stuff on your hands with green glitter grips ASAP PDQ on Germaine.

 

[Saving Tempest]

Bicyclebones may still have repro no 'approved' chubby grips in a few colors that you will LOVE!

You can also get the old Schwinn script black vinyl for the tank from him.

 

[curtis odom]

The frames were made at ARC & Spark Welding.

 

[curtis odom]

Phantom parts, from the prototypes.

 

[Intense One]

Just saw my post back from 2013 about my 1995 100th Anniversary Schwinn Cruiser bike. Well, I still have the bike, still ride it, still looks good and since bought a sister for him.....still have both...both still from Taiwan but still enjoy them along some of my Chicago Schwinn too. Ride on, buddies.

 

[Oilit]

Phantom parts, from the prototypes.

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This is the first time I've ever heard of "Arc & Spark Welding". Were they subcontracted to Aerocycle Enterprises? If you have first-hand knowledge, feel free to share. I, for one, would like to know!