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I recently acquired a Schwinn bicycle and I am trying to pinpoint its age, where it was built, and any another information about it.
The body style and paint style matches the 1941 and 1947 Streamliner that bore the Goodrich name. However, there are a few differences.
1. Instead of the name plate saying Schwinn or BF Goodrich, it says Niagara.
2. The tank does not have Streamliner written on it. Instead, it has Schwinn written on it.
3. The chain guard says Niagara Schwinn on it.
4. The front shock matches the images I have scene of the 1941, but not 1947.
When looking for a serial number, I did not find any that were listed in the post 1948 areas. I found one on the crank, specifically the left crank arm. The serial number matches the Schwinn style. What I read seems like the serial number should be stamped on the crank on the inside. Maybe that depended on the model year?
Given the information, I am assuming it is between 1941-1947. However, I have no idea what the Niagara company is and I can't find any references to Schwinn Niagara on the net. I was told it was sold in Canada and maybe made there, but I can't find any info on that.
I found one image of a 1920 bicycle that has a Niagara label but I have no idea who made it.
Help would be appreciated on trying to get some more info on this bike. At the very least where it was made and what this Niagara company was.
The body style and paint style matches the 1941 and 1947 Streamliner that bore the Goodrich name. However, there are a few differences.
1. Instead of the name plate saying Schwinn or BF Goodrich, it says Niagara.
2. The tank does not have Streamliner written on it. Instead, it has Schwinn written on it.
3. The chain guard says Niagara Schwinn on it.
4. The front shock matches the images I have scene of the 1941, but not 1947.
When looking for a serial number, I did not find any that were listed in the post 1948 areas. I found one on the crank, specifically the left crank arm. The serial number matches the Schwinn style. What I read seems like the serial number should be stamped on the crank on the inside. Maybe that depended on the model year?
Given the information, I am assuming it is between 1941-1947. However, I have no idea what the Niagara company is and I can't find any references to Schwinn Niagara on the net. I was told it was sold in Canada and maybe made there, but I can't find any info on that.
I found one image of a 1920 bicycle that has a Niagara label but I have no idea who made it.
Help would be appreciated on trying to get some more info on this bike. At the very least where it was made and what this Niagara company was.