Quality Bikes - Schwinn 3-Speeds

[sld6914]

Here's my prewar superior project I've been working on and off for a while it needed it otherwise I would of left it original but bringing back to a nice rider ,almost done.

 

[Schwinn499]

View attachment 564745 View attachment 564746 View attachment 564747 View attachment 564748 Here's my prewar superior project I've been working on and off for a while it needed it otherwise I would of left it original but bringing back to a nice rider ,almost done.

That's sweeeeet!

 

[Vintage Paintworx]

View attachment 564745 View attachment 564746 View attachment 564747 View attachment 564748 Here's my prewar superior project I've been working on and off for a while it needed it otherwise I would of left it original but bringing back to a nice rider ,almost done.

Now that's nice!! :eek:

 

[SirMike1983]

1947 Schwinn New World out and about:

 

[morton]

I have 5 of the newer 3 spds (Racer/Speedster/Breeze) and love the way they ride but always get a kick out of hearing them referred to as lightweights. With a SA 3 spd hub or a Bendix kickback, I think they rival a Varsity as the heaviest lightweights in the Schwinn lineup.

 

[GregG]

One of my favorite bikes to ride.

 

[rollfaster]

I love these early post war lightweights, 3 and single speed Coasters. Very classy bikes indeed.

 

[SirMike1983]

A pair from 1947: a blue Continental and a black New World. I dusted, cleaned, and adjusted a few things on these today.

 

[rollfaster]

Not a three speed, but I sure do enjoy my 53 New World.

 

[SirMike1983]

View attachment 666439 Not a three speed, but I sure do enjoy my 53 New World.

That's in nice shape. The other thing is these frames are usually set up to accept caliper brakes, so converting could be as easy as an alternate wheelset, some sidepull calipers, and handles/cables -- two variations of one bike.