jd56
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
I'm always trying to learn what I can here, and have another question about correct Schwinn grips.
Can someone help us "novice" Schwinn collector "noobs" out, by explaining the variations of styles of grips vs years used that were available on the Schwinns.
To be more descriptive..."style of scripts, shapes of the grips, and colors available for the years in production. I would also assume that based on the model of bike would also dictate the style grip used.
I see many references to certian descriptive grip styles like "Chubbys" and "Oval scripted" and then there is the "Teardrop scripted", oh and the various colors used for certian years. But none that I can find that clarify the years , shapes, and colors used.
I understand that when ordering a Schwinn from a retailer, the consumer could just about order anything they wanted, provided it was current and available for that certain model and year of production.
I also understand that, we as kids, switched parts around to suit our style and achieved look we wanted. And I'm sure in most cases we only switched the look or color with the items that were available at the time.
I'm sure there is reference material here or elsewhere on the web that explains this quandry...so please chime in if you have the answer. Assumptions or opinions are ok but, fact would help clear up the confusion.
Thanks
JD
Can someone help us "novice" Schwinn collector "noobs" out, by explaining the variations of styles of grips vs years used that were available on the Schwinns.
To be more descriptive..."style of scripts, shapes of the grips, and colors available for the years in production. I would also assume that based on the model of bike would also dictate the style grip used.
I see many references to certian descriptive grip styles like "Chubbys" and "Oval scripted" and then there is the "Teardrop scripted", oh and the various colors used for certian years. But none that I can find that clarify the years , shapes, and colors used.
I understand that when ordering a Schwinn from a retailer, the consumer could just about order anything they wanted, provided it was current and available for that certain model and year of production.
I also understand that, we as kids, switched parts around to suit our style and achieved look we wanted. And I'm sure in most cases we only switched the look or color with the items that were available at the time.
I'm sure there is reference material here or elsewhere on the web that explains this quandry...so please chime in if you have the answer. Assumptions or opinions are ok but, fact would help clear up the confusion.
Thanks
JD
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