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Local Pick Up Only in Farmington Hills, MI. 1964 Schwinn Racer Deluxe- $200 or best offer.

Thanks, but I already found one.

Oops! LOL!

Thanks. Let me know if you find out anything.

I am looking to buy a red Schwinn S seat with a crash bar and a chrome front rack like the ones in the pictures.

The wheels that are on it are in great condition, but they aren't the wheels that belong on the bike. I want the bike to have original wheels. Since I got a really good deal on the bike, I have the ability to purchase the things that would make it original and still have value. I think that the...

Yeah, thanks.

I have a buddy that is trying to figure out the manufacturer and model of this bike. We think it’s a bike from the 70s. Any help would be appreciated. A picture of the bike that you think it resembles would be most helpful.

Just bought this bike on Monday. Got it for $50. Going to restore it to original. Needs wheels, front rack, seat and hub.

That is exactly what I am beginning to think that someone did. Either that, or they found this frame and had spare parts from a Continental and they slapped it all together.

That's what I am beginning to think, too. Thanks.

Okay, so the date stamp on the frame is 1969 and it sounds like you guys are pretty positive that they did not use these handlebars until 1971. So, what do you think is the most likely answer to this riddle?

Roger, I really am surprised to hear that. It’s a real shocker.

Mine is a 1969. Were they using these bars in 1969?

And they are made in Britain?

$150 or best offer + shipping to the lower 48 states. I removed this from a German folding bike. Last time I rode the bike, it worked.

I recently finished restoring a 1969 Schwinn Varsity. I noticed that the handlebars had a "British Made" stamp on them. I am wondering if this was original, if there was a shortage at the factory that caused them to use other handlebars, if this was an "upgrade" by the bike shop or if it was...

This website says the Resilion, the company that made my rear coaster brake hub, made it’s last product in 1958. http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/components/resilion-story.html

Nice pictures.

Thanks. Can you post some more pictures of your bike?

I found some more info on this site. https://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Tube_Investments

I found this site that seems to lend some weight to your statements. https://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Hercules_Cycle_and_Motor_Co

You're welcome. Thanks for all your help. I really appreciate it.

So, I read some more of that Wikipedia page and found this, "Tube Investments bought the Nottingham-based Raleigh Cycle Company in 1960 to form TI Raleigh Industries. Combined, they controlled 75% of the British bicycle market. Management of the British Cycle Corporation was handed to the...

So either of these pictures help with a date. I couldn’t find any other numbers on the bike.

So, you're thinking 1970’s, too?

Thanks, a lot. The person I bought the bike from was an older lady who had her even older father there. He mentioned the year 1959. Do you think he could be right?

Thanks for the information.

So, what's confusing here is there's like three or four names attached to this bike. So, the bike is a Hercules, made in England, but might have actually been made my Raleigh or Phillips. The bike was made for Hawthorne, which made bikes exclusively for MW. Do I have this correct?

Thanks. I was leaning toward the 70's.

I can't find any information on Hawthorne Serial numbers. Can someone, please, point me in the right direction?

Does anyone know the history behind these decals?

By the way, here's my 1972 Schwinn Continental in burgundy. I would like some ideas for touch-up paint. Actually, I was referring to the original post, since it was exactly like my bike.

By the way, here's my 1972 Schwinn Continental in burgundy. I would like some ideas for touch-up paint.

Yep. Serial number on my bike places the build date as April 1972. Makes sense now.

Did you need and/or use any touch-up paint? If so, what did you use?

Beautiful restoration!

I have the exact same bike with these pedals. Are they also a correct substitution for the Atom pedals?