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Serial #S18815 dates this Schwinn Racer Spitfire Red 20" frame for 26" tires from October, 1957. Frame, fork, chainguard and original crankset are included. Will disassemble for shipping. Buyers pays actual cost for shipping. Local pickup in Mission, Kansas (Kansas City metropolitan area) is...

Schwinn Starlet in Summer Cloud White with Powder Blue trim. As you can see, this is a well-built and very rideable bicycle. It features B.F. Goodrich 26 x 2.125 tires that hold air, full fenders with pin stripes and darts, a kickstand, a luggage rack, a nice, recovered saddle with coil...

Sad, but so very true. So many great bikes get parted out because they are worth so much more parted out. So it goes.

It appears there is one on eBay right now, although it's referred to as an aluminum stem with steel hardware: https://www.ebay.com/itm/115250693593?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&customid=link&campid=5335809022&toolid=20001&mkevt=1

I'm pretty sure the 1968 Collegiate came with both standard handlebars and drop (racing) handlebars, each requiring a different stem. Which set of handlebars do you have? In either case I have both stems. These are from 1960's Varsity bikes, so they should be fine.

Correct. This was a one year only bike.

Deal!

Thanks and deal!

Yup, but maybe there's someone out there who needs a Valentines Day gift.

This is an awesome 1966 Schwinn radiant sky blue Miss Teen, SN HB18076. Signs of wear are likely from storage. It's just too nice to part out so I thought I might offer it up to anyone interested. It's a 26" middleweight with a two-toned 'S' Mesinger saddle, Schwinn S-7 Tubular rims & chrome...

As I was replacing the front brake pads imprinted Weinmann this weekend that very thought occurred to me as well. Must have been replacements based on the spec sheet.

Good, and thanks!

Thank you. I'll keep your suggestion in mind when I'm working on a lightweight.

Just sharing the progress so far. Thanks again for all of the tips and suggestions. You are an amazing group and your help is much appreciated. I switched the hand brake and shifter as suggested, got the shifter cleaned up and to work, sort of. That's definitely still a work in progress...

I just tried a Gulco 375 with the bezel that I have in my stash. The bezel is not large enough but I could use just the reflector if you all think that's appropriate. Keep those suggestions coming, please. Much appreciated!

Thanks for all the great suggestions and comments! What would be the correct reflector for the rear fender?

Beautiful!

Great photos! Cool bike!

There does seem to be a lot of slack on the shifter cable so maybe it was moved. Thanks again!

Thanks for this tip! Much appreciated.

Oh geez! That would be a wrinkle for sure!

Got it and noted! Thanks a million! Any idea why American/Speedster/American occurred? Marketing?

Great! Very helpful!

Just picked this Schwinn American up at a local estate sale offering 80% off. The listing for the sale included a vintage Schwinn so I just had to check it out. There sits this guy in a dark garage marked $225.00; so I paid $45.00. I get home excited and checked out the serial number E814880...

Hello, I have two sets of Schwinn Traveler fenders both with the front fins. One set is from a 1962 and the other from a 1960. I have done nothing to either set and they are both presentable. One set is clearly much nicer than the other, but with a little help these could be really nice and...

I have three sets of peaked fenders, but they are in chrome and might have been from Schwinn Travelers. One set is very nice and the other set is in need of cleaning. If you want pics I will be happy to send them to you. Otherwise, see the Aug. 4th post from Drosentreter. He is parting out a...

Good morning, Would a wheelset from a 1967 Schwinn Hollywood work for you?

Good to know and I really appreciate all of the expertise!

Thanks Ernbar! Working on cleaning her up. Got some new tires for her. One of these days I hope to share some pics.

Okay.....I see....newbe that I am. Rear hub....not drop out! Sorry! Here's a shot of the rear hub.....3 56. So is this a '56?

Thanks for the tip! I see the piece for the shifter cable on top of the chain guard has broken off. I can also see wear on the cable where the cable was probably routed. Love this site. Learning so much! Thank you to all!

Thanks to GTs58 for the info on the serial number. Goes to show this old dog can learn new tricks. Here's a shot of the rear hub.

Input much appreciated! Thanks a million!

New to this site. Lots of great info much appreciated. Got my Medicare card last month so you know how old I am. I found this '55 Schwinn Corvette - U07467 - born on 11/02-04/1955. It's just a few weeks younger than I am. Always loved the Schwinn Stingrays and hung out at PeeDee's in North...