1962 Schwinn Continental Tourist

[cjefferds]

Check out this mean green machine, a 1962 Schwinn Continental Tourist that I found recently on craigslist. Just spent the weekend removing 60 years of accumulated grime and gunk to reveal this beauty. Aside from the Suntour GT rear derailleur, Shimano skiptooth freewheel and shimano 333 pie plate, it appears all original - at least to my untrained eye. I have not serviced the bike yet, but it rides very nicely in current condition.

 

[Allrounderco]

Very nice!

 

[49autocycledeluxe]

it surprises me that more of the "tourist" models were not sold when probably 75% or more Continental and Varsity riders had no need for dropped bars. must have been the cool factor. cool always trumps practicality.

nice bike, I like the green.

 

[Eric Amlie]

Looks to be the 23" frame size.
That's a long reach down to the downtube shift levers.
Haven't seen many of these in green...nice!

 

[cjefferds]

Looks to be the 23" frame size.
That's a long reach down to the downtube shift levers.
Haven't seen many of these in green...nic

 

[cjefferds]

Looks to be the 23" frame size.
That's a long reach down to the downtube shift levers.
Haven't seen many of these in green...nice!

Yes is a 23” frame and it is definitely a reach. Thanks!

 

[49autocycledeluxe]

That's a long reach down to the downtube shift levers.

we have been spoiled. my "Modern" 2001 road bike has the shifters in the brake levers.

 

[Siestabikes]

I converted a 66 ladies tourist from downtube shifters to schwinn stem shifters with modern downtube cable stops