shawn57187
Finally riding a big boys bike
I have in my possession a 3-speed Schwinn Tiger bicycle that I am in the process of restoring. As I am restoring the bicycle, I have a few questions:
- I believe that it is from the 1950's because the chain guard has a small picture of a tiger on it. Is that correct?
- The bicycle came with an aftermarket seat. At a swap meet, I found a red/white Schwinn saddle seat with a monogrammed S on it. The seller said it was from the late 50s/ early 60s. After purchasing the seat, I noticed that some Schwinn seats from this period had a chromed metal bar on the back. Mine doesn't have a bar like this. What style seat is correct for a 50's Schwinn Tiger?
- Would it devalue the bike to repaint it? The paint is fairly faded, so I'm wondering if a FULL restoration would increase the value.
- Do they make reproduction decals for the older style Schwinn Tigers? I've only seen kits without the tiger picture.
Thanks!
- I believe that it is from the 1950's because the chain guard has a small picture of a tiger on it. Is that correct?
- The bicycle came with an aftermarket seat. At a swap meet, I found a red/white Schwinn saddle seat with a monogrammed S on it. The seller said it was from the late 50s/ early 60s. After purchasing the seat, I noticed that some Schwinn seats from this period had a chromed metal bar on the back. Mine doesn't have a bar like this. What style seat is correct for a 50's Schwinn Tiger?
- Would it devalue the bike to repaint it? The paint is fairly faded, so I'm wondering if a FULL restoration would increase the value.
- Do they make reproduction decals for the older style Schwinn Tigers? I've only seen kits without the tiger picture.
Thanks!