A true survivor from 1954, one of the best Schwinn Traveler bikes I've ever seen!

[juanitasmith13]

NOTE, Winged Badge use example... on the pretty '54 find.

 

[schwinnlax]

That's a beautiful bike, and with a Cyclelock it's pretty rare! I've got a '53 Varsity with a Cyclelock. There are some interesting differences between these two model years. The Varsity was essentially the same bike, but with painted fenders rather than SS, and did not come standard with a light set or saddle bag that the Traveler had. Looks like yours has Weinmann brakes and levers, my '53 has the "Schwinn Built" ones. My '53 has the "World" decal on the down tube, but looks like that was dropped in '54 in favor of a decal with the bike name.

 

[schwinnlax]

Just saw this Rec, do you have Scwhinn Built brakes with Weinmann brake levers?

 

[rollfaster]

Wow! Some pretty sweet original bikes guys. While not a Traveller, my 53 New World is nice, but nowhere near as nice as the Op Traveller.

 

[schwinnlax]

Also looks like '54 was the first year they started putting brazed on cable stops for the rear brake cable, and a bracket for the 3 speed cable pulley. The '53s don't have either.

 

[HARPO]

The saddle looks brand new! GREAT find, congrats!!

 

[Brutuskend]

WOW

Was this ever ridden?

I'm only 1 year older and I wish I was in HALF that good of shape.

But then, I HAVE been ridden, and put away wet a time or two.

BTW, anyone need a OG green fork for one of these?

 

[SirMike1983]

I actually like the World Varsity type painted fenders more than the stainless Traveler type. Just a preference, I guess.

 

[kostnerave]

Wow, I'm checking in to see if that Traveler is available for sale. Thanks!