Bendix MANUAL 2 speed, years available on Schwinns?

[Metalbender]

What years were the Bendix manual 2 speeds available on Schwinns? Thank you.

 

[GTs58]

1955 was the first year Schwinn started using that hub. It was an option also on some models but the first model to be equipped with one was the Flying Star. 1958 was the first year it was a standard option on the Corvettes.

 

[Metalbender]

Thankyou....do you know what year the kickback hub replaced the manual type?

I would ASSUME the kickback replaced the manual because it was easier to replace tires, less parts,cleaner frame,etc???

 

[GTs58]

Thankyou....do you know what year the kickback hub replaced the manual type?

I would ASSUME the kickback replaced the manual because it was easier to replace tires, less parts,cleaner frame,etc???

1961 was when the Auto 2 speed showed up.

 

[WillWork4Parts]

This 62 catalog was the first I've spotted it for Schwinn. There's more catalogs for this year than that site has I'm sure of though. But 59 sticks out in my memory of the Redband kickback for some reason, maybe other brand bikes?
Now I neeed to know!

 

[GTs58]

This is August but I have an earlier one for 61 somewhere but didn't want to search for it. No mention of the auto 2 speed anywhere in the Sept. 1960 sheet.

 

[WillWork4Parts]

Ahh, just patent filed date of 59. Patent granted 61, then produced and marketed.

 

[Metalbender]

Wow! Thanks for ALL the info....I have a 2 spd manual and didn't know what years that it came on...and would be correct on.

I LOVE the patent paperwork!

Does anyone have the patent number for the ND triple speed?

Again thanks Cabers!
Darrell

 

[Rusty Klunker]

Cool paperwork!

Pretty sure I have ads and paperwork for the kickback dated from 1960. Not Schwinn but from Bendix.

 

[WillWork4Parts]

Cool paperwork!

Pretty sure I have ads and paperwork for the kickback dated from 1960. Not Schwinn but from Bendix.

Probably a parts list and maintenance bulletins I imagine? I'd be curious to see.