Correct derailleur for Fast Back 5 Speed

[Freqman1]

Did a quick search with no luck on finding the answer to this question--bike is a '69. Thanks, Shawn

 

[Oldbikeguy1960]

That would be the Schwinn Approved that a lot of the 10 speeds used in those years, the Huret built one that looked like the Sprint Derailleur. I have a 1969 in parts and it had that derailleur, so did my 1968 Stik Shift 5 Speed and my 1968 Apple Krate.
I can send a photo if you need one.
Hope this helps, Rob

 

[Freqman1]

That would be the Schwinn Approved that a lot of the 10 speeds used in those years, the Huret built one that looked like the Sprint Derailleur. I have a 1969 in parts and it had that derailleur, so did my 1968 Stik Shift 5 Speed and my 1968 Apple Krate.
I can send a photo if you need one.
Hope this helps, Rob

That does help Rob a pic would be great. Thanks, Shawn

 

[Oldbikeguy1960]

Not the nicest example but this is what you are looking for.
The Shimano GT100 took over in 1970 but none of my Krates ever had one. I saw a picture in a Stingray book of a 1971 Orange Krate with a GT100 but I do not think it is original. Most likely a dealer replacement.

 

[Freqman1]

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Not the nicest example but this is what you are looking for.
The Shimano GT100 took over in 1970 but none of my Krates ever had one. I saw a picture in a Stingray book of a 1971 Orange Krate with a GT100 but I do not think it is original. Most likely a dealer replacement.

Thanks I appreciate it! V/r Shawn

 

[Oldbikeguy1960]

No problem glad to help!

 

[indycycling]

Did a quick search with no luck on finding the answer to this question--bike is a '69. Thanks, Shawn

Shawn, if you need a Schwinn Approved, I have several, all very nice, just let me know, thanks

 

[Freqman1]

Shawn, if you need a Schwinn Approved, I have several, all very nice, just let me know, thanks

Thanks this is actually for someone else and I may have one as well. If not I’ll send them your way. Appreciate the help. V/r Shawn

 

[60sstuff]

Shawn,

Not that it matters, unless someone is doing a correct nut/bolt 5 Speed.
There are a few differences in the derailleur used from ‘66 - ‘73.

The ‘66 Fastbacks used the Sprint unit with smooth wheels.
The “Schwinn“ unit continued to use the smooth wheels into 1970 and maybe beyond.
The 72-73 used wheels with the teeth for better control of the chain.

My ‘70 Pea Picker with smooth wheels.
My ‘73 Sunset Orange with the tooth wheels.

 

[indycycling]

Shawn,

Not that it matters, unless someone is doing a correct nut/bolt 5 Speed.
There are a few differences in the derailleur used from ‘66 - ‘73.

The ‘66 Fastbacks used the Sprint unit with smooth wheels.
The “Schwinn“ unit continued to use the smooth wheels into 1970 and maybe beyond.
The 72-73 used wheels with the teeth for better control of the chain.

My ‘70 Pea Picker with smooth wheels.
My ‘73 Sunset Orange with the tooth wheels.

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thanks again, awesome info Chris - captured in my Compendium for future reference