Grip color

[60sstuff]

I kind of figured that. Can you post a copy of the reporter I’d like to find out what date that came out.

Mid year 1966.
Schwinn Reporter, June ‘66 was the introduction of the colored chubby grips.

 

[indycycling]

Mid year 1966.
Schwinn Reporter, June ‘66 was the introduction of the colored chubby grips.

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Thanks Chris, you beat me to it! and thanks for the 2 prime examples to boot

 

[60sstuff]

Another mid/late year change was the switch from the Chubby grips to the new “slim-line” grips mentioned in the Sept. ‘67 Schwinn Reporter.

 

[indycycling]

Another mid/late year change was the switch from the Chubby grips to the new “slim-line” grips mentioned in the Sept. ‘67 Schwinn Reporter.

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Thanks Chris - does this apply to Stingrays too? It only mentions the larger bikes

 

[Tim s]

The bike.

 

[60sstuff]

Thanks Chris - does this apply to Stingrays too? It only mentions the larger bikes

Mike,
Yes, Stingrays also.
Obviously the slim-line grips are on all the 67 and newer Stingrays. Not sure why it’s not mentioned in that article.

 

[60sstuff]

The bike.

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Tim,
Nice bike.
1966 Fastbacks were the only year that had Sprint components throughout the bike.

What is the serial number on this Fastback as there are several things odd on this restored bike.
Looks like the down tube Schwinn decals are for a Stingray top tube with the slight curve.
Missing the LH fork dart.
Also the rear derailleur is a 64 Varsity style with the riveted tag.
Bow pedals look like 1970.

Sorry for the critic, but all these items are correctable.

 

[nick tures]

@Tim s nice bike !!

 

[Tim s]

Some of the serial number was hard to read but here is my best guess BB02516. I put the missing fork dart on and here is a pic of the pedal. The missing rear reflector is on its way from Bicycle Bones and I still have some cleaning left to do. Tim

 

[60sstuff]

Looks like the second letter is a B=1966.

Here are a few pics of my Stingray pedal collection.
64-65 Large Cap Bow Pedals.
66-67 Small Cap Bow Pedals.
68-70 Bow Pedals.