Incorrect factory wheel lacing

[coasterbrakejunkie1969]

This set of wheels has never even disassembled or broken down in any way. The tires have never been off this set of wheels yet however the lacing is incorrect both front and rear. I have seen other Schwinn factory wheels that were incorrect as well as other manufacturers. I recall someone poo pooing the concept that Schwinn would let them out the door like that. I often call into question things about Schwinn bikes, attesting to the fact that not having been there no one can say for certain what went on and what rolled out the door. I for one certainly don’t feel so bad about my first few improperly laced wheels.

 

[The Colonel]

MY 1948 DX with non knurled S2 rims has incorrect factory lacing as well
ill take pics later today.
also never disassembled.
are those 1948's? non knurled S2's?

 

[AS-1]

What year is that date code on the tire?

 

[coasterbrakejunkie1969]

What year is that date code on the tire?

Last quarter of 1963

 

[coasterbrakejunkie1969]

it is an early red band with tapered drive side dust cap which is inline with the tires.

 

[AS-1]

Last quarter of 1963

What bike did the wheelset come off of?

 

[coasterbrakejunkie1969]

What bike did the wheelset come off of?

That would be a question for @Hastings but he goes through quite a lot of bikes not sure if he would remember. I have had these for a few years. He gave me a couple sets of S-7s

 

[AS-1]

Thanks! I've never had a Schwinn wheel that was laced like yours. Hopefully @Schwinn Sales West will see this thread. Are the rims stamped in the knurling?

 

[coasterbrakejunkie1969]

Thanks! I've never had a Schwinn wheel that was laced like yours. Hopefully @Schwinn Sales West will see this thread. Are the rims stamped in the knurling?

Yes stamped and knurled I can get some pics later

 

[AS-1]

What year did Schwinn start stamping S-7s in the smooth chrome, not the knurling? @GTs58