Danny the schwinn freak
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Let’s see some late 70’s/early 80’s Cruisers and Spitfires
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Haha when I was working on the mini Cruisers and I seen the Mini Pinscher walk by, I said I have to capture the shot real quick.. I only thought it was right Mini Pinscher mini Cruiser
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Muncie-mike
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It is a 1981 cruiser that I painted with engine enamel
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TRUEBLUE1981
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1978 Spitfire Cruiser Schwinn Studded balloons
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irideiam
I live for the CABE
Made by Giant.
irideiam
I live for the CABE
Good info I found somewhere in my research and saved:
by Schwinn
1977
Schwinn Spitfire
A new bicycling idea from Schwinn that combines Schwinn strength and durability in an agile bike that goes anywhere that bikes can go. Ideal too for industrial and commercial use where a bicycle built to take it is important. All that and more.... that's what the Schwinn Spitfire is made for, adding new places to ride.... new things to do. Charge off on the rugged Spitfire, to the beach, camp grounds, a long secondary scenic roads and paths. Ride to those often missed places away from the everyday crowd, to the little explored hideaways and by-ways. The Schwinn Spitfire makes it easy with its strong Schwinn middleweight design and electro-forged frame. Knobby whitewall tires not only add to its attractive appearance, but they help assure a better ride on carying surfaces. Sturdy Schwinn construction, and the simple and sure operation of a positive action single speed coaster brake, plus the comfort of the heavy duty padded saddle make the Spitfire one of the most versatile ideas in bikes today. Rick looking and long lasting Schwinn colors, too!
Frame: Heavy duty, Schwinn electro-forged cantilever style frame.
Frame Finish: Flamboyant red, Sky blue, black.
Wheels: 26" x 2.125" Schwinn tubular balloon rims.
Tires: 26" x 2.125" balloon knobby whitewall.
Handlebar and Stem: Chrome plated handlebar and hot forged steel stem.
Crankset: One-piece, heat treated forged steel.
Pedals: Block style reflectorized.
Brake: Bendix coaster brake.
Saddle: Black heavy duty, padded.
Weight: 44 1/2 lbs.
1978
Schwinn Spitfire
Cantilever frame design.
Forged steel crank.
Spring cushion saddle.
Full length chainguard.
Versatile bike that goes anywhere that bikes can go. Ideal too for industrial and commercial use where a sturdy bicycle is important. Charge off on the rugged Spitfire to the beach, campgrounds, or secondary scenic roads. Strong Schwinn-built electro-forged frame, heat-treated steel crank. 26" x 2.125" balloon knobby whitewall tires help assure a better ride on varying surfaces. Positive action coaster brake. Weight: 45 lbs.
1979
Schwinn Spitfire
Schwinn Balloon and Middleweight Models
Schwinn Spitfire 5-speed
CC5-5, 5-speed 26-inch wheels
CC7-6, Coaster 26-inch wheels
CC1-6, Coaster 24-inch wheels
Here's a whole new cycling sport- cruising! "Cruising" began along the beaches in California when outdoor enthusiasts discovered the fun of riding their "old" balloon tire bikes along the water's edge. The sport soon spread and today the reliable balloon tire bike is back in demand as a sport bike for riding on sand, off-the-road trails or around town- almost anywhere you'd want to go. These new Schwinn Spitfire models are modern-day balloon tire bikes with Schwinn's sturdy electro-forged cantilever frame, spring cushion saddles, tubular steel rims and many other smooth-riding Schwinn quality features. Choice of 26-inch wheel sizes in Spitfire I coaster brake models.
Spitfire V has hand brakes with 5-speed derailleur gears for easier pedaling. All have 2.125 inch wide balloon tires. Weight 45 pounds.
Assembled and fitted, ready to ride....
by Schwinn
1977
Schwinn Spitfire
A new bicycling idea from Schwinn that combines Schwinn strength and durability in an agile bike that goes anywhere that bikes can go. Ideal too for industrial and commercial use where a bicycle built to take it is important. All that and more.... that's what the Schwinn Spitfire is made for, adding new places to ride.... new things to do. Charge off on the rugged Spitfire, to the beach, camp grounds, a long secondary scenic roads and paths. Ride to those often missed places away from the everyday crowd, to the little explored hideaways and by-ways. The Schwinn Spitfire makes it easy with its strong Schwinn middleweight design and electro-forged frame. Knobby whitewall tires not only add to its attractive appearance, but they help assure a better ride on carying surfaces. Sturdy Schwinn construction, and the simple and sure operation of a positive action single speed coaster brake, plus the comfort of the heavy duty padded saddle make the Spitfire one of the most versatile ideas in bikes today. Rick looking and long lasting Schwinn colors, too!
- Schwinn Spitfire Model CC7-6............$118.95
Frame: Heavy duty, Schwinn electro-forged cantilever style frame.
Frame Finish: Flamboyant red, Sky blue, black.
Wheels: 26" x 2.125" Schwinn tubular balloon rims.
Tires: 26" x 2.125" balloon knobby whitewall.
Handlebar and Stem: Chrome plated handlebar and hot forged steel stem.
Crankset: One-piece, heat treated forged steel.
Pedals: Block style reflectorized.
Brake: Bendix coaster brake.
Saddle: Black heavy duty, padded.
Weight: 44 1/2 lbs.
1978
Schwinn Spitfire
Cantilever frame design.
Forged steel crank.
Spring cushion saddle.
Full length chainguard.
- Model CC7-6....$124.95
Versatile bike that goes anywhere that bikes can go. Ideal too for industrial and commercial use where a sturdy bicycle is important. Charge off on the rugged Spitfire to the beach, campgrounds, or secondary scenic roads. Strong Schwinn-built electro-forged frame, heat-treated steel crank. 26" x 2.125" balloon knobby whitewall tires help assure a better ride on varying surfaces. Positive action coaster brake. Weight: 45 lbs.
1979
Schwinn Spitfire
Schwinn Balloon and Middleweight Models
Schwinn Spitfire 5-speed
CC5-5, 5-speed 26-inch wheels
CC7-6, Coaster 26-inch wheels
CC1-6, Coaster 24-inch wheels
Here's a whole new cycling sport- cruising! "Cruising" began along the beaches in California when outdoor enthusiasts discovered the fun of riding their "old" balloon tire bikes along the water's edge. The sport soon spread and today the reliable balloon tire bike is back in demand as a sport bike for riding on sand, off-the-road trails or around town- almost anywhere you'd want to go. These new Schwinn Spitfire models are modern-day balloon tire bikes with Schwinn's sturdy electro-forged cantilever frame, spring cushion saddles, tubular steel rims and many other smooth-riding Schwinn quality features. Choice of 26-inch wheel sizes in Spitfire I coaster brake models.
Spitfire V has hand brakes with 5-speed derailleur gears for easier pedaling. All have 2.125 inch wide balloon tires. Weight 45 pounds.
Assembled and fitted, ready to ride....
- 5-speed....$169.95
- coaster models....$136.95
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sarmisluters
Finally riding a big boys bike
Did you notice in 78, the description left out Blue and only shows Red and Black ? Implying there are no blue 78 Spitfires?
Also, here in Southern California, the South Bay, I remember the new Spitfires all had black walls in 77 and 78 and in 79, whitewalls were available on the bikes, everyone wanted whitewalls on their bikes.
The all of the catalog descriptions above state only whitewalls.
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