NOS Schwinn Krate Bikes Detroit CL

[delaneyt]

Not in the original run of Krates (1968-73).

Yes, but not in the run. A special dealer issue late 60’s. They never sold them, just presented to dealers as a one off. Since my dad worked for Schwinn we had dozens of bikes in the basement and the Grape Krate was dissassembled and parts used on other bikes. I used the 5 speed shifter on a Twinn Tandem.

 

[Freqman1]

Yes, but not in the run. A special dealer issue late 60’s. They never sold them, just presented to dealers as a one off. Since my dad worked for Schwinn we had dozens of bikes in the basement and the Grape Krate was dissassembled and parts used on other bikes. I used the 5 speed shifter on a Twinn Tandem.

I’m not a Krate guy but I’ve heard the rumors-about four different versions and have never seen a legit bike or any dealer lit to back this up. Until I do I’m not a believer.