S2 question..

[WEAKFISH]

For the Schwinn experts...were S2 painted wheels with skiptooth new departure hubs available on Schwinn bikes of 1946-47?

 

[PCHiggin]

S-2's were introduced in '48.They probably used paint on the lower end models. The N/D hubs were used into the 50's

Pat

 

[Xcelsior]

No, but painted raised centers were.

 

[antque]

Yes, I bought a Schwinn ( can't remember the model) years ago green and cream and the rims were S2 painted white with a red stripe on either side of the spokes, they were original,

 

[Gordon]

I had an early Schwinn with straight sided painted Lobdell rims. They looked similar to the unknurled painted S2's that came out later.