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Schwinn S5 Westwood Rim with Bendix Hub

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gkeep

I live for the CABE
Can anyone tell me when and on what bikes Schwinn used the Westwood style S-5 rims with a Bendix coaster brake hub? Were these used on some lightweights like New Worlds? Travelers?

Thanks!
 
I'm pretty sure the S-5's were a 60's rim showing up in 1964. It replaced all the 26" S-6 rims on the bikes equipped with 1 3/8" tires like the Racer, Breeze, Speedster, Traveler, Collegiate etc.. The 26" S-5 part number was 3990.
 
I'm pretty sure the S-5's were a 60's rim showing up in 1964. It replaced all the 26" S-6 rims on the bikes equipped with 1 3/8" tires like the Racer, Breeze, Speedster, Traveler, Collegiate etc.. The 26" S-5 part number was 3990.
Thanks, that was what I was guessing but had not found many references to them. Always another riddle to solve...;)
 
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