What is "SB" handlebars?

[dougfisk]

In the prewar Schwinn catalogs they use the abbreviation "SB" to describe a handlebar type. What does this mean? Scout bar? Steerhorn bar?

 

[rollfaster]

Good ol abbreviations.

Sb stands for swept back.

 

[dougfisk]

I am not familiar with that term...how else would you describe them?

 

[2jakes]

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In the prewar Schwinn catalogs they use the abbreviation "SB" to describe a handlebar type. What does this mean? Scout bar? Steerhorn bar?

1938

Handlebars: 26 x 8 SB

(could be in reference to the size/style)

 

[GTs58]

Could it stand for Schwinn Built or Brand?

 

[STUPIDILLO]

Could it be for Some Bitch? Pretty sure it stands for Swept Back.

 

[rustjunkie]

Island Cycle Supply shows S.B bars in 26x8