What length kickstand for Schwinn Speedster?

[Skip Montanaro]

I've got a Schwinn Speedster (mid-70s) which I converted to 590 wheels several years ago. I use it as an around town bike. During the conversion process I set aside and eventually lost the kickstand. A bit of poking around here gave me some Schwinn part numbers. Is 8331 the correct assembly for my bike? Despite the switch to the slightly smaller diameter rim, I also switched to plumper tires which fill up the original fenders nicely. I doubt the bottom bracket is much lower than original, if it's at all lower.

 

[Roger Henning]

It may or may not work for the reason you stated. I would guess it would but the only way to know it to try. Roger

 

[Skip Montanaro]

Thanks, Roger. Is there a place which matches up the part numbers with the lengths of the sprags (what a curious name)? I couldn't find such a thing. I noticed there is another potential suitable part number as well, 8328.

Also, I should ask... Are these assemblies still available somewhere (eBay, speciality vendor, etc), or do I toss out a post to the wanted forum and see what people here have? Sorry, I've not really had much experience outfitting this bike other than with non-original parts, and most of my vintage bike interests lie elsewhere.)

 

[Roger Henning]

All the places you listed are possible points of purchase. If you have access to an old time Schwinn dealer/shop they might have them. Roger

 

[Gordon]

I have a box of several dozen Schwinn kickstands. I will see if I can find either of the two numbers you referenced.

 

[Skip Montanaro]

Cool, thanks @Gordon.

 

[Gordon]

The closest I can come is an 8321 which according to my literature is a sprag only for a 26 inch lightweight. It is a used one so is complete with spring, pin and collar, it isn't just the sprag. Photo below.