Schwinn lightweight data book

Schwinn lightweight data book 1969 advertisementsamerican. I recommend schwinnbuilt bicycles not only to the racing men but to every cyclist who wants a lightweight, light running, substantial bicycle with correct lines and the best equipment. Schwinns early attempt at a derailleur geared bicycle. Like the chicago summer of 1992, schwinn bicycle co. Bob hufford, schwinn lightweight data book large collection of schwinn bicycle catalogs from 1960 to 1979. Classic schwinn bicycles is the first professionally produced guide to schwinns most collectible twowheelers, and covers all of the essential details of the companys most memorable products. Wholesale catalog, reprint booklet by bicycling magazine 1983 1984 bicycling mileage log and training. Schwinn originated the unique electroforging process to produce the stongest bicycle frame made today. But beyond making mens and womens road, mountain, hybrid bikes and bicycles for kids, we make memories. Aluminum alloy crank set with 170mm 634 crank arms.

Lightweight schwinn bicycles the classic and antique. This tells how i discovered what model of schwinn tenspeed bicycle i had been. Replacement parts are fairly readily available as schwinn tries to use similar parts when upgrading bike. There is an interesting drawing of a dawes in the data book a book compiling examples of bicycling inventions, many of which are generally thought to be new but are actually very old from the 50s. Schwinn phocus 1400 and 1600 drop bar road bicycle for men and women, alluminum frame, 14 or 16speed drivetrain, carbon fiber fork, 700c wheels, multiple colors 4.

Covers all schwinn heavyweights from autocycle to wasp, plus everything in between. Copyright 20002020 bob hufford all rights reserved. The majority of daweses in the 70s did not have full campy n. How to find the year of a schwinn bike by typing in a serial. Schwinn lightweight data book detail specifications 19601964. The production flow for these bicycles began with frame fabrication in the handbuild part of the chicago schwinn factory. It looks fantastic and the highquality, sturdy build gives you great results from your workout. If you want to run multiple speeds front derailleur comment then you can built a drum brake wheel for the rear around a modern sturmey archer drum brake hub, they come in all different configurations.

Schwinn will have the option to repair or replace any exercise products, which require warranty service. The information that follows comes from a series of emails he sent me in midapril 2009. Fair advice, if your bike was built after 1994 then you wont find anything about them. Schwinn a40 and exerpeutic 5000 come so close to each other when it comes to pricing, with only a few dollars between them.

This is a smaller format book and runs about 150 pages and all photos are black and white. Links to photo galleries of schwinn brochures and catalogs. Schwinn approved gt 300 rear derailleur, campagnolo front. Schwinn lightweight data book publications schwinn bike forum. Schwinn lightweight data book 1969 advertisements american bicyclist magazine october 1969 back overview forward. Schwinn lightweight data book cover page schwinn bike forum. The schwinn bike forum offers the schwinn lightweight data book containing more detailed specifications than the above for the years 1960 through 1979, the years in which i happen to be most interested. Schwinns mission has been to develop bicycles that allow people to experience the confidence and freedom that comes from riding a bike.

More information about this seller contact this seller 6. He has worked in several bicycle shops, and one of the shops he managed was an actual schwinn dealership. Schwinn, on the other hand, is more compact and of very superior quality. Compatible only with the airdyne ad6 bike, it easily attaches and detaches whenever you like. According to the schwinn lightweight data book, these tires were sold on the original 1977 superior sport bike and the 1977 super le tour 12. The filletbrazed crmo frame construction of schwinns second class of lightweight bicycles the superior, sports tourer and super sport was unique. It has since become the most common form of fitness as far as exercise bikes. Loves book on classic schwinns, the paramount gets a paragraph dismissing it as a lightweight with a plain straighttube diamond frame. These bikes have been around since the late 70s and since that time replacement parts have. Most of what he knows he learned by researching for himself.

May 05, 20 the schwinn bike forum offers the schwinn lightweight data book containing more detailed specifications than the above for the years 1960 through 1979, the years in which i happen to be most interested. According to the schwinn lightweight data book, these tires were sold on the original 1977 superior sport bike and. Schwinn recumbentsemirecumbent exercise bikes for sale. Unlike traditional exercise bikes, air resistance bikes can meet every skillintensity level because they have no minimum or maximum tension setting. Schwinn fitness 230 home workout stationary recumbent exercise bike with display. History of my bicycle when i thought it was a schwinn continental. A special emphasis is placed on the early, and most collectible, schwinn models, including balloontire bikes, paramounts, middleweights, and muscle bikes. The book starts with a typical history of schwinn and is broken down into fairly broad chapters such as antique, heavyweight, middleweight, lightweight, etc it does do a decent job of providing an overview of virtually all schwinn products. Bob huffords schwinn lightweight data book this site has schwinn documentation from the years of 1960 to 1979. Since 1898 weve created the very best in bicycles and continue this legacy today.

Schwinn collectors forum schwinn classic classifieds schwinn restoration. Schwinn approved alloy center pull brakes with hooded quick release levers. Chicago built schwinn serial numbers for the years 1960 1969 are found on the left rear axlehanger or forkend on the frame. The bicycle info project by equus bicycle large collection of bicycle manuals, catalogs, and technical information, as well as links to sites with similar information. Exerpeutic features more resistance levels and workouts than schwinn and also a couple of additional features like the mobile app tracking. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Schwinn is not responsible for labor charges in replacing defective frames. How to find the year of a schwinn bike by typing in a.

Schwinn recumbentsemirecumbent exercise bikes for sale in. Filletbrazed schwinn bicycles 19381978 sheldon brown. Jan 06, 2012 hi paul,there is a good book out on schwinn middle weight bikes,check here on this site scott may have it or i know news letter by john has then. Founded in 1895, schwinn is an american icon, building some of the bestknown and bestloved bicycles of all time. Tom findleys schwinn resource this site has nearly a century worth of schwinn publications scanned and ready to view. This exercise bike ticks all the right boxes, and even better, it is a fantastic price, especially for the equipment you are getting. The schwinn dealers catalog shows this as the same as the 1960 model, but it became a 10 speed about june. From 1938 to 1988, schwinn made some of the finest lightweight racing and touring models, comparable to anything else in the world, the schwinn paramount. How to find your schwinn bicycle serial number, year, and model. Equipped with plastic fenders, mattress saddle, and touring handlebars. Upgrading my sportabout to a sportinental schwinn lightweight data book 19751979 has detail specifications on the 1977 sportabout, along with the varsity and continental. Fork wont work, the fork shown is a lightweight fork for 27 wheels. That was soon changed to a normal cable operated front derailleur, and these schwinn lightweights soon became schwinns most successful selling models.

The heart of every schwinn standard lightweight or juvenile bicycle is the electroforged frame. The chainwheels are 36 and 54 teeth and the crank set is supplied with a lightweight. Schwinn lightweight tenspeed bicycles such as my sportabout. Sep 07, 2009 it was outfitted with a simplex hand operated front derailleur that had a braze on tab on the seat tube. Its a new book, and theres nothing even remotely like it out there anywhere. Vintage original lightweight schwinn super record 27x1 gumwall tires, made by kenda k33. The schwinn varsity 10speed is the most popular bicycle ever. Schwinn lightweight data book bob hufford rene herse project alex march rene herse joel metz vintage trek skip echert tribute to francisco cuevas greg pitman wizard cycles mike howard medici bicycles major nichols bicycles alvin smith hill special cycles robin hatherell panasonic bicycles virtual museum darin nederhoff. Schwinn fitness 270 home workout stationary recumbent exercise bike with display.

If you dig the schwinn heavyweights, this is the book you want. Schwinn middleweight catalog compilation 1955 1970 guide. You can checkout any of the following books for two weeks, free of charge. This book shows and explains schwinns middleweight line with catalog pages from 1955 1970. Schwinn fastback carbon performance road bike for advanced to expert riders, featuring 51cmmedium lightweight carbon fiber frame and shimano 105 22speed. Discussion of vintage lightweight schwinn bicycles. For a convenient place to rest your book, tablet, magazine or music device, add on this optional reading rack.

Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. These handlebars have a shallower drop and more extended ends. The bike is still in circulation for those who have taken good care of them. Just search for schwinn serial number database using your favorite search engine. The airdyne has no resistance parts, and gets all its resistance from air. It was outfitted with a simplex hand operated front derailleur that had a braze on tab on the seat tube. Schwinn sportabout the minstrel cycle the bicycling guitarist. My 1989 schiwinn prologue i bought it from a guy i know who used it as his race bike when he was about 18. Offers only valid within the 48 contiguous states of the continental u.

This exercise bike ticks all the right boxes, and even better, it is a fantastic price, especially for the equipment you are gettin. The schwinn 170 is the rolls royce of exercise bikes. Schwinn created the ultimate exercise machine, when they put the schwinn airdyne exercise bike on the market in the late 1970s. The chainwheels are 36 and 54 teeth and the crank set is supplied with a lightweight style chainguard. Personally this is a real prize for me as this is the bike i would have wanted if i could have had a race bike back then. Schwinn will replace any equipment frame that is structurally defective with a new frame or replace the unit with a unit of equal value. It may take you a second to wrap your head around this book. It was a 10speed bike that was popular for road racing and travel. Schwinn fastback carbon performance road bike for advanced to expert riders, featuring 54cmlarge lightweight carbon fiber frame and.