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1968 Schwinn Collegiate 5-Speed

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Lightweight Bicycles | Tagged Collegiate, Schwinn

The Schwinn Collegiate was a popular bike in it’s day. 5-speeds and high pressure tires made it a nice riding bike, and the flashy colors and chrome fenders made it a good looker too. This 1968 model is no exception … Continue reading →

Mid 1970’s Ross “Compact”

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Blueskiesreign
Posted in Lightweight Bicycles | Tagged Ross

The first picture shows the condition this old 26″ Ross “Compact” was in when I found it up in the Georgia mountains. I believe it’s from the early to mid 70’s. Except for the seat and tires, I restored this … Continue reading →

1962 Schwinn Varsity 10-Speed

Posted on January 7, 2014 by higeye
Posted in Lightweight Bicycles, Photographs | Tagged Schwinn, Varsity

My buddy Vincent Olsen & Me (Higeye) with his new copper colored 1962 Schwinn Varsity 10-Speed with optional chrome fenders! … Continue reading →

1948 Schwinn New World

Posted on November 29, 2013 by SirMike1983
Posted in Lightweight Bicycles | Tagged New World, Schwinn

1948 Schwinn New World tourist bicycle featuring a single speed freewheel and “Schwinn Built” caliper brakes. These bicycles could be bought with a variety of equipment and this one features a mixture of heavyweight parts (e.g., “AS” gooseneck stem and … Continue reading →

1974 Schwinn Norfolk Southern RR Bicycle (custom)

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Blueskiesreign
Posted in Lightweight Bicycles | Tagged Schwinn

In late January 2010, while working for Norfolk Southern Rail Corporation in Atlanta, I built this 1974 Schwinn Norfolk Southern “CYO” (Central Yard Office) bike (it was formerly a light blue Schwinn “Breeze”). Our Diversity Council raffled it off in … Continue reading →

1944 Columbia Sports Tourist

Posted on February 10, 2013 by eazywind
Posted in Lightweight Bicycles, Middleweight Bicycles | Tagged Columbia

1944 Columbia Sports Tourist wartime blacked out bicycle. Hard to find blacked out handlebars, stem and sprocket. Also has the not so hard to find blacked out hubs. Nice complete original WW2 bicycle.   … Continue reading →

1960 Schwinn Varsity 8-Speed

Posted on February 10, 2013 by higeye
Posted in Lightweight Bicycles | Tagged Schwinn, Varsity

This 1960 Schwinn Varsity 8-Speed was my 1960 Christmas present! I retired 3 years ago and started cleaning up my garage. I still ride my bicycles daily-weather permitting. When cleaning up the garage I found my old Varsity and decided … Continue reading →

1961 Schwinn Traveler 3-Speed

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Lightweight Bicycles | Tagged Schwinn, Traveler

Take a look at this near-mint condition 1961 Schwinn Traveler! Painted “Radiant Red” with the original decals, polished stainless-steel fenders, rare plastic “star burst” head-badge and whitewall tires, this bike looks amazing! The rear hub is a Sturmey-Archer 3-speed. It … Continue reading →

1955 Raleigh Robin Hood

Posted on August 20, 2012 by VaughnA
Posted in Lightweight Bicycles | Tagged Robin Hood

Found this beauty at the local swap meet about a year ago. I was going to scrap the frame because I was looking for a Sturmey Archer hub. By the time we got it to the car my wife had … Continue reading →

1946 Bowden Spacelander Prototype

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Lightweight Bicycles, Middleweight Bicycles | Tagged Bomard Industries Inc., Bowden, Spacelander

The photo below shows a photo of Ben Bowden with his prototype bicycle called the Bowden Classic¹ during the Britain Can Make It show. It was made of aluminum and utilized shaft-drive¹ instead of the typical chain-drive. Futuristic in style, it looked entirely … Continue reading →

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