A 1973 Sunset Orange Krate with its factory rear disc brake. We all had various makes of bikes – we broke every frame known to man. Today, I have an unrestored 54 Red Phantom that I ride occasionally. They are all the rage now with Schwinn collectors. They don’t mind paying $125 for a Chinese… Continue reading Schwinn Stingray
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Bike Or Sports Car? The Schwinn Stingray Bike Still Offers It All
The entire first production run sold out in a matter of months and they were not able to make more because of supply problems with the tires. The Grape Krate has been rumored to have originally been made back in the 1970s, but the jury is still out as to whether it ever happened. The… Continue reading Bike Or Sports Car? The Schwinn Stingray Bike Still Offers It All
The Classic Schwinn Stingray
In reality, mass-market French manufacturers such as Peugeot were not infrequently criticized for material and assembly quality — as well as stagnant technology — in their low- and mid-level product lines. Nevertheless, Peugeot proudly advertised its victorious racing heritage at every opportunity. While not as prominent at the winner’s podium, Japanese brands such as Fuji… Continue reading The Classic Schwinn Stingray