Schwinn 26 Inch Cruiser Vintage Bikes for sale

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This page lists Schwinn bicycles models (sorted alphabetically) and links to their details. You can also sort Schwinn bikes by year here. By the late 70s, Schwinn reintroduced heavyweights, but this time with a blend of BMX parts. The Spitfire was reintroduced as a heavyweight for 1977 and was sold through 1979 with reissue S2s that were made in Hungary. In 1980, Schwinn introduced the Cruiser Series which has survived multiple iterations and has been offered more or less continuously through present.

In my mind, it is on the market for sale every day of the week. I am constantly thinking a ride down the boardwalk in Pacific Beach with a for sale sign, would garner many potential buyers. Most models of Schwinn bikes have years of images and information via old catalogs, advertisements and Schwinn documentation. This site gathers and preserves such documentation.

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Lowrider bicycles are usually built on old Schwinn Sting-Ray or other “muscle bike” frames, but the entire lowrider look of “old school” accessories such as springer forks and bullet headlights is in the cruiser tradition. Several manufacturers offer “chopper” style bikes in their cruiser range. These bikes usually feature a lower center of gravity, suspension forks, hot rod paint jobs, and large rear tires. The durable Schwinn cantilever steel frame has been updated with tubular leading axle front fork and cushioned hand grips.

At this time, many of our stores are closed and not accepting servicing. If your local store is open, please reach out to them for availability of servicing. If your schwinn cruiser local store is not open, you will be required at this time to complete the final assembly. Some specialized tools may be required depending on the specific bike.

But, I actually think he acquired this machine sometime in the 1970’s. He wasn’t too much of a cyclist back then, but later in life he would ride around on the flat country roads near his home, mainly to please his physician. I was working part-time in a Schwinn shop in North County, SD, CA   The local Schwinn rep/salesman came by to do business. He was talking about doing the Roserita ride on this cool new Schwinn.

It is a 1965 Schwinn American with a 2 speed kick back Bendix hub, chrome fenders, and is all original as far as I can tell. When he gave it to me about 10 years ago, he was about to haul it away to Goodwill, but I managed to intervene. Unfortunately, I didn’t take any “before” photos, but the bike was heavily rusted and the rear hub would barely turn. I don’t know exactly when my Dad acquired this bike, but in 1965 he would have been in his mid-thirties. At this time, I would have paid little attention to any bike that didn’t have at least 3 speeds and even less attention to anything my parents were doing.

If somewhat understated, yet functional comfort is what you’re looking for choose the Schwinn’s standard coaster brake Cruiser.Whitewall balloon tires and Electro-forge cantilever frame. Pricing, selection, and availability of clearance items are determined by each store. schwinn cruiser Clearance items may be display models or not exactly as shown. Quantities may be limited and may vary by store. Contact your local store for more information. Back then, I had never attempted to rebuild an internal hub, and had never worked on a bike with a coaster brake.