Schwinn – Page 6 – Via Bicycle

May 9, 2013February 7, 2017 joelflood Aerocycle, Bastide, bmx, cycletruck, Elgin, New Departure, Schwinn, Shelby, swap meet, twin 60

Spring 2013 swap meet photos

Photos were taken in Copake(NY), Grand Rapids(OH), and Saline(MI).Early turn of the century racer. Unknown maker. restored.Mid to late 1930s Schwinn World. Equipped with New Departure track hubs, Messenger saddle, and Schwinn Paramount stem, and what appears to be Lauterwasser handlebars.Schwinn Streamline AerocycleBeautiful lineup of balloon tire bikes- Shelby, Schwinns, and even an Elgin thrown … Continue reading Spring 2013 swap meet photos

December 18, 2012February 7, 2017 joelflood 1930's, paramount, Schwinn, webb brakes

Schwinn Webb brakes

Very unique brake display to show the newly introduced Schwinn Webb brakes(1937-1938). I have not done much research other than the Schwinn catalog, but Webb was British components manufacturer. They were best known for their pedals. Equipped on the prewar Paramount Tourist.I personally own the original ink drawing of the Paramount Sports-Tourist Ladies' bicycle. See it … Continue reading Schwinn Webb brakes

November 15, 2012February 7, 2017 joelflood frame building, Schwinn, Varsity

Electoforged frame??

Is this what it looks like inside your Schwinn Varsity. . . I doubt it. it does look cool though.

October 15, 2012February 7, 2017 joelflood balloon tire, Schwinn, streamliner, swap meet

Red Schwinn Streamliner

This beautiful unrestored Schwinn Streamliner was for sale at a recent swap meet and sold immediately. Luckily I was able to take a few pictures before it was wheeled away. The owner claimed that batteries were never installed in the horn.