Collegiate Saddle Serial Numbers
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Collegiate 17 gp Saddle. 1992, 16 inch, NO.3 Fit Brown County Turnout Saddle. Made in England, serial number indicates man. Make: County: Style. Simply enter the 10 digit number (top number on sample plate to the left) without spaces or dashes into our program above to learn more about your saddle. Please leave out the month and year numbers, in this example your number would be. This period of serial numbers are much like the above.

Original text and images of the 1970 Schwinn sales brochure. The text below, including the prices, are as written in 1970.

For 75 years, since April 1895, three genertions of the Schwinn family have devoted their lives to producing the finest qualitybicycles, incorporating and initiating the lates design concepts and manufacturing techniques.

Today's modern Schwinn 10-speed lightweights and smart responsive Sting-Ray models have cone a long way fron the simple, butrugged bikes of the 1890's.

Bikes all over the world today can point to the Schwinn influence. Schwinn has pioneered for the entire industry with many'firsts' including balloon tire bicycles, electro-forged frames, expander hand brakes, shock absorbing forks, American-madelightweights, and the most popular of styling innovations on hi-rise models, the Schwinn Sting-Ray bikes.

There have been many more..but no more than the promise of the future; for the Schwinn bikes are made today by the samequality-minded family planning for the future with even more advencements in cycling.

All bicycles prices shown in this catalog are fair trade prices in states where Fair Trade laws apply. In other states, theyare suggested prices.

All prices and specifications are subject to change without notice.
All Schwinn bicycle prices include freight and complete assembly..ready to ride.

Copyright 1970 Schwinn Bicycle Company

When mom or dad went to the store to choose their first bike it was easy- take the red or the blue one. Today it is a much moredifficult decision.. filled with a sense of adventure and discovery. Bikes are different- sophisticated, some with gears ,sme with handbrakes, but each one designed to fit your cycling needs.

Schwinn bicycle come in three basic styles. Each of these styles has its own advantages for certain types of use, as follows:

Lighweights

Desigend for smoothe handling, added speed and endurance. Equipped with sturdy diamond type frame, narrow high pressure tiresthat reduce road resistance, tourist handlebars, or drop handlebars for increased pedal leverage. Light, fast and easy to pedal.Ideal for sports, touring and recreational riding. Recommended for adults.

Middleweights

Designed for strength and durability. With sturdy frame design to stand up under rough handling by children, wide low pressuretires that absord road shock. Built to last, but slower and heavier pedaling than lightweights.

Sting-Rays

Designed primarily for fun. Featuring hing maneuverability, short turns, quick starts and stops. With small wheels, short wheel-base, high-rise handlebars and long saddle struts. Thrilling to ride, with the same pep and 'go' as a fine sports car.

Special Models

In addition to the three basic styles mentioned, the Schwinn line also includes custom-built Paramount models, tandems, unicycles,convertibles, stationary mdels and Adult tri-wheelers.

Ask your Schwinn Dealer to help you select the best model to suit your needs. And, finally, buy the best you can afford. Yournew bike is an investment that will give you years of outdoor enjoyment. You get what you pay for and with Schwinn bikes you get the very best..Schwinn quality, for over 75 years, the value leader.

Derailleurs

Five rear sprockets with one or two front sprockets provide a choice of 5 to 10 speeds. Chain is shifted from one gear to next by manual stick shift.

Three-Speed Hubs

Gearing mechanism is enclosed in rear hub. Easily shift to low, normal or high.

Coaster Brake

First choice for young riders. Simple operation with positive stopping action by pressing backwards on pedals.

Index

Adjusting your Bike ......14
Convertibles ...........38, 39
Cycling and Health ........29
Exclusive Schwinn Features ....37
Exerciser ............28
Fold-up Bike (Run-a-Bout) ....27
Schwinn Guarantee ........30
Krate models...........20, 21
Men's Lightweight Bikes.....10, 11
Ladies' Lightweight Bikes....16, 17, 18Men's Sport Bikes........6, 7, 8, 9, 12
Mens Tourist Bikes........10, 11, 13
Middleweights Boy's 26'.....32
Girl's 26 in...........33
boy's 24 in...........34
Girl's 24 in...........35
boy's 20 in...........36
Girl's 20 in...........36
Parts and Accessories......9, 11, 16, 25, 40-47
Proper Fitting..........15
Quality Features.........31, 37
Sting-Rays bikes...Krates...20, 21
Boy's..............22
Girl's..............24, 25
Junior Size...........23, 38
Tandems.............4, 5
Tri-Wheeler...........26
unicycle.............27
Your Schwinn Dealer.......19
Selections of this book are color coded for your convenience. Refer to color in index and match to background color in page headings.

Paramounts Tandems

The Finest bicycle of its type ever produced! A magnificient machine for the luxury minded adult rider who appreciates the verybest.

Lightweight- chrome molybdenum alloy steel frame and front fork. Strong-aluminum alloy rims, 27' x 1 3/4' road racing tires. Drop style handlebars, w0-speed derailleur gears, front and rear caliper brakes, alloy crank set, and carefully chosen finesports equipment. Available in all Schwinn colors, except chrome.
Write for full information and specification sheet.

T22-9 Paramount Tandem Double Men's style frame...............$445.00
T19-9 Paramount Tandem Men's front, step- Through rear frame........$445.00

See the complete history of the Schwinn Tandem.

Schwinn Twinn

Experience the joy of cycling together on the Schwinn bicycle-built-for-two.

Specail tandem design, low frame for easy mounting, Schwinn 26' x 1 3/4' nylon cord tires. Choice of rear coaster brake or 2-speed automatic, and front caliper brake.

Colors:

Campus Green and Sierra Brown.

T11-6 Twin tandem, coaster brake ...$106.95
T11-2 Twinn tandem, 2-speed......$$114.95

See the complete history of the Schwinn Twinn.

Deluxe Twinn

Outdoor fun for the whole family with something extra-special. 5-speed gears to make pedaling even easier! Low design, Schwinn26' x 1 3/4' nylon cord tires, handbrakes, chrome fenders.

Choice of colors:

Campus green, sky blue and sierra brown.

T12-9 Deluxe Twin Tandem....$132.95

Schwinn Diamond Jubilee Paramount

The 75th Anniversary model of the bike that is first choice among serious cyclists.

Paramounts

Unmatched performance that defies comparison. Hand crafter throughout and equipped with new wider range derailleur gears, 31 to 104 gear. Your choice of Schwinn colors.Model not available until april 1, 1970.

P15-9 Diamond Jubilee Paramount....$299.95

Schwinn Professional Road Racing Paramount

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Wherever serious cyclist gather you'll find the Schwinn Paramount. Internationally recognized as America's finest contributionto cycling technology. Hand crafted and equipped with the finest components available worldwide. 10-speed derailleur 55 to 100gear..selection of custom equipment and choice of Schwinn colors.

P13-9 Professional Road Racing Paramount...$299.95

See the complete history of the Schwinn Paramount.

Schwinn Paramount Track Bikes

At any track..profesional or amateur..from coast-to-coast you'll find the leaders astride a Schwinn Paramount.

Precision built and designed especially for track use. Short, rigid, upright frame design.. feather-light..for high performance.Aluminum alloy rims, Campagnolo Record high flange. Hubs, tubula

Collegiate Saddle Serial Number