How do I know if my Schwinn StingRay is real?
21st Century Stingrays Flip your bike over and look for a date code imprinted in the metal of the frame near the left pedal. Wipe dirt and oil from the date code, if necessary, so you can read it accurately. Check the last two characters in the date code. If they are “JD,” Schwinn manufactured the bike in 2004.
What size tire does a Schwinn?
The tire diameter is 700c which equates to 28 inches.
What was the purple Schwinn Stingray called?
In the late ’60s, Schwinn introduced the Krate bikes which at the time were the top-of-the-line Stingray models which featured bright colors that inspired the name. When it comes to the purple Grape Krate, it seems that this color wasn’t actually offered until 1999.
What year did the Schwinn Stingray come out?
1963
Schwinn introduced the original Sting-Ray in 1963 after the company realized kids in California had been customizing their bikes to look like motorcycles. Bikes were fitted with 20-inch wheels, elongated seats, rear “sissy bars,” and ape hanger handlebars. It didn’t take long for Schwinn to develop a similar style.
When did the Schwinn Sting Ray come out?
1964 was the first year that the Schwinn Sting-Ray appeared in a Schwinn catalog. It was placed on the back cover. The green bike in the middle is the Schwinn Sting-Ray. The bicycle with the sports car look. Highly manuverable short turning radius quick response on starts.
When did the Schwinn S-7 tire come out?
The Schwinn S-7 tire was introduced when Schwinn created the Middleweight bicycle class in 1954/1955. The S-7 tire was quite a change, that really improved the feel of bicycling. These tires were made to fit the newer, slim rims of the Middleweights.
Are there missing spokes on Schwinn stingray wheels?
THERE ARE NO MISSING OR BENT SPOKES, THE BLACK FINISH HAS SOME SCRATCH MARKS IN IT. THE TIRE HAS GOOD TREAD AND HAS NO DRY ROT. THE TUBE HOLDS AIR. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE ASK BEFORE YOU BID. SORRY NO REFUNDS OR RETURNS ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
How big is the front tire on a stingray?
SCHWINN STINGRAY OCC CHOPPER FRONT WHEEL WITH TIRE. WHEEL SIZE 24″ TIRE SIZE 24X2.10″ RIM COLOR IS BLACK. THE RIM IS NOT BENT. THERE ARE NO MISSING OR BENT SPOKES, THE BLACK FINISH HAS SOME SCRATCH MARKS IN IT. THE TIRE HAS GOOD TREAD AND HAS NO DRY ROT. THE TUBE HOLDS AIR.