What years were Schwinn Stingrays made?
Hear this out loudPauseThe Schwinn Stingray was made from 1963 to 1981.
When was the first Schwinn Stingray made?
1963
Hear this out loudPauseSchwinn 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.
How do you find out what year my Schwinn is?
Hear this out loudPauseLook for the serial number on the lower head tube (right above the wheel on the front of the bike) for Schwinns produced between 1970 and 1979. Those produced after these dates will usually have a serial number stamped on the bottom bracket shell (the rear axle hanger holding the wheel in place).
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.
What kind of handlebars does a Schwinn stingray have?
Now with Schwinn Fastback handlebars, Silver Glow bucket saddle, chrome brace rods, Slik rear tire, standard 20″ x 1 3/4″ front tire. 3-speed model equipped with new Slik-Shift, or trigger control. Colors: Coppertone, Sky blue, Violet. There is only one genuine Sting-Ray and it’s made by Schwinn. The Fun-Bike that added new zest to cycling!
What makes a Schwinn Stingray a fun bike?
It has won the praise and captured the imagination of youngsters of all ages across the U.S.A. This is the fun bike that features a short frame, high rise handlebars and long, bucket shaped saddle. This design gives the rider an exciting combination of features for quick maneuvers, fast starts and short radius turns.
What kind of seats did Schwinn Stingrays use?
They were replacing the factory seats and handlebars and using instead “Solo Polo” or “banana” seats and tall “butterfly” type bars. This California fad was noticed by Al Fritz the director of research and development for Schwinn, and he reacted very quickly, making a prototype that was mostly laughed at by the Schwinn upper management.
Where can I buy a Schwinn Sting Ray?
. Schwinn Krate Sting-Ray Reproduction Classic Bicycle 2007 Pacificcyle 20″ B Bike Bicycle Blue only Ships to The Lower 48 US States and NO PO Boxes… . . . .
What kind of bike is a 1975 Schwinn stingray?
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Why did Schwinn stop making Stingrays in 1963?
Schwinn executives weren’t sure, but they took Fritz’s word for it, and ended up selling four times more Sting-Rays the first year of production (1963) than their best-selling traditional models – and they had to stop early because their tire supplier couldn’t keep up with demand.
What kind of bicycle is a stingray?
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