Originally Posted by
Pompiere
Sears used to import bikes made by Styer-Daimler-Puch from Austria. Since it has a cottered crank, it is likely from that era. They were decent bikes, and ranged from inexpensive, all steel similar to Shwinn's Varsity, up to 531 tubing and alloy components on the top of the line bikes.
Judging by the 2-piece rear drop-outs, I think this bike is one of the more inexpensive ones.
Although the hardware was all shimano.