bidaci

I picked up a 1979 Schwinn Continental II last night, but I can only find info on the Continental. I got it to convert it to a single speed, but before I take it apart I thought I would try to find some info on this model. It doesn't appear to be anything special, but can someone shed some light on this model for me?

Thanks

Iride

Does it look like mine? or a variation of it?
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...nn+continental

bidaci

[QUOTE=Iride]Does it look like mine? or a variation of it?QUOTE]

I looks very similar but the top tube says Continental II and it has center pull brakes. Overall I would say it is the same bike though. Why the Conti II designation on mine and not yours? Is there a difference or just marketing??

Iride

I think that mine is a conti II also,, just don't see it on the sticker so well in the pic.

https://www.geocities.com/sldatabook/...9continentalii
there is some info on your bike,, there was no continental in 79,,, just the II.

spanky4x4

I have a continental II either 78/79. it was flamboyant red but thanks to wal-mart spray paint its now orange with no defining marks.I wanted to make a descreet commuter out of it but it looked better after the repaint then before. I think part of the upgrades for it were the chrome fork instead of the flat blade fork on the varsity. I pulled the decals off mine and it looks great. also it has the centerpull brakes instead of the sidepulls. I swaped the old steel 27" wheels for some inexpencive(recycled) 700 c and the brakes reached ,no problem. the lighter wheels helped with the weight but not much.

It is a very plush ride,and although I dont ride it as much as my regular everyday bike,I do get it out when the weather is nice. seems ironic, i got it for free from a guy to fix up to ride to work in all types of weather and not worry if it got stolen, and after cleaning it up, I like it so much it got regulated to good weather only.

bidaci

Thanks for the link. This is exactly what I was looking for.

Thanks for all the input.

Noah Scape

I think the 79 continental has a 1-piece crank... which is fine. But obviously you will need a conversion kit to use a 3-piece crankset. I have an old conti that I have put many miles on. It has gone through many incarnations and the headset and the stem are the only original parts left on the frame. It is a sled but very comfortable.

Iride

If you guys need any parts for these conti's ,, just email me or post it here with your wants,,, all i have left is bike minus some cables ,,