Metacortex, respectively I disagree: Schwinn had no business putting the Varsity/Continental kickstand and stem shifters on the Super Sports and Sports Tourers. I feel the same way about using the one piece Ashtabula crankset on the Super Sport. The fillet brazed bikes were positioned just below the Paramount. Better components were used to set them apart from the Varsity/Continentals. But then Schwinn added all these extra pounds that were not needed.
I've always wondered why they did not stick with the
1968 S/S Tourer model? 15 speeds, TA crankset, no kickstand, and downtube shifters. This version of the fillet brazed could have been updated as components got better and the TA cranks made it possible for individual riders to easily gear the bike to suit their needs.
S/S Tourer is on the right.
