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Old 09-16-15 | 01:45 AM
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Metacortex
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Bikes: Fillet-brazed Schwinns

Originally Posted by 0.2HP
The first Continental models, in 1960-61, are sought after collectibles, especially the 8 speed, wing-nutted and suicide shift models, like this one...
I agree they are definitely collectible, however note that the Continental was introduced in 1960 as a 10-speed model (even the link you posted shows a 10-speed model) while the Varsity was introduced that same year as an 8-speed. These are the 1960 catalog pages:



Originally Posted by waterboy5281
What do you think about this 72 Continental I found on eBay? It's local and the price seems reasonable.

1972 Schwinn Continental | eBay
It appears to have a ding in the top tube and the saddle is not original. It also has the smallest size 22" frame. Another interesting observation is that it has cheaper Varsity pedals, however they may be original to the bike since according to a dealer bulletin in early '72 Schwinn temporarily substituted Varsity pedals on Continentals for a short time due to a shortage. Normally the Varsity came with Union made steel "Schwinn Approved" pedals while the Continental (and Super Sport, Sports Tourer) came with higher quality Atom 440 pedals.
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