Originally Posted by
3alarmer
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...just for clarification, all Schwinn Continentals were mass produced.
I have a 1983 28" frame conti. Clearly NOT mass produced. Well in part anyhow. The rear triangle is classic electroforged Schwinn. the front triangle is fillet brass brazed, with oversized tubing and real tubing, not folded over sheet metal. Even the head tube is seamless. It was a common practice to make such large frames with thicker walled tubes but this one has larger diameter tubing. It's not a one-off bike. I read another www posting about this size & model from someone who striped the frame of it's factory paint to discover the brass joints.
I rebuilt it in a 1905 racer style. 26" wheels and a single speed (coaster brake hub). Only problem is I can't reach the pedals.
