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Old 01-30-20 | 07:57 AM
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since6
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From: Lacey, WA

Bikes: Stevenson Custom, Stevenson Custom Tandem, Nishiki Professional

10 speed gearshift. Hooded caliper brakes. Racing handlebars.

1960 Schwinn Continental Sports

Speedy and amazingly smooth. 10 speed derailleur gear, high pressure 27" by 1 1/4 inch road racing tires. Radiant red, blue, green, black, or coppertone.
  • Men's model only. Available in 19, 21, 23 inch frames ..... $86.95
See the full 1960 Schwinn catalog

[Nearly 87 dollars in 1960 was a small fortune, especially with "road racing tires" on a "Speedy" bike that's also "amazingly smooth", hmm crossover ad to bring in the Scotch/Bourbon drinkers?]
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