Schwinn Stingray
11-09-23, 01:47 PM
#1
Newbie
Thread Starter
Schwinn Stingray
Need some input from you wise Schwinn experts. Just purchased a Schwinn Stingray from a yard sale. Trying to determine the year made has proven difficult from exhaustive internet searching. I know it is not from the original release in 1963 and it is not the relative current retro models. The flat fork with chrome crown, crank set design and screwed on head tube badge are reminiscent of the early models but frame welds at head tube and drop outs are more recent. The only serial number, TCA04D01134, is on the underside of the bottom bracket and is not recognized through the Schwinn searches so I am sure it was not USA built. Any help would be appreciated.
Likes For wltr w8:
11-09-23, 02:35 PM
#2
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 20,305
Mentioned: 130 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3464 Post(s)
Liked 2,831 Times
in
1,997 Posts
One of the follow on reproduction, imported versions, fairly decent, got a bunch of the appearance details approximately correct.
many many differences. Not an investment but a bike to have fun with.
handlebar looks earlier and troubled plating wise.
many many differences. Not an investment but a bike to have fun with.
handlebar looks earlier and troubled plating wise.
Likes For repechage:
11-09-23, 05:25 PM
#3
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Michigan USA
Posts: 887
Bikes: A bunch of old bikes.
Mentioned: 7 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 278 Post(s)
Liked 872 Times
in
418 Posts
Repop Stingrays don't get much love anywhere. They can be ridden and trashed without worry about a damaged investment.
Over at theCabe there is a bit more info, here is a start,
https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/re...5/#post-481900
Over at theCabe there is a bit more info, here is a start,
https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/re...5/#post-481900
Likes For daverup:
11-09-23, 05:39 PM
#4
Newbie
Thread Starter
Thanks for the link. It was an informative read. I'd say my bike falls into the 98/99 year reproduction. Appreciate it!
Likes For wltr w8:
11-09-23, 10:27 PM
#5
señor miembro
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Pac NW
Posts: 6,625
Bikes: '70s - '80s Campagnolo
Mentioned: 92 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3889 Post(s)
Liked 6,488 Times
in
3,211 Posts
With a little work, it could become a quick little machine...
https://www.bikeexif.com/yamaha-xs650-motorized-bicycle
https://www.bikeexif.com/yamaha-xs650-motorized-bicycle
11-09-23, 11:00 PM
#6
Senior Member
These are some of my favorites. They do start as bicycles but...
Likes For Bad Lag:
11-10-23, 09:49 AM
#7
Senior Member
The Allen bolt on the stem and the warning sticker on the top tube would be enough for me to think it’s a reproduction.
11-10-23, 10:15 AM
#8
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 20,305
Mentioned: 130 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3464 Post(s)
Liked 2,831 Times
in
1,997 Posts
Warning labels on Schwinns started in the 1970’s. Schwinn was a target for liability suits.
The stem, an alloy affair is a big tell, original were cast steel. Quite a nice piece considering.
set this one next to an original and the differences shout out. This could be worse.
The stem, an alloy affair is a big tell, original were cast steel. Quite a nice piece considering.
set this one next to an original and the differences shout out. This could be worse.
11-10-23, 10:58 AM
#9
Senior Member
11-10-23, 12:37 PM
#11
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 20,305
Mentioned: 130 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3464 Post(s)
Liked 2,831 Times
in
1,997 Posts
by 1969, the chain guard lost the tail fin, the chainwheel was the mag sprocket similar in appearance to the repop. Seat struts were different with P clamps for infinite adjustment, the hoop was more erect, 3” reflector to a tab below seat, seat shape more similar to the repop. Factory was a slick rear tire. Westwind tread front.
I bought one new in October 1969. The coppertone color was gone for that year.
I bought one new in October 1969. The coppertone color was gone for that year.
11-16-23, 08:12 AM
#13
...
Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: Whitestone and Rensselaerville, New York
Posts: 1,517
Bikes: Bicycles? Yup.
Mentioned: 8 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 482 Post(s)
Liked 1,593 Times
in
739 Posts
1966ish and still on training wheels when I first saw a neighborhood kid with a Stingray. It was The Coolest Thing In the World.
