1983 Blue Schwinn Sidewinder

October 5, 2022

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1983 Schwinn Sidewinder frame in blue

1983 Schwinn Sidewinder frame in blue

0 2022/10/05 10:46:18 RCMoeur

"FU" doesn't register in the Schwinn serial number databases. :(

"FU" doesn't register in the Schwinn serial number databases. :(

0 2022/10/05 10:46:28 RCMoeur

Head tube with color-coordinated Chicago badge and serial number

Head tube with color-coordinated Chicago badge and serial number

0 2022/10/05 10:46:33 RCMoeur

Seat cluster showing classic forged Schwinn construction and 0.833 seatpost

Seat cluster showing classic forged Schwinn construction and 0.833 seatpost

0 2022/10/05 10:46:45 RCMoeur

Unique cable stop placement

Unique cable stop placement

0 2022/10/05 10:48:54 RCMoeur

Forged Schwinn chainstays and one-piece bottom bracket shell

Forged Schwinn chainstays and one-piece bottom bracket shell

0 2022/10/05 10:49:31 RCMoeur

Heavy-duty dropouts forged to the frame

Heavy-duty dropouts forged to the frame

0 2022/10/05 10:50:15 RCMoeur

No other decals, but it still has the original dealer sticker

No other decals, but it still has the original dealer sticker

0 2022/10/05 10:50:41 RCMoeur

Weighing in at a svelte 15.0 lbs for frame, fork, headset, seat post, seat clamp, stem, and BB cups. Must be the bottom bracket cups that add all that weight.

Weighing in at a svelte 15.0 lbs for frame, fork, headset, seat post, seat clamp, stem, and BB cups. Must be the bottom bracket cups that add all that weight.

0 2022/10/05 10:55:05 RCMoeur

This how the previous owner decided to fix a problem with the tire. I think braking performance may have been affected. Note the heavy steel rims, although it does have the Normandy/Malliard style high-flange hubs with "Schwinn Approved - Made in France - 83" stampings.

This how the previous owner decided to fix a problem with the tire. I think braking performance may have been affected. Note the heavy steel rims, although it does have the Normandy/Malliard style high-flange hubs with "Schwinn Approved - Made in France - 83" stampings.

0 2022/10/05 11:10:53 RCMoeur

Close-up of the head badge number (2093).

Close-up of the head badge number (2093).

0 2022/10/05 12:50:50 RCMoeur

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