This page provides year by year images and info quoted from Schwinn catalogs for the Traveler from 1950 to 1988.
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1950
Designed for extensive everyday use- for sport or utility and touring.
1950 Schwinn Traveler
At travtively priced and equipped with three-speed hub, and generator light.
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- Schwinn Traveler for Men..Model W-18
- Schwinn Traveler for Ladies.Model W-68
See the full 1950 Schwinn catalog.
1951
The Schwinn Traveler
Most popular lightweight of them all!
- Model W-18 26-inch
America's favorite-fully equipped with 3-speed gears and accessories.
This deluxe equipped lightweight is a real beauty. Perfect for sports, utility or touring. Equipment includes 3-speed gear shift, front and rear hand caliper brakes, generator with headlight and tail light, and roomy saddle bag - all the features that make touring a pleasure.
Other outstanding features include gleaming chrome fenders and built-in kickstand. For every lightweight occasion - choose a Traveler. Choice of 19, 21, or 23 - inch frame.
The Schwinn Traveler
A beautifully equipped lightweight for juveniles
- Model W-25 24-inch
Thea render for sketchup crack for mac. Junior member of the Traveler family - America's favorite lightweights!
Whether it be pleasure, utility, or touring, this Juvenile Traveler lives up to its name. A real beauty made in America by Schwinn. Standard equipment includes 3-speed gear shift, front and rear caliper brakes, generator light set, roomy saddle bag, sparkling chrome fenders, chrome rims and built-in kickstand.
Choice of brilliant opascent colors. Other popular accessories are available at a slight extra cost. Fully protected by the famous Schwinn Guarantee.
1952
Schwinn craftsmanship throughout. So you know they're safe!
1952 Schwinn Traveler
'Gee, Schwinn Lightweights feel light as a feather and ride like the breeze! and they're American made, too
For Sport.Utility.or Touring!
For those who want a fine lightweight bicycle, fully equipped with all the popular accessories. Schwinn caliper hand brakes, famous three- speed Sturney. Archer rear hub, self-generating electric headlight, and roomy saddle bag. Schwinn Exclusive Quality Features throughout in smart styling. Made in America so you know it's the best, with service readily available.
For those who want a fine lightweight bicycle, fully equipped with all the popular accessories. Schwinn caliper hand brakes, famous three- speed Sturney. Archer rear hub, self-generating electric headlight, and roomy saddle bag. Schwinn Exclusive Quality Features throughout in smart styling. Made in America so you know it's the best, with service readily available.
- 26 inch in adult size model No. W-18.
- 24 inch in boy's model No. W-25.
Schwinn Traveler
For Girls.
The same quality features and many popular accessories in the girl's New World Traveler. It's light weight makes it so easyto pedal, and the three-speed gearshift just eats up the hills.
- 26 inch model No. W-68.
Three speed hubs derailleur, and the famous Sturney Archer hub are available.
Lighting sets are a necessity for night riding. All of the well known makes will fit your Schwinn.
Lighting sets are a necessity for night riding. All of the well known makes will fit your Schwinn.
See the full 1952 Schwinn catalog.
1953
'Gee, Schwinn Lightweights feel light as a feather and ride like the breeze! and they're American made, too!'
1953 Schwinn Traveler
For Sport.
Utility.
or Touring!
Utility.
or Touring!
For those who want a fine lightweight bicycle, fully equipped with all the popular accessories. Schwinn caliper hand brakes,famous three- speed Sturney. Archer rear hub, self-generating electric headlight, and roomy saddle bag. Schwinn Exclusive QualityFeatures throughout in smart styling. Made in America so you know it's the best, with service readily available.
- 26 inch in adult size model No. W-18
- 24 inch in boy's model No. W-25
Schwinn World Traveler for Girls
The same quality features and many popular accessories in the girl's New World Traveler.
It's light weight makes it so easy to pedal, and the three-speed gearshift just eats up the hills. 26 inch model No. W-68.
Three speed hubs derailleur, and the famous Sturney Archer hub are available.
Lighting sets are a necessity for night riding. All of the well known makes will fit your Schwinn.
Schwinn Juvenile Traveler.
Whether it be pleasure, utility or touring, this juvenile Traveler lives up to its name.
Standard equipment includes 3-speed gear shift, front and rear caliper brakes, generator light set, roomy saddle bag, sparkling chrome fenders. Brilliant opalescentcolors.
- 24-inch model No. W-25
Schwinn Traveler for Girls.
An outstanding choice for the younger girl! Comes in beautiful opalescent colors. Standard equipment includes 3-speed gears,front and rear caliper brakes, generator light set, roamy saddle bag-plus all the famous Schwinn QUality Features.
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- 24-inch model No. W 75
See the full 1953 Schwinn catalog.
1954
Top-selling lightweight in America, beacuse it's got eveything. Autocad 2007 torrent crack for idm. 3-speed gears and all popular accessories! And it's American made by Schwinn!
1954 Schwinn Traveler
First choice of American boys and girls - for sport, utility or pleasure riding. Fully equipped with generator and head and taillight, 3-speed gears, caliper hand brakes, chrome fenders and roomy saddle bag- plus Schwinn Quality Features.
- 26-inch size Boys- W-18
- 24-inch size Boys- W-28
Schwinn Traveler Girls'
- 26-inch size Girls- W-68
- 24-inch size Girls- W-78
See the full 1954 Schwinn catalog.
1955
The traveler is America’s best selling lightweight-- fully equipped with 3-speed gears, light generator set, stainless steel fenders and touring bag.
1955 Schwinn Traveler
- Boys 26-inch Model W18
For sport, utility or touring, it’s the top favorite of them all! Choice of 19”, 21” or 23” frame sizes for boys 19” only for girls.
Specifications
FRAME- Schwinn Diamond, 19”, 21” or 23” for boys -- 19” only for girls.
FORK- Schwinn tubular.
REAR HUB- 3-Speed.
BRAKES- Front and rear caliper.
FENDERS- Stainless Steel.
RIMS- Schwinn tubular S6, chrome.
TIRES- Shwinn Whirlwind 1 3/8”.
COLORS- Opal red, blue, green, gold or violet’ also black enamel.
FORK- Schwinn tubular.
REAR HUB- 3-Speed.
BRAKES- Front and rear caliper.
FENDERS- Stainless Steel.
RIMS- Schwinn tubular S6, chrome.
TIRES- Shwinn Whirlwind 1 3/8”.
COLORS- Opal red, blue, green, gold or violet’ also black enamel.
Models
Shipping Weight lbs.
BOYS GIRLS SIZE DESCRIPTION BOYS/GIRLS
BOYS GIRLS SIZE DESCRIPTION BOYS/GIRLS
- W18 W68 26-inch Traveler 55 1/2 57 1/2
See the full 1955 Schwinn catalog. Pokemon blaze black 2 download. Heat transfer cengel solutions manual.
1956
Top-Selling lightweight in America, because it's got everything.
1956 Schwinn Traveler
3-speed gears, front and rear hand brakes, generator with head and tail light, roomy saddle bag and stainless steel fenders.
Colors: opal red, blue, green, gold or violet, also black enamel.
- Boys and girls models in 26' size
See the full 1956 Schwinn catalog.
1957
America's favorite lightweight bike!
1957 Schwinn Traveler
Sturyney-Archer 3-speed Gears
Front and Rear Hand Brakes
Generator
Head and Tail Light
Big Saddle Bag
Stainless Steel Fenders
Front and Rear Hand Brakes
Generator
Head and Tail Light
Big Saddle Bag
Stainless Steel Fenders
Colors: Opalescent red, blue, green, Gold Violet or black enamel.
- Boys and Girls 26' models
See the full 1957 Schwinn catalog.
1959
Men's Tourist lightweight - an unusually handsome bicycle- fast and easy riding- for the discriminating cyclist.
1959 Schwinn Traveler
Deluxe equipped lightweight model traveler.
Deluxe features: Schwinn diamond type lightweight frame in choice of 19”,21” or extra-large 23” size, forged fork, stainless steel fenders, generator powered headlight and taillight, white saddle-bag, whitewall 1 3/8” tires, Radiant colors or white, choice or 3- speed with caliper brakes, 2- speed coaster brake or regular coaster brake.
Traveler models for men
Shgp. No. Size Description Wt., Lbs.
- W11-3 26 inch 19” Frame,3-Speed (Schwinn-Approved) 51
- W11-2 26 inch 19” Frame,2-Speed Coaster (Bendix) 51
- W11-1 26 inch 19” Frame, Coaster (Mark IV) 51
- W12-3 26 inch 21” Frame,3-Speed (Dchwinn-Approved) 51
- W12-2 26 inch 21” Frame,2-Speed Coaster (Bendix) 51
- W12-1 26 inch 21” Frame,Coaster (Mark IV) 51
- W13-3 26 inch 23” Frame,3-Speed (Schwinn-Approved) 51
- W13-2 26 inch 23” Frame,2-Speed Coaster(Bendix) 51
- W13-1 26 inch 23” Frame, Coaster (Mark IV) 51
See page 30 for other rear hubs, optional equipment and how to order.
COLORS: Radiant Red, Blue, Green, Black, White.
COLORS: Radiant Red, Blue, Green, Black, White.
All specification subject to change without notice.
Schwinn Ladies Traveler
Ladies’ tourist lightweight– an unusually handsome bicycle-first and easy riding-for the discriminating cyclist.
Traveler deluxe equipped lightweight model. Nimbus controller windows 10.
Deluxe features: Schwinn lightweight frame,forged fork, stainless steel fenders, generator-powered headlight and taillight, white saddle-bag whitewall 1 3/8” tires. Radiant colors or White, choice of 3-speed with caliper brakes, 2-speed coaster brake or regular coaster brake.
Traveler models for Ladies
Shpg. No. Size Description Wt., Lbs.
- W61-3 26 inch 3-Speed (Schwinn-Approved) 52 ½
- W61-2 26 inch 2-Speed Coaster (Bendex) 52 ½
- W61-1 26 inch Coaster (Mark IV) 52 ½
See page 30 for other rear hubs, optional equipment and how to order.
COLORS: White, Radiant Red, Blue, Green; Black.
COLORS: White, Radiant Red, Blue, Green; Black.
All specifications subject to change without notice.
See the full 1959 Schwinn catalog.
1960
Lightweight design. Generator, lights. Deluxe equipment.
1960 Schwinn Traveler
Choice of 19' or 21' frame size --- add 2.00 for 23' frame. Radiant red, blue, green, black, white.
- 26' 2 or 3 speed .. $66.95
- 26' coaster brake . $59.95
See the full 1960 Schwinn catalog.
1961
Lightweight design. Generator, lights. Deluxe equipment.
1961 Schwinn Traveler
Boy's model offered in 19', 21' frame sizes --- add $2.00 for 23' frame. Radiant red, blue, green, black, white.
- 26' 2 or 3 speed .. $66.95
- 26' coaster brake . $59.95
See the full 1961 Schwinn catalog.
1962
For boys and Girls!Lightweight design. Generator, lights. Deluxe equipment.
1962 Schwinn Traveler
Boy's 19' (W11) or 21' (WW12) Frame sizes - Add $2.00 for or 23' (W13) Frame boy's in radiant red blue, black-Girl's (W61) in radiant red, blue, white.
- 26' coaster brake .. $59.95
- 26' 2 or 3 speed .. $66.95
See the full 1962 Schwinn catalog.
1963
Fully equipped tourist bike! Lightweight design. Generator, lights.
1963 Schwinn Traveler
W11-19', W12-21', W13-23' Frame. Flamboyant red, radiant blue, black.
- 26' coaster brake W11, W12, W13 . $59.95
- 26' 2 or 3 speed W11, W12, W13.. $66.95
Traveler for Girls
Gracefully designed! generator lights! Deluxe equipped!
Stainless steel fenders, tubular chrome plated rims, nylon sports touring white-wall tires, mattress saddle, touring bag.Flamboyant red, radiant blue, white, black.
- W61-26' coaster brake . $59.95
- W61-26' 2 speed... $66.95
See the full 1963 Schwinn catalog.
1964
Lightweight styling with a galaxy of special features.
1964 Schwinn Traveler
Stainless steel fenders, generator, light and saddlebag. Choice of coaster, 2 or 3 speed with 26' wheels.
Colors: Flamboyant Red, Radiant Blue, Coppertone or Black.
Colors: Flamboyant Red, Radiant Blue, Coppertone or Black.
- W11 - Schwinn Traveler, 19' frame ....Coaster - $58.95 / 2 or 3 speed - $66.95
- W12 - Schwinn Traveler, 21' frame .... Coaster - $58.95 / 2 or 3 speed - $66.95
- W13 - Schwinn Traveler, 23' frame .... Coaster - $58.95 / 2 or 3 speed - $66.95
Schwinn Ladies' Traveler
Beautiful fully equipped bike with stainless steel fenders, generator set, light, saddlebag, cushioned saddle, and nylon whitewall tires.
Colors: Flamboyant Red, Radiant Blue, Coppertone or Black.
- W61 - 26' Schwinn Traveler, American made Coaster . $58.95
- W61 - 26' Schwinn Traveler, 2 or 3 speed . $66.95
See the full 1964 Schwinn catalog.
1965
Feature-packed men's lightweight model.
1965 Schwinn Traveler
Fine equipment includes stainless steel fenders, generator, headlight and tailight, mattress saddle, saddlebag, Schwinn tubular rim, 26' x 1 3/8' nylon whitewall tires. Radiant coppertone, Violet or black2 or 3-speed. W13 3-speed only.
- W11 Traveler, 19' frame.$66.95
- W12 Traveler, 21' frame.$66.95
- W13 Traveler, 23' frame.$66.95
Schwinn Ladies' Traveler
Beautiful deluxe-equipped lightweight bike with stainless steel fenders, generator-operated headlight, chrome plated Schwinntubular rims, 26' x 1 3/8' nylon whitewall sports touring tires, roomy saddlebag, lightweight mattress saddle, Radiant Coppertone,Sky blue, or violet.
- W61 26' Traveler, 2 or 3-speed.$66.95
See the full 1965 Schwinn catalog.
1966
Lightweight touring model at low budget price.
1966 Schwinn Traveler
3-speed
Men's 3-speed lightweight model with deluxe features, including front and rear caliper brakes, stainless steel fenders, cushionedmattress saddle, generator-powered headlight and tailight, 26' x 1 3/8 nylon whitewall tires, and roomy saddlebag. Black, Radiant coppertone, violet.
Men's 3-speed lightweight model with deluxe features, including front and rear caliper brakes, stainless steel fenders, cushionedmattress saddle, generator-powered headlight and tailight, 26' x 1 3/8 nylon whitewall tires, and roomy saddlebag. Black, Radiant coppertone, violet.
- W11-4 Traveler, 19' frame.$69.95
- W12-4 Traveler, 21' frame.$69.95
Schwinn Ladies' Traveler
Beautiful deluxe equipped lightweight with generator-powered headlight and tailight, stainles steel fenders, front and rear caliperbrakes, roomy saddlebag, 26' x 1 3/8 nylon cord whitewall sports touring tires.
3-speed
Radiant Coppertone, sky blue, violet.
Radiant Coppertone, sky blue, violet.
- W61-4 Ladies Traveler.$69.95
See the full 1966 Schwinn catalog.
1975
Another new Schwinn-Approved model for 1975!
1975 Schwinn Traveler
Especially designed for those who prefer a lug type frame high performance ten-speed bike, but a value price. Manufactured to Schwinn's exacting specifications and imported exclusively by Schwinn. Feature for feature,the new Traveler ranks as a 'best buy' Ten-speed gears with easy operating handlebar mounted controls. Life is easy for the weekendrider who demands high performance equipment.
- Schwinn-Approved Traveler - 21' frame Model W21
- Schwinn-Approved Traveler - 23' frame Model W23
Schwinn Ladies' Traveler
Here's a new ten-speed lightweight fron Schwinn for the girls who prefers her rides on a lug style bicycle at a price she canafford.
The Schwinn-Approved Travelel was designed by Schwinn engineers for the American market and manufactured abroad under thestrictest quality controls. Sports equipment, lug frame, and a variety of hard-to-find features all in one bike.
More and more girls who have become enthusiastic about bicycling are asking for a moderately priced lightweight with sports features-and the new Schwinn-Approved Traveler meets those requirements. 32 lbs., of fine quality bicycle that features smooth riding gumwall tires,hand brakes and those sports style drop handlebars that are so hard to find in girls's style bicycles.
- Schwinn-Approved Traveler- 19' frame Model W69
Specifications
Frame: Single butted top and bottom tubes. 1020 carbon steel. Brazed lug frame. 19-in size.
Frame Finish: Opaque red, Opaque blue.
Wheels: Araya steel tubular rims. Large flange alloy hubs.
Tires: 27' x 1 1/4' Schwinn-Approved Puff gumwall.
Handlebar and Stem: Randonneur type aluminum alloy handlebar and forged alluminum alloy stem.
Crank Set: 39-52 Schwinn-Approved Double-plateu sprocket. 6 1/2' one-piece crank with lightweight chainguard.
Pedals: KKT-RTE with reflectors.
Derailleurs and Gears:
Rear: Schwinn Approved Shimano GT-120.
Front: Schwinn Approved Shimano 450. Cog-14-28 teeth.
Brakes: Schwinn-Approved alloy side pull caliper with dual position levers.
Saddle: Taihei black vinyl with chrome springs.
Weight: 32 lbs.
Frame Finish: Opaque red, Opaque blue.
Wheels: Araya steel tubular rims. Large flange alloy hubs.
Tires: 27' x 1 1/4' Schwinn-Approved Puff gumwall.
Handlebar and Stem: Randonneur type aluminum alloy handlebar and forged alluminum alloy stem.
Crank Set: 39-52 Schwinn-Approved Double-plateu sprocket. 6 1/2' one-piece crank with lightweight chainguard.
Pedals: KKT-RTE with reflectors.
Derailleurs and Gears:
Rear: Schwinn Approved Shimano GT-120.
Front: Schwinn Approved Shimano 450. Cog-14-28 teeth.
Brakes: Schwinn-Approved alloy side pull caliper with dual position levers.
Saddle: Taihei black vinyl with chrome springs.
Weight: 32 lbs.
Note: Prices and specifications subject to change without notice.
See the full 1975 Schwinn catalog.
1976
Another new Schwinn-Approved model for 1976! Especially designed for those who prefer a lug type frame high performance ten-speed bike, but a value price.
1976 Schwinn Traveler
10-Speeds! Lug Frame
Manufactured to Schwinn's exacting specifications and imported exclusively by Schwinn. Feature for feature, the proven Traveler also ranks as a 'best buy' Ten-speed gears with easy operating handlebar mounted controls. Life is easy for students and regular riders who demands high performance equipment. they can rely on.
Manufactured to Schwinn's exacting specifications and imported exclusively by Schwinn. Feature for feature, the proven Traveler also ranks as a 'best buy' Ten-speed gears with easy operating handlebar mounted controls. Life is easy for students and regular riders who demands high performance equipment. they can rely on.
- Schwinn-Approved Traveler - 21' frame Model W21
- Schwinn-Approved Traveler - 23' frame Model W23
- Schwinn-Approved Traveler - 25' frame Model W25
Specifications
Frame: Single butted top and bottom tubes. Tubular front fork, chrome tipped. 1020 carbon steel. Brazed lug frame. Threeframe sizes for 1976.
Frame Finish: Flamboyant red, Sky blue.
Tires: 27' x 1 1/4' Schwinn-Approved Puff gumwall.
Wheels: Araya steel tubular rims. Large flange alloy hubs.
Handlebar and Stem: Randonneur type aluminum alloy handlebar and forged alluminum alloy stem.
Crank Set: 39-52 Double-plateu sprocket 6 1/2' one-piece crank with lightweight chainguard.
Pedals: KKT-RTE with reflectors.
Derailleurs and Gears: Rear: Schwinn Approved Shimano GT-120.
Front: Schwinn Approved GT-450. Cog-14-28 teeth.
Brakes: Schwinn-Approved alloy side pull caliper with dual position levers.
Saddle: Taihei black vinyl with chrom springs.
Weight: Approximately 32 lbs. depending on frame size.
Frame Finish: Flamboyant red, Sky blue.
Tires: 27' x 1 1/4' Schwinn-Approved Puff gumwall.
Wheels: Araya steel tubular rims. Large flange alloy hubs.
Handlebar and Stem: Randonneur type aluminum alloy handlebar and forged alluminum alloy stem.
Crank Set: 39-52 Double-plateu sprocket 6 1/2' one-piece crank with lightweight chainguard.
Pedals: KKT-RTE with reflectors.
Derailleurs and Gears: Rear: Schwinn Approved Shimano GT-120.
Front: Schwinn Approved GT-450. Cog-14-28 teeth.
Brakes: Schwinn-Approved alloy side pull caliper with dual position levers.
Saddle: Taihei black vinyl with chrom springs.
Weight: Approximately 32 lbs. depending on frame size.
Note: Prices and specifications subject to change without notice.
Schwinn Ladies' Traveler
Here's a ten-speed lightweight from Schwinn for the girl who prefers her rides on a lug frame bicycle at a price she can afford.
10-Speeds! Lug Frame
The Schwinn-Approved Traveler was designed by Schwinn engineers for the American market and manufactured abroad under the strictest quality controls. Sports equipment, lug frame, and a variety of sophisticated features all in one bike.
The Schwinn-Approved Traveler was designed by Schwinn engineers for the American market and manufactured abroad under the strictest quality controls. Sports equipment, lug frame, and a variety of sophisticated features all in one bike.
More and more girls who have become enthusiastic about bicycling are asking for a moderately priced lightweight with sports features- and the new Schwinn-Approved Traveler meets those requirements. 32 lbs., of fine quality bicycle that features smooth riding gumwall tires, hand brakes and those sports style drop handlebars that are so hard to find in girls's style bicycles.
- Schwinn-Approved Traveler- 19' frame Model W69
- Schwinn-Approved Traveler- 22' frame Model W72
Specifications
Frame: Single butted top and bottom tubes. 1020 carbon steel. Brazed lug frame.
Frame Finish: Sky blue and Flamboyant red.
Wheels: Araya steel tubular rims. Large flange alloy hubs.
Tires: 27' x 1 1/4' Schwinn-Approved Puff gumwall.
Handlebar and Stem: Randonneur type aluminum alloy handlebar and forged alluminum alloy stem.
Crank Set: 39-52 Schwinn-Approved Double-plateu sprocket. 6 1/2' one-piece crank with lightweight chainguard.
Pedals: KKT-RTE with reflectors.
Derailleurs and Gears:
Rear: Schwinn Approved Shimano GT-120.
Front: Schwinn Approved Shimano 450. Cog-14-28 teeth.
Brakes: Schwinn-Approved alloy side pull caliper with dual position levers.
Saddle: Taihei black vinyl with chrome springs.
Weight: 32 lbs. approx.
Frame Finish: Sky blue and Flamboyant red.
Wheels: Araya steel tubular rims. Large flange alloy hubs.
Tires: 27' x 1 1/4' Schwinn-Approved Puff gumwall.
Handlebar and Stem: Randonneur type aluminum alloy handlebar and forged alluminum alloy stem.
Crank Set: 39-52 Schwinn-Approved Double-plateu sprocket. 6 1/2' one-piece crank with lightweight chainguard.
Pedals: KKT-RTE with reflectors.
Derailleurs and Gears:
Rear: Schwinn Approved Shimano GT-120.
Front: Schwinn Approved Shimano 450. Cog-14-28 teeth.
Brakes: Schwinn-Approved alloy side pull caliper with dual position levers.
Saddle: Taihei black vinyl with chrome springs.
Weight: 32 lbs. approx.
Note: Prices and specifications subject to change without notice.
See the full 1976 Schwinn catalog.
1977
Another popularity winning Schwinn-Approved Super-Lite model for 1977!
1977 Schwinn Traveler
Proven designed for riders who prefer a lug type frame high, performance ten-speed bike, but a value price. Manufactured to Schwinn's exacting specifications and imported exclusively by Schwinn. Feature for feature, the Traveler also ranks as a 'best buy'. Ten-speed gears with easy operating handlebar mounted controls. Life is easy for students and regular riders who want good performing equipment. they can rely on.
- Schwinn-Approved Traveler - 21' frame Model W21..$142.95
- Schwinn-Approved Traveler - 23' frame Model W23..$142.95
- Schwinn-Approved Traveler - 25' frame Model W25..$142.95
Specifications
Frame: Single butted top and bottom tubes. Tubular front fork. Brazed lug constructed 1020 carbon steel. Three frame sizes for 1977.
Frame Finish: Flamboyant red, Sky blue.
Wheels: Araya steel tubular rims. Large flange alloy hubs.
Tires: 27' x 1 1/4' Schwinn-Approved Puff gumwall.
Handlebar and Stem: Steel Randonneur style handlebar and forged alluminum alloy stem.
Crank Set: 39-52 Double-plateu sprocket 6 3/4' one-piece crank with lightweight chainguard.
Pedals: Rattrap with reflectors.
Derailleurs and Gears:
Rear: Schwinn Approved GT-420.
Front: Schwinn Approved GT-450. Cog-14-17-20-24-28.
Brakes: Schwinn-Approved alloy side pull caliper with dual position levers.
Saddle: New black vinyl model.
Weight: Approximately 32 lbs.
Frame Finish: Flamboyant red, Sky blue.
Wheels: Araya steel tubular rims. Large flange alloy hubs.
Tires: 27' x 1 1/4' Schwinn-Approved Puff gumwall.
Handlebar and Stem: Steel Randonneur style handlebar and forged alluminum alloy stem.
Crank Set: 39-52 Double-plateu sprocket 6 3/4' one-piece crank with lightweight chainguard.
Pedals: Rattrap with reflectors.
Derailleurs and Gears:
Rear: Schwinn Approved GT-420.
Front: Schwinn Approved GT-450. Cog-14-17-20-24-28.
Brakes: Schwinn-Approved alloy side pull caliper with dual position levers.
Saddle: New black vinyl model.
Weight: Approximately 32 lbs.
Note: Prices and specifications subject to change without notice.
Schwinn Ladies' Traveler
Here's a ten-speed Super-Lite lightweight from Schwinn for the girl who prefers her rides on a lug frame bicycle at a price she can afford.
The Schwinn-Approved Traveler is designed by Schwinn engineers for the American market and manufactured abroad under the strictest quality controls. Sports equipment, lug frame, and a variety of sophisticated features all in one bike.
More and more girls who have become enthusiastic about bicycling are asking for a moderately priced lightweight with sport features- and the Schwinn-Approved Traveler meets those requirements. 32 lbs., of fine quality bicycle that features smooth riding gumwall tires, hand brakes and those sports style drop handlebars that are so hard to find in girls's style bicycles.
- Schwinn-Approved Traveler- 19' frame Model T69...$142.95
- Schwinn-Approved Traveler- 22' frame Model T72...$142.95
Specifications
Frame: Single butted top and down tubes. Brazed, lug constructed 1020 carbon steel. Tubular front fork.
Frame Finish: Sky blue and Flamboyant red.
Wheels: Araya steel tubular rims. Large flange alloy hubs.
Tires: 27' x 1 1/4' Schwinn-Approved Puff gumwall.
Handlebar and Stem: Steel randonneur type handlebar and forged alluminum alloy stem.
Crank Set: 39-52 double plateau sprocket. 6 3/4' one-piece crank with lightweight chainguard.
Pedals: Rattrap with reflectors.
Derailleurs and Gears:
Rear: Schwinn Approved GT-420.
Front: Schwinn Approved Shimano 450. Cog-14-17-20-24-28.
Brakes: Schwinn-Approved alloy side pull caliper with dual position levers.
Saddle: New black vinyl model.
Weight: 32 lbs. approx.
Frame Finish: Sky blue and Flamboyant red.
Wheels: Araya steel tubular rims. Large flange alloy hubs.
Tires: 27' x 1 1/4' Schwinn-Approved Puff gumwall.
Handlebar and Stem: Steel randonneur type handlebar and forged alluminum alloy stem.
Crank Set: 39-52 double plateau sprocket. 6 3/4' one-piece crank with lightweight chainguard.
Pedals: Rattrap with reflectors.
Derailleurs and Gears:
Rear: Schwinn Approved GT-420.
Front: Schwinn Approved Shimano 450. Cog-14-17-20-24-28.
Brakes: Schwinn-Approved alloy side pull caliper with dual position levers.
Saddle: New black vinyl model.
Weight: 32 lbs. approx.
Prices and specifications subject to change without notice.
See the full 1977 Schwinn catalog.
1978
Carbon Steel lugged frame.
1978 Schwinn Approved Traveler III
Brazed frame construction.
10-speed derailleur.
Aluminum alloy kickstand.
Men's Model:
10-speed derailleur.
Aluminum alloy kickstand.
Men's Model:
- Model T39 (19' frame)..$157.95
- Model T41 (21' frame)..$157.95
- Model T43 (23' frame)..$157.95
- Model T45 (25' frame)..$157.95
Schwinn Ladies' Approved Traveler III
Ladies' Models:
- Model T89 (19' frame)..$157.95
- Model T92 (22' frame)..$157.95
Colors: Scarlet, Pearl Blue.
Specifications
Frame: 1020 carbon steel. Tubular front fork. Brazed lug construction.Built in Kickstand mounting plate.
Wheels: Tubular steel rims. Medium flange hubs. 27' x 1 1/4' Schwinn Puff gumwall tires.
Handlebar: Steel Randonneur.
Stem: Aluminum alloy.
Crankset: Cotterless with chainguard.
Derailleurs: Schwinn Approved GT-450.
Front: Schwinn Approved GT-420 rear.
Gears: 39-52 front. 14-17-20-24-28 freewheel.
Brakes: Schwinn-Approved alloy center pull caliper.
Pedals: Rattrap, reflectorized.
Saddle: Nylon base with vinyl cover.
Weight: Approximately 32 lbs.
Wheels: Tubular steel rims. Medium flange hubs. 27' x 1 1/4' Schwinn Puff gumwall tires.
Handlebar: Steel Randonneur.
Stem: Aluminum alloy.
Crankset: Cotterless with chainguard.
Derailleurs: Schwinn Approved GT-450.
Front: Schwinn Approved GT-420 rear.
Gears: 39-52 front. 14-17-20-24-28 freewheel.
Brakes: Schwinn-Approved alloy center pull caliper.
Pedals: Rattrap, reflectorized.
Saddle: Nylon base with vinyl cover.
Weight: Approximately 32 lbs.
Note: Prices and specifications subject to change without notice.
See the full 1978 Schwinn catalog.
1979
Men's frame sizes
Schwinn Serial Number Location
1979 Schwinn - Approved Traveler III
Color: Pearl Blue
- T39 19'
- T41 21'
- T43 23'
- T45 25'
Schwinn Ladies' Approved Traveler III
This adult-styled 32-pound X-tra Lite 10-speed bike has been engineered by Schwinn and produced by top-rated manufacturers in Japan to combine good riding performance with an attractive price.
Ladies' frame sizes
Color: Scarlet Flame
- T89 19'
- T92 22'
The new Traveler III is handsome in design and smooth handling- and outstanding value in its price class. It comes fully equipped with reliable performance features. See specificationson pages 12 and 13.
- Assembled and fitted, ready to ride..$159.95
See the full 1979 Schwinn catalog.
1980
This dependable 32-pound X-tra Lite 10-speed bike has been engineered by Schwinn and produced overseas to Schwinn' exactingspecifications to combine good riding performance with a moderate price- truly an attractive value.
1980 Schwinn Traveler
Men's frame sizes
- T29 19'
- T31 21'
- T33 23'
- T35 25'
- T37 27' (extra cost)
Schwinn-Approved Traveler 10-Speed
Ladies' frame sizes
- T59 19'
- T62 22'
The Traveler is handsome in design, smooth handling- and fully equipped with reliable performance features. A reliable, light Sillstar cranksetin new for 1980.
See specifications on pages 10 and 11.
Full size 27 inch Wheel Models
Frame: Schwinn-Approved lug frame brazed construction of 18 gauge 1020 carbon steel tubing.
Fork: Tubular with chrome plated crown cover and 6' chrome trim on fork blades.
Handlebar: Steel Randonneur bend drop style.
Stem: SR alloy with recessed binder bolt.
Saddle: Ariake-black vinyl top with nylon base.
Crankset: Silstar alloy 170mm crank arms cotterless 40 and 52 tooth chainwheels with chaing wheels and alloy guard.
Freewheel: Shimano 14-17-20-24-28 tooth cogs.
Chain: HKK Uniglide 3/32 x 1/2 inch.
Hubs: Rear: Front- Shimano steel semi-large flange. Rear- Shimano steel small flange.
Rear Dearilleur: Shimano 400.
Front Derailleur: Shimano 400.
Shifting Lever: Shimano stem mounted.
Brakes: Schwinn-Approved alloy center pull with extensions levers.
Rims: Araya steel 27 x 1 1/4 inch.
Tires: Schwinn puff gumwall 27 x 1 1/4 inch.
Spokes: 080 gauge UCP finish.
Pedals: SR SP-300CP rattrap pedals.
Color: Scarlet Flame, Pearl Blue.
Accessories: Kickstand.
Weight: 32 pounds with kickstand.
Fork: Tubular with chrome plated crown cover and 6' chrome trim on fork blades.
Handlebar: Steel Randonneur bend drop style.
Stem: SR alloy with recessed binder bolt.
Saddle: Ariake-black vinyl top with nylon base.
Crankset: Silstar alloy 170mm crank arms cotterless 40 and 52 tooth chainwheels with chaing wheels and alloy guard.
Freewheel: Shimano 14-17-20-24-28 tooth cogs.
Chain: HKK Uniglide 3/32 x 1/2 inch.
Hubs: Rear: Front- Shimano steel semi-large flange. Rear- Shimano steel small flange.
Rear Dearilleur: Shimano 400.
Front Derailleur: Shimano 400.
Shifting Lever: Shimano stem mounted.
Brakes: Schwinn-Approved alloy center pull with extensions levers.
Rims: Araya steel 27 x 1 1/4 inch.
Tires: Schwinn puff gumwall 27 x 1 1/4 inch.
Spokes: 080 gauge UCP finish.
Pedals: SR SP-300CP rattrap pedals.
Color: Scarlet Flame, Pearl Blue.
Accessories: Kickstand.
Weight: 32 pounds with kickstand.
See the full 1980 Schwinn catalog.
1981
Two X-tra Lites with handsome design, dependability and smooth handling.
1981 Schwinn Traveler
Men's frame sizes
- T29 19'
- T31 21'
- T33 23'
- T35 25'
- T37 27' (extra cost)
Schwinn Traveler
Womens's frame sizes
- T59 19'
- T62 22'
Colors: Scarlet Flame, Pearl Blue.
Racy appearance and a rugged lug frame - in Pearl Blue and Scarlet Flame. For adults who enjoy the look and feel of an X-tra Lite and want strength and durability, the Traveler- built to Schwinn's exacting specifications- is the perfectanswer. It's not surprising that more and more cyclists favor this sturdy model which includes light steel rims, Shimano gearingand Randonneur handlebar.
Dual position brake levers available on both the Traveler and Sports Tourer. Men's and women's Traveler models are available in Pearl Blue or Scarlet Flame. The quick-release front wheel is stardom on Sports Tourer.
Specs
Tubing: 1020 carbon steel.
Frame Chainstay length: 17 '.
Head and seat mast angles: (T) 72 1/2 degrees, (ST) 73 degrees.
Fork rake: 2'
Wheelbase: 40 1/2'
Bottom bracket drop: (T) 2 3/4' (ST) 2 1/2'.
Rims: (T) Araya chrome-plated steel (ST) Femco chrome plated steel (27' x 1 1/4') .
Hubs: (T) Front - Shimano steel semi- large flange Rear- Shimano steel small flange. (ST) Schwinn large flange, quick releasehubs.
Spokes: .080 straight gauge.
Tires: Schwinn Puff.
Front and Rear derailleur: (T) Shimano 400 (ST) Maeda 7'.
Shift levers: (T) Shimano stem mounted (ST) SunTour stem mounted.
Chain: (T)HHK (ST) TYC.
Crank set: (T)170 mm arms, 40-52 chainrings.
Freewheel: (14-28).
Pedals: (T) SR rattrap (ST) KKT rattrap.
Seat post: Chrome-plated steel (25.8mm)
Saddle: (T) Ariake (ST) Avoce Type.
Handlebars: (T) Stell Randonneur (ST) SR Custom alloy.
Stem: SR alloy.
Brakes: Schwinn center pull.
Weight: (T)31.8 lbs. (ST) 30 lbs.
Accessories: Kickstand.
Frame Chainstay length: 17 '.
Head and seat mast angles: (T) 72 1/2 degrees, (ST) 73 degrees.
Fork rake: 2'
Wheelbase: 40 1/2'
Bottom bracket drop: (T) 2 3/4' (ST) 2 1/2'.
Rims: (T) Araya chrome-plated steel (ST) Femco chrome plated steel (27' x 1 1/4') .
Hubs: (T) Front - Shimano steel semi- large flange Rear- Shimano steel small flange. (ST) Schwinn large flange, quick releasehubs.
Spokes: .080 straight gauge.
Tires: Schwinn Puff.
Front and Rear derailleur: (T) Shimano 400 (ST) Maeda 7'.
Shift levers: (T) Shimano stem mounted (ST) SunTour stem mounted.
Chain: (T)HHK (ST) TYC.
Crank set: (T)170 mm arms, 40-52 chainrings.
Freewheel: (14-28).
Pedals: (T) SR rattrap (ST) KKT rattrap.
Seat post: Chrome-plated steel (25.8mm)
Saddle: (T) Ariake (ST) Avoce Type.
Handlebars: (T) Stell Randonneur (ST) SR Custom alloy.
Stem: SR alloy.
Brakes: Schwinn center pull.
Weight: (T)31.8 lbs. (ST) 30 lbs.
Accessories: Kickstand.
See the full 1981 Schwinn catalog.
1982
The Schwinn Traveler features a durable lugged carbon steel frame, with racy appearance, good quality componentry and color options.
1982 Schwinn Traveler
- T29 19'
- T31 21'
- T33 23'
- T35 25'
- T37 27' (extra cost)
Schwinn Ladies' Traveler
Women's frame sizes
- T59 19'
- T62 22'
- Colors: Scarlet Flame, Pearl Blue.
See the full 1982 Schwinn catalog.
1983
Schwinn Serial Number Lookup Tool
12 Speed
1983 Schwinn Traveler
Racing style and Schwinn quality at an affordable price. Lightweight chrome-moly main tubes and alloy rims. Sportly down tube shiftersand top tube guides. Quick release front hub removes wheel for easy storage and transport.
- Chrome-moly maintubes
- Alloy rims
- SunTour AR derailleurs
- Quick release front hub
- Men's: 19, 21, 23, 25, and 27' frames
Schwinn Ladies' Traveler
- Ladies': 19 and 22' frames
- Color: Maroon with Gold, Charcoal with Silver
See the full 1983 Schwinn catalog.
1984
The Schwinn Traveler 12 speed is the most popular bike in the Schwinn lightweight line.
1984 Schwinn Traveler
Just a glance at its long list of features will tell you why. All three main tubes are chrome-moly. And both the rims and hubs are machined from light weight, aluminum alloy. This makes the Traveler one of the lightest bike in its class. The brakes on the Traveler are DiaCompe sidepull, with hand savinggum rubber hoods, for sure stops. And the saddle is anatomic with an alloy micro adjusting seat post to give you a more comfortableride. As for the paint, it's two-tone. To make is look every bit as hot as it is.
Schwinn Taiwan Serial Numbers
- Mens: T21, T23, T25.
Schwinn Ladies' Traveler
- Ladies: T69.
Charcoal with Silver or Maroon with Gold.
See the full 1984 Schwinn catalog.
1985
Traveler designed for: High overall valve in a recreational 12 speed bike, in styling and performance.
Frame Specifications
Frame: 4130 chrome moly double butted main tubes, chrome moly stays, Centeny dropouts with stainless steel faces and eyelets.
Fork: TANGE, hi-tensile steel blades, forged dropouts with eyelets.
Braze-ons: Top tube guide, bottom bracket guides, bottle bosses, cable stops, chain rest.
Fork: TANGE, hi-tensile steel blades, forged dropouts with eyelets.
Braze-ons: Top tube guide, bottom bracket guides, bottle bosses, cable stops, chain rest.
Drive Train specifications
Pedal: Chrome plated steel rat trap.
Crank: SUGINO DBT, forged alloy cotterless, alloy outer chainring, 170mm.
Chain: HKK 'Z', 1/2' x 3/32' silver outer plate.
Freewheel: MAILLARD 77, 6 speed.
Derailleurs: SunTour AR, light alloy steel inner cage (front). SunTour AR-GT light alloy with steel cage (rear).
Levers: SunTour, alloy Schwinn system headest mount, for easy reach.
Crank: SUGINO DBT, forged alloy cotterless, alloy outer chainring, 170mm.
Chain: HKK 'Z', 1/2' x 3/32' silver outer plate.
Freewheel: MAILLARD 77, 6 speed.
Derailleurs: SunTour AR, light alloy steel inner cage (front). SunTour AR-GT light alloy with steel cage (rear).
Levers: SunTour, alloy Schwinn system headest mount, for easy reach.
Wheel Specifications
Tires: Schwinn Record, 27' x 1 1/8', 300 gm Dual hard, 100 psi skinwall.
Rims: Weinmann 416 27' x 1 1/4' alluminum.
Hubs: MAILLARD, 36 hole small flange alloy sealed mechanismwith quick release.
Spokes: 14 ga zinc plated, 3X spoke pattern, brass nipples.
Rims: Weinmann 416 27' x 1 1/4' alluminum.
Hubs: MAILLARD, 36 hole small flange alloy sealed mechanismwith quick release.
Spokes: 14 ga zinc plated, 3X spoke pattern, brass nipples.
Control Specifications
Handlebar: SR Custom engraved alloy.
Stem: SR Custom, alloy aero type with recessed allen bolts.
Headset: Steel double nut type with clipped bearings.
Brakes: DIA COMPE Q500NX, alloy side pull with quick release and recessed front bolt.
Brake levers: DIA COMPE, alloy with easy to reach extension levers and lined cable housing.
Stem: SR Custom, alloy aero type with recessed allen bolts.
Headset: Steel double nut type with clipped bearings.
Brakes: DIA COMPE Q500NX, alloy side pull with quick release and recessed front bolt.
Brake levers: DIA COMPE, alloy with easy to reach extension levers and lined cable housing.
Comfort Specifications
Saddle: VISCOUNT, anatomic padded vinyl.
Seat Post: SR Laprade, fluted alloy micro-adjusting 26.6mm dia.
Accessories: Cushion grips, stainless steel stay protector.
Seat Post: SR Laprade, fluted alloy micro-adjusting 26.6mm dia.
Accessories: Cushion grips, stainless steel stay protector.
Finish
Colors: Scarlet, bright blue, paint protecting clear coat.
Weight: Approx. 27 lbs.
Weight: Approx. 27 lbs.
See the full 1985 Schwinn catalog.
1986
Travel in comfort and arrive in style! The Traveler is light, quick, and loaded with features that make it a valuable companion.
- Stem-mounted light action shift levers, brake extension levers and cushion grips keep the controls comfortably in reach.
- True Temper T1 chrome moly double-butted frame tubes give a light, responsive feel.
- Maillard alloy sealed mechanism hubs provide miles of maintenance free riding.
- SR light-alloy handlebars and crankset keep the weight to a minimum for maximum enjoyment.
- Frame sizes available, Men's 19', 21', 23' and 25'. Ladies; 17' and 19'. Clear coated cadet blue. T19, T21, T23, T25, T27 and T59.
See the full 1986 Schwinn catalog.
1987
True Temper double butted chrome moly frame with forged dropouts Import an ldif file into outlook 2016 for mac.
- SunTour Alpha 5000 alloy derailleur with index capability
- Alloy handlebars and black anodized stem
- Low profile alloy crank with black anodized alloy chainring
- Winter mint and cadet blue
Diamond frame
- T19 - 19'
- T21 - 21'
- T23 - 23'
- T25 - 25'
- T27 - 27'
- T57 -
- T59 -
Wrap up in style with Benotto handlebar tape. Ten great colors to complement any frame. In stripes and solids.
Paramount clothing: functional and fashionable. This great - fitting jersey features a tapered drop collar. Bias cut waist. Available in a variety of innovative fabrics. Attractive styles and colors to choose from. Paramount lycra tights keep you warm on cool, crisp days. Anatomically cut with stirrups underfoot. Elastic waistband for ultimate comfort. Sized for men and women. In many bold colors.
Paramount lycra gloved are specially designed to keep the pressure off while you put the pressure on. Washable synthetic palm. Stretch lycra top. Terry-towel thumb. In black, white, red, pink, or teal for style and performance, hands down.
See the full 1987 Schwinn catalog.
1988
An extensive list of features including indexed shifting, chrome-moly tubing, front and rear quick-release wheels and alloy rims complete these lightweight sport bicycles.
For the rider who seeks adventure and recreation in a lightweight sport bicycle - LeTour, Traceler and World Sport for 1988. These three sport bicycles combine comfortable frame geometry with the latest component innovations.
See the full 1988 Schwinn catalog.
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Founded | circa 1969 (ceased in 2000) |
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Headquarters | Camarillo, California and Newbury Park, California (later location) |
Mitchell M. Weiner, Co-founder Junya (Cozy) Yamakoshi, Co-founder, Product Development |
Centurion was a brand of bicycles created in 1969 by Mitchell (Mitch) M. Weiner and Junya (Cozy) Yamakoshi,[1] who co-founded Western States Import Co. (WSI) in Canoga Park, California (initially Wil-Go Imports) to design, specify, distribute and market the bicycles. The bikes themselves were manufactured initially in Japan by companies including H. Teams Company of Kobe and later in Taiwan by companies including Merida. The Centurion brand was consolidated with WSI's mountain bike brand Diamond Back in 1990. WSI ceased operations in 2000.
Centurion and WSI competed in the U.S. against domestic and European bicycle manufacturers including Schwinn, Raleigh, Peugeot, Gitane and Motobecane — as well as other nascent Japanese bicycle brands including Miyata, Fuji, Bridgestone, Panasonic, Univega, Lotus and Nishiki — itself a line of Japanese-manufactured bicycles that were specified, distributed and marketed by West Coast Cycles — a U.S. company similar to WSI. Japanese-manufactured bikes succeeded in the U.S. market until currency fluctuations in the late 1980s made them less competitive, leading companies to source bicycles from Taiwan.
WSI marketed the Centurion brand of road and touring bicycles in the United States using the tag line 'Where Centurion leads, others must follow' and 'A Lifetime Bicycle', offering a warranty without time limit. For a brief period the bikes carried a 'Centurion Bicycle Works' headbadge.
The German company Centurion, which still exists, imported Centurion bikes from Japan to Germany from 1976 on and bought the name-rights in 1990.
History[edit]
According to Frank J. Berto,[2][3] Raleigh Industries of America had been looking at a Japanese source for their Grand Prix model. Raleigh America ordered 2,000 bicycles from Tano and Company of Osaka but their parent company in England, TI-Raleigh, disapproved — concerned that the Tano-built bikes were too well made and would have outsold their own British bikes.
Raleigh's sales agent, Mitchell Weiner, who was reading The New Centurions at the time, took receipt of the bikes, placed Centurion decals on the bikes and marketed them successfully, subsequently forming Western State Imports after merging with Rick Wilson's company, Wil-Go of Santa Clara, California. Because the bikes had all been intended as Raleigh Grand Prix models, as Centurions, they carried the colors of the Raleigh America Grand Prix model.
Cozy Yamakoshi served as the company's product development manager, designing the bike's frames, coordinating the manufacture of the bikes by Japanese manufacturers, and importing the bikes into the US.[1] Subsequently, around 1986, Centurion introduced their first Taiwanesebuilt model, the Signet. The Cinelli Equipe Centurion of 1985 (only) was a joint-venture of WSI and Cinelli of Italy.
Early bike sales were limited to the West Coast, with the brand receiving wider exposure by the late 1970s. WSI stopped using the Centurion brand name in 1990,[4] consolidating their road and touring bikes under the Diamond Back (later DiamondBack) brand. While the brand Centurion had become well known, under the new brand name the company's market for road and touring bicycles soon evaporated. Early Diamond Back models (ca. 1990) carried a top tube decal reading 'Centurion Designed' and stickers near the bottom bracket reading 'Designed in the USA' and 'Exclusively built for WSI.' Diamondback Bicycles was eventually sold to Raleigh USA, and manufacture was moved to Taiwan.
WSI later opened an office in Van Nuys, California, and eventually maintained offices in Dallas, Texas, Denver, Colorado and Dayton, New Jersey — in addition a headquarters in Newbury Park, California. After Weiner died, the company continued its growth under the management of Mike Bobrick.
Cozy Yamakoshi, product and development manager, worked with Mike Bobrick (Executive President of WSI) and Sandy Finkelman (1947–2005)(Diamond Back team manager and product development) and left Diamond Back in 1986, to start Parkpre Mountain Bike in 1989.[5] Parkpre USA was based in Moorpark, Southern California, USA., producing bikes from the early 1990s until 1998. Ken Yamakoshi, son of Cozy Yamakoshi, is in the process of re-launching Parkpre in the US.
Ntfs for mac serial number. The rights to the brand name Centurion were sold to Germany's Wolfgang Renner [de] in 1991. Renner had imported Centurion to Germany since 1976, including made-extra models like the first German mountainbike 'Country'. Today, Centurion remains as a German brand with design and engineering in-house.
Models[edit]
Centurion eventually marketed a full line of road and touring bikes, with steel construction ranging from full (all eight tubes) high-tensile 1020 steel at the lower end, to full (all eight tubes) chromoly bikes at their high end — with top quality componentry. Notable models included:good speedster
- Centurion Cinelli Equipe: WSI/Centurion and Cinelli offered the co-branded Centurion Cinelli Equipe for model year 1984/85, as a joint-venture, designed by Cino Cinelli several years after he retired in 1979 and sold Cinelli to the Columbo family, manufacturers of Columbus tubing. The Cinelli Equipe's production was coordinated and supervised by his staff. The bike featured all Cinelli frame components: Columbus SL tubing; chrome chain stay, Cinelli chromed sloped crown, head lugs, bottom bracket shell, handlebars and stem; new-style Cinelli logos embossed on bar and stem, fork crown, seat and seat stays, rear brake bridge and under bottom bracket; Campagnolo dropouts, derraileurs and shifters; Universal 'AER' non-aero brakeset; Ofmega Mistral headset, bottom bracket and crankset; Gipiemme seatpost; Regina chain and CX-S freewheel; Miche 'Competition' hubs and Fiamme, Hard Silver tubular rims. Other markings include a 'Cinelli Equipe' decal on down-tube just above shifters and on left chain stay; an 'Italia: Made in Italy' decal high on seat tube; Columbus tubing decals on fork ('Forcella Originale') and frame ('Acciaio Speciali'); Centurion decals on down-tube (left and right), and a Centurion 'C' decal badge on head tube.
- Centurion Pro Tour:Richard Ballantine's 'Richard's Bicycle Book' included the Centurion Pro Tour (ultimately manufactured from 1976–1984) on his list of 'Best Bikes' in both the 1978 and 1982 updates of his book — along with the Schwinn Paramount P-13, a bike that sold for two to three times the price of the Pro-Tour. Like other full-fledged touring bikes, the Pro Tour models featured a longer wheelbase with longer chainstays for smoother ride especially while loaded, full (all eight tubes) chromoly construction for ride compliance, cantilever brakes to allow room for fenders, internal wiring for a bottom bracket generator and numerous braze-ons: two mounts on the fork for the cantilever brakes, two eyelets in back for a rack and a fender, two eyelets on the fork for a rack and a fender, low rack mounting points on the fork, mounts for two bottle cages, mounts for downtube shifters/cable stops, and seat stay mounts for a rack.
Serial Numbers[1][edit]
Centurions (except the CinelliCenturion) have serial numbers on the underside of the bottom bracket shell. One way to date a Centurion is to try to find date codes on the bike's components.
Centurion models manufactured in Japan between 1980-1990 use a serial number format WXYZZZZ with:
W = a letter, purpose uncertain, possibly indicates a manufacturer or Centurion;X = a number, indicating the calendar year of manufacture;Y = a letter, indicating the fortnight of manufacture (A = wk 1 & 2, B = wk 3 & 4, etc.)ZZZZ = four digit number, probably indicating frame number during fortnight of manufacture.
N4E0283, as an example, would indicate this is the 283rd frame made during the period of weeks 9-10 in 1984. Barring a major components upgrade at some point in a bike's history, one can confirm a bike's age by the dates found on the majority of components in its groupset.
See also[edit]
External links[edit]
Modern Manufacturers
Schwinn Bicycles Serial Number Location
- Centurion (German) Has the rights to the original company
- Centurion (Denmark) an unrelated company
Original
- 'Centurion Pro Tour Review', Bicycling, December 1976, Page 1, Page 2
Taiwan Schwinn Bicycle Serial Numbers
References[edit]
- ^ abc'Centurion Bikes'. Sheldonbrown.com, Ashley Wright.
- ^Berto, Frank J.; Ron Shepherd; et al. (2008) [2000]. The Dancing Chain: History and Development of the Derailleur Bicycle (3rd ed.). San Francisco, CA, USA: Cycle Publishing/Van der Plas Publications. ISBN978-1-892495-59-4. Retrieved May 30, 2017.
- ^Berto, Frank J.; et al. (2016) [2000]. The Dancing Chain: History and Development of the Derailleur Bicycle (5th ed.). San Francisco, CA, USA: Cycle Publishing/Van der Plas Publications. ISBN978-1-892495-77-8. Retrieved May 30, 2017.
- ^'Japanese Bicycles in the U.S. Market'. Sheldonbrown.com, Sheldon Brown.
- ^'A brief history of Parkpre USA'. Parkpre.com.
Schwinn World Sport Serial Number
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