Details
This auction is for a Vintage 1965 Schwinn Collegiate 5 speed that was converted to drop bars. Very rideable with a decent tune-up. This steel frame has some scratches, but no other issues. The chainguard is bent in spots, but usable - especially with a little bit of tlc. A fun project with a great color.
Not original: handlebar, but easy to find a tourist style bar
Missing: chain, fenders, original North Road style bar, correct brake lever (driveside)
Color: Violet
From the original 1965 Catalog:
"Exceptional value in a lightweight model or at a budget price...with 5-speed Sprint Derailleur, 43 to 85 gear, sturdy Schwinn tubular rims, 26" x 1 3/8" nylon sports touring tires, tourist style handlebars and lightweight foam cushioned mattress saddle. Radiant Coppertone, Violet or Black"
Model 719
Measurements:
Seat Tube 19"
Top Tube - 22"
Stand-over Height - 29"
Specifications:
Saddle - Original Schwinn Messinger saddle, starting to loose color - not much white left
Stem - original quill
Handlebars - not original, steel drop bar racing style
Headset - original steel threaded
Brake Levers - mismatched, one non-aero road lever, one flat bar lever, for caliper, both Weinmann
Brake Calipers - Caliper brakes, Weinmann 810 front, Schwinn aproved rear
Shifter - Top tube mounted huret single sided friction shifter, Schwinn Approved clamp and shifter
Front Derailleur - n/a
Rear Derailleur - Schwinn Sprint (made by Huret) round black pulleys. Cable is routed similar to a 3 spd - top tube routed over a pulley and then down the rear seat stay
Crankset - original 1 piece
Pedals - original block style, chip design, 4", marked Schwinn on the dust caps
hubs - both hubs are made in France by Atom, Schwinn approved rear freewheel style hub
rims - 26 x 1 3/8" steel rims with Schwinn Straight Side Sports Touring blackwall tires, usable, but cracked and will need to be replaced
rims - 26 x 1 3/8" steel rims with Schwinn Straight Side Sports Touring blackwall tires, usable, but cracked and will need to be replaced
Freewheel - 5 speed
Serial #BA03043
Reference #73123
Additional Information
Manufacturer | Schwinn |
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Color | Purple |
Country of Origin | USA |
Used or New | Used |