1979 Schwinn Continental Road Bicycle 22"

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SKU
70905
$499.00

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1979 Schwinn Continental Road Bicycle 22" — Listed at $499.00

Vintage American Schwinn, fully overhauled and ready to ride!
You could be the proud owner of this vintage Schwinn Continental road bicycle. This Electro-forged diamond style frame of 16 gauge 1010 carbon steel was handmade in Chicago Il. in December of 1979. Featuring easy to use stem mounted "Twin-Stik" shifters and dual position brake levers. Whether being used for a ride around town, or a long ride on a country road, this is the bicycle for you.

BIKE CONDITION:

Bicycle has a few scratches here and there , but in good working condition and free of major damage such as bends and cracks.

This bike has been tuned and fully overhauled right down to re-greasing and packing of the bearings (hubs, bottom bracket and headset) by a shop mechanic with many years of experience. The bike has also been given a thorough 83 point inspection by the owner of this bicycle shop. The owner rides the bicycle in every gear checking steering, braking, and shifting. After you receive this bicycle, minimal adjustments will be needed to be ready to ride.

This bicycle is being sold as is, please see photographs for details.

Measurements:

Seat tube - 22" (Center to Center)
Top Tube -22" (center to center)
Stand-over height - 31.5"
Bike Weight - 37 lbs. 5oz.

Specifications:

Seat post - Schwinn Approved
Saddle - Schwinn Approved , Comfort form
Stem - 80mm
Handlebars - 42cm - center to center
Brake levers - Schwinn Approved, Dia-Compe
Brake calipers - Schwinn Approved, Dia-Compe
Shifters - Schwinn "Twin-Stik"
Front derailleur - Schwinn Approved
Rear derailleur - Schwinn Approved
Crank set - Double Chain ring 52/39
Pedals - Schwinn Approved
Hubs - 36 hole Schwinn Approved laced to 27 "rims
Freewheel - 5 Speed -14,17,20,24,28

Serial #MQ526076
Reference #70905
More Information
Year 1979
Gender Mens
Color Blue
Speeds 10 Speed
Features
  • Made in USA
  • Fully Overhauled
  • High Quality
Frameset Steel
Drivetrain 10 Speed
Manufacturer Schwinn
Decade 1970s
Country of Origin USA
Used or New Used
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