Schwinn Speedster Camelback size.

[largek9]

What size are the Schwinn Speedster Camelback frame/tire size in looking in the Schwinn catalogs it looks like they where all 24"
I thought there where 24" and 26" Camelbacks ?

 

[NLCTVWguy]

If you look HERE, http://www.trfindley.com/flschwinn_1961_1970/1967_13.html, in '67 the Speedster was a separate design from the Racer or Collegiate frames. The Racer was a Camelback, the others were diamond frames in 3 sizes.

This chart from '70 shows all the different frame configurations offered as a fitment chart.

http://www.trfindley.com/flschwinn_1961_1970/1970_15.html

When you get to the '70's however, the Racer name is dropped, and the Speedster name is used for the full line. Included in that are diamond and small camelback frames. There were even camelback Varsity models, though it's not always easy to figure out from the catalogs.

http://www.trfindley.com/flschwinn_1971_1980/1973_17.html

Have fun with your Schwinns!
--Rob

 

[largek9]

Thanks NLCTVWguy , Thats weird I dug it out today and stuck some S7's on it just to ck. tire fit for 26, I knew when I bought the frame (a long time ago) it was 26". When I got to looking at the Trfindey pics. I couldn't find it under the year 74-BK ?????? under 71-80. Then after your post from pre 71 I found it under 74 in a small pic in the corner beside the diamond frame. That would of really sucked if it turn out to be a 24"! Thanks Tom

 

[user 135]

I had a 26" Speedster. I sold it before I figured out the year.

 

[largek9]

Looks like a clean ride.