1973 Kool Lemon Schwinn Continental 22 Inch Ten Speed Like New
Pittsburgh, PA · 7 minutes ago ·
DESCRIPTION 1973 Kool Lemon Schwinn Continental in a 22" Frame from my personal collection. This Bike was found in like new condition and was given a new set of Kenda gum walls a bell and a full overhaul. Just a stinning bike in like new original condition, garage kept for almost 50 years.
FROM THE 1973 SCHWINN CATALOG Whether it's a ride to the pool, a daily ride along the bikeway, or a long ride over the country road, the Continental is unmatched in its class. An outstanding combination of cycling features including the diamond style carbon steel frame, 10 speed 38-to-100 derailleur gear, Twin-Stik gear shift located for convenienve and safety at the handlebar stem dual position center pull caliper brakes that provide sure stops with the touch of the the finger tips, 27" x 1 1/4" high pressure Sports Touring tires, and lightweight steel rims. Wt. 37-38 lbs., depending on frame size.
Choice of colors: Kool Lemon, Sunset Orange and Opaque Blue.
Model 322 22"
Frame: Continental Schwinn designed and manufactured diamond style durable steel. Tubular front fork.
Wheels: Large flange quick release alloy hubs, lightweight steel rims.
Tires: 27" x 1 1/4" high pressure Sports Touring gumwall.
Handlebar and Stem: Randonneur alloy handlebar, forged steel stem.
Crank Set: Lightweight one-piece crank. Two plateu Schwinn-Approved chainwheel 39-52 teeth.
Pedals: Reflectorized rattrap-style.
Derailleurs and Gears: Schwinn-Approved front. GT-260. Schwinn-Approved rear. Cog: 14-17-20-24-28 teeth.
Brakes: Dual position, center pull alloy brakes. Easy adjusting brake barrels
Saddle: Racing style.
Weight: 35 to 38 lbs. depending on frame size. NOTE: This was considered a lightweight in 1973!
SIZING 5'9" to 6' INQUIRY Please message me with any questions. Thanks.
