Dave's Vintage Bicycles

1974 Schwinn Typhoon

I just finished my latest restoration (October 2010). It’s a 26″ 1974 Schwinn Typhoon. This beauty features the triple-red band Two-Speed Automatic Kickback Hub, 26″ 1 3/4″ Schwinn ‘Westwind’ brick-tread tires and coaster brake....

1974 Schwinn Speedster

This is a 1974 26″ Schwinn ‘Speedster’ 3-speed I restored last month (May 2010). It was completely stripped, sanded, primed, painted and – after the correct decals were affixed – it was clear-coated. I...

1974 Schwinn Safety Brochure

This is a neat brochure put out by Schwinn in 1974 to promote bicycle safety. They mention “12 rules of the road”: Obey all applicable traffic regulations, signs, signals and markings. Observe all local...

1973 Schwinn Lemon Peeler

1973 Schwinn Lemon Peeler

We as collectors know about these… Well this was my 73 Schwinn Lemon Peeler I’ve had since I was 11. I just let it go so that I can pursue other bikes I’d like...

1973 Schwinn Breeze

This is a 26″ Woman’s Schwinn Breeze with rear coaster brake that I recently restored using 95% of the original parts. Entry Submitted by Dave Nichols

1972 Vindec Scrambler

Here is a strange bike, it’s a Vindec Scrambler. It is an original bike, dated December 1972 and on the hub as well. The gears are the early trigger type. All the same size...