![]() ![]() It was called the Penguin and didn’t get very popular. Huffy was the first to come out with a Sting-Ray style bicycle. They are available on Amazon: Sting-Ray Facts Who made the first muscle bike? Schwinn is currently making a couple different versions of the Sting-Ray, a basic and krate. In recent years they have been making a basic Stingray and a Krate. Schwinn has brought back the Sting-Ray multiple times in 1998, 1999, 2000, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011, and you can currently buy a new Orange Krate Sting-Ray! They even made an Orange Country Chopper Stingray which looks very unique. Chrome fenders became standard in 1975 when they stopped making the deluxe.ġ980 Mini Sting-Ray catalog image Replica years This was the standard Sting-Ray, but with chrome fenders and whitewall tires. Through the years there were many other models in addition to the standard: Deluxe I’ve seen listings for several thousand dollars, but those must be super rare bikes. The rare bikes like Krates I often see listed for over $1,000. Ladies’ versions can often be had for much cheaper depending on condition. ![]() $300 for ones in rough shape or not original condition. $4-500 is pretty typical for the basic men’s single-speed coaster brake models in decent condition. I’ve been casually looking to pick one up and it’s hard to find one for cheap. Original Chicago made Stingrays sell for really good money. They had a fantastic run and are now very valuable. Tastes changed and these fun bikes lost their market. Popularity of the Sting-Ray declined as the popularity of BMX bikes increased. Stingray Serial Number location Why did they stop making the Stingray? The letter represents the month, and the first letter is the year. The first letter tells the month of production, and the codes are as follows:Ī is January, B is February, C is March, D is April, E is May, F is June, G is July, H is August, J is September, K is October, L is November, and M is December. The numbers are 8 digits long and start with two letters followed by numbers. From 1971-1982 they are located on the head tube. From 1963-1970 the number should be located on the left rear fork end. Here are some model specific weights:Įvery original Chicago bike will have a serial number on the frame. Most of the Sting-Ray models weigh around 36lbs. The tires went through a number of changes through the years:ġ963-1964: studded rear tire, standard front tireġ965-1973: black SLIK rear tire, standard front tireġ974-1982: Sting-Ray studded rear tire, standard front tire 1967 Schwinn Stingray Bicycle Specifications Weight These bikes use a Schwinn gooseneck style quill stem. These steel cranks are considered pretty much unbreakable. J38-9 5-speed stik, front and rear caliper brakes Crank J38-8 3-speed coaster brake, front caliper brake J38-4 3-speed handlebar control, front and rear caliper brakes J38-3 3-speed stik, front and rear caliper brakes Several of the standard models had caliper brakes (hand brakes). J38-9 5-speed stik shift Specs Caliper brakes (hand brakes) Single speed coaster brake, spring fork, SLIK tires J33-6: 1965Ģ-speed coaster brake, spring fork, SLIK tires J33-1: 1965ĥ-speed derailler stik-shift J38-9: 1968-1978 Models It went out like it came in with just a coaster brake option. 1982 was the last year for the original Sting-Ray. ![]()
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