Only the finest steel alloys are used in the In bicycles the best in Schwinn.and the best in Schwinn is the Paramount. Your choice of colors.Įxperienced cyclists who demand the very best choosen Schwinn Paramounts, the ultimate in lightweight precision-built Hand crafted and equipped with the finest components available. Deluxe Paramountĭesigned for the skilled cyclists who wants unmatched performance in sports touring or road racing bike. The background of the adjoining picture consits of a horse-car station and aįirehouse, authentic and chosen for their eye-catching style. Every part of the set mustīe realistic and architecturally consistent. In a quant lyrical period piece such as 'Hello Dolly!' beauty of detail is the name of the game. It was constructed around 11 studio administration buildings without interfering with their utility. The 'Hello Dolly!' complex covers 15 acres, but its most resourceful feature It rises 12 stories in some places and the elevated railway carries a working steam-driven train. Movie set is proclaimed the most ambitious and ingenious effort of its kind ever made. Manhattan in 1890 for Ernest Lehman's production of 'Hello Dolly!' at 20th Century-Fox studios, Hollywood, California. Colors: Campus green, Sierraīackground for the front cover the same of the other pages in this Schwinn COnsumer catalog are from the film set depicting Schwinn 26' x 1 3/4' nylon whitewall tires. Middleweight tandem with 5-speed gears for easier starts, faster cruising Here's real outdoor entertainment for the whole family. See the complete history of the Schwinn Twinn. Sure stopping coaster and caliper brakes. Low bar, easy-mount design, Schwinn 26' x 1 3/4' nylon cord tires. Togetherness has an exciting new meaning when you ride a Schwinn middleweight tandem. See the complete history of the Schwinn Tandem. In quality Available in all Schwinn colors. Style handlebars, 10-speed derailleur, front and rear caliper brakes, alloy crank set and other fine sports equipment unmatched Chrome molybdenum alloy steel frame and front fork-light weight, but strong-aluminum wheels, 27' x 1 1/4' road racing tires, drop New for 1969 Schwinn Paramount Tandemsĭoubly easy to ride. The most luxurious bicycle-built for-two ever to skin down the highway- the Paramount Tandem. Rider standard equipment on many Schwinn bikes, especially for younger children. Push backwards on the pedal to apply the brake. Simple and easy.just stop pedaling and you coast. High gear for riding down hill or with the wind at back. Low gear for riding against wind or up hill. Handlebar control shifts from one gear to another. Schwinn's 2-speed has a low gear for climbing hills and riding against the wind, and a normal gear for regular bicycle riding Mechanism derails chain from one sprocket to another changing gears. One front sprocket on 5-speed, two front sprockets on 10-speed models. Copyright, 1969, Schwinn Bicycle Company Derailleursįive sprockets of different sizes on rear hub. Single-speed coaster brake models which are slower for neighborhood or distance riding.įor maximum bicycling enjoyment, let your experienced factory-franchised Schwinn Dealer help you choose the bike that's rightįor you.

Multi speed gearing is a must if you ride any distance, over hilly terrain, or against the wind. Pleasure, helping you to ride farther, in less time, with less effort. Coaster brake models are designed primarily for younger children. The type of riding you plan to do largely determines what gearing you should have. Middleweights and Stingray models are designed for the younger set.

In purchasing any adult or child's bike, choosing the right style and proper size bike are the most important considerations.Įven the finest bicycle will not be comfortable or easy to pedal if it is the wrong style or size for its owner (see Properįit Chart on page 21), or if it has not been adjusted to fit properly (see Adjusting Your Bike, page 20).Īs a rule of thumb, lightweights and speciald models like the Run-A-Bout, Town and Country and Exerciser are suited to the Versial World War II general, and 'Tora! Tora! Tora!,' the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Zanuck, executive vice president in charge of worldwide production, currentĮnterprises range from 'Hello, Dolly!' throught 'Che!,' about the Cuban revolutionary 'Paton: Blood and Guts,' on the contro. Since then scores of significant films have been launched from these acress, rangingįrom 'Calvalcade,' which won the company its first Academy Award in 1933, through 'The sound of Music,' which swept the Academyīoard in 1966. 20th Century-Fox studio was dedicated in 1928, the They make graphic social, religiousĪnd historical comment in terms easily understood throughout the world. Motion pictures studos have been called ''dream factories' and they are that- and more. The text below, including the prices, are as written in 1969. Original text and images of the 1969 Schwinn sales brochure.

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