Schwinn Racer

1966 Schwinn Racer Deluxe in coppertone

The Schwinn Racer was a bicycle in the lightweight series of bikes built by Schwinn Bicycle Company in Chicago from the 1950s-1970s. These bikes were the favorite of many college riders. They had a Sturmey Archer 3 speed with 26 x 1 3/8 tires. Many were accessorized with speedometers, generators, baskets and rear racks. These parts made by Schwinn and installed by the selling dealer. As the ten-speed road bikes with derailleurs became more fashionable, these bikes lost their appeal. Today, they are mostly seen on college campuses, on casual riding bike paths and in museums.