My interest in the Giant made Hotfoot and variants available in other countries eventually lead me to the Predator range of bicycles made for Schwinn in the early to mid 80s. These bikes are classic Giant and some models are almost identical to the Hotfoots sold here in Australia. Most disappointing though for me is that these bikes seem to be higher spec than ours - look at the 24" full CrMo cruiser the US got compared to our HiTen version..
If you have any Schwinn information or photos, please forward them to me and I will add them to the site. I am especially interested in brochures and advertisements as these are most valuable when restoring bikes back to their original glory.
Often when you buy a complete bike, the parts have been changed or removed over the years. Catalogues are invaluable when restoring a bike to factory original. They show you the original colours, original accessories and the available combinations of both and aid in decal placement.
I am desperately seeking scans or originals of other catalogues and advertisements. If you have one, please contact me at Blogging a Dead Horse. I am also seeking assistance accurately identifying the models and date of manufacture of those shown - again, if you can assist please contact me.
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Features:
This single page brochure is folded both horizontally and vertically to produce eight panels with four bikes per panel. When folded, it is only 212mm x 91mm in size.
• Mens and Ladies 27" racers and cruisers
• Girls and Boys 24" Racers and Cruisers
• Boys 20", 24" and 26" Cruisers
• Girls 20", 24" and 26" Step-through
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Features:
This single page brochure is folded both horizontally and vertically to produce eight panels with four bikes per panel. When folded, it is only 152mm x 80mm in size.
• Mens and Ladies 27" racers and cruisers
• Girls and Boys 24" Racers and Cruisers
• Boys 20", 24" and 26" Cruisers
• Girls 20", 24" and 26" Step-through
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20 pages of bicycles ranging from touring bikes, racing bikes, tandems, tricycles and delivery bikes.
• 20" Deluxe Stingray
• 20" Stingray
• 20" Fair Lady
• 20" Bantam
• 20" Barbie
• 20" Buddy
• 16" Pixie
.. and plenty more!
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Everything from Mens and Ladies racers and cruisers, children's 12", 16" and 20" through to tandem bikes, unicycles and exercise bikes. This 64-page catalogue has something for everybody. At the end of the scan there is a double-sided price list for the entire range.
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Everything from Mens and Ladies racers and cruisers, children's 12", 16" and 20" through to tandem bikes, unicycles and exercise bikes. This 52-page catalogue is filled with leggy ladies wearing short shorts and mini-skirts.
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Fifty-six pages of road bikes, cruisers and kids bikes. Like catalogues from previous years, this catalogue has photos taken at tourist and iconic locations around America.
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Car bike racks, cycling backpacks, lights, mirrors and bells as well an advertisement for bike track across America and the Amateur Bicycle League of America's (ABLofA) racing schedule for 1975.
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Over 64 pages of bicycles ranging from touring bikes, racing bikes, tandems, tricycles and unicycles.
• 20" Stingray
• 20" Fastback
• 20" Predator Pro Series
• 20" Lil' Chik
• 20" Fairlady
• 20" Bantam
• 16" Super Pixie
.. and plenty more!
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Features:
Everything from Mens and Ladies racers and cruisers, children's 12", 16" and 20" through to tandem bikes, unicycles and exercise bikes. This 64-page catalogue has something for everybody. At the end of the scan there is a double-sided price list for the entire range.
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Everything from Ashtabula to Tange Forks, Schwinn Frames, Roger DeCoster Frames, KKT Pedals, Suntour Freewheels, BMX Products Gold Stems, Ukai Rims, Araya Rims and plenty more!
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Everything from Ashtabula to Tange Forks, Schwinn Frames, KKT Pedals, Suntour Freewheels, BMX Products Gold Stems, Ukai Rims, Araya Rims and plenty more!
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• X-tra Lite Bicycles
• Standard Lightweight Bicycles
• All-Terrain & Cruisers
• Middleweight Bicycles
• BMX Bicycles
• Juvenile Bicycles
• Special Edition Bicycles
• Exercisers & Ergometers
• Bicycle Parts & Accessories
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• X-tra Lite Bicycles
• Standard Lightweight Bicycles
• All-Terrain & Cruisers
• Middleweight Bicycles
• BMX Bicycles
• Juvenile Bicycles
• Special Edition Bicycles
• Exercisers & Ergometers
• Bicycle Parts & Accessories
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Features:
• 20" Predator Pro Series
• 24" Predator Team Series
• 20" Predator Team Alloy/Z
• 20" Predator Cr Mo
• 16" Predator Cr Mo Pit
• 20" Thrasher
• 16" Thrasher
• 20" Manta-Ray
• 16" Manta-Ray
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A collection of bike parts and accessories ranging from spare tubes amd touchup paint through to lights and locks.
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Features:
• 10Spd Contintental
• 10Spd Deluxe Varsity
• 10Spd Varsity
• 10Spd Sidewinder
• Scwinn Cruiser
• 20" Thrasher Mag
• 20" Mini Thrasher
• 20" Fair Lady
• 20" Lil' Chik
• 20" Manta-Ray
• 16" Pixie
.. Unicycles, Tandems and more!
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• 20" Predator Sting
• 20" Predator Competition
• 24" Predator Team
• 20" Predator Team
• 20" Predator P2600
• 20" Predator P2200
• 20" Predator P2000
... and more!
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• 10Spd Contintental
• 10Spd Varsity
• 10Spd Contintental
• 3Spd Collegiate
• 20" Fairlady
• 20" Lil' Chik
• 20" Manta-Ray
• 20" Bantam
• 16" Picie
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• 26" Cimarron
• 26" High Sierra
• 26" Sierra
• 26" Mirada
• 26" Mesa Runner
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• 20" Predator Free Form EX
• 20" Predator Free Form BG
• 20" Predator Nighthawk
• 20" Predator Black Shadow
• 20" Predator Qualifier
• 20" Predator Streetwise
• 20" Predator Aerostar
• 20" Predator Gremlin
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• 27" Varsity
• 20" Bantam
• 20" Fair Lady
• 20" Lil' Chik
• 16" Pixie
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• 20" Predator Free Form Pro
• 20" Predator Free Form EX
• 20" Predator Free Form
• 20" Predator 1/4 Dash
• 20" Predator Qualifier
• 20" Predator Free Form Mag
• 20" Predator Free Form BG
• 20" Predator Aerostar
• 16" Predator Gremlin
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• 20" Predator Free Form Pro
• 20" Predator Free Form EX
• 20" Predator Free Form TC
• 20" Predator Free Form BG
• 20" Predator Scrambler
• 20" Predator Phantom
• 20" Predator Aerostar
• 16" Predator Gremlin
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Features:
• 20" Pro Modified
• 20" Super Stock
• 20" Predator
• 20" HydraGlide
• 20" PowerGlide
• 20" TorqueFlite
• 20" PowerFlow
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• 20" and 24" Thrasher
• 20" Predator Pro
• 20" Predator FW
• 20" Predator CB
• 20" Aerostar
• 16" Gremlin
• 12" Tiger and Tigress
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• 20" HydraMatic Freestyle
• 20" AutoMatic Freestyle
• 20" PowerMatic Freestyle
• 20" SuperMatic Freestyle
• 20" Super Stock
• 20" Pro Stock
• 20" Predator Pro
• 20" Predator FW
• 20" Predator Pro Mini
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Features:
• Joey Garcia: Dirt /Street
• Jay Miron: Vert / Street/ Flatland
• Matt Pohlkamp: Race
• Brian Foster: Race / Trails
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Features:
• Deluxe Seven
• Super Seven
• Classics Four Seven
• Cruiser Seven
• Cruiser SS
• Panther
• Predator Comp
• Speedster 2.0 & 2.4
• Aerostar
• Stardust
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Features:
• Joey Garcia: "El Jefe" frameset
• Joey Garcia: Automatic Range
• Andrew Farris: "Azrael" Flatland Frame
• 20" Hydramatic / Powermatic / Supermatic
• Matt Pohlkamp: "Pro Modified"
• 20" / 24" Pro Stock Range
• Brian Foster: "Blue Flacon" Frame
• Brian Foster: Super Stock Range
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Features:
• Paramount / Fastback
• Super Sport
• Suspension
• Homegrown
• Moab
• Mesa
• Fontier
• Sierra / Sierra 700
• Speedster
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