1960 SCHWINN WASP - MENS HEAVYWEIGHT - BALLOON TIRES - RESTORED VINTAGE BIKE
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:535952 | Year: 1960 |
| Wheel Size: 26" | Brand: Schwinn |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: United States | Suitable For: Men |
| Color: Red |
For sale is a 1960 Schwinn Wasp. I restored this bike a few years ago. According the serial number on the left rear dropout (K040583) it was made on 10/18/60, the last year for this paint scheme & chain guard style. My father had a bike just like this (his was a '58) when I was a kid, but he sold it decades ago. I never forgot how it felt to ride it, and after he passed I decided to find one exactly like his and restore it.
...ormal; font-weight:normal; letter-spacing:normal; text-align:start; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; white-space:normal; word-spacing:0px; text-decoration:none; color:rgb(34, 34, 34);">My bike is a west coast bike and has 26" Schwinn Tubular S2 rims, Schwinn springer fork and a Bendix 2-speed kickback hub. The 2-speed hub was completely rebuilt with a new NOS index spring so it shifts perfectly. As you can see, I went all out on this bike, restoring everything. It rides like a dream. The original paint on the bike was black & white. I had the paint on the frame, fenders, forks and chain guard done professionally. The tires are reproduction 26 x 2.125 Schwinn Typhoon cords. The head badge is also reproduction, but I have the original in case the buyer wants it. Lots of re-chromed original parts, like the fender braces, cranks, sprocket, AS bolts, etc.
These bikes are getting pretty rare, especially ones that have vintage springer forks and a 2-speed rear hub. Personally I like the look of these over the Black Phantoms even though they share a lot of the same parts (i.e. cantilever frame, chain guard style). This one stands out like a vintage hot rod when I'm out riding it.
So why am I selling it? Well, my family wants to throw all our bikes in the truck and go for bike rides, but I just can't bring myself to "throw" this restored bike (that I spent a great deal of time restoring) in my truck and risk damage to it. I only ride it around near my house, and it sits at home most of the time. So I've decided to get a beater vintage Schwinn to "throw" in my truck instead, and sell my restored 1960 Schwinn Wasp.
This vintage bike needs nothing but a new home and someone to appreciate like I do.
I will consider reasonable offers.
Shipping & Handling: The bike will be professionally boxed up by a local bike shop, so handling time will be 3-5 days. It will be shipped by bikeflights.
