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This is a 2012 model. I finally found one in a large size. The prices have been going up and down for the last year or so, and I finally bit the bullet. Buy it when you see it. I have a rusty 63 racer with a kickback hub, similar geometry and design. The Willy is a new and shiny, smooth and lean rider.
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Nice. Single speed?
1-Speed coaster, 700c x 38, front Tektro brake, vintage geometry steel frame, three piece crank, from Fort Worth.

BOTTOM BRACKET: Cartridge
BRAKES: Front: Tektro alloy caliper; Rear: Coaster
CASSETTE: 19T
CHAIN: KMC Z410
CRANKSET: Schwinn Alloy 38T
FORK: Schwinn Classic Steel, 1"
FRAME: Schwinn Classic Downtown Steel
FRONT DERAILLEUR: NA
GRIPS/TAPE: Schwinn Phantom grips
HANDLEBAR: Schwinn Classic Steel, 25.4, 105mm rise
HEADSET: VP Threaded, 1"
LEVERS: Tektro Alloy (Front only)
PEDALS: Schwinn Typhoon with reflector
REAR DERAILLEUR: NA
REAR SHOCK: NA
SADDLE: Schwinn Classic Downtown with rivets
SEATPOST: Schwinn alloy, 25.4x 350mm
SHIFTERS: NA
STEM: Schwinn alloy quill, 25.4mm
TIRES: CST Classic Venice Black, 700x40
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WHEELSET: Rims: Weinmann ZAC19 double-wall 36-hole; Front Hub: Schwinn alloy, 36-hole; Rear Hub: Steel coaster, 36-hole; Spokes: 14GA stainless
 
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Added a bell and recycled seat bag.
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Very nice,I had no idea they were making these.
Schwinn isn't making this model any longer, 2012 was last year. The Performance Bike stores seem to still have a few random sizes as a close out. I love the simplicity but with some modern touches.
 
... I love the simplicity but with some modern touches....

That is what I like about it too . Something about that one that gets my attention.
 
Thought I might do a comparison of the 2012 Willy with a 63 Racer. The Schwinn Willy has 700c tires and the Schwinn Racer has 26" tires. They both have similar geometry but different frame sizes.
The 63 was a garage sale find, it has it's original grime in place on what appear to be original parts. It has served duty as a kido rider, host for a bunch of LED Christmas lights, yard art along with trekking to and from several swap meets, only to return home again. It could become #10 build off material.

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Many of the component and build details are similar, yet different.
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New and old...49 years not a lot of change.

One Speed VS Two Speed...
 
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A few more Similarities...
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