1959 schwinn tiger 3 speed

[Metal Militia]

i found this at a garage sale. 1959 tiger 3 speed. fenders were repainted at some point, but the bike is complete. i pumped up the tires and took it for a ride. only 2 gears of course, but should be a simple adjustment.

 

[CCR]

NICE RIDE !!!

 

[deorman]

Great bike! I think someone switched the handle bar stem, though.

 

[ElChupacabra]

Dig the checkers. Nice score. Which hub is on that?

 

[schwinnmesa]

Found at a garage sale? :shock: Nice!!!

 

[Tommy Atoms]

Looks like a Sturmey Archer 3 speed, Am I correct. You can find a breakdown of parts in the "how to" area.

 

[Metal Militia]

the hub is a 1959 SA. i don't think it needs anything more than an adjustment.

 

[tnt1]

the early bikes had that kind of handle bar stem

 

[roadmaster]

diggit it!!! wish i had more 3speed cruisers around here. almost bought a 73' schwinn single speed cruiser in not original condition (even though the owner said it was, thinkin i was stupid or...) for $100 firm last sunday, he told me "it will sell". well rode by today and its still there...

 

[Metal Militia]

update.
it's been awhile, but i finally got around to tuning this up. i added a new set of tires, and swapped the seat out. it's nice and tight, and it rolls like a caddy. it has since found a new owner on the auction site.

 

[jimmyjam]

YOUR BAR STEM IS CORRECT, MY 1962 SCHWINN RACER HAS THE SAME ONE. THAT TRULEY IS A SCHWEET FIND~ SOME SAY SCHWINNS ARE DIME A DOZEN/ I ASKED "WHERE ARE THEY, I GOT A POCKET FULL OF DIMES"!!!!!!!LOL :mrgreen: