Schwinn King Sting, Schwinn Suburban, Ross Barracuda

[duncan]

Went yard sailing and scored this 5 speed Schwinn Suburban for $10. It's missing the rear brakes, and it's going to need new tires, and new cables and housing. Probably going to powdercoat it black, clean the chrome up real good, and throw some white tires on it.

Next is a 5 speed Schwinn King Sting. My friends birthday was a few days ago, and I gave her an old 10 speed ladies Suburban I had fixed up. When my friends dad heard that I liked old bikes, he told me about his old bike that has been in the attic for as long as he could remember, and he just gave it to me. It's kind of rough, but it was free.

Then on wednesday I stopped by the local antique mall and picked up this 3 speed Ross Barracuda. It is in great shape, with all the parts being in near perfect condition. The tires are what pushed me over the edge to buy it. It is still pretty awesome for being a girls bike.

 

[scrumblero]

:shock: :shock: cha ching!!

 

[MBblue6]

Hate to burst your bubble but that is not a King Sting it looks like a Schwinn Sidewinder. Cool find and still worth something. Matt

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Cool finds! I have the 16" version of that Ross Baracuda.

 

[user 135]

Those blue rims are nice. Minimal rub marks.

 

[ozzynut2]

If you don't have the rear brake I'm sure I do. Just LMK what the numbers are on the front.

 

[Green Dragon]

NIce finds. love the blue rims, that one will build up great.

Also like the Barracuda, I passed on the single speed sibling, same color and everything, at the carlisle auto swap, still thinking I should have bought her.

congrats !

 

[RailRider]

Nice, those 20" white letter tires on the Ross are pretty rare. if nice they would be worth more than the whole bike to a collector. 8)

 

[duncan]

Thank you matt for the information!

The tires on the girls bike are not in perfect condition. They have some cracking and there's a small hole in the side of the rear.

 

[Outlaw90]

That Sting is RAD dude. and i always love a Ross Muscle bike!

 

[kingsting]

Hate to burst your bubble but that is not a King Sting it looks like a Schwinn Sidewinder. Cool find and still worth something. Matt

Definitely a Sidewinder! Still, they make great solid riders. I have 4 of them!

 

[Frankthetank]

Are you kidding? Campus green is the best

 

[Rustinkerer]

Are you kidding? Campus green is the best

I was going to say something similar. Looks like someone went semi-fixie on that. Cheapo seat need to go! -Adam