Schwinn Traveller III

[kingplinker]

Got this at yard sale for $10.00. I don't really need, or want a 10 speed, but everyone always hypes the Schwinn's, so I thought I'd snag it. I only have one other kids schwinn bike, its a 22 inch(?) anyways, tried to figure out the serial numbers on the web, but need help. Can you tell me what year it is?

78 06 16679

(does this mean june, 1978? or ?)

Bike looks complete, and I can see why folks like Schwinn's, they are made very well! Has many little scratches & dings on it - rides fine!

If someone needs, or would like it, I'd trade it for ??? - but would rather not ship it - I live close to Dallas, TX. Thanks, T.

 

[Rat Rod]

Give us the four digit number stamped on the headbadge....that should tell us the date.

Also, what brand of cranks are on that bike....Super Maxys?

Also, what's the measurement from the center of the bb to the top of the seat tube?

That was a very sweet find for $10 man. :wink:

 

[kingplinker]

Head Badge # is: 1608

Cranks say: TAKAGI

Derailer & Stuff says: Shimano

Not sure what "bb" stands for, but from the top of the cranks to the top of the seat tube, it's 21.5", and from the ground to the top of seat tube it's 31.5"

Have you sold Uncle Stretch Yet?

 

[Rat Rod]

Looks like a 78 model alrighty.

BB stands for bottom bracket....the hole in the frame that the crank goes through.

If you measure from the center of that hole to the top of the seat post that will give you the frame size.

I do still have the Uncle Stretch frame.

 

[kingplinker]

Hey cool thanks for the info! Thats it! 23" looks to be right. Far Out! Anyone need it?

 

[Rat Rod]

That short neck tube though makes me think it may really be a 21" bike.

 

[kingplinker]

Hey, your good! Yes, it's 21" - my bad. Here are more pics: