Sting-ray Junior

[brentville]

I just lucked into a 1976 Sting-ray Junior and don't know much about these bikes at all. What makes it a Junior? It's the same 20" wheels as the regular sting rays isn't it? Is the frame smaller?

This one is in fair condition, appears all original and complete except for the rear reflector. The seat is really faded and the original schwinn sting ray tires are cracked and a little dry rotted. The paint and chrome are ok, some scratches and surface rust.

How collectible are they and what is there ballpark value?

Thanks

 

[CCR]

the frame is more compact from front to back, often refered to as the "shorty" frame, value is tricky if it was cleaned up , tires were decent id ask $100-$150. just an opinion though

 

[CCR]

randy took a great pic, see how the rear upper stays are angled different and how there is more length between the seat tube and steer tube. the chainguard is a different length to at the mounting points.

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[bits n pieces]

the besy way i found to tell if its a junior a junior or regular is sprocket size. the big sprockets on a regular wont fit a junior without rubbing on the frame.like mentioned above, they are more compact.as for value, there is one just like yours on my local cl for $25 in the same color. ive rarely seen juniors go above $100 unless they are super nice.remember, its only worth what someone will pay.

 

[JoKeR63]

the besy way i found to tell if its a junior a junior or regular is sprocket size. the big sprockets on a regular wont fit a junior without rubbing on the frame.like mentioned above, they are more compact.as for value, there is one just like yours on my local cl for $25 in the same color. ive rarely seen juniors go above $100 unless they are super nice.remember, its only worth what someone will pay.

Alright!, get out the torch!

 

[ratina]

Looks like the bars were swapped out for an older pair, juniors had short apes.