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Archived: Musclebikes (Sting-Rays, Krates, Choppers, etc.)







AGE / VALUE:   Schwinn Fair Lady Sting Ray posted by: Tom on 7/12/2007 at 10:13:26 AM
I'm not sure I'm in the right area here, but maybe someone can help. In the garage I have a pink Schwinn banana seat bike, which might be a Fairl Lady Sting Ray. Or maybe not. Perhaps from the eighties? The serial # is SC105654. Can anyone help me ID this bike? Any value? Thanks.


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AGE / VALUE:   Schwinn Fastback Info. posted by: Tim Figel on 7/8/2007 at 6:35:36 PM
I have a 1966 fastback, 5 speed with skinny tires and rims. I put a springer front end on, and I want to know if I can use tires and rims off the Krate bikes. Will they fit? Also, what is the major difference between the fastbacks and the krates? Thanks, Tim
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   RE:AGE / VALUE:   Schwinn Fastback Info. posted by KENNY on 7/9/2007 at 2:51:07 PM
FASTBACKS ARE 24 INCH, AND KRATES ARE 20 INCH REAR TIRE AND 16 INCH FRONT.
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   RE:RE:AGE / VALUE:   Schwinn Fastback Info. posted by Nate on 7/10/2007 at 5:26:02 AM
Actually, the Fastbacks are 20" front and rear. The Manta Ray is 24"
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   RE:AGE / VALUE:   Schwinn Fastback Info. posted by kenny on 7/11/2007 at 5:09:59 PM
OOPS SORRY
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   RE:AGE / VALUE:   Schwinn Fastback Info. posted by cherie on 7/11/2007 at 6:13:19 PM
I have come across a (I think) 1967 schwinn Fastback 5 speed in campus green missing the seat and sissy bar I'm trying to find out how to do research to find more info. I thought I had a HC79679# from the back tire ??? any help would be great, it's a cool bike and would love to restore it.
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   RE:AGE / VALUE:   Schwinn Fastback Info. posted by cherie on 7/11/2007 at 6:19:31 PM
I have come across a (I think) 1967 schwinn Fastback 5 speed in campus green missing the seat and sissy bar I'm trying to find out how to do research to find more info. I thought I had a HC79679# from the back tire ??? any help would be great, it's a cool bike and would love to restore it.
by: 209.191.208.231






AGE / VALUE:   1975/76 20 in Evel K bmx posted by: Madblade on 7/8/2007 at 8:50:08 AM
I have had one since I was 8 or 9. I am curious to see:
A) what it's worth,
B) how to find parts to restore it,
C)I'd also like to see the model listed here on the amf chart..(i don't see it).

I know it's ultra rare, that likenesses cannot be seen on the internet. I almost had to donate it, but I ran a check to see what it may be worth. I know it's in the $ thousands+ category.. I will keep you all posted. I need to get a digital camera or something to send the pic.
by: 64.136.26.235







AGE / VALUE:   rapido 1962? posted by: vero on 7/6/2007 at 9:21:03 AM
i just bought this kick ass bike at a church sale about a month ago and i tried to research it in the internet and couldnt find out much abour it, its a rapido from the early 60's.I know that cause my mom sayd that my aunt had the same one when she was about ten which was about 1960-1962. So if anyone could tell me more about it please le me know! Thanks and heres a pic of it! Vero


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MISC:   parts posted by: charles on 7/5/2007 at 10:58:52 PM
i need to buy custom parts for a stingray but find that all of the sites that i look at are out of business. please point me in the right direction for a custom parts shop.
thanks
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   RE:MISC:   parts posted by KENNY on 7/12/2007 at 5:13:30 PM
TRY MEMORY LANE, THEY HAVE ALOT OF COOL STUFF.
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