Schwinn Lightweight Data Book

Detail Specifications 1965-1969

1965

1965 COLLEGIATE (tourist)

5 speed. Shifter on the top tube. 43 to 85 gear range. Sprint derailleur. Four circle chain wheel. Oval head badge. Side pull brakes. 26 x 1-3/8 tires. Chrome fenders. Name on down tube. Colors were Radiant Coppertone, Violet, and Black. Frame sizes men's 19", 21"; women's (straight bar); Radiant Coppertone, Sky Blue, and Violet. $56.95. Optional thorn-resistant tubes, $2.00.

1965 VARSITY (sport)

10 speed, down tube shifters. 38 to 96 gear range. Sprint (39/50) crank set. 14-28 freewheel. Sprint derailleurs. Round head badge. Side pull brakes. 27" x 1-1/4" tires. Colors were Sky Blue, Flamboyant Lime, Radiant Coppertone, and Violet. Frame sizes were 19", 21", 23" $66.95 (catalog), $69.95 (model & price sheet). Chrome fenders available for $3.00 (different model numbers). Optional thorn-resistant tubes, $2.00.

1965 VARSITY (tourist)

10 speed, down tube shifters. 38 to 96 gear range. Sprint (39/50) crank set. 14-28 freewheel. Sprint derailleurs. Round head badge. Side pull brakes. 27" x 1-1/4" tires. Chrome fenders. Colors were Sky Blue, Radiant Coppertone, and Violet. Frame sizes were 19", 21", 23", and women's (straight bar). $66.95 (catalog), $69.95 (model & price sheet). Optional thorn-resistant tubes, $2.00.

1965 CONTINENTAL (sport)

10 speed, down tube shifters. 38 to 96 gear range. Sprint (39/50) crank set. 14-28 freewheel. Sprint derailleurs. Round head badge. Quick release center pull brakes. Quick release hubs. Full chrome tubular fork. 27" x 1-1/4" tires. Colors were Sky Blue, Radiant Coppertone and Violet. Frame sizes were 19", 21", 23". $79.95 (catalog), $82.95 (model & price sheet). Optional chrome fenders, $3.50; thorn-resistant tubes, $2.00.

1965 SUPER SPORT

10 speed, down tube shifters. 38 to 96 gear range. Sprint (39/50) crank set. 14-28 freewheel. Sprint derailleurs. 4130 chrome-moly fillet-brazed main frame with 1020 carbon steel rear stays. Full chrome fork. Round head badge. Center pull brakes. 27" x 1-1/4" tires. Colors were Sky Blue, Radiant Coppertone and Violet. Frame sizes were 22", 24". $96.50 (catalog) $99.50 (model & price sheet). Optional thorn-resistant tubes, $2.00.

1965 PARAMOUNT P11-9 (tourist)

Model P11-9 (Men's). Lightweight alloy frame (Reynolds 531?). Five frame sizes. Made to measure frames at extra cost. Chrome tipped fork and stays. Round head badge. Center pull brakes. Name decals (block print) on both sides of down tube. Available with 3 or 10 speed gearing. $175.00. Optional thorn-resistant tubes, $2.00.

1965 PARAMOUNT P12-9 (road racer)

Model P12-9 (Men's). Lightweight alloy frame (Reynolds 531?). Five frame sizes. Made to measure frames at extra cost. Chrome tipped fork and stays. Round head badge. Center pull brakes. Name decals (block print) on both sides of down tube. 10 speed. $175.00.

1965 PARAMOUNT P13-9 (road racer)

Model P13-9 (Men's). Lightweight alloy frame (Reynolds 531?). Five frame sizes. Made to measure frames at extra cost. Chrome tipped fork and stays. Round head badge. Center pull brakes. Name decals (block print) on both sides of down tube. 10 speed. Deluxe Road Racer: chrome trim. $226.00.

1965 PARAMOUNT P14-9 (track racer)

Model P14-9 (Men's). Lightweight alloy frame (Reynolds 531?). Five frame sizes. Made to measure frames at extra cost. Chrome tipped fork and stays. Round head badge. Name decals (block print) on both sides of down tube. $175.00.

1966

1966 COLLEGIATE (tourist)

5 speed. Shifter on the top tube. 43 to 85 gear range. Sprint derailleur. Four circle chain wheel. Oval head badge. Side pull brakes. 26 x 1-3/8 tires. Chrome fenders. Name on down tube. Colors were Radiant Coppertone, Sky Blue, and Violet. Frame sizes 19", 21", 23", and women's (curved bar (new)). $59.95. Optional thorn-resistant tubes, $2.00.

1966 VARSITY (sport)

10 speed, down tube shifters. 38 to 96 gear range. Sprint (39/50) crank set. 14-28 freewheel. Sprint derailleurs. Round head badge. Side pull brakes. 27" x 1-1/4" tires. Colors were Sky Blue, Radiant Coppertone, and Violet. Frame sizes were 19", 21", 23" $69.95. Chrome fenders available for $5.00 (different model numbers). Optional thorn-resistant tubes, $2.00.

1966 VARSITY (tourist)

10 speed, down tube shifters. 38 to 96 gear range. Sprint (39/50) crank set. 14-28 freewheel. Sprint derailleurs. Round head badge. Side pull brakes. 27" x 1-1/4" tires. Chrome fenders. Colors were Sky Blue, Radiant Coppertone, and Violet. Frame sizes were 19", 21", 23", and women's 19" (curved bar (new)). $69.95

1966 CONTINENTAL (sport)

10 speed, down tube shifters. 38 to 96 gear range. Sprint (39/50) crank set. 14-28 freewheel. Sprint derailleurs. Round head badge. Quick release center pull brakes. Quick release hubs. Full chrome tubular fork. 27" x 1-1/4" tires. Colors were Sky Blue, Radiant Coppertone and Violet. Frame sizes were 21", 23". $81.95. Optional chrome fenders, $3.50; thorn-resistant tubes, $2.00.

1966 SUPER SPORT

10 speed, down tube shifters. 38 to 96 gear range. Sprint (39/50) crank set. 14-28 freewheel. Sprint derailleurs. 4130 chrome-moly fillet-brazed main frame with 1020 carbon steel rear stays. Full chrome fork. Round head badge. Center pull brakes. 27" x 1-1/4" tires. Colors were Sky Blue, Radiant Coppertone (men's only) and Violet. Frame sizes were men's 22", 24"; Women's (new 2/1/66) (curved bar tourist) 19", 22". $96.50. Optional thorn-resistant tubes, $2.00.

1966 PARAMOUNT P11-9 (tourist)

Model P11-9 (Men's). Available in all Schwinn colors. Made to measure frames at extra cost. Chrome tipped fork and stays. Round head badge. Double butted alloy tubing (Reynolds 531?). Quick release hubs. 10 speed, 55 to 100 gear range. $175.00. Optional thorn-resistant tubes, $2.00.

1966 PARAMOUNT P12-9 (road racer)

Model P12-9 (Men's). Available in all Schwinn colors. Made to measure frames at extra cost. Chrome tipped fork and stays. Round head badge. Double butted alloy tubing (Reynolds 531?). Quick release hubs, toe clips and straps. 10 speed, 55 to 100 gear range. Racing saddle, 27" x 1-1/4" high pressure road racing tires. $175.00

1966 PARAMOUNT P13-9 (road racer)

Model P13-9 (Men's). Available in all Schwinn colors. Made to measure frames at extra cost. Chrome tipped fork and stays. Round head badge. Double butted alloy tubing (Reynolds 531?). Quick release hubs. Deluxe Road Racer: special chrome trim, 10 speed, 55 to 100 gear range. $226.00

1966 PARAMOUNT P14-9 (track racer)

Model P14-9 (Men's). Available in all Schwinn colors. Made to measure frames at extra cost. Chrome tipped fork and stays. Round head badge. Double butted alloy tubing (Reynolds 531?). High flange track hubs, toe clips and straps, tubular sew-up tires. Short, rigid, upright frame design. $175.00

1967

1967 COLLEGIATE (sport)

5 speed. Shifter on stem (new). 43 to 85 gear range. Four circle chain wheel. Oval head badge. Side pull brakes. 26 x 1-3/8 tires. Name on down tube. Colors were Coppertone, Sky Blue, and Campus Green. Frame sizes 19", 21", 23". $62.95. Optional chrome fenders, $5.00; thorn-resistant tubes, $3.00.

1967 COLLEGIATE (tourist)

5 speed. Shifter on stem (new). 43 to 85 gear range. Four circle chain wheel. Oval head badge. Side pull brakes. 26" x 1-3/8" tires. Chrome fenders. Name on down tube. Colors were Coppertone, Sky Blue, Violet, and Campus Green. Frame sizes 19", 21", 23", and women's (curved bar). $62.95. Optional thorn-resistant tubes, $3.00.

1967 DELUXE COLLEGIATE

5 speed. Shifter on stem (new). 43 to 85 gear range. Oval head badge. Four circle chain wheel. Side pull brakes. 26" x 1-3/8" white wall tires. Chrome fenders, generator, headlight, taillight, tire pump, and seat bag. Name on down tube. Frame sizes 19", 21", 23", and women's (curved bar). Colors were Coppertone, Sky Blue, and Campus Green. $72.95. Optional thorn-resistant tubes, $3.00. Looks like this took the place of the TRAVELER 3 speed.

1967 VARSITY (sport)

10 speed, shifters moved to the stem this year. 38 to 96 gear range. Sprint (39/50) crank set. 14-28 freewheel. Chain wheel guard. Oval head badge. Side pull brakes. 27" x 1-1/4" tires. Colors were Coppertone, Sky Blue, and Campus Green. Frame sizes were 19", 21", 23" $72.95. With chrome fenders (different model numbers) colors were Coppertone, Sky Blue, and Violet. $77.95. Optional thorn-resistant tubes, $3.00.

1967 VARSITY (tourist)

10 speed, shifters moved to the stem this year. 38 to 96 gear range. Sprint (39/50) crank set. 14-28 freewheel. Chain wheel guard. Oval head badge. Side pull brakes. 27" x 1-1/4" tires. Chrome fenders. Colors were Coppertone, Sky Blue, and Campus Green. Frame sizes were 19", 21", 23" and women's (curved bar) 19" $72.95. Optional thorn-resistant tubes, $3.00.

1967 CONTINENTAL (sport)

10 speed, stem shifters (new). 38 to 96 gear range. Sprint (39/50) crank set. 14-28 freewheel. Chain wheel guard. Oval head badge. Center pull brakes. Quick release hubs. Full chrome tubular fork. 27" x 1-1/4" tires. Colors were Sky Blue, Coppertone and Campus Green. Frame sizes were 21", 23". $84.95. Optional chrome fenders, $5.00; thorn-resistant tubes, $3.00.

1967 SUPER SPORT

10 speed, stem shifters (new). 38 to 96 gear range. Sprint (39/50) crank set. 14-28 freewheel. Chain wheel guard. 4130 chrome-moly fillet-brazed main frame with 1020 carbon steel rear stays. Full chrome fork. Round head badge. Quick release hubs. Center pull brakes. 27" x 1-1/4" tires. Colors were Sky Blue, Coppertone (men�s only) and Campus Green. Frame sizes were men's 22", 24"; women's (curved bar tourist) 19", 22". $109.50. Optional thorn-resistant tubes, $3.00.

1967 PARAMOUNT P11-9 (tourist)

Model P11-9 (Men's). Available in all Schwinn colors. Made to measure frames at extra cost. Chrome tipped fork and stays. Round head badge. Shifters stayed on down tube unlike other Schwinn models which moved shifters to the stem this year. Double butted frame tubing (Reynolds 531?). Quick release hubs. Upright tourist style handlebars. Aluminum alloy rims. 10 speed, 55 to 100 gear range. $195.00. Optional thorn-resistant tubes, $3.00.

1967 PARAMOUNT P12-9 (road racer)

Model P12-9 (Men's). Available in all Schwinn colors. Made to measure frames at extra cost. Chrome tipped fork and stays. Round head badge. Shifters stayed on down tube unlike other Schwinn models which moved shifters to the stem this year. Double butted tubing (Reynolds 531?). Quick release hubs, toe clips and straps. 10 speed, 27" x 1-1/4" high pressure road racing tires. $195.00

1967 PARAMOUNT P13-9 (road racer)

Model P13-9 (Men's). Available in all Schwinn colors. Made to measure frames at extra cost. Chrome tipped fork and stays. Round head badge. Shifters stayed on down tube unlike other Schwinn models which moved shifters to the stem this year. 10 speed 55 to 100 gear range. Deluxe Road Racer: $245.00

1967 PARAMOUNT P14-9 (track racer)

Model P14-9 (Men's). Available in all Schwinn colors. Made to measure frames at extra cost. Chrome tipped fork and stays. Round head badge. Tubular sew-up track tires. Short, rigid, upright frame design. $195.00

1968

1968 COLLEGIATE (sport)

5 speed. Shifter on stem. 43 to 85 gear range. Four circle chain wheel. Oval head badge. Side pull brakes. 26" x 1-3/8" tires. Name on chain gaurd. Colors were Coppertone, Sky Blue, and Campus Green. Frame sizes 19", 21", 23". $66.95. Optional chrome fenders, $5.00; thorn-resistant tubes, $3.00.

1968 COLLEGIATE (tourist)

5 speed. Shifter on stem. 43 to 85 gear range. Four circle chain wheel. Oval head badge. Side pull brakes. 26" x 1-3/8" tires. Chrome fenders. Name on chain guard. Frame sizes 19", 21", 23", and women's (curved bar). Colors were Coppertone, Sky Blue, and Campus Green. Women's; Violet, Sky Blue, and Campus Green. $66.95. Optional thorn-resistant tubes, $3.00.

1968 DELUXE COLLEGIATE

5 speed. Shifter on stem. 43 to 85 gear range. Four circle chain wheel. Oval head badge. Side pull brakes. 26" x 1-3/8" white wall tires. Chrome fenders, generator, headlight, taillight, tire pump, and seat bag. Name on chain guard. Frame sizes 19", 21", 23", and women's (curved bar). Colors were Coppertone, Sky Blue, and Campus Green. Women's; Violet, Sky Blue, and Campus Green. $76.95. Optional thorn-resistant tubes, $3.00.

1968 VARSITY (sport)

10 speed, stem shifters. 38 to 100 gear range. Sprint (39/52) crank set. 14-28 freewheel. Chain wheel guard. Oval head badge. Side pull brakes. 27" x 1-1/4" tires. Colors were Sky Blue, Campus Green, and Coppertone. Frame sizes were 19", 21", 23" $74.95. Chrome fenders available for $5.00 (different model numbers). Optional thorn-resistant tubes, $3.00.

1968 VARSITY (tourist)

10 speed, stem shifters. 38 to 96(?) gear range. Chain wheel guard. Oval head badge. Side pull brakes. 27" x 1-1/4" tires. Chrome fenders. Colors were Sky Blue, Campus Green, and Coppertone. Frame sizes were 19", 21", 23" and women's (curved bar)19" (38 to 100 gear range?) $74.95. Optional thorn-resistant tubes, $3.00.

1968 CONTINENTAL (sport)

10 speed, stem shifters. 38 to 100 gear range. Sprint (39/52) crank set. 14-28 freewheel. Chain wheel guard. Oval head badge. Center pull brakes. Quick release hubs. Full chrome tubular fork. 27" x 1-1/4" tires. Colors were Sky Blue, Campus Green, and Sierra Brown. Frame sizes were 21", 23" $86.95. Optional chrome fenders, $5.00; thorn-resistant tubes, $3.00.

1968 SUPER SPORT

10 speed, stem shifters. 38 to 100 gear range. Sprint (39/52) crank set. 14-28 freewheel. Chain wheel guard. 4130 chrome-moly fillet-brazed main frame with 1020 carbon steel rear stays. Full chrome fork. Round head badge. Quick release hubs. Center pull brakes. 27" x 1-1/4" tires. Colors were Sky Blue, Campus Green and Sierra Brown. Frame sizes were men's 22", 24" $114.50, women's (curved bar tourist) 19", 22" $111.50. Optional thorn-resistant tubes, $3.00.

1968 S/S TOURER (sport)

Available 3/1/68. 15 speed, stem shifters. 36 to 100 gear range. Alloy cotterless crank set. 4130 chrome-moly fillet-brazed main frame with 1020 carbon steel rear stays. Full chrome fork. Round head badge. Center pull brakes. Quick release hubs. Large handlebar and seat bags. Tire pump. Colors were Sky blue, Campus Green, and Sierra Brown. Frame sizes 22", 24" $159.50. Optional thorn-resistant tubes, $3.00.

1968 PARAMOUNT P11-9 (tourist)

Model P11-9 (Men's). Available in all Schwinn colors. Six frame sizes, made to measure frames at extra cost. Chrome tipped fork and stays. Round head badge. Double butted frame tubing (Reynolds 531?). Quick release hubs. Aluminum alloy rims. 10 speed, 55 to 100 gear range. Upright tourist style handlebars, sprung saddle, and chrome fenders. Looks like a steel cottered crank set. $200.00. Optional thorn-resistant tubes, $3.00.

1968 PARAMOUNT P12-9 (road racer)

Model P12-9 (Men's). Available in all Schwinn colors. Six frame sizes, made to measure frames at extra cost. Chrome tipped fork and stays. Round head badge. Double butted tubing (Reynolds 531?). Aluminum alloy rims. Quick release hubs, toe clips and straps. 10 speed, 27" x 1-1/4" road racing tires. $200.00

1968 PARAMOUNT P13-9 (road racer)

Model P13-9 (Men's). Available in all Schwinn colors. Six frame sizes, made to measure frames at extra cost. Chrome tipped fork and stays. Round head badge. Deluxe Road Racer: 10 speed. Alloy cotterless crank set. $250.00

1968 PARAMOUNT P14-9 (track racer)

Model P14-9 (Men's). Available in all Schwinn colors. Six frame sizes, made to measure frames at extra cost. Chrome tipped fork and stays. Round head badge. Double butted alloy tubing (Reynolds 531?). High flange track hubs, toe clips and straps, tubular sew-up tires. Short, rigid, upright frame design. $190.00

1969

1969 COLLEGIATE (sport)

5 speed. Shifter on stem. 43 to 85 gear range. Mag chain wheel. Oval head badge. Side pull brakes with suicide levers (new). 26" x 1-3/8" tires. Name on chain gaurd. Colors were Sky Blue, Campus Green, and Sierra Brown. Frame sizes 19", 21". $71.95. Optional chrome fenders, $5.00; thorn-resistant tubes, $3.50.

1969 COLLEGIATE (tourist)

5 speed. Shifter on stem. 43 to 85 gear range. Mag chain wheel. Oval head badge. Side pull brakes. 26" x 1-3/8" tires. Chrome fenders. Name on chain guard. Colors were Sky Blue, Campus Green, and Sierra Brown Frame sizes men's 19", 21", 23"; women's (curved bar) 19", 21". $69.95. Optional thorn-resistant tubes, $3.50.

1969 DELUXE COLLEGIATE

5 speed. Shifter on stem. 43 to 85 gear range. Mag chain wheel. Oval head badge. Side pull brakes. 26" x 1-3/8" white wall tires. Chrome fenders, generator, headlight, and taillight. Name on chain guard. Colors were Sky Blue, Campus Green, and Sierra Brown. Frame sizes men's 19", 21", 23"; women's (curved bar) 19", 21". $76.95. Optional thorn-resistant tubes, $3.50.

1969 VARSITY (sport)

10 speed, stem shifters. 38 to 100 gear range. Chain wheel guard. Oval head badge. Side pull brakes with suicide levers (new). 27" x 1-1/4" tires. Colors were Sky Blue, Campus Green, and Sierra Brown. Frame sizes were 19", 21", 23" $79.95. Chrome fenders available for $5.00 (different model numbers. Optional thorn-resistant tubes, $3.50.

1969 VARSITY (tourist)

10 speed, stem shifters. 38 to 100 gear range. Chain wheel guard. Oval head badge. Side pull brakes. 27" x 1-1/4" tires. Chrome fenders. Colors were Sky Blue, Campus Green, and Sierra Brown. Frame sizes were 19", 21", 23" and women's (curved bar)19". $79.95. Optional thorn-resistant tubes, $3.50.

1969 CONTINENTAL (sport)

10 speed, stem shifters. 38 to 100 gear range. Chain wheel guard. Oval head badge. Center pull brakes with suicide levers (new). Quick release hubs. Full chrome tubular fork. 27" x 1-1/4" tires. Colors were Sky Blue, Campus Green, and Sierra Brown. Frame sizes were 21", 23" $91.95. Optional chrome fenders, $5.00; thorn-resistant tubes, $3.50.

1969 SUPER SPORT

10 speed, stem shifters. 38 to 100 gear range.. Chain wheel guard. 4130 chrome-moly fillet-brazed main frame with 1020 carbon steel rear stays. Full chrome fork. Round head badge. Quick release hubs. Center pull brakes with safety levers (new). 27" x 1-1/4" tires. Colors were Sky Blue, Campus Green and Sierra Brown. Frame sizes were men's 22", 24"; women's (curved bar tourist) 19", 22" $119.95. Optional thorn-resistant tubes, $3.50.

1969 PARAMOUNT P13-9 (road racer)

Model P13-9 (Men's). Available in all Schwinn colors. Six frame sizes, made to measure frames at extra cost. Chrome tipped fork and stays. Round head badge. 10 speed, 55 to 100 gear range. Deluxe Road Racer: Alloy cotterless crank set. $275.00

1969 PARAMOUNT P14-9 (track racer)

Model P14-9 (Men's). Available in all Schwinn colors. Six frame sizes, made to measure frames at extra cost. Chrome tipped fork and stays. Round head badge. Short, rigid, upright, frame design. Aluminum alloy rims. Campagnolo Record high flange hubs, tubular 27" x 1" silk sew-up track tires. $200.00

1969 PARAMOUNT T19/T22 (tandem)

Model T-19 (Men's front, Ladie's rear frame). Model T-22 (Double Men's style frame). Available in all Schwinn colors. Six frame sizes, made to measure frames at extra cost. Chrome tipped fork and stays. Round head badge. 10 speed. Alloy crank set. Chrome-moly alloy steel frame and front fork. Aluminum wheels with 27" x 1-1/4" road racing tires. Drop style handlebars. $395.00

Thanks to Eric Amlie for compiling and editing the detail specifications found on this page. For comments, additions, or corrections, please contact either Eric or myself. Thanks.

Bob Hufford

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