By 1968, Schwinn had sold two million Sting Rays. The company could have sold more, but couldn’t make enough tires to keep up with demand. The two men made a 20-dollar bet, and Frank Schwinn lost big: The company sold 45,000 Sting Rays in the last half of 1963 alone. Fritz, however, predicted it would sell 20,000 units that year (1963), which would make it the best-selling model in Schwinn’s line. Schwinn, laid eyes on Fritz’s prototype Sting-Ray, he was not impressed. Kids were building “pig bikes” by adding longhorn handlebars and a polo seat (also known as a "banana seat") to a 20-inch frame.īased on the account in No Hands, Fritz assembled his own pig bike in Chicago, then added a dash of styling inspired by Southern California’s car culture-including slick dragster-style tires-and named his creation “Sting-Ray.”
The story is recounted in No Hands: The Rise And Fall of the Schwinn Bicycle Company, an American Institution by Judith Crown and Glenn Coleman ( get it for $30.27 at Amazon), as well as Schwinn Bicycles by Jay Pridmore & Jim Hurd ( get it for $13.95 at Amazon).Īs it says in Schwinn Bicycles, in 1962 one of Schwinn’s outside sales reps told Al Fritz-then part of Schwinn’s design department in Chicago-about a trend happening in Southern California. LEMON PEELER - 2,500 (Staten Island N Y) Made February 1969.Original Paint.rides and shifts fine.Look over the photos, Located in Staten Island N Y 10307. Schwinn first introduced the Sting-Ray in 1963. The color is so vibrant, and it really evokes the history and nostalgia of Schwinn.RELATED: Fascinating Rides: Schwinn Sting-Ray The bikes will be available at for a limited time for $349.99. (affiliate link) Additionally, the bike is equipped with a striped banana seat, fenders and a coaster brake.Įach bike will come with a numbered certificate, and once they are gone, they are gone.
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Free Shipping, Cash on Delivery Available. Check out Schwinn Lemon Peeler Bicycle, 20' Wheel, Yellow reviews, ratings, specifications and more at Amazon.in. The limited edition Lemon Peeler will feature a spring suspension fork, a Schwinn 16-inch front wheel and a 20-inch Sting-Ray Slik rear tire just like its original counterpart. Amazon.in: Buy Schwinn Lemon Peeler Bicycle, 20' Wheel, Yellow online at low price in India on Amazon.in. This is the first time in almost 10 years that we’ve introduced a Sting-Ray. The new Lemon Peeler looks just like it’s 1960s cousin - equipped with a banana seat, fenders, and a coaster brake. Lemon Peeler Krate 20in Schwinn Product Details Technical Specifications Frame Steel, 13', rigid, kids Fork Schwinn, steel, springer Rims Single wall, aluminum Tires 20in. The Schwinn Sting-Ray rose to popularity in the 1960s, and became synonymous with the brand and childhood. The Lemon Peeler was the bright yellow favorite among kids. It’s one of the most popular and beloved bike designs for generations of Schwinn fans! It is very exciting as Schwinn fans will be able to own a piece of the brand’s history. The Lemon Peeler is part of the Sting-Ray family of bicycles. I asked Schwinn PR for a historical image and yippee, they sent me the ad above. They are available only on Amazon - click here (affiliate link). A museum quality Schwinn exclusive collectible made of die-cast metal parts, combined with plastic and vinyl. And if I didn’t have a bike already, I’d be jumping on this, literally: Schwinn has released the iconic Lemon Peeler in a very limited quantity – a run of 500 bikes. Quantity Add to cart ADD TO WISHLIST Introducing The Lemon Peel 1:6-scale Schwinn Stik-Shift Sting-Ray. Schwinn Sting Ray bicycles! I had on, in purple. Retro Renovation stopped publishing in 2021 these stories remain for historical information, as potential continued resources, and for archival purposes. SCHWINN LEMON PEELER KRATE STINGRAY BICYCLE CHAIN GUARD KOOL LEMON YELLOW.
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