The Schwinn Midget


1972 schwinn lil chik, junior stingray and midget stingray

This page provides year by year images and info quoted from Schwinn catalogs for the Midget from 1967 to 1972.

1967

NEW! Miniature version of the popular Sting-Ray model, only this one has smaller 16-inch wheels and scaled-down frame for younger riders.

1967 schwinn junior stingray, lil chik and midget stingray

Junior Sting-Ray saddle and handlebars, Schwinn 16" x 1 3/4" nylon cord air tires.
Colors: Coppertone, Sky Blue.

  • J48-7 16" Midget Sting-Ray, coaster brake.....$39.95

See the full 1967 Schwinn catalog.

1968

The Sting-ray bike designed for the growing boy.

1968 schwinn junior stingray, deluxe midget stingray and midget stingray

Sting-Ray Bikes for Junior Boys

Scaled down schwinn 16-inch Cantilever frame, Junir Sting-Ray bucket saddle and handlebars, Schwinn tubular rims, Schwinn 2.125" balloon rear and 1.75: middleweight blackwall front tire. Colors: coppertone, sky blue.

  • J48-7 16" Midget Sting-Ray, coaster brake.....$41.95

Deluxe Midget Sting-Ray

A deluxe version of the popular Sting-Ray with a 16-inch frame for boys 4 to 6-years-old. Featuring chrome plated fenders, Schwinn whitewall 2.125" balloon rear and 1.75" middleweight front tire. Junior Sting-Ray saddle with struts, diamond type pedals. Colors: Coppertone, sky blue.

  • J49-7 16" Deluxe Midget Sting-Ray....$46.95

See the full 1968 Schwinn catalog.

1969

Sting-Ray Bikes for Younger Riders

1968 schwinn lil chik, junior stingray and midget stingray

Scaled down Sting-Ray with 16-inch frame for boys 4 to 6 years old. Chrome plated fenders, Sting-ray styled bucket saddle and handlebars, Schwinn tubular rims, 16" x 1 3/4" front tire, Gripper Slik rear tire, coaster brake. Colors: Red, Sky blue.

  • J47-7 16" Midget Sting-Ray...$48.95

See the full 1969 Schwinn catalog.

1970

Scaled down version of the genuine Sting-Ray for boys 4 to 6.

1970 schwinn lil' chik, junior stingray and midget stingray

Sting-Ray Bikes for Young Riders

Chrome plated fenders, Sting-Ray styled bucket saddle and handlebars. Schwinn tubular rims, 16" x 1 3/4" front tire, Gripper Slik rear tire. Coaster brake.
Colors: Red, Sky blue.

  • J47-7 16" Midget Sting-Ray....$48.95

See the full 1970 Schwinn catalog.

1971

Sting-Ray Bikes for Younger Riders 4 to 7

1971 schwinn midget stingray, junior stingray and lil' chik

The Scaled down version of the genuine Sting-Ray for boys 4 to 6. Sting-Ray styled bucket saddle and handlebars. Schwinn tubular rims, Gripper Slik rear tire.
Colors: Red and Campus green.

  • J47-7 16" Midget Sting-Ray...$48.95

See the full 1971 Schwinn catalog.

1972

Sting-Ray style bucket saddle and new medium-rise handlebars.

1972 schwinn lil chik, junior stingray and midget stingray

The scaled down version of the genuine Sting-Ray for boys. Schwinn tubular rims. Gripper Slik rear tire. Built-in kick-stand.
Colors: Campus Green, Kool Lemon.

  • J47-6 Midge Sting-Ray...$48.95

See the full 1972 Schwinn catalog.

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