The Schwinn Typhoon

1964 schwinn typhoon l12

This page provides year by year images and info quoted from Schwinn catalogs for the Typhoon from 1962 to 1982.

1962

Twin-bar Frame! Built in kickstand forged fork!

1962 Schwinn typhoon

Cushioned two-tone saddle, strong tubular enameled rims. Flamboyant red or black enamel.

  • 26" coaster brake D12 .. $39.95
  • 26" 2-speed D12 .. $49.95
  • 24" coaster brake D22 .. $38.95
  • 24" 2-speed D22 .. $48.95
  • 20" coaster brake D32 .. $36.95

See the full 1962 Schwinn catalog.

1963

cantilever frame! Built-in Kickstand!

1963-fleet

Cushioned two-tone saddle, Schwinn tubular rims, forged steel fork. Flamboyant red, black.

  • Zone1
  • H12-26" Coaster brake ... $39.95
  • H12-26" 2-speed ... $49.95
  • H22-24" Coaster brake ... $38.95
  • H22-24" 2-speed ... $48.95
  • H32-20" Coaster brake ... $36.95

See the full 1963 Schwinn catalog.

1964

Semi-equipped middleweight.

1964 schwinn typhoon l12

Genuine Schwinn craftsmanship at a popular low price. Schwinn tubular rims and 4-coat baked finish.
Colors: Flamboyant Red or Black.

  • L12 - 26" Typhoon, ...... coaster - $39.95 / 2 speed - $49.95
  • L22 - 24" Typhoon, ...... coaster - $38.95 / 2 speed - $48.95
  • L32 - 20" Typhoon, ...... coaster - $36.95

See the full 1964 Schwinn catalog.

1965

Smooth rolling, easy riding middleweight.

1965 deluxe typhoon and typhoon

An outstanding Schwinn bike buy! Schwinn Cantilever frame, Sturdy tubular rims, built-in kickstand, 4-coat baked-on finish. Flamboyant red or black.

  • L12 26" Typhoon, coaster brake.......$39.95
  • L12 26" Typhoon, Automatic 2-speed...$47.95

Deluxe Typhoon 26"

Schwinn tubular rims, front carrier, two-tone saddle, nylon cord tires. Flamboyant red, radiant blue or black.

  • L15 26" Deluxe Typhoon, coaster brake.......$44.95
  • L15 26" DEluxe Typhoon, 2or 3-speed........$52.95

Typhoon 24"

A real value for the budget minded buyer, Strong Schwinn cantilever frame, Schwinn tubular rims, nylon cord tires, built-in kickstand, 4-coast baked-on finish.

1965 typhoon and deluxe typhoon

(24" model)
Flamboyant red or black.

  • L22 24" Typhoon, coaster brake...$38.95

Deluxe Typhoon 24"

(24" model)
Smooth, easy-riding middleweight by Schwinn. Front luggage carrier, Schwinn tubular rims, Nylon tires, two-tone saddle, built-in kickstand. Flamboyant red or black.

  • L25 24" Deluxe Typhoon, coaster brake .....$42.95

Typhoon 20"

Genuine Schwinn craftsmanship at a popular low price.

1965 fiesta, hollywood and breeze

(20" model)
Schwinn cantilever frame, sturdy tubular rims, built-in kickstand, 4-coat baked-on finish. Flamboyant red r black.

  • L82 20" Typhoon, coaster brake... $36.95

See the full 1965 Schwinn catalog.

1966

Schwinn quality at a budget price.

1966 Schwinn typhoon

2-speed or coaster brake
Sturdy cantilever frame, forged steel fork, chrome plated tubular rims, built-in kickstand, 4-coat baked-on finish, 26" x 1 3/4 nylon cord tires. Flamboyant red. black

  • L12-6 26" Typhoon, coaster brake.......$42.95
  • L12-2 26" Typhoon, Automatic 2-speed...$50.95

Deluxe Typhoon 26"

Smooth-rolling, easy riding, beautifully styled middleweight with two-tone saddle, chrome plated front carrier, forged steel fork, 26" x 1 3/4 nylon cord tires.

1966 Schwinn deluxe typhoon

2-speed, 3-speed or coaster
Handbrakes on 3-speed model only flamboyant red, radiant sky blue, black.

  • L15-6 26" Deluxe Typhoon, coaster brake........$46.95
  • L15-4 26" Deluxe Typhoon, 3--speed.............$54.95
  • L15-2 26" Deluxe Typhoon, automatic 2-speed....$54.95

Schwinn Typhoon 24"

An outstanding value for a thirty budget.

1966 schwinn typhoon and speedster

Coaster Brake
Extra strong cantilever frame, forged steel fork, chrome plated tubular rims, built-in kick-stand, 4-coat baked-on finish, 24" x 1 3/4" nylon cord tires. Flamboyant red, black.

  • L22-6 24" Typhoon, coaster brake...$41.95

Schwinn Deluxe Typhoon 24"

Built to last!

1966 Schwinn fleet and deluxe typhoon

coaster brake
Smooth, easy-riding, easy-pedaling middleweight with two-tone, spring-cushioned, built-in kick stand, nylon cord tires.
Flamboyant red, black.

  • L25-6 24" Deluxe Typhoon, coaster brake .....$44.95

Schwinn Typhoon 20"

An outstanding Schwinn middleweight at low budget price sturdy cantilever frame, forged steel fork, chrome plated tubular rims, built-in kickstand, 4-coat baked-on finish, nylon cord tires. Flamboyant red, black.

1966 Schwinn fleet, typhoon and speedster
  • L32-6 20" Typhoon, coaster brake... $39.95

See the full 1966 Schwinn catalog.

1967

Sturdy cantilever frame gives you strength and durability at a modest price.

1967 schwinn panther deluxe typhoon and typhoon

Chrome plated fenders, Schwinn tubular rims, Schwinn 26" x 1 3/4" nylon cord tires, forged steel fork, built-in kickstand, 4-coat baked-on finish.
Colors: Coppertone, Red, Black.

  • L12-6 26" Typhoon, coaster brake.......$44.95
  • L12-2 26" Typhoon, automatic 2-speed...$52.95

Schwinn Deluxe Typhoon 26"

Handsome middleweight, smooth-riding and built to last! Quality features include chrome plated fenders, front luggage carrier, headlight, Schwinn whitewall tires.
Colors: Coppertone, Sky Blue, Black.
Handbrakes on 3-speed model only.

  • L15-6 26" Deluxe Typhoon, coaster brake........$49.95
  • L15-2 26" Deluxe Typhoon, 3--speed.............$57.95
  • L15-4 26" Deluxe Typhoon, 3-speed..............$57.95

Schwinn Typhoon 24"

Smooth rolling, easy riding, with strength to spare!

1967 schwinn speedster fleet and typhoon

Schwinn quality features include sturdy cantilever frame, forged-steel fork, Schwinn tubular rims, Schwinn nylon cord 24" x 1 3/4" tires, built-in kickstand, two-tone saddle.
Colors: Coppertone, Red, Black.

  • L22-6 24" Typhoon, coaster brake...$43.95

Schwinn Typhoon 20"

An outstanding middleweight that's built to last, and at a low budget price.

1967 schwinn speedster fleet skipper and typhoon

Chrome plated fenders, Schwinn tubular rims, 20" x 1 3/4" nylon cord tires, built-in kickstand, forged steel fork, two-tone saddle. four-coat baked on finish.
Colors: Coppertone, Red, Black.

  • L32-7 20" Typhoon, coaster brake.....$36.95

See the full 1967 Schwinn catalog.

1968

Quality at a budget price.

1968 schwinn panther, deluxe typhoon, typhoon and heavyduty

Sturdy Schwinn cantilever frame, tubular rims, Schwinn 26" x 1 3/4 nylon cord tires. Chrome plated fenders, built in kickstand.
Colors: Coppertone, red, black.

  • L12-6 26" Typhoon, coaster brake.......$47.95
  • L12-2 26" Typhoon, 2-speed.............$55.95

Schwinn Deluxe Typhoon 26"

Smooth-riding middleweight. Chrome plated fenders, lluggage carrier, headlight, Schwinn 26" x 1 3/4" whitewall tires. Handbrakes on 3-speed model only. Colors: Coppertone, sky blue, black.

  • L15-6 26" Deluxe Typhoon, coaster brake........$52.95
  • L15-4 26" Deluxe Typhoon, 3--speed.............$61.95

Schwinn Typhoon 24"

Smooth riding, easy rolling middleweight with strength to spare.

1968 schwinn speedster, fleet and typhoon

Modestly priced. Sturdy Schwinn Cantilever frame, forged steel fork, Schwinn tubular rims, Schwinn 24" x 1 3/4" black wall tires, built-in kickstand, chrome plated fenders, two-tone saddle, sleek chainguard.
Colors: Coppertone, red, black.

  • L22-6 24" Typhoon, coaster brake...$46.95

Schwinn Typhoon 20"

An outstanding Schwinn middleweight at low budget price.

1968 schwinn fleet, typhoon and skipper

Schwinn cantilever frame, forged steel fork, chrome plated fenders extra strong Schwinn tubular rims, Schwinn 20" x 1 3/4" nylon cord blackwall tires, built-in kickstand.
Colors: Coppertone, red, black.

  • L32-7 20" Typhoon, coaster brake... $39.95

See the full 1968 Schwinn catalog.

1969

Quality at a budget price.

1968 schwinn panther, deluxe typhoon and typhoon

Sturdy Schwinn Cantilever frame, chrome plated fenders, Schwinn tubular rims, schwinn 26" x 1 3/4" nylon cord tires, forged steel fork, built-in kickstand. Colors: Campus green, red.

  • L12-6 26" Typhoon, coaster brake.......$52.95
  • L12-2 26" Typhoon, 2-speed.............$60.95

Schwinn Deluxe Typhoon 26"

Easy riding middleweight with quality construction. Chrome plated fenders, headlight, chrome plated front. Carrier, Schwinn 26" x 1 3/4" whitewall tires. Colors: Campus green, red. Handbrakes on 3-speed model only.

  • L15-6 26" Deluxe Typhoon, coaster brake........$59.95
  • L15-4 26" Deluxe Typhoon, 3--speed.............$68.95

Schwinn Typhoon 24"

Smooth riding, easy rolling middleweight with strength to spare.

1968 schwinn speedster and typhoon

Modestly priced. Sturdy Schwinn Cantilever frame, Schwinn tubular rims, Schwinn 24" x 1 3/4" nylon cord tires, chrome plated fenders, forged steel fork, two-tone saddle, new design sprocket.
Colors: Campus Green, red.

  • L22-6 24" Typhoon, coaster brake.......$51.95

Schwinn Typhoon 20"

An outstanding middleweight at a low budget price.

1968 schwinn typhoon and hollywood

20 Inch Bikes for Boys and Girls

Schwinn Cantilever frame, forged steel fork, chrome plated fenders, Schwinn tubular rims, Schwinn 20" x 1 3/4" nylon tires, two-tone saddle, built-in kickstand. Colors: Campus green, Sky blue, red.

  • L32-7 20" Typhoon, coaster brake, with patented Schwinn Cycle Aid training wheels... $48.95
  • L32-7 20" Typhoon, coaster brake... $44.95

See the full 1969 Schwinn catalog.

1970

Schwinn quality at a budget price.

1970 schwinn panther, typhoon and heavy duty

Sturdy Schwinn Cantilever frame, chrome plated fenders, Schwinn tubular rims, schwinn 26" x 1 3/4" nylon cord tires, forged steel fork, built-in kickstand. Colors: Campus green, red.

  • L12-6 Typhoon, coaster brake.......$52.95
  • L12-4 Typhoon, 3-speed.............$61.95

Schwinn Typhoon 24"

A popuar choice for the growing boy.

1970 schwinn typhoon and speedster

24 Inch Bikes for Boys

Modestly priced. Sturdy Schwinn Cantilever frame, Schwinn tubular rims, Schwinn 24" x 1 3/4" nylon cord tires. Chrome plated fenders, forged steel fork, two-tone saddle. Colors: Campus green, red.

  • L22-6 Typhoon, coaster brake.......$51.95

Schwinn Typhoon 20"

An outstanding middleweight bike designed for the younger rider.

1970 schwinn typhoon and hollywood

20 Inch Bikes for Boys and Girls

Sturdy Schwinn Cantilever frame, forged steel fork, chrome plated fenders, Schwinn tubular rims, Schwinn 20" x 1 3/4" nylon tires, two-tone saddle, built-in kickstand. Colors: Campus green, Sky blue, red.

  • L32-7 Typhoon, coaster brake.... $44.95

See the full 1970 Schwinn catalog.

1971

Schwinn quality and strength.

1971 schwinn heavyduty, typhoon, and hollywood

Sturdy Schwinn Cantilever frame, chrome plated fenders, Schwinn tubular rims, schwinn 26" x 1 3/4" nylon cord tires, forged steel fork, built-in kickstand. Colors: Campus green or red.

  • L12-6 Typhoon, coaster ....$57.95

Schwinn Typhoon 24"

24 Inch Bikes for Boys and Girls

1971 schwinn typhoon, hollywood and breeze

A popuar choice for the growing outdoor boy. Value priced. Sturdy Schwinn Cantilever frame, Schwinn tubular rims, Schwinn 24" x 1 3/4" nylon cord tires. Chrome plated fenders, forged steel fork. Fulle length chainguard.
Colors: Campus green or red.

  • L22-6 Typhoon, coaster brake...$56.95

Schwinn Typhoon 20"

An outstanding middleweight bike designed for the younger rider.

1971 schwinn typhoon and hollywood

Sturdy Schwinn Cantilever frame, forged steel fork, chrome plated fenders, Schwinn tubular rims, Schwinn 20" x 1 3/4" nylon cord tires. Chainguard. Colors: Campus green, or Red.

  • L32-7 Typhoon, coaster brake.... $49.95

See the full 1971 Schwinn catalog.

1972

First choice for newsboys.

1972 schwinn heavy duti, typoon and hollywood

Schwinn quality and strength. Sturdy Schwinn cantilever frame, chrome plated fenders, Schwinn tubular rims. Schwinn 26" X 1 3/4" nylon cord tires, forged steel fork, built-in kickstand.
Colors: Red or Campus Green.

  • L12-6 Typhoon ..... $57.95

Schwinn Typhoon 20"

A leading middleweight bike designed for the younger rider.

1972 schwinn typhoon and hollywood

Sturdy Schwinn cantilever frame, forged steel fork, chrome plated fenders, Schwinn tubular rims, Schwinn 20" X 1 3/4" nylon cord tires. Chainguard.
Colors: Flamboyant Red or Campus Green.

  • L32-6 Typhoon ... $46.95

See the full 1972 Schwinn catalog.

1973

First choice of newspaper and errand boys.

1973 schwinn heavy duti, hollywood and typhoon

Schwinn quality and strength. Sturdy Schwinn Cantilever carbon steel frame, chrome plated fenders, Schwinn tubular rims, schwinn 26" x 1 3/4" nylon cord tires, forged steel fork, built-in kickstand. Positive action coaster brake.
Colors: Flamboyant red or Campus green. Wt. 40 lbs.

  • L12-6 Typhoon....$62.95

See the full 1973 Schwinn catalog.

1974

Schwinn quality and strength.

1974 schwinn heavy duti, hollywood and typhoon 26

Sturdy Schwinn Cantilever carbon steel frame, chrome plated fenders, Schwinn tubular rims. Schwinn 26" x 1 3/4" nylon cord tires, forged steel fork, built-in kickstand. Positive action coaster brake.
Colors: Opaque red or Opaque blue. Wt. 40 lbs.

  • L12-6 Typhoon...........

See the full 1974 Schwinn catalog.

1975

First choice for newspaper and errand boys. Built strong, for use under heavy loads.

1975 schwinn heavy duti hollywood and typhoon

Schwinn quality and strength. Sturdy Schwinn Cantilever carbon steel frame, chrome plated fenders, Schwinn tubular rims. Schwinn 26" x 1 3/4" nylon cord tires, forged steel fork, built-in kickstand. Positive action coaster brake.
Colors: Flamboyant red or sky blue. Wt. 40 lbs.

  • Typhoon Model L12-6

See the full 1975 Schwinn catalog.

1976

First choice for newspaper and errand boys.

1976 schwinn heavy duti hollywood and typhoon

Schwinn quality and strength. Sturdy Schwinn Cantilever carbon steel frame, chrome plated fenders, Schwinn tubular rims. Schwinn 26" x 1 3/4" nylon cord tires, forged steel fork, built-in kickstand. Positive action coaster brake.
Colors: Flamboyant red or sky blue. Wt. 40 lbs.

  • Typhoon Model L12-6

Schwinn Typhoon 20"

Now for 1976 Schwinn introduces a middleweight 20" wheel bicycle for growing boys five-to-seven years old.

1976 schwinn tyhpoon and hollywood 20 inch

20" Wheel
Here's a rugged, good-looking bike that can take it, and one that junior will be proud to ride. At the heart of the Typhoon is the famous electroforged frame. Many parents know that this method of construction makes Schwinn juvenile bikes extremely strong and durable. That's important, too, when it comes to value-as well as fun.

  • Schwinn 20" wheel Typhoon Model L32-6

See the full 1976 Schwinn catalog.

1977

First choice for newspaper and errand boys and industrial plant use. Reinforced frame for use under heavy loads.

1977 schwinn heavy duti, hollywood and typhoon

Schwinn quality and strength. Sturdy Schwinn Cantilever carbon steel frame, chrome plated fenders, Schwinn tubular rims. Schwinn 26" x 1 3/4" nylon cord tires, forged steel fork, built-in kickstand. Positive action coaster brake. Colors: Flamboyant red or sky blue. Wt. 40 lbs.

  • Typhoon Model L12-6.....$96.95

Note: Prices and specification subject to change without notice.

Schwinn Typhoon 20"

Now for 1977 Schwinn again offers a middleweight 20" wheel bicycle for growing boys five-to-seven years old.

1977 schwinn typhoon and hollywood 20 inch

20" Wheel
Here's a rugged, good-looking bike that can take it, and one that junior will be proud to ride. At the heart of the Typhoon is the famous electroforged Schwinn frame. Many parents know that this method of construction makes Schwinn juvenile bikes extremely strong and durable. That's important, too, when it comes to value-as well as fun for the growing boy. Colors: Sky blue. or Flamboyant red.

  • Schwinn 20" wheel Typhoon Model L32-6........$79.95

See the full 1977 Schwinn catalog.

1978

Middleweight styling.

1978 schwinn typhoon and hollywood

Two-tone saddle.
Tubular steel rims.
Electro-forged frame.

  • Model L12-6....$99.95

Color: Flamboyant red with chrome trim.

Schwinn quality and strength. Sturdy Schwinn Cantilever carbon steel frame, chrome plated fenders, Schwinn tubular rims. Schwinn 26" x 1 3/4" nylon cord tires, forged steel fork, built-in kickstand. Positive action coaster brake. The ideal boy's bike that's built by Schwinn to take it. Reliable service year-in-and-year-out. Built to last and ride better. Weight: 40 lbs.

Schwinn Typhoon 20"

A bike for the young and rugged.

1978 schwinn typhoon and hollywood 20

20" Wheel
Electro-forged frame.
Positive actions coaster brake.
Tubular steel rims.

  • Model L32-6........$82.95

Color: Flamboyant red.

A rugged, good-looking bike that can take it, and one that junior will be proud to ride. At the heart of the Typhoon is the famous electroforged Schwinn frame. Many parents know that this method of construction makes Schwinn juvenile bikes extremely strong and durable. That's important, too, when it comes to value-as well as fun for the growing boy. Weight: Approximately 37 lbs.

See the full 1978 Schwinn catalog.

1979

A dependable middleweight bike with 26 x 1 3/4" nylon cord tires on Schwinn's tubular steel rims.

1979 schwinn typhoon and hollywood

Schwinn electro-forged cantilever carbon steel frame with forged cantilver carbon steel frame with forged steel fork and crank, chrome plated fenders and positive action coaster brake- a Schwinn quality bike that's built to last. Weight 40 pounds.

  • L12-6 - Assembled and fitted, ready to ride....$112.95

Color: Sky blue.

See the full 1979 Schwinn catalog.

1980

A dependable middleweight bike with 26 x 1 3/4" nylon cord tires on Schwinn's tubular steel rims.

1980 schwinn typhoon

Schwinn electro-forged cantilever carbon steel forged steel frame with forged steel fork and crank, chrome plated fenders and positive action coaster brake- a Schwinn quality bike that's built to last. Weight 40 pounds.
Color: Sky blue.

  • L12-6

See the full 1980 Schwinn catalog.

1981

Here's quality bike to last!

1981 schwinn typhoon

The Schwinn Typhoon features 26 x 1 3/4" nylon cord tires on Schwinn's tubular steel rims, Schwinn Electro-forged cantilevered carbon steel frame with forged-steel fork and crank, chrome-plated fenders and positive action coaster brake. It all adds up to a really dependable middleweight machine.
Color: Sky blue.

  • L12-6

See the full 1981 Schwinn catalog.

1982

It all adds up to a really dependable middleweight machine.

1982 schwinn typhoon

Here's quality bike to last! The Schwinn Typhoon features 26 x 1 3/4" nylon cord tires on Schwinn's tubular steel rims, Schwinn Electro-forged cantilevered carbon steel frame with forged-steel fork and crank, chrome-plated fenders and positive action coaster brake.
Color: Sky blue.

  • L12

See the full 1982 Schwinn catalog.

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