The Schwinn Bantam

1964 schwinn bantam j35

This page provides year by year images and info quoted from Schwinn catalogs for the Bantam from 1951 to 1985.

1951


Ideal "First" bike - perfect for Youngsters 3 to 5

1951 schwinn bantam cover
  • Model J-16 16-inch
  • Model J-66 16-inch

With the famous Schwinn Cycle-Aid, learning to ride becomes so easy!

The scaled down Bantam is small, yet beautifully made. It is the perfect bike for boys and girls from 3 to 5. With the added safety feature of the Schwinn Cycle-Aid, beginners quickly learn to ride.

After learning, Cycle-aid wheels can be removed. Standard equipment includes puncture-proof semi-pneumatic tires, streamlined chainguard, and conventional coaster brake plus all the Schwinn Exclusive Quality Features. Cycle-Aid optional at extra cost.

See the full 1951 Schwinn catalog.

1952


For boys and girls 3 to 6

1952 schwinn bantam

An ideal and proper choice for the "first" bike. Small 16 inch wheels are ideal size to fit the little folks. Equipped with Schwinn Cycle-Aid (as shown) it becomes a safe, easy way to learn to ride. Standard equipment includes coaster brake, semi-pneumatic tires.

  • 16 inch model J-16 for Boys.
  • 16 inch model J-66 for Girls.

See the full 1952 Schwinn catalog.

1953


Small 16 inch wheels are ideal size to fit the little folks.

1953 schwinn bantam

Equipped with Schwinn Cycle Aid (as shown) it becames a safe, easy way to learn to ride. Inclues coaster brake, semi-pneumatic tires.
16-inch model No. J-16 for Boys. 16 inch model No. J-66 for Girls.

See the full 1953 Schwinn catalog.

1960


Convertible. For boys or girls. Pneumatic tires.

1960-schwinn-bantam

The perfect bike for a growing family ... top bar removes quickly and easily to make a practical boy's or girl's model bike. Spitfire red with white trim.

  • 20" coaster brake ....... $41.95
  • with training wheels ... $43.95

See the full 1960 Schwinn catalog.

1961


Convertible. For boys or girls. Pneumatic tires.

1961 Schwinn Bantam

The perfect bike for a growing family ... top bar removes quickly and easily to make a practical boy's or girl's model bike. Spitfire red with white trim.

  • 20" coaster brake ....... $41.95
  • with training wheels ... $43.95

See the full 1961 Schwinn catalog.

1962


Convertible. For boys or girls. Pneumatic tires.

1962 Schwinn Bantam

Removable top bar and traiging wheels, built-in kickstand. Flamboyant red, white trim.

  • 20"without training wheels J32 ... $43.95
  • 20" coaster brake J33............. $41.95

See the full 1962 Schwinn catalog.

1963


Convertible. For boys or girls. Pneumatic tires.

1963 Schwinn Bantam

Children's bikes:

A perfect bike for boys and girls 5 to 7, with American-made coaster brake, built-in kickstand, forged steel fork, Flamboyant red.

  • J35-20"with training wheels and removable top bar ... $39.95

See the full 1963 Schwinn catalog.

1964


Perfect for boys or girls 5 to 7.

1964 schwinn bantam j35

Convertible 20 inch model for boys and girls 5 to 7.

Complete with training wheels. Fully pnumatic tires, coaster brake.
Colors: Flamboyant Red only

  • J35 - 20" Bantam, with training wheels ... $39.95

See the full 1964 Schwinn catalog.

1965


(for boys and girls 5 to 7)

1965 pixie and bantam

Top bar easily removes to convert it from a boy's model to aa girl's model. With training wheels, Schwinn tubular rims, American made coaster brake, built-in kickstand.
Flamboyant red or radiant blue.

  • J35 20" Bantam, with training wheels.....$39.95

See the full 1965 Schwinn catalog.

1966


Built to last juvenile bike, complete with sturdy new training wheels.

1966 Schwinn bantam and pixie

(for boys and girls 5 to 7)
Two-tone saddle, nylon cord tires. Top bar removes easily to convert from a boy's bike to a girl's model. Flamboyant red, radiant sky blue.

  • J35-6 20" Bantam, coaster brake.....$42.95

See the full 1966 Schwinn catalog.

1967


Here's value you can count on in a bike with Schwinn Cycle Aid training wheels.

1967 schwinn bantam and pixie

(20-inch models for boys and girls 5 to 7)

Quickly Converts from a boy's to a girl's model by just removing the top bar- Dad can do it easily. Beautifully balanced for easy maneuverability. Chrome plated fenders, Schwinn tubular rims, 20" x 1 3/4" Schwinn nylon whitewall tires, forged steel fork, one-piece crank.
Colors: Red, sky blue.

  • J35-7 20" Bantam, coaster brake.....$43.95

See the full 1967 Schwinn catalog.

1968


An easy-to-ride 20-inch model with patented Schwinn Cycle Aid training wheels.

1968 schwinn bantam, pixie and lil tiger

Schwinn Convertible Bikes

Quickly Converts from a boy's to a girl's model by removing the top bar. Chrome plated fenders, Schwinn tubular rims, 20" x 1 3/4" Schwinn nylon whitewall tires.
Colors: Coppertone, red, sky blue.

  • J35-7 20" Bantam, coaster brake.....$46.95

See the full 1968 Schwinn catalog.

1969


Here's value you can count on in a convertible bike for boys and girls 5 to 7.

1968 schwinn bantam and pixie

Convertible bikes for boys and girls...

With patented Schwinn Cycle Ais training wheels. The 20-inch model quickly converts from a boys's to a girl's model by removing the top bar. Dad can do it easily. Chrome plated fenders, Schwinn tubular rims, 20" x 1 3/4" Schwinn nylon whitewall tires, forged steel fork.
Colors: Campus green, red, sky blue.

  • J35-7 20" Bantam, coaster brake.....$51.95

See the full 1969 Schwinn catalog.

1970


Here's value you can count on in a convertible bike for boys and girls.

1970 schwinn bantam and stingray pixie

Convertible Bikes for Boys and Girls

The 20-inch model quickly converts from a boys's to a girl's model by removing the top bar. Chrome plated fenders, Schwinn tubular rims, 20" x 1 3/4" Schwinn whitewall nylon cord tires. Cycle Aids as shown are optional.
Colors: Campus green, sky blue, red.

  • J35-7 Bantam, coaster brake with cycle aids........$51.95
  • J35-7 Bantam, coaster brake without cycle aids.....$46.95

See the full 1970 Schwinn catalog.

1971


Here's value you can count on in a convertible designed to fit growing family.

1971 schwinn bantam and pixie

This 20-inch model quickly converts from a boys's to a girl's model by simply removing the top bar. Chrome plated fenders, Schwinn tubular rims, 20" x 1 3/4" nylon cored tires and Schwinn quality throughout.
Choice of Colors: Campus green, or red.

  • J35-7 Bantam, coaster brake .......$51.95

See the full 1971 Schwinn catalog.

1972


Value you can count on in a convertible bike designed to fit the growing family.

1972 schwinn bantam and pixie

20" model quickly converts from a boy's to a girl's bike by simply removing the top bar. Chrome plated fenders, Schwinn tubular rims, 20" X 1 3/4" nylon cord tires Schwinn quality throughout.
Colors: Campus Green or Flamboyant Red.

  • J35-6 Bantam .... $51.95

See the full 1972 Schwinn catalog.

1973


Value you can count on in a convertible designed to fit growing family.

1973 schwinn bantam and pixie

20" model quickly converts from a boys's to a girl's bike by simply removing the top bar. Chrome plated fenders, Schwinn tubular rims, 20" x 1 3/4" nylon cord tires. Schwinn quality throughout.
Colors: kool lemon or flamboyant red. Wt. 33 lbs. with top bar.

  • J35-6 Bantam.......$54.95

See the full 1973 Schwinn catalog.

1974


Value you can count on in a convertible bike designed to fit growing family.

1974 schwinn stingray and bantam

20" model quickly converts from a boys's to a girl's bike by simply removing the top bar. Chrome plated fenders, Schwinn tubular rims, 20" x 1 3/4" nylon cord tires. Schwinn quality throughout.
Colors: Opaque red or Opaque blue. Wt. 33 lbs. with top bar.

  • J35-6 Bantam..............

See the full 1974 Schwinn catalog.

1975


Value you can count on in a convertible bike designed to fit the growing family.

1975 schwinn convertible bantam and super pixie

20" model quickly converts from a boy's to a girl's bike by simply removing the top bar.

Chrome plated fenders, Schwinn tubular rims, 20" x 1 3/4" nylon cord tires. Full length chainguard. Schwinn quality throughout.
Colors: Sky blue or Flamboyant red. Wt. 33 lbs. with top bar.

  • Schwinn Convertible Bantam Model J35-6

See the full 1975 Schwinn catalog.

1976


Value you can count on in a convertible bike designed to fit the growing family.

1976 schwinn convetible bantam and super pixie

20" model quickly converts from a boy's to a girl's bike by simply removing the top bar. Chrome plated fenders, Schwinn tubular rims, 20" x 1 3/4" nylon cord tires. Full length chainguard. Schwinn quality throughout.
Colors: Sky blue or Flamboyant red. Wt. 33 lbs. with top bar.

  • Schwinn Convertible Bantam Model J35-6

See the full 1976 Schwinn catalog.

1977


Schwinn quality throughout.

1977 schwinn convertible bantam and pixie 2

Value you can count on in a convertible bike designed to fit the growing family. 20" model quickly converts from a boy's to a girl's bike by easily removing the top bar. Chrome plated fenders, Schwinn tubular rims, 20" x 1 3/4" nylon cord tires. Full length chainguard.
Colors: Sky blue or Flamboyant red. Wt. 33 lbs. with top bar.

  • Schwinn Convertible Bantam Model J35-6........$81.95

See the full 1977 Schwinn catalog.

1978


Fits both boys and girls.

1978 schwinn convertible bantam and pixie 2

For the growing family.
Steel tubular rims.
Electro-forged frame.

  • Model J35-6.....$84.95

Colors: Sky blue, Flamboyant red.

Value you can count on in a convertible bike designed to fit the growing family. 20" model quickly converts to either a boy's to a girl's bike by easily removing the top bar. Chrome plated fenders, Schwinn tubular rims, 20" x 1 3/4" nylon cord tires. Full length chainguard. Schwinn quality throughout. Weight: Approximately 32 lbs.

See the full 1978 Schwinn catalog.

1979


Schwinn Convertible Bikes Bantam.

1979 schwinn bantam

Value you can count on in a convertible bike designed to fit the growing family. 20 inch model quickly converts to either a boy's or girl's bike by easily removing the top bar. Chrome plated fenders, Schwinn tubular rims, 20" x 1 3/4" nylon cord tires. Full length chainguard. Schwinn quality throughout. Weight: Approximately 32 pounds.

Colors: Cardinal red and Sky blue.

  • Model J35-6 ...assembled and fitted, ready to ride...$84.95

See the full 1979 Schwinn catalog.

1980


Schwinn Convertible Bikes

1980 schwinn bantam

Dependable Schwinn quality in a convertible bike designed to fit the growing family. 20 inch model easily converts to either a boy's or girl's bike by removing or attaching the top bar. Chrome plated fenders, Schwinn tubular rims, 20" x 1 3/4" nylon cord tires. Full length chainguard. Schwinn quality throughout. Weight 32 pounds.

Colors: Cardinal Red and Sky blue.

  • Model J35-6

See the full 1980 Schwinn catalog.

1981


It is as practical a bike as you can find.

1981 schwinn bantam

If the practical Schwinn Bantam hadn't been a family friend for years, you'd think it had been designed for today's budget - concious times.

When you bring home the dependable Bantam or its tough little 16-inch cousin, the Pixie (its mid-heaight bar makes it attractive to both boys and girls) it's not just for a visit. You can expect these bikes to stay in the family for years- from brother to sister, right on down the line.

Colors: Cardinal Red and Sky blue.

  • Model J35-6

See the full 1981 Schwinn catalog.

1982


If the practical Schwinn Bantam hadn't been a family friend for years, you'd think it had been designed for today's budget- concious times.

1982 schwinn bantam

It is as practical a bike as you can find: just remove or attach the top bar and this 20-inch Bantam instantly converts into either a boy's or girl's model. When you bring home the dependable Bantam or its tough little 16-inch cousin, the Pixie (its mid-heaight bar makes it attractive to both boys and girls) it's not just for a visit. You can expect these bikes to stay in the family for years- from brother to sister, right on down the line.

Colors: Cardinal Red and Sky blue.

  • J53

See the full 1982 Schwinn catalog.

1985


The rugged electro-forged frame converts into a boy's or girl's model by just attaching or removing the top bar.

1985 schwinn  bantam

Bantam has 20" wheels, full chrome plated fenders, full length chainguard and built-in kickstand. Can be fitted with Cycle Aids for the beginning rider.

  • J35 - Cardinal red or Sky Blue.

See the full 1985 Schwinn catalog.

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