The Schwinn Welterweight

The Schwinn Welterweight was made between 1953 to 1954.

1951 schwinn welterweight

The Welter weight was a strong and rigid bike made for deliveries. It was only made for two years. This page provides year by year images and info quoted from Schwinn catalogs for the Welterweight from 1953 to 1954.

1953


Newest idea in delivery bike design!

1953 schwinn welterweight
  • Model W-13 26-inch

Here's the perfect answer to carrying heavy loads - lightly and easily!

The ideal easy pedalling double duty welterweight - for newsboys, light deliveries, rentals - or for ordinary pleasure riding. Special construction features include double-bar frame and truss rods.

Equipped with heavy duty spokes, heavier tires, special convenient-reach handlebars, heavy duty front hub, coaster brake, built-in kickstand and embossed chain guard. Carries the famous Schwinn Guarantee.

See the full 1953 Schwinn dealer catalog.

1954


Newest idea in delivery bike design!

1954 schwinn welterweight lightweight

  • Model W-13 26-inch
  • Model W-13S 26-inch

Here's the perfect answer to carrying heavy loads - lightly and easily!

The ideal easy pedalling double duty welterweight - for newsboys, light deliveries, rentals - or for ordinary pleasure riding. Special construction features include double-bar frame and truss rods.

Equipped with heavy duty spokes, heavier tires, special convenient-reach handlebars, heavy duty front hub, coaster brake, built-in kickstand and embossed chain guard. Carries the famous Schwinn Guarantee.

Specifications

  • Frame- specially designed, electro-forged construction from best grade Schwinn built tubing.
  • Fork- Special lightweight forget steel construction with patented truss rods. No brazing.
  • Crank Set- Drop forged from high carbon steel, triple heat treated cups and cones, turned from fine grain bar steel. Chrome steel balls.
  • Front Hub- Schwinn built with heavy duty hub removable bearing cups.
  • Rear Hub- standard coaster brake.
  • Handlebar stem- Schwinn gooseneck.
  • Handlebar- Wide box bar.
  • Kickstand- Schwinn patented dust and rattle proof.
  • Chain guard- embossed design, secured directly to frame.
  • Head Set- Schwinn built, turned from fine grain steel, triple heat treated cups and cones. Chrome steel balls.
  • Fenders- special lightweight design. enameled to match frame.
  • Tires- Schwinn hurricane 26 x 1 1/2".
  • Rims- Schwinn built, tubular, chrome plated S-4.
  • Saddle- full mattress type.
  • Reflector- 1 3/4" Stimsonite.
  • Pedals- Schwinn approved, special touring type.
  • Shipping Weight- W13 58 pounds.
  • Colors- dark red, blue, green or black.

See the full 1954 Schwinn dealer catalog.

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