John O’s Old Schwinn Continental

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John O in La Mirada, California, sent in this very vintage Schwinn Continental. Talk about some laid-back geometry, this baby must ride like a ’78 Eldorado.

I don’t know how old it is but I bought it at a garage sale around 1966 for $10. I painted it blue when I was 15 it was originally green. I also changed the front sprocket to one from 1975 for a better range of gears. I still have original sprocket (on chair) and original rear wheel. I still ride it weekly.

John O La Mirada, Ca.

Thanks John

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  • julie s

    I’ve never seen a continental with a light weight type badge-most excellent job of painting/looks original! Gotta know how much it weighs-could it be a super sport originally? Hard to see that orig crank.

  • John O

    Thanks for publishing my photos, I later found out it is a 1962 model. I was 13 years old when I bought it, I’m 53 now. Julie S. It is deffinitely a Continental (still had decals before I painted it) I will weigh it when I get a chance and let you know what it is.
    Thanks again, John

  • http://hughsbicycle.blogspot.com Hugh

    The 1962 Continental sold for 86.95 new. The 1962 Super Continental was 107.00 That was expensive in 1962.I like to think of the Continental as a dual purpose bike. A great commuter And also great for doing curls. The Original “Total Gym”
    It`s gotta way 40lbs if it weighs a pound (:

  • John O

    I weighed my bike today it’s 31lbs. By the way does anyone know where I can get a set of decals to match this year Continental? I found a pair at a bike shop around 20 years ago but they broke into pieces when I tried to put them on. Thanks again, John

  • Barry

    Yep, a Continental for sure. And in good condition. It has the same forks and round head badge as my 65 Continental. Unfortunately, I only have the frame and forks, no wheels or anything. These early 10 speeds from the 60’s, are rare.

  • Barry

    For Continental decals, check Memory Lane Classics, got o parts, the decals, Continental is listed down the page.

  • Barry

    Correction, go to parts, then decals.

    • John O

      Thanks Barry I will check it out.