Schwinn STING-RAY User Manual

QUALITY FEATURES
RIDES BETTER — LAST LONGER — COSTS LESS IN THE LONG RUN!
Schwinn Quality EQUIP-
MENT—Compare the
hubs, pedals, handlebars
and grips, saddle, tires
and tubes, gears and con-
trols—all fine quality, to
measure up to Schwinn's
standards of performance
and durability.
PRICE FULLY ASSEMBLED
KRATE STING-RAY
®
DELUXE STING-RAY
®
STING-RAY
®
Copyright © 1998 Schwinn Bicycle company, All Rights Reserved
Schwinn Publication Number 9494
For suggested accessories
for your new
Schwinn bicycle
see page 18
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SINGLE-SPEED MODELS
WITH COASTER BRAKE
OWNER’S MANUAL
STING-RAY BICYCLES
Schwinn Frame
Electronically Forged
Strongest Frame Built
Schwinn
Frame Head
Extra Strength
Only on Schwinn
Rear Fork Ends
Stronger,
Welded on.
4-Coat Finish
Lustrous
Baked-On
Colors That
Stay On!
Schwinn
Tubular Rims
Double
Thickness—
Far Stronger
Built-in
Kicktand
Welded On

Schwinn STING-RAY Specifications

General

Frame Material	Steel
Seat	Banana seat
Wheel Size	20 inches
Brakes	Coaster brake
Suspension	Rigid
Colors	Various
Handlebars	Chrome plated high-rise ape hanger handlebars

Summary

Schwinn Sting-Ray Bicycle Quality Features

Schwinn Frame Construction

Electronically forged frame, noted as the strongest built.

Durable 4-Coat Finish

Lustrous, baked-on colors designed to stay on.

Reinforced Frame Head

Features extra strength, exclusive to Schwinn bikes.

Strong Tubular Rims

Double thickness rims offering significantly greater strength.

Robust Rear Fork Ends

Stronger rear fork ends, securely welded on.

Integrated Kickstand

Built-in kickstand that is welded onto the frame.

Schwinn Quality Equipment Assurance

Compares components to Schwinn's high standards for performance and durability.

History of the Schwinn Sting-Ray and Krate

Sting-Ray Bicycle Introduction

Introduced in 1963, inspired by muscle cars, featuring a cantilever frame and banana seat.

Evolution to the Krate

By 1968, evolved into the Krate with chopper styling, 16" front wheel, and suspension fork.

Krate Models and BMX Impact

Popular Krate versions and their role in the birth of BMX sport.

The Modern Krate Reissue

Krate Reissue Specifications

A reissue of the original 1972 single speed, updated slightly for modern manufacturing.

Authentic Frame Building Process

Replicates original "electro-forged" process with internal lugging and TIG welding.

Available Krate Colors

The '72 Krate reissue is offered in red (Apple Krate) and orange (Orange Krate).

Krate Ownership and Serial Numbers

Understanding the Serial Number System

Explains the serial number codes indicating year and month of production.

Caring for Your Krate

Advice on maintaining the bike for enjoyment and potential future value.