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Museum of Mountain Bike Art & Technology
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1982 King Sting
Schwinn never took advantage of their position in the early mountain bike market. Most of the early mountain bikes were based on the early Schwinn balloon-tire bikes from the 1930's and 1940's. This was their attempt at a mountain bike. Remember that this was the first year of the Specialized Stumpjumper and Schwinn was offering a Varsity frame (looks like filet brazed but it is Electro-Forged) with BMX parts. It took them several years to realize that mountain bikes weren't going away and make a more serious off-road bike. The King Sting was the top offering from Schwinn with a cro-moly frame. This bike was purchased from the original owner who had modified it through the years. Cantilever brakes mounts were added, Stumpjumper fork, Avocet 3 piece crank, Campy seat post........really isn't much original from Schwinn except for the wheels and frame. If anyone know of a decal source, please let me know.
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