1970 Schwinn Stingray Factory bike (Bob Devitt replica)

[stidds]

So this time I have gone as far back to the roots of BMX as I think we can get.

This is a Bob Devitt 1970 Schwinn Stingray factory bike, the frame and forks are the original nickel plate (only available to factory riders) and it is in lovely condition.

I absolutely love this bike and it took about 2 years to find the factory frame and forks and also to get the parts together as they were very specific parts to find.

I love the moped rims built up with heavy duty spokes and rear Atom drum brake, but then again I love wheels on bikes.  It also has schwinn diamond cranks with twin speed front 3 Arrows chainrings with Union Rat-trap pedals.

Joe Buffardi in the USA also put one of these replica's together recently and that was a beauty indeed where this bike differs from his is that this one has the factory twin speed 3 Arrows front chainring with Huret two speed front derailleur and Shimano rear chain tensioner (it is not a rear derailleur just a tensioner).  Obviously also this one has OG nickel finish instead of being nickel plated. 

So this is another of my entries into the Vintage S&S category this year along with my revamped R&R and my LRV monoshock.

[Jaymz]

Another lovely bit of history Sean, is she a weighty beast

[stidds]

Actually Jaymz she is not too bad mate, I am not classing her in the feather weight catergory but kind of a super-middle weight

[sawzall]

that is truly stunning sean

[Andy68]

  Wow, bit before my time, was only 2 but that Sean is absolutely awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!   

[fischflo]

a stingray can win by being left in its 'survivor' state - but this shimmering nickel is just too lovely. A proud leader of the parade 

[AKGOFF]

That frame is an absolute beauty Sean, kind of like a beach cruiser.

[griff]

  love it

Has your good lady had a go on it yet Sean? You could make a movie called "Jo Stidd on a Stingray"

[Discostu]

Another stunner.     

[stidds]

Just so you see what I was building this is a very old picture of the bike I was replicating....

[Andy68]

Gets better Sean!!!! 

[Macmania]

Wow  Awesome looking machine and a what a great piece of BMX history. Love the old advert as well 

[Jt]

That's ridiculously cool.

 

[markyp]

wow Sean,whats next a penny farthing?

[stidds]

Seatpost now replicated also, so just the original Trickray stem to source.

[Macmania]

Seatpost now replicated also, so just the original Trickray stem to source.

Nice touch