![]() ![]() The world's most exciting concept in bicyclesįeaturing the new diamond jubillee cotton picket If it's a bike "muscle".with breathtaking starts and jet-age performance you want here it is! 1970 Schwinn Krates New diamond jubilee model Cotton picket Schwinn 16" x 1 3/4" middleweight front tire and 20" x 2.125" Gripper Slik COlor: line rear tires,īucket style saddle with rally stripes, chrome plated fenders, patented spring Strut, "MAG" sprocket, rear caliper brakeĬolors: Orange krate in kool orange, lemon peeler in kool lemon, Apple krate in kool red and Pea picker in kool green. Just wait until you try the floating, super cushioned ride of this unique 5-speed Stik-Shift model. Sting-rays ever designed-the orange krate,lemon peeler,apple krate and pea picker drag racers fron schwinn. Orange krate in kool Orange color, Lemon Peeler in kool lemon and Apple Krate in kool red.Ī whole new world of cycling thrills can be yours when you blast off and move out aboard the flashiest Sprocket, rear caliper brake and large aluminum front drum brake for extra stopping power. "Full-FLoating" bucket style saddle with racing stripes, strut and seat post with spring suspension, "MAG" Schwinn 16" x 1 3/4" middleweight front tire and 20" x 2.125" Slik rear tire. Equipped with spring suspension front fork. Krate, Lemon Peeler and Apple Krate drag racers. The hottest Sting-Ray of them all! 1968 SCHWINN KRATEīlast off and move out to a whole new world of cycling thrills aboard the flashiest Sting-Rays ever designed- The Orange ![]() Scroll down to see how Schwinn represented these bikes in their catalogs for each year. Due to their enourmous success, more models were introduced and some amazing accessories were added every year. ![]() The first year they came out with just three: The Orange Krate, Apple Krate and the Lemon Peeler. They were without question the coolest bike on the block. Hopefully they come out with the classic Lemon Peeler Stik-Shift model along with the other classic colorways it in the near future.The Krates took over the bike world in 1968. We can’t wait to see people hitting the streets with these!! They were made available on Amazon last month and sold nearly 400 Lemon Peelers like hot cakes!! 100 more will be back in stock on April 24 th at so you have about 2 months to save up $349.99 to get your hands on one. There was only 500 bikes made in this run and they all came with a numbered certificate. “These bikes have so much history attached to them, and they are fun to ride. “The Lemon Peeler really harkens back to the classic Sting-Rays of the 1960s,” said Josh Vick Director of Schwinn Product. Additionally, the bike is equipped with a striped banana seat, fenders and a coaster brake. The limited edition Lemon Peeler will feature a spring suspension fork, a Schwinn 16-inch front wheel and a 20-inch Sting-Ray Slik rear tire just like its original counterpart. This is an opportunity for us to also share our story with a new audience.” “We are excited to make this bike available to those who always wanted to own a Schwinn Sting Ray. “The Schwinn Lemon Peeler is one of the most recognized Schwinn bikes,” said Milissa Rick, Senior Director of Marketing for Schwinn. ![]() The Lemon Peeler was the bright yellow favorite among kids. The first Sting-Ray bikes rose to popularity in the 1960s and quickly became synonymous with childhood. ![]()
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