Will minimize chances of accident and avoidable repairs. Following the rules of the road when riding on the street and using reasonable care when practicing or competing Of the rider, the responsibility for repair must be assumed by the rider. Even though such failures are accidentes and may not be the fault Most failures, however, occur when the bicycle is stressed beyond design limitations, such as falling or during crash. Limited warranty and the service of your authorize Schwinn dealer. In those rare instances when a failure is due to a defective part you depend on the No-time-limit Schwinn Strict quality control applies throughout production and assembly of Schwinn bicycles to minimize the posibility of defective parts.ĭespite all of our efforts, a Schwinn BMX or All-Terrain bicycke can break. Frames are subjected to the most rigorous testing before Components, for example, are selected for use only after they have been tired in competition and survived. Schwinn has taken great care to assure that all of its 1983 BMX bicycles and All-Terrain bicycles are designed and manufactured to withstand the normal stress which occurs in competitionĪnd off-road riding. So, when you finally decide which Schwinn BMX bicycle is best suited to your needs and expectations you can ride it with confidence, knowing the Schwinn Factory R & D team has helped If it turns out that the part being tested is more 'show than go' it doesn't get on a Schwinn bicycle. Schwinn riders are continually asked to test new parts to find out if they will stand The Factory R & D team not only represents Schwinn they also represent you the Schwinn customet. In their individualĬlasses they represent the most knowledgeable, experienced riders in the country. The Schwinn factory R & D (research and development) BMX racing team is an elite group of BMX riders carefully selected to represent Schwinn on and off the track. Product development starts with Schwinn factory riders. These features make every 1983 BMX model a potential winner, whether you decide to compete at the local BMX track or just race your friends on the way Never before have features such as 4130 chrome-moly steel tubing,Īluminum alloy rims, rattrap pedals with chrome-moly steel axles and gumwall tires been available at such affordable prices. The most exciting aspect of the 1983 Schwinn BMX program is the bicycles themselves. When you see or hear Predator you areĪssured that the bicycle frame is built interely of 4130 Chrome-Moly steel tubing. now identifying every Schwinn BMX bicycle that is made of chrome-moly tubing. The model bicycle which best meets your needs and expectations.Īlso new is the Predator concept. Intended use and each component is described in detail, by model, in the Specification Chart on the last two pages. Each 1983 model is clearly identified as to its It started with this catalog, which was conceived, planned and designed strictly for the BMX rider. As you can see, I had a tall sissy bar with built-in shocks made for it.1983 Schwinn BMX Catalog Predator The Dawning of a new ageĪs you look and read through the pages of the 1983 Schwinn BMX bicycle catalog you'll probably notice that a alot has changed at Schwinn. But I'm thinking I like your handlebars better, along with those nice headlights. I changed the handle bars on my Manta, didn't like the originals, they made my hands and arms feel too cramped, or like, too close together. I keep noticing more and more as I look at your Manta, like the checkered flag valve stem caps that you painted black. Hmmm, just don't know for sure on these things. More square in the front and a different shape, too. Already been through that twice with two of my late year Stingrays that I've modified. Unfortunately, the problem with putting a bigger tire in front where there was a 16 inch tire is that a longer kickstand is always needed. Really do like what you have done with your Manta. Any ideas, suggestions, etc., would be appreciated. Would look cool with the same four and a quarter inch tires in front and back.

I've also thought about using a chopper fork as well. I thought about putting spacers in-between the springer fork yolk and the fork tubes and the same for the part where the spring is so that the tire will fit. Only thing is, I need the right fork for the conversion. What I want to do is take the back wheel and tire off the one I'm using for parts and put it in front. I own two 2005 Manta-Rays, one which I'm using for parts on other bikes and extra parts for the first one I bought that had a messed up fork on it.

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