The Schwinn Cycle Truck

The original Schwinn Cycle Truck was made between 1939 to 1967. The above bike is a 1959. This page provides year by year images and information about the Cycle Truck delivery bicycle quoted from Schwinn catalogs. Here is how Schwinn described the Cycle Truck...

1939

Boys can earn money by making deliveries for grocers, butchers, chain stores, etc. and usually pay for it as they earn.

1939 Schwinn Cycle-Truck

Load is carried on frame. Steers same as an ordinary bicycle. Boys can earn money by making deliveries for grocery, butchers, chain stores, etc. and usually pay for its as they earn.

See the full 1939 Schwinn catalog.

1940

So you're going into business for yourself! That's fine- and the best of luck to you !

1940 Schwinn Cycle-Truck

Here's a tip. Evenings and Saturday, or during the summer vacation, you'll get more work, be able to handle more in less time, and get paid more for it if you have the right delivery bike, which is the Schwinn Cycle Truck. You can put up to 150 pounds in the basket, and the front wheel will still turn just easily as if it were empty!

The basket in mounted on the frame, not on the handle-bar, and doesn't interfere with steering when loaded. Notice the kick-stand. It's in front-easy to get at when you're parking and it locks the front fork so that the front wheel cannot turn and cause the cycle to fall over.

The Cycle Truck is heavy-duty built throughout to keep you from having upkeep expence. It's low-geared too, for easy pedaling. You won't have to look long for a delivery job and a good paying one too if you show the boss your Cycle-Truck!

See the full 1940 Schwinn catalog.

1946

In the more highly competitive helds at retail selling the difference between profit and loss is generally measured in terms of service.

1946 Schwinn Cycle-Truck

This is particularly true of Grocery, Drug and Hardware Stores, of Meat Markets, Florists and Beverage stores, where compitition for surivival largely depends opun fast delivery service.

The Schwinn Cycle Truck has solved this problem for progressive merchants from one end of the country to the other. The Cycle Truck is not an ordinary bicycle with a basket fastened to the handlebars, such makeshifts are a manage on the highways. The Schwinn Cycle Truck was designed especially for fast, local, neighborhood delivery service. The basket is fastened in the frame and carries up to 150 pounds at safety without interesting with the front wheel and the safety on the rider.

The Cycle Truck is low-geared for easy riding with the parking stand in front directly under the basket to prevent tilting. The Schwinn Cycle Truck is sturdily built to withstand years of hard, heavy-duty, trouble free service. Make a special effort to introduce this economical delivery truck to a local enterprising merchant and watch the idea spread and the orders roll in.

Many dealers have built up a profitable business running Cycle Trucks to merchants on a weekly charge basis.

MODEL CT 18" FRAME-SMALL BASKET
MODEL CT 20" FRAME-SMALL BASKET

If large basket or no basket is wanted, specify on order.

1946 PARTS / SPECIFICATIONS

FRAME 18" OR 10" counter braced, container brackets cantilever construction, which carries the weight of the load back in the frame and decentralixes the strains
FORK Special drop-forged with extra heavy tubular stem
TIRES heavy duty 20" front 26" rear
RIMS extra heavy iron thicker stock
SPOKES 105 gauge

1948

While the Schwinn Cycle Truck is special throughout, all standard Schwinn features, such as frame lugs for chain and mudguard, semi-thrust head fittinqs, etc., are incorporated.

In the center looseleaf section of this book the new Schwinn Cycle Truck for use with bicycle motors is illustrated and described.

Fast, Economical Delivery Service

In the more highly competitive fields of retail selling the difference between profit and loss is generally measured in terms of service. This is particularly true of grocery, drug and hardware stores, of meat markets, florists and beverage stores, where survival largely depends upon fast delivery service.

The Schwinn Cycle Truck has solved this problem for progressive merchants from one end of the country to the other. The Cycle Truck is not an ordinary bicycle with a basket fastened to the handlebars; such makeshifts are a menace on the highways. The Schwinn Cycle Truck was designed especially for fast, local, neighborhood delivery service.

The basket is fastened to the frame and carries up to 150 pounds in safety without interfering with the steering and the safety of the rider.

The Schwinn Cycle Truck is low-geared for easy pedaling, and is sturdily built to assure years of hard, heavy-duty, trouble-free service. Make a special effort to introduce this economical delivery truck to a local enterprising merchant and watch the idea spread and the orders roll in.

Many bicycle dealers have built up a profitable business renting Cycle Trucks to merchants in their neighborhood on a weekly charge basis.

Specifications

FRAME - 18" or 20" patented cantilever container brackets carrying load on frame, not handlebars; no load interference with steering. All latest frame features. See pages 2 and 3.
FORK - Special forged steel, extra heavy fork stem.
TIRES - Best grade heavy-duty balloon on Schwinn Tubular S-2 rim.
SPOKES - 120 gauge, swaged, extra heavy.
FRONT HUB - Motor cycle type with 3/8" knockout axle, 3/8" balls.
COASTER BRAKE -
New Departure or Bendix. Morrow at slight additional cost.
SADDLE - Mesinger De Luxe.
HANDLEBAR - 24" Boy Scout.
HANDLEBAR STEM - Special long stem, Schwinn forged steel gooseneck.
MUDGUARDS - 3" crescent.
PARKING STAND - Patented, extra wide, prevents fork from turning when in parked position. Stand pivot not on axle- front wheel can be removed without disturbing stand.
CHAIN GUARD - Standard.
SIGN PLATE - Enameled, not lettered.
BASKET - 24" x 16" extra strong. Large basket 28" x 22" x 11 " at slight additional cost.
COLORS - White, Ivory, Black, Light Red, Blue or Yellow.

See the full 1948 Schwinn catalog.

1951

Perfect delivery vehicle for small packages!

1951 Schwinn Cycle-Truck

Model S-1 Small Basket

Solves the fast delivery problems of drug stores, delicatessens, and others

For quick customer service, the Schwinn Cycle-Truck can't be beat! It's the perfect one-man deliver vehicle. Choice of small basket or large basket models.

Baskets are built onto frames and cannot interfere with steering. Standard equipment includes patented cantilever container brackets, heavy-duty balloon tires, chain guard, extra-wide parking stand. Wide variety of attractive enameled colors. Protected by the famous Schwinn Guarantee.

Model S-2 Large Basket

1955

For quick delivery service

1955 Schwinn Cycle-Truck

The Schwinn Cycle Truck is the ideal one-man delivery vehicle for drug stores, delicatessens and many others. Baskets mounted on frames do not interfere with steering. Heavy duty construction throughout.

1955 PARTS / SPECIFICATIONS

FRAME - Special heavy duty construction,patented basket supports.
FORK - Forged,extra heavy stem.
FRONT HUB - Heavy duty,with heavy duty spokes.
REAR HUB - Coaster brake.
PARKING STAND - Special patented type to support loaded basket.
RIMS - Schwinn tubular S2,chrome.
TIRES- Heavy duty.
BASKET- S1-24" x 16" x 11"; S2-28" x 22" x 11".
COLORS Light red,blue or green;also black or yellow enamel.

MODELS

SHIPPING WEIGHT,LBS.
BOYS GIRLS SIZE DESCRIPTION BOYS GIRLS
S1 - 26X20" Cycle Truck-Small basket 82 -
S2 - 26x20" Cycle Truck-Large basket 93 -

Sold Only by Franchised Schwinn Dealers

SCHWINN BICYCLES ARE NOW PREFERRED 11 TO 1 OVER ANY OTHER MAKE!

The Schwinn Cycle Truck is the ideal one-man delivery vehicle for drug stores, delicatessens and many others.

...for touring, sports or racing

Schwinn lightweight bicycles are famous for their precision construction and unsurpassed performance.

They have carried more winners to the finish line than any other bicycle made -- truly the choice of champions. They are available in a wide selection of adult and juvenile sizes in every price range, for every cycling need.

A great variety of special equipment, continental or domestic, is sure to please the most discriminating rider, amateur or professional. Year after year, Schwinn lightweights have outsold all others by a wide margin-- undisputed proof of their superiority.

See the full 1955 Schwinn catalog.

1959

The ideal delivery vehicle - for drug stores, delicatessens, markets and others-also used in many large industrial plants and for U.S. Mail delivery.

1959 Schwinn Cycle-Truck

Cycle truck for low - cost delivery service

Features: Special heavy duty construction, basket mounted on frame (does not interfere with steering), front parking stand to support loaded basket, heavy duty spokes in balloon tire wheels (20” front and 26” rear), choice of small basket 24” x 16” x11” or large basket 28” x 22” x11”, coaster brake only.

Cycle truck models

Shpg. No. Size Description Wt., Lbs.

CT1-6 20” x 20” Small basket, Coaster (Bendix) 82
CT2-6 26” x 20” Large basket, Coaster (Bendix) 93

See page 30 for other hubs, optional equipment and how to order.
COLORS: Any Standard Schwinn color as specified.

1959 PARTS / SPECIFICATIONS

CT1-6 CT2-6

SMALL BASKET - LARGE BASKET.
DESCRIPTION- PART NO. PART NO.
FRAME - 1990 1990.
FORK- 2066 2066.
HEAD- BEARING SET 2576 2576.
HANDLEBAR STEM- 7545 7545.
HANDLEBAR - 7830 7830.
SADDLE - 7124 7124.
CARRIER --FRONT SMALL BASKET LARGE BASKET.
FENDER --FRONT 5099 5099.
FENDER- -REAR 5200 5200.
CHAIN GUARD - 5891 5891.
KICKSTAND - 8546 8546.
CRANK - 6051 6051.
PEDALS - 6507 6507.
HUB-FRONT - 4918 4918.
HUB-REAR - BENDIX 4855 BENDIX 4855.
RIMS - 3962F-3948R 3962F-3948R.
SPOKES FRONT- 3724 3724.
SPOKES REAR - 3707 3707.
TIRES - 3010F-3020R 3010F-3020R.
REFLECTOR - 5614 5614.

See the full 1959 Schwinn catalog.

1961

Your Schwinn dealer is a bicycle expert!

1961 Schwinn Cycle-Truck

NO. SIZE. DESCRIPTION Wt.,Lbs.
CT1-6 20" x 20" Cycle Truck-small basket 82
CT2-6 26" x 20" Cycle Truck-Large basket 93

COLORS: ANY STANDARD SCHWINN COLOR.

SPECIFICATION

FRAME- heavy duty Schwinn cycle truck design.
FORK- heavy duty forged.
CARRIER- small basket: 24" x 16" x 11".
Large basket- 28" x 22" x 11".
WHEELS- 20 inch front, 26 inch rear, heavy duty spokes.
TIRES- 2 1/8" balloon, heavy duty.
STAND- Heavy duty, front.

ALL SPECIFICATIONS TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

1962

SCHWINN SPECIAL MODELS...a bike for every need.

1962 Schwinn Cycle-Truck

Ideal low-cost deliver heavy duty frame!

Large basket carrier, 28" x 22" x 11"
Small Basket carrier, 24" x 16" x 11"
Baloon tires, 120 gauge spokes.

26" X 20" SMALL BASKET-CT1 $90.00
26" X 20" LARGE BASKET-CT2 $95.00
26" X 20" LARGE BASKET-CT2 $95.00
small basket carrier, 24" x 16" x 11"
large basket carrier, 28" x 22" x 11"
baloon tires, 120 gauge spokes.

The ideal delivery vehicle for drug stores, delicatessens, markets and others... also used in industrial plants. Basket mounts on frame. Front stand to support load. American-made coaster brake.

SCHWINN QUALITY FEATURES

Heavy duty Schwinn cycle truck frame
Large basket carrier, 28" x 22" x 11"
Small basket carrier, 24" x 16" x 11"
Heavy duty wheels, 20" front 26"rear
Knock-out bendix front hub
Heavy duty 120 gauge spokes
Heavy duty balloon tires

NO. SIZE. DESCRIPTION Wt.,Lbs. price

CT1 20" x 20" Cycle Truck-small basket 82 $90.00
CT2 26" x 20" Cycle Truck-Large basket 93 $95.00
COLORS- FLAMBOYANT RED ONLY

ALL PRICES SHOWN ARE SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICES, EXCEPT FOR FAIR TRADED MODELS IN FAIR TRADE STATES. ALL PRICES AND SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. SEE ORDERING INFORMATION, PAGE 32.

See the full 1962 Schwinn catalog.

1963

ECONOMICAL DELIVERY SCHWINN CYCLE TRUCK

1963 Schwinn Cycle-Truck

The idel delivery vehicel for drug stores, delicatessens, markets and others... also used in industrial plants. Basket mounts on frame. Front stand to support load. American-made coaster brake.

SCHWINN QUALITY FEATURES

Heavy duty Schwinn cycle truck frame
Large basket carrier,28" x 22" x 11"
Small basket carrier,24" x 16" x 11"
Heavy duty wheels,20" front 26"rear
Knock-out bendix front hub
Heavy duty 120 gauge spokes
Heavy duty balloon tires,2 1/8"

NO. SIZE. DESCRIPTION Wt.,Lbs. price

CT1 20" x 20" Cycle Truck-small basket 82 $90.00
CT2 26" x 20" Cycle Truck-Large basket 93 $95.00
COLORS- FLAMBOYANT RED ONLY
OPTIONS: NONE

ALL PRICES SHOWN ARE SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICES, EXCEPT FOR FAIR TRADED MODELS IN FAIR TRADE STATES.
ALL PRICES AND SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
SEE ORDERING INFORMATION, PAGE 32.

1964

SCHWINN DELIVERY BIKES...ideal for low-priced,economical delivery service fr drug stores,delicatessens,markets,news agencies and others. Specially made with extra strength frames and heavy duty equipment.

1964 Schwinn Cycle-Truck

Heavy duty frame, special heavy duty wheels, balloon tires 20" front and 26" rear. Heavy 120 gauge spokes. Metal sign for identifications.

NO. SIZE. DESCRIPTION Wt.,Lbs. price

CT1 cycle truck,small basket...$90.00
CT2 cycle truck,large basket...$95.00
Large basket, 28" x 22" x 11".
Small basket, 24" x 16" x 11" .
Flamboyant Red only

All prices shown in this catalog are suggested retail prices, except for fair trade models in fair trade states. All prices and specifications subject to change without notice.

CT1 CYCLE TRUCK
CT2 ECONOMICAL DELIVERY BIKE.

SCHWINN QUALITY FEATURES

FRAME Schwinn Cycle Truck frame, heavy duty and ideal for stores that offer personal delivery service.
BASKETS Choice of small 24"x16"x11" basket carrier on CT1 model.
large 28"x22"x11" basket carrier on CT2 model...Perfect for carrying types of packages.
HUB Knock-out front hub..easy changeability..built to last.
SPOKES 120 gauge..heavy duty...staronger to handle the big loads.
SADDLE No.7000...heavy-duty for longer wear...heavier pressure...spacious seating areas.
TIRES Balloon...extra sturdy for longer work,messenger or delivery service...tough...resilient...wear resisting.
NO. SIZE. DESCRIPTION WEIGHT Wt.,Lbs. price
CT1 20" x 20" Cycle Truck-small basket 67 77 $90.00
CT2 26" x 20" Cycle Truck-Large basket 78 88 $95.00
COLORS: FLAMBOYANT RED ONLY

SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICES AND SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE...

1964 CYCLE TRUCK EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS

CT1-6 CT2-6

FRAME 1990-A 1990-
NAMEPLATE 9175-K 9175-K
DECAL-FRAME 9346 9346
DECAL-SEAT MAST9357-E 9357-E
PARKING STAND 8546 8546
FORK 2066 2066
HEAD BEARING
SET 2576 2576
FRONT FENDER 5099 5099
BRACES 5535 5535
REAR FENDER 5200-A 5200-A
BRACES 5535 5535
REAR FENDER 5200-A 5200-A
BRACES 5504 5504
REFLECTOR 5601-A 5601-A
CHAINGUARD 5816 5816
CRANK 6051 6051
PEDALS 6519 6519
SPROCKET,FRONT 6306 6306
FRONT WHEEL
HUB 4918K.O.4918K.O.
SPOKES 3724 3724
RIM 3962 3962
TIRE 3010 3010
REAR WHEEL
HUB 4855 4855
SPROCKET,REAR 20 20
SPOKES 3707 3707
RIM 3948 3948
TIRE 3020 3020
HANDLEBAR STEM 7545 7545
HANDLEBAR 7884 7884
HANDLEBAR GRIPS7916 7916
BASKET 8632 8640
BASKET PLATFORM8635 8644
SADDLE 7000-B 7000-B

ARNOLD, SCHWINN & CO.
1718 N.KILDARE.CHICAGO, ILL.60639

SEE SCHWINN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
CATALOG FOR DESCRIPTION OF PART
NUMBERS SHOWN ABOVE
JANUARY, 1964

See the full 1964 Schwinn catalog.

1965

SCHWINN DELIVERY BIKES

1965 Schwinn Cycle-Truck

SCHWINN DELIVERY BIKES.
the ideal bike for quick, efficient low priced delivery service... designed for long-lasting wear and heavier loads.

Schwinn's economical delivery bike. Heavy duty frame, special heavy duty wheels with 120 gauge spokes, balloon tires, heavy duty saddle, choice of basket carrier. Large basket, 28" x 22"x 11". Small basket, 24"x16"x11". Metal sign for identification. Flamboyant Red only.

CT1 Cycle Truck small basket..$90.00
CT2 Cycle Truck large basket..$95.00

All prices shown in this catalog are suggested retail prices, except for fair trade models in Fair Trade States. All prices and specifications of models described are subject to change without notice.

1965 dealer catalog decription for the cycle truck

CT1 CYCLE TRUCK
CT2 ECONOMICAL DELIVERY BIKE

SCHWINN QUALITY FEATURES

FRAME Schwinn Cycle TrUck frame..heavy duty...ideal for stores that offer personal delivery service.
BASKETS Choice of small 24"x16"x11" basket carrier on
CT1 model... large 28"x22"x11" basket carrier on
CT2 model..perfect carrying all types of packages.
HUB knock-out front hub...easy changeability..built to last.
SPOKEs 120 gauge..heavy duty..stronger to handle the big loads.
SADDLE No.7000...heavy-duty for longer wear..heavier pressure spacious seating area.
TIRES Balloon..extra sturdy for work,messenger or delivery service..tough..resilient..wear resisting.
CRANK Drop-Forged..heat treated for extra strength.

NO. SIZE. DESCRIPTION WEIGHT Wt.,Lbs. price

CT1-6 26" x 20" Cycle Truck-small basket 67 77 $90.00
CT2-6 26" x 20" Cycle Truck-Large basket 78 88 $95.00

1965 CYCLE TRUCK EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS

CT1-6 CT2-6
FRAME 1990-A 1990-A
NAMEPLATE 9175-K 9175-K
DECAL-FRAME 9346 9346
DECAL-SEAT MAST9357-E 9357-E
PARKING STAND 8546 8546
FORK 2066 2066
HEAD BEARING
SET 2576 2576
FRONT FENDER 5099 5099
BRACES 5535 5535
REAR FENDER 5200-A 5200-A
BRACES 5504 5504
REFLECTOR 5601-A 5601-A
CHAINGUARD 5816 5816
CRANK 6051 6051
PEDALS 6519-A 6519-A
FRONT WHEEL
HUB 4918K.O.4918 K.O.
SPOKES S362 S362
RIM 3962 3962
TIRE 3010 3010
REAR WHEEL
HUB 4855 4855
SPROCKET,REAR 20 20
SPOKES S368 S368
RIM 3948 3948
TIRE 3020 3020
HANDLEBAR STEM 7545 7545
HANDLEBAR 7884 7884
HANDLEBAR GRIPS7916 7916
BASKET 8632 8640
BASKET PLATFORM8635 8644
SADDLE 7000-BK 7000-

ARNOLD,SCHWINN & CO.
1718 N.KILDARE.CHICAGO,ILL.60639

SEE SCHWINN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
CATALOG FOR DESCRIPTION OF PART
NUMBERS SHOWN ABOVE
JANUARY,1965

See the full 1965 Schwinn catalog.

1966

SPECIAL BICYCLES DESIGNED TO DO THE HEAVY WORK SCHWINN DELIVERY BIKES

1966 Schwinn Cycle-Truck

The ideal choice for quick, effecient, low-cost delivery service ...designed for long-lasting wear.

Special design for delivery service. Heay-duty reinforced frame, special wheels with 120 gauge spokes, heavy-duty balloon tires. Metal panel for sign. Choice of large or small basket. Flamboyant Red only.

CT1-6 Cycle Truck 24" x 16" x 11" $99.50
CT2-6 Cycle Truck 28" x 22" x 11" $104.50

SCHWINN QUALITY FEATURES

FRAME Schwinn Cycle TrUck frame..heavy duty...ideal for stores that offer personal delivery service.
BASKETS Choice of small 24"x16"x11" basket carrier on CT1 model...
large 28"x22"x11" basket carrier on CT2 model..perfect carrying all types of packages.
HUB knock-out front hub...easy changeability..built to last.
SPOKEs 120 gauge..heavy duty..stronger to handle the big loads.
SADDLE No.7000...heavy-duty for longer wear..heavier pressure spacious seating area.
TIRES Balloon..extra sturdy for work,messenger or delivery service..tough..resilient..wear resisting.
CRANK Drop-Forged..heat treated for extra strength.

NO. SIZE. DESCRIPTION WEIGHT Wt.,Lbs. price PRICE PRICE

CT1-6 26" x 20" Cycle Truck-small basket 67 77 $99.50 $101.50 $102.50
CT2-6 26" x 20" Cycle Truck-Large basket 78 88 $104.50 $106.50 $107.50

FAIR TRADE RETAIL PRICE IN FAIR TRADE STATES.
SUGGESTED PRCE IN ALL OTHER STATES. PRICES AND SPECIFICATION
SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

See the full 1966 Schwinn catalog.

1967

The heavy duty bike designed spcifically for delivery of bulky items.

1967 Schwinn Cycle-Truck

Ideal for industrial use and for stores that offer home delivery. Heavy duty front hub, 120 gauge spokes, heavy duty saddle, sturdy schwinn balloon tires, coaster brake. Choice of large or small basket, COLOR:RED ONLY.

CT1-6 Cycle Truck 24" x 16" x 11" basket....$99.50
CT2-6 Cycle Truck 28" x 22" x 11" basket....$104.50

SCHWINN BICYCLE SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL NO. WHEEL FRAME NET SHPG

CT1-6 26"X20" = 67 77
CT2-6 26"X20" = 78 88
COLORS RED

MODEL NO. ZONE1 ZONE2 ZONE3

CT1-6 $99.50 $101.50 $102.50
CT2-6 $104.50 $106.50 $107.50

FAIR TRADE RETAIL PRICE IN FAIR TRADE STATES. SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE IN ALL OTHER STATES PRICES AND SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS

FACTORY I.B.M

FRAME 1990-A 28 820
NAMEPLATE 9175-K 03 003
DECAL-SEAT MAST9357-E 03 067
DECAL-FRAME 9346 03 062
KICKSTAND
ASSEMBLY 8546 57 129
FORK 2066 54 450
HEADSET 2576 56 701
FRONT FENDER 5099 52 285
BRACES 5535 52 911
REAR FENDER 5200-A 52 675
BRACES 5504 52 912
REFLECTOR 5601-A 07 770
CRANK 6051 56 016
PEDALS 6519-A 57 505
FRONT SPROCKET 6306 56 104
CHAIN K400 51 001
CHAINGUARD 5816 51 345
FRONT WHEEL 41760CK 85 021
HUB 4918 -
SPOKES - 84 276
RIM 3962 80 050
TIRE 3020 64 000
REAR WHEEL 4208-CB 85 111
HUB 4855 37 004
SPOKES - 84 335
RIM 3948 80 009
TIRE 3010 64 101
HANDLEBAR STEM 7545 55 505
HANDLEBAR 7884 55 030
HANDLEBAR GRIPS7925 04 740
SADDLE 7000-BK 58 400
BASKET
MODEL CT1-6 8684 00 450
MODEL CT2-6 8696 00451

See the full 1967 Schwinn catalog.

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