Here's a quick Link to search Nationwide on craigslist for those of us who don't have a gazillion American dollars, to buy a brand new chinese cloned version of the Stingray chopper or the XL Chopper version, you can still find an original Schwinn Stingray Chopper for a very reasonable price.
I've just recently been able to pickup 6 more Schwinn Stingray Choppers from Washington, D.C. area craigslist and only paying a maximum price of $80 American dollars per Chopper, and some for as little as $30 American Frogskins.
2 of these choppers are in mint condition, 1 in near mint condition, 3 are in very good condition. And I bought off fleabay 1 mint condition Schwinn Stingray Chopper Chrome frame $50, this one still has plastic on the head badge & factory bubble wrap on the frame. I'm stocking up for some really cool winter builds.
Maybe a couple of Stingray Chopper Trikes, and possibly a couple of Stretch Cruiser or Stingray Choppers with sidecar's, that is as long as the resource's are available.
Just type in the search box any of the following keywords:
1. Schwinn Chopper
2. Schwinn OCC Chopper
3. Stingray Chopper
4. Schwinn XL Chopper
5. Schwinn Stingray Chopper
6. Schwinn Spoiler Chopper
Here's the nationwide craigslist search Link.
Nationwide Craigslist Search Engine - CI
When are you gonna build a chopper or stretch cruiser here's a Link for those of you contemplating a build of this type:
http://motorbicycling.com/f40/builds-fyi-clone-honda-4stroke-atv-25194.html
Here's a Link to BarelyAWakes thread that is all about Chinese Cloned Honda horizontal 50cc-110cc 4-stroke ATV / Dirtbike / Pitbike engines used by myself and several forum members:
http://motorbicycling.com/f37/alternate-4-stroke-engine-list-19630.html
Note: The 16" Stingray Choppers were for ages 4 thru 8.
The 20" Stingray Choppers were for ages 9 and up, or for anyone up to 5'-6" tall.
The Adult sized Stingray XL Choppers & Stingray Spoilers were for us big kids 5'-7" or taller.
Here's some interesting information about the Schwinn Stingray Chopper's ( Credit to Genes BMX and the Link: Schwinn Sting-Ray Bicycle Information ).
Schwinn Sting-Ray Bicycle Information
~~ The “Schwinn Sting-Ray” - The Rebirth Of Cool ( 2004 - 2006 ) ~~
It's been over 25 years since Schwinn Sting-Rays ruled America's
sidewalks, streets and alleys. Now we're taking them back, with a
totally new Schwinn Sting-Ray, built for a totally new generation...
___________________________________________________________________
The Schwinn Sting-Ray Web Site + Pages.....
Schwinn closed down the web site Home | Schwinn Bicycles
Please Note: The Schwinn Sting-Ray Web Site + Pages listed
in this page section are linked up to the World Wide Web Archives.
So you can view the Schwinn Sting-Ray web site even though its gone.
Web Archive is a digital library that provides access to researchers.
Some files and photos in the Web Archive Links are Not in Archives
as web archiving did not pick them up to list during the web crawl.....
Also some of the Web Archive pages may load slow as do not for get
it is a global snapshot of the Home | Schwinn Bicycles site and pages.
The Sting-Ray is an American icon – a legendary bicycle
The 2004 Schwinn Sting-Ray Is The Rebirth Of Cool......
The new Schwinn Sting-Ray is all about the ride.
Built with customized parts, like the Big Boa Tire
and signature V-back Handlebars --
Schwinn Sting-Rays are endorsed by
OCC - Orange County Choppers.
WOW, and to think that I thought the Sting-Ray Choppers were designed by OCC-Orange County Choppers of New York, they only endorsed them!
Schwinn`s 2004 Sting-Ray Street Series features:
Custom-stretched chopper frame with gas tank gusset
Measurement in inches: 36.0 x 75.0 x 26.0 - weight 45.0
The "Big Boa" rear drag tire is 20" tall by 4.25" wide.
20" x 4" super wide V line rear slick tire 24" x 2" narrow
front tire mounted on extruded alloy rims.
Adjustable cruising saddle with built-in sissy bar, riveted
upholstery and Schwinn embossed logo. Dual crown Sting-Ray
twin barrel chrome forks with color matching paint. Chrome
steel chain guard and heavy duty double leg kickstand.
Clear-coated Schwinn flame decals with machined aluminum
head badge. Alloy linear pull brake with alloy lever 3-piece
custom Sting-Ray cranks with iron cross pedals. The Sting-Ray
Street Series Chopper bike roughly weighs 45 pounds.
*Photos of the 2004 Schwinn Sting-Ray Bike.
Schwinn OCC Sting-Ray 11/11/2004 pictures from cycling photos on webshots
This bike is not bad at all, for a bike being sold in the mass market
like chain stores Wal-Mart - Target - ToysRus - and more. Its roughly
$180.00 The Sting-Ray bikes rolled into mass stores in mid-April 2004.
The manufacturer of this bike is Schwinn/Pacifc Cycle-Dorel Industries.
The Brains Behind The Sting-Ray Design. The
“Schwinn Sting-Ray” Comes To A End 2004-2006
Gene`s BMX News --
A man hits it big with new Schwinn Sting-Ray bike design.
A former Lompoc, CA. resident Frank Blankenship was "messing around"
on his computer and turned out to be magic for one major bike company.
Blankenship - who grew up in town, graduated from Lompoc High School
and attended Allan Hancock College - is the brains behind the design
for the new Schwinn Sting-Ray. The retro-looking bicycle that resembles
a chopper without the engine has a motorcycle-style kick stand, pedals
that jut out from the body, a chrome fender, a 4.5-inch rear tire, a seat
with rivets in the upholstery, and flame decals.
It took about 400 hours to design and put together a presentation
to pitch it to Schwinn, but only four days for the company to respond,
Blankenship said. Before he knew it he was being flown to Schwinn's
headquarters to hammer out a deal with the company's top brass.
"The whole experience has made me think things are possible,"
Blankenship said. "I think this is a Cinderella story for messing around."
Blankenship's deal includes quarterly royalty checks on the bike
sales and merchandise with the Sting-Ray logo. The 49-year-old
said he wants to use the money to retire early.
"I told my wife that this has commercial value to it.
I thought it was going to be something."
Blankenship, a manager in Lockheed Martin's graphics department
in Marietta, Ga., said he started coming up with designs for a bike
and some off the wall things because he does not get to draw at
work anymore. He has ideas for other bicycles to pitch to Schwinn.
His design is the first Sting-Ray bike to hit sidewalks and
streets in 25 years and it is the brand's 40th anniversary bike.
Schwinn's Sting-Ray Web site boasts "The rebirth of cool has arrived."
Schwinn launched the new Sting-Ray in April 2004 and it quickly
became clear that Schwinn had something very special on there hands.
But all cool things do come to a end.... -- On September 29th, 2006
Dorel-Pacific Cycles, Schwinn launched a sad press release - PR.
The Sting-Ray Chopper's are discontinued!
January 2007 - From The Official SchwinnBike.com FAQ Web Page.
Q8: Sting-ray Choppers
Q8: If you've bought a Sting-ray chopper and have parts and/or
warranty questions, you'll need to contact the Sting-ray service
team at 1-800-626-2811 prompt 1. We aren't able to process parts
requests via e-mail, but the technicians at the service center
will be able to help you with the parts and information you need.
The choppers are no longer in production and are becoming increasingly
difficult to find through retail channels. We do not, unfortunately,
have any way to track which models, sizes, or colors, if any, a specific
store has in stock.
Peace Crazy Horse
I've just recently been able to pickup 6 more Schwinn Stingray Choppers from Washington, D.C. area craigslist and only paying a maximum price of $80 American dollars per Chopper, and some for as little as $30 American Frogskins.
2 of these choppers are in mint condition, 1 in near mint condition, 3 are in very good condition. And I bought off fleabay 1 mint condition Schwinn Stingray Chopper Chrome frame $50, this one still has plastic on the head badge & factory bubble wrap on the frame. I'm stocking up for some really cool winter builds.
Maybe a couple of Stingray Chopper Trikes, and possibly a couple of Stretch Cruiser or Stingray Choppers with sidecar's, that is as long as the resource's are available.
Just type in the search box any of the following keywords:
1. Schwinn Chopper
2. Schwinn OCC Chopper
3. Stingray Chopper
4. Schwinn XL Chopper
5. Schwinn Stingray Chopper
6. Schwinn Spoiler Chopper
Here's the nationwide craigslist search Link.
Nationwide Craigslist Search Engine - CI
When are you gonna build a chopper or stretch cruiser here's a Link for those of you contemplating a build of this type:
http://motorbicycling.com/f40/builds-fyi-clone-honda-4stroke-atv-25194.html
Here's a Link to BarelyAWakes thread that is all about Chinese Cloned Honda horizontal 50cc-110cc 4-stroke ATV / Dirtbike / Pitbike engines used by myself and several forum members:
http://motorbicycling.com/f37/alternate-4-stroke-engine-list-19630.html
Note: The 16" Stingray Choppers were for ages 4 thru 8.
The 20" Stingray Choppers were for ages 9 and up, or for anyone up to 5'-6" tall.
The Adult sized Stingray XL Choppers & Stingray Spoilers were for us big kids 5'-7" or taller.
Here's some interesting information about the Schwinn Stingray Chopper's ( Credit to Genes BMX and the Link: Schwinn Sting-Ray Bicycle Information ).
Schwinn Sting-Ray Bicycle Information
~~ The “Schwinn Sting-Ray” - The Rebirth Of Cool ( 2004 - 2006 ) ~~
It's been over 25 years since Schwinn Sting-Rays ruled America's
sidewalks, streets and alleys. Now we're taking them back, with a
totally new Schwinn Sting-Ray, built for a totally new generation...
___________________________________________________________________
The Schwinn Sting-Ray Web Site + Pages.....
Schwinn closed down the web site Home | Schwinn Bicycles
Please Note: The Schwinn Sting-Ray Web Site + Pages listed
in this page section are linked up to the World Wide Web Archives.
So you can view the Schwinn Sting-Ray web site even though its gone.
Web Archive is a digital library that provides access to researchers.
Some files and photos in the Web Archive Links are Not in Archives
as web archiving did not pick them up to list during the web crawl.....
Also some of the Web Archive pages may load slow as do not for get
it is a global snapshot of the Home | Schwinn Bicycles site and pages.
The Sting-Ray is an American icon – a legendary bicycle
The 2004 Schwinn Sting-Ray Is The Rebirth Of Cool......
The new Schwinn Sting-Ray is all about the ride.
Built with customized parts, like the Big Boa Tire
and signature V-back Handlebars --
Schwinn Sting-Rays are endorsed by
OCC - Orange County Choppers.
WOW, and to think that I thought the Sting-Ray Choppers were designed by OCC-Orange County Choppers of New York, they only endorsed them!
Schwinn`s 2004 Sting-Ray Street Series features:
Custom-stretched chopper frame with gas tank gusset
Measurement in inches: 36.0 x 75.0 x 26.0 - weight 45.0
The "Big Boa" rear drag tire is 20" tall by 4.25" wide.
20" x 4" super wide V line rear slick tire 24" x 2" narrow
front tire mounted on extruded alloy rims.
Adjustable cruising saddle with built-in sissy bar, riveted
upholstery and Schwinn embossed logo. Dual crown Sting-Ray
twin barrel chrome forks with color matching paint. Chrome
steel chain guard and heavy duty double leg kickstand.
Clear-coated Schwinn flame decals with machined aluminum
head badge. Alloy linear pull brake with alloy lever 3-piece
custom Sting-Ray cranks with iron cross pedals. The Sting-Ray
Street Series Chopper bike roughly weighs 45 pounds.
*Photos of the 2004 Schwinn Sting-Ray Bike.
Schwinn OCC Sting-Ray 11/11/2004 pictures from cycling photos on webshots
This bike is not bad at all, for a bike being sold in the mass market
like chain stores Wal-Mart - Target - ToysRus - and more. Its roughly
$180.00 The Sting-Ray bikes rolled into mass stores in mid-April 2004.
The manufacturer of this bike is Schwinn/Pacifc Cycle-Dorel Industries.
The Brains Behind The Sting-Ray Design. The
“Schwinn Sting-Ray” Comes To A End 2004-2006
Gene`s BMX News --
A man hits it big with new Schwinn Sting-Ray bike design.
A former Lompoc, CA. resident Frank Blankenship was "messing around"
on his computer and turned out to be magic for one major bike company.
Blankenship - who grew up in town, graduated from Lompoc High School
and attended Allan Hancock College - is the brains behind the design
for the new Schwinn Sting-Ray. The retro-looking bicycle that resembles
a chopper without the engine has a motorcycle-style kick stand, pedals
that jut out from the body, a chrome fender, a 4.5-inch rear tire, a seat
with rivets in the upholstery, and flame decals.
It took about 400 hours to design and put together a presentation
to pitch it to Schwinn, but only four days for the company to respond,
Blankenship said. Before he knew it he was being flown to Schwinn's
headquarters to hammer out a deal with the company's top brass.
"The whole experience has made me think things are possible,"
Blankenship said. "I think this is a Cinderella story for messing around."
Blankenship's deal includes quarterly royalty checks on the bike
sales and merchandise with the Sting-Ray logo. The 49-year-old
said he wants to use the money to retire early.
"I told my wife that this has commercial value to it.
I thought it was going to be something."
Blankenship, a manager in Lockheed Martin's graphics department
in Marietta, Ga., said he started coming up with designs for a bike
and some off the wall things because he does not get to draw at
work anymore. He has ideas for other bicycles to pitch to Schwinn.
His design is the first Sting-Ray bike to hit sidewalks and
streets in 25 years and it is the brand's 40th anniversary bike.
Schwinn's Sting-Ray Web site boasts "The rebirth of cool has arrived."
Schwinn launched the new Sting-Ray in April 2004 and it quickly
became clear that Schwinn had something very special on there hands.
But all cool things do come to a end.... -- On September 29th, 2006
Dorel-Pacific Cycles, Schwinn launched a sad press release - PR.
The Sting-Ray Chopper's are discontinued!
January 2007 - From The Official SchwinnBike.com FAQ Web Page.
Q8: Sting-ray Choppers
Q8: If you've bought a Sting-ray chopper and have parts and/or
warranty questions, you'll need to contact the Sting-ray service
team at 1-800-626-2811 prompt 1. We aren't able to process parts
requests via e-mail, but the technicians at the service center
will be able to help you with the parts and information you need.
The choppers are no longer in production and are becoming increasingly
difficult to find through retail channels. We do not, unfortunately,
have any way to track which models, sizes, or colors, if any, a specific
store has in stock.
Peace Crazy Horse
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