1940s Schwinn New World

I'm a fan of the Schwinn New World bikes, which sometimes are forgotten when people focus on Schwinn Paramounts, Superiors, or Continentals. But the New World is still a great bicycle, and a classic that is not a bank-breaker if you want to buy one.

This 1940s New World has been in my collection for several years, and I enjoy riding it a lot. The New Worlds have more relaxed frames than the Raleigh Sports bikes, and can feature some unique touches, like art deco parts/designs. The winged chainguard is certainly one of them, as is the "razor back" stem with monogram bolts.

I added the French light set to this bike as a period touch, complete with yellow French headlight bulb. Whereas the Raleigh offers a more "straightforward" 3-speed, the Schwinn New World offers something a little "flashier" in terms of artistic parts.