DynamicD74

....or at least, admit you ride one and tell us about it, or even better....post a picture! When the Schwinn Breeze was sold, it was, to paraphrase one of the catalogs, an economic choice for someone who didn't want to sacrifice quality. So, even though they are/ were less expensive, with not as many components or with as high a quality components and are not yet sought after by the majority of the collectors, they are great, smooth riding, sturdy bikes for when you just want to cruise around.

I'll start....mine is a 1973 Campus Green Single Speed with Coaster Brake Breeze. I have been looking for one like this for a while and just picked it up within the past three weeks. At one time, it must have been somebody's pride and joy, because it's in great condition, with only a few scratches as a result of normal use. I've shined up the chrome and hope to polish the frame and get a tune up ASAP. I'll post pics as soon as I get a chance to take them. I plan to accessorize with a wicker basket, Hawaii bike plate and streamers. (I still have to find some streamers.) Anyway, let's hear about and/or see those FABULOUS Schwinn Breeze bicycles!!!!

BobHufford

Catalog ...

https://www.geocities.com/varsity1966.../72ccpg23b.jpg

Bob Hufford
Springfield, MO

Pompiere

I just aquired a red '73 Breeze from my mother-in-law for my 12 year-old daughter. It's three speed with hand brakes and 17 inch frame.

DynamicD74

I used to have a '74 Red Breeze with the three speed and hand brakes, like you mentioned. It's on my list of "bikes I wish I still had!" Enjoy the ride!

DynamicD74

Alright....Let's get this party started! This is my 1973 Schwinn Breeze in Campus Green. She is a single speed, coaster brake bicycle. Although I've been looking for a bike like this for a while, I just acquired her a couple of weeks ago. I haven't had a chance to really clean her up yet, but she is in great shape, except for the usual scratches a bike only 9 years younger than me would have. ( I have many more dings than she does! ) Anyway, here are some pics, including one of the Bendix Coaster Brake Arm. I have added the NOS Schwinn reflectors. The package said 1974, so I figure it's an upgrade. Personally, I think they look great! I've also added a bell and the basket, which I only plan to put on it when I need it. And, the last pic is of her 1973 license plate that shows where I wish I was riding my Breeze! (Thanks, sandii-hi of HI!)

peterbarson

I just gave a yellow ladies one away on "FreeCycle" I found it on the curb, I was gonna clean it up for my wife, but she wasn't interested, I kept the seat to uglify my train station bike (LeTour). I never rode it, but I re,packed the rear hub and was shocked at how good the condition of it was. and when reinflated the tire still held air. So I posted it, and had a taker in a few days, who was very excited.

broomhandle

wifes 69 breeze... soon to be replaced....

DynamicD74

NICE! I love the red color! If it had chrome fenders, and was a '74, it would look just like one I used to have and wish I hadn't given away! Maybe, you could keep this one in storage for the occasional need to cruise around the block on a smooth, sharp-looking, vintage ride

broomhandle

the bike that is... haha

DynamicD74

Hey Bob! What year is that catalog? I have a '73 and a '74 catalog with different pictures, of course. I can't tell by the web address if it's a '66 or '72. Just curious....! Have a great night!

BobHufford

It's 1972 ...

https://www.geocities.com/sldbconsume.../72ccpg23.html

Bob Hufford
Springfield, MO

DynamicD74

I didn't know you had catalogs on your Lightweight Data Book site! How fun! I'll have to pay better attention, huh? Thanks again!

cruiserfive

I found that 74' Breeze Sturmy 3 Speed today for $20 that I an happy to say is in decent condition. By the shop sticker it was originally out of a bike shop from Kettering, Ohio. It's all original with chrome fenders. Oh, and it's RED and looks pretty or will by the time I get it cleaned up. The paints in descent shape as well as the pin stripping. Some rust with no pitting in the chrome areas that I have seen yet. With me special bike polish it will all come off for I have cleaned worse. All it needs is a little TLC and a girl. You single? q;O) What size frame is your Green 73"? This one is a 17" I need a new handle bar for it for it got bent at some point in it's life. It's also missing the rear fender reflector.

I found a 69' Breeze Single Speed close to 2 years ago. I paid $15 for it and it was in rough shape. Bent frame, oxidized paint and the pin stripping long gone. I salvaged some of the parts to use on my Black 80' Cruiser Five. The Crusier Five was 97% original for a good 10 years after restoring it but I decided to rip that huge saddle off and put on a Brooks saddle of about the same year. I also replaced the bars with the more stream line bars off the 69'. I plan on leaving the 74' Breeze all original except for maybe the saddle. I need a replacement bar for it and I do not want to use the one I put on my Cruiser Five.

Rabid Koala

Love that Campus Green!

On one of my frequent bike routes, there was a Schwinn Typhoon (?) in the large living room window. Had the two tone seat, too, and looked to be in pristine condition. I'm guessing it was a 1969 or so.

What a great living room decoration!

raverson

My sister picked one up for me for $15. I plan to get her cleaned up for Craigslist. The city kids around here love the old 3 speeds.

MnHPVA Guy

Until I found my wife's Breeze, the only Schwinns I'd ever owned were
Paramounts. I've always viewed the bike boom era, one piece crank
varieties as little more than Huffy's with good PR. After spending a
few hours working on this one I'm impressed.

I stopped at a garage sale, just to see if they had any old
British bikes. All they had was an old woman's frame Schwinn 3
speed. But I figured a 36h Sturmey Archer hubshell (most British 3
speeds were 40H) and a working shifter were worth the $10 asking price.

When I got it home, Jane says "That's kinda cute. How does it
run?" I'd not looked at it as anything but some useful parts, but
closer examination showed I had a yellow '73 Breeze that appears to
have been knocking around in someone's garage for 3 decades, but
ridden very little. Lots of minor dings and scratches, and rust on
the chrome. The clear part of the transfers had discolored to brown,
but OEM tires and brake pads show little wear. The 32 year old
blackwall tires showed no ozone cracking. The mattress saddle has no
tears or cracks in the vinyl, unlike similar old Brooks' always do.

The bearings were all in adjustment so I just injected Phil Tenacious
Oil into them to revive the old grease. Several drops of 5W30 into
the SA and a little TriFlow in the cables and brake pivots had the
bike working like new. Every spoke nipple turned with little or no
"plink"ing (I've had NEW Huffy spokes break when trying to adjust
them) so I snugged them all up 1/2 a turn. Turns out the rust on the
chrome was the type that disappears with a little SimiChrome and 0000
steel wool. I'll leave it alone though, "camouflage".

I installed a set of Wald's biggest rear baskets, a big
"Comfort" saddle, 22t Nexus cog and a 36t Wald chainring to turn this into a sweet
little shopper for her. https://bikesmithdesign.com/MyBikes/breeze.jpg Since the photo I've added lights.

The perfect errand bike - geared low, looks a little shabby, runs great.

BobHufford

You should always listen to the Captain ...



Bob Hufford
Springfield, MO

Rabid Koala

Looks like someone changed out the front chainwheel. I ahve never seen one like that on a Schwinn.

nmorell

Hi, do you still own your bike? I just got one yesterday, according to the serial ID its from May 1973. Mine is a 3 speed with hand brakes. I have ordered the green hand grips, but need more things. Such as , isnt there supposed to be a reflector in that spot on the rear fender? I am working on getting streamers and I ahve to have a license plate, but have failed to find 1973. Any help you can provice would be greatly appreciated.

Nilda

East Hill

Nilda, do you have photos?

Welcome to Bike Forums!

East Hill

sekaijin

Computer issues are delaying me from posting photos of the Breeze I just got for $20, to fix up for my wife. An October 1973 serial number on a 3-speed in yellow ... make that Kool Lemon.

Love the 1972 catalog photo, thanks Bob!

I showed that photo to a neighbor who said, "That was my Mom's bike! One of my earliest memories is of riding behind her in my baby seat."

ilikebikes

Hi Nilda and welcome! Ive also had Breezes in the past, Im sure Ill come by another some day =)

cyqlist

I put a 40t Wald chainring on my early 70's Racer, and also lowered the chainguard.
Is the Racer the diamond frame equivalent of the Breeze?

sekaijin

It's great to see such a loyal following for the humble, indestructible, tank-heavy Schwinn Breeze.

My wife said she'd be willing to try riding a bike ... she has not owned or ridden one since she was a kid. So I've been looking for a vintage step-through to fix up for her.

I pulled over at a church garage sale, on a hunch they would have old bikes. They did - though the bikes were not for sale. But the priest agreed to sell me this one they weren't using, for $20.



October 1973 serial number






I wonder if the seat tube decal will survive, if I take off the stickers.









I hope the saddle will clean up ... WD-40 with a lot of elbow grease helps a little, but it's slow going. Any other suggestions?



The other grip is rotated the wrong way, and I can't budge it ... any ideas?






It has these Miller generator-powered lights ... kind of cool looking, but I guess I'll be taking them off since the bike won't be used at night.

I also plan to take off the rack, and look for a wire basket for the handlebars.

waldowales

Daughters 68 three speed.