When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Vintage 1983 Schwinn BMX Bicycles Catalog Brochure Predator 80s 83 Freestyle
Vintage 1983 Schwinn BMX Bicycles catalog highlighting the brand\'s early-1980s BMX race and all-terrain lineup.
Brand: Schwinn; Year: 1983; Model: BMX Bicycles 1983; Topic: cycling and transport; Language: English; Type: illustrated product catalog in large softcover brochure format; Features: color photography, studio bike images, rider action shots, specification tables, and component lists; Country of origin: United States.
Front cover features a full-color photograph of a number 3 plate Schwinn BMX racer catching air over a dirt jump against a soft-focus landscape, with red SCHWINN wordmark at the top and BMX BICYCLES 1983 titling along the lower edge.
Opening spreads introduce the Predator series with race-inspired photography, detail close-ups, and copy describing features such as chromoly frames, race-ready components, and Schwinn\'s approach to BMX performance.
Interior sections cover specific BMX models including Predator Team Series bikes like Team 24 and Team Alloy/Z, Thrasher series and Mini Thrasher, and youth-oriented Manta-Ray models, each shown in studio profile photos with descriptive text and callouts.
Additional pages highlight All Terrain bicycles such as Sidewinder and related middleweight cruiser models including Breeze and Heavy-Duti, presented with full-bike imagery and brief feature descriptions.
BMX and All Terrain accessories are presented in catalog layouts showing number plates, tires, handlebars, cranks, chainrings, brake levers, and other components, alongside tabular listings of part names, model numbers, and suggested uses.
Rear catalog pages include specification tables summarizing frames, drivetrains, wheels, finishes, and weights across multiple models, plus Schwinn Bicycle Company limited warranty text, a Free 30-Day Bicycle Checkup description, and company address in Chicago, Illinois, with a printed Grand Schwinn Cyclery dealer imprint.
Actual Measurements: Weight: 128.8 g as shown on digital scale.
Only the single 1983 Schwinn BMX Bicycles catalog shown is included; the cardboard mailer, rulers, digital scale, background surfaces, and any other measuring tools or props visible in the photos are for context only and are not included.
Uncirculated from a closed bike shop. Front and back covers show light storage and handling wear with mild surface scuffing, light surface waviness, and a few shallow impressions along the edges. Colors and BMX race graphics remain strong and fully legible. Interior pages are clean and intact with full-color printing and secure binding. Catalog is stored in a cardboard mailer for protection; the mailer, rulers, digital scale, and other props in the photos are for context only and are not included.
