The Schwinn 1970's Unicycle

This is the original Schwinn unicycle, made from 1967 to about 1980. They are heavy, but they last forever. A lot of them are still on the road.

The bolt going through the seat holds the seatpost firmly in place, but does not allow the fine height adjustment that some people prefer.
Skateboard grip tape on the fork crowns can help keep your foot from slipping when using the fork as a footrest.
The 24" model requires a 24" x 1¾ tire. A 24" x 1.75" tire will not work.
The rim is made of a double layer of steel for extra strength.

Those were the cotter pin years
28 spokes
simple design
The cotter pins often bring about the demise of a 1970's Schwinn. Eventually the axle surface that the pins rub against wears down and the pins go too far through the crank and won't tighten.

	The bolt going through the seat holds the seatpost firmly in place, but does not allow the fine height adjustment that some people prefer. Skateboard grip tape on the fork crowns can help keep your foot from slipping when using the fork as a footrest. The 24" model requires a 24" x 1¾ tire. A 24" x 1.75" tire will not work. The rim is made of a double layer of steel for extra strength.
	Those were the cotter pin years 28 spokes simple design The cotter pins often bring about the demise of a 1970's Schwinn. Eventually the axle surface that the pins rub against wears down and the pins go too far through the crank and won't tighten.