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TWO SCHWINN (1) GATEWAY AND (1) ADMIRAL, 7 SPEED HYBRID - $350 (DESERT EDGE)
Langlois near Dillon
bicycle type:
hybrid/comfort
wheel size:
28 in
bicycle frame material:
steel
suspension:
none (rigid)
brake type:
caliper
electric assist:
none
condition:
excellent
make / manufacturer:
Schwinn
model name / number:
Gateway and Admiral
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LOCAL CASH SALE ONLY.
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THANKS FOR LOOKING.
Would like to sell the pair together and am open to REASONABLE OFFERS!
If sold seperately:
Gateway is $190
Admirial is $160
Tires are in good shape and hold air well
Included in the sale are TWO NEW OUTDOOR COVERS and a 4 digit combination cable lock
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Schwinn Gateway and Admiral bikes typically come in a single frame size designed to fit most adults,
but generally, they accommodate a wide range of adult heights
The Schwinn “Admiral” and “Gateway” models come from very different eras of the Schwinn brand. One is rooted in classic mid-20th-century cruiser bikes, while the other is a modern mass-market hybrid/comfort bike sold through large retailers.
Here’s the historical context for each.
Schwinn Admiral
Era: Early 1940s–late 1940s (classic original model)
Type: Balloon-tire cruiser / middleweight bicycle
Origins
The Schwinn Admiral was introduced in the early 1940s during the height of Schwinn’s classic balloon-tire cruiser era.
These bikes were produced by Arnold, Schwinn & Company in Chicago, when Schwinn dominated the U.S. bicycle market.
The Admiral was positioned as a stylish but slightly less expensive alternative to high-end Schwinn models like the Phantom.
Design features
Typical features of the original Admiral models included:
Heavy balloon tires (2.125") for comfort and durability
Steel frames built in Chicago
Full fenders, chain guards, and racks
Often single-speed coaster brakes
Accessories like spring saddles, headlamps, or tanks on some versions
An example is a 1944 Schwinn Admiral with steel frame, spring saddle, fenders, rack, and coaster brake—
typical of wartime-era cruisers.
Later use of the name
Schwinn has reused the “Admiral” name for modern bikes. In the 2010s, it appeared on:
700c commuter / comfort bikes
Usually 7-speed, steel frames, fenders, and racks
Schwinn Gateway
Era: Late 1990s–2010s
Type: Hybrid / comfort commuter bicycle
Background
The Gateway appeared long after Schwinn’s original Chicago manufacturing era.
Important industry changes:
Schwinn struggled financialy in the 1980s–1990s.
The company went bankrupt in 1992 and again in 2001, after which the brand was acquired by Pacific Cycle.
Under Pacific Cycle (later owned by Dorel), Schwinn bikes were produced overseas and sold widely through mass retailers.
Design and purpose
The Gateway was designed as an affordable urban/fitness bike with:
700c/ 28" WHEELSwheels
Multiple gears (often 7-speed)
Upright comfort geometry
Often racks and fenders for commuting
Gateway models were typically:
Entry-level commuter bikes
Built for casual riders and short-distance commuting
Sold in department stores rather than specialty bike shops
Quick comparison
Model Era Type Notes
Schwinn Admiral (original) 1940s Balloon-tire cruiser Classic Chicago-made Schwinn collectible
Schwinn Admiral (modern) ~2010s Comfort commuter 7-speed, big-box store bike
Schwinn Gateway ~1990s–2010s Hybrid/commuter Entry-level hybrid sold through retailers