1982 Schwinn King Sting (modified)

Schwinn never took advantage of their position in the early mountain bike market.  Most of the early mountain bikes were based on the early Schwinn balloon-tire bikes from the 1930's and 1940's.  This was their attempt at a mountain bike.  Remember that this was the first year of the Specialized Stumpjumper and Schwinn was offering a Varsity frame (looks like filet brazed but it is Electro-Forged) with BMX parts.  It took them several years to realize that mountain bikes weren't going away and make a more serious off-road bike.  The King Sting was the top offering from Schwinn with a cro-moly frame.  This bike was purchased from the original owner who had modified it through the years.  Cantilever brakes mounts were added, Stumpjumper fork, Avocet 3 piece crank, Campy seat post........really isn't much original from Schwinn except for the wheels and frame.  If anyone know of a decal source, please let me know.

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Frame		Steel Electro-Forged cro-moly construction
Fork		Specialized Stumpjumper
Rear Shock		NA
Rims		Araya 26 x 2.125" blue anodized
Hubs		Sunshine, high flange, blue anodized, modified to accept quick release
Spokes		Zinc 3 cross
Tires		Competition III
Pedals		Suntour BMX, sealed, blue cages
Crank		Avocet triple 32/42/50
Chain		Sedis
Rear Cogs		Modified 7 speed Suntour freewheel
Bottom Bracket		One piece bottom bracket sealed cartridge conversion
Front Derailleur		Suntour XCD 4050
Rear Derailleur		Suntour Mountech
Shifters		Suntour index thumb shifters
Handlebars		Rise steel
Stem		Nitto road
Headset		Steel mixed pieces
Brake set		Dia Compe cantilevers
Brake levers		Dia Compe four finger
Saddle		Avocet Touring
Seat Post		Campagnolo Record
Colors		Silver with blue accents
Size		20"
Serial #		?