From 1938 through the early 1950s, the New World was Schwinn's entry level "lightweight" bicycle. "Lightweight" must be put in quotes, because the New World was made of seamless carbon steel that would offer little advantage to the racing cyclist. Nevertheless, given the passage of time, I find this New World (badged as an "Admiral") an elegant machine, partially fillet-brazed by hand in Chicago.
The Admiral is pretty much as I found it, with chromed front fork, New Departure hubs (coaster brake on rear), metal-clad wood racing rims, United States single-tube tires, Torrington pedals, and Ideale saddle. If I am the culprit who re-chromed the stem and bars, I did so many years ago, before I knew better. (I will replace these if and when some handlebars and stem appear with more appropriate patina).
The Admiral is pretty much as I found it, with chromed front fork, New Departure hubs (coaster brake on rear), metal-clad wood racing rims, United States single-tube tires, Torrington pedals, and Ideale saddle. If I am the culprit who re-chromed the stem and bars, I did so many years ago, before I knew better. (I will replace these if and when some handlebars and stem appear with more appropriate patina).
1940s Schwinn (New World) Admiral Racer ©Daniel Dahlquist