ADULT SIZED 40%-60% LARGER than the 

 ORIGINAL SCHWINN     STINGRAY KRATE    

(depending on frame size)

(notice:  wheel in center of photo [above] is original KRATE rear wheel) 

E-BIKE / PEDAL POWER / or GAS 

Jim Wilson / owner Pedalchopper.com is introducing: ADULT VERSIONS of the ICONIC Schwinn Stingray “KRATE” style bicycle for sale to the public.

I SHIP NATIONWIDE. This is an exciting NEW product line that will appeal especially to the BABY BOOMER generation of the 60's & 70's and KRATE LOVERS of all sorts!

[PHOTO LEFT]  ORANGE 24/24/20 PEDAL VERSION 

and....    [PHOTO RIGHT] IS PURPLE / E-BIKE 26/26/20  FOR [SIZE] COMPARISON - notice the wheel in between is actually same size as the ORIGINAL KRATE REAR WHEEL - FOR PERSPECTIVE.

The "Krate" was the coolest, most coveted of all the Sting-Rays, and it has remained an ICON to this day…  MY ADULT-SIZED versions of the Schwinn Stingray Krate

bicycle are 40%-60% larger than the original, depending on the frame size you choose. Yet, they retain the same basic geometry & aesthetics of the original models. 

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Our ADULT VERSIONS are entirely HAND CRAFTED including the wheels. Better yet! They are built to YOUR specifications [colors, sizes, THEME, accessories, etc.]. 

This allows for a personalized and unique bicycle and riding experience.

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My Adult Krates are available as: 

E-BIKES, PEDAL POWER ONLY or even GAS POWERED

These ADULT-SIZED Schwinn Stingray Krate bicycles are a LIMITED PRODUCTION - ROCK SOLID - piece of rolling art that is sure to turn heads and provide a thrilling ride!

SLIGHT PRICE INCREASE has been added as of APRIL 2024 - as we have hired a NEW UPHOLSTERER for our Heavily padded / upgraded saddle.  Fit & Finish is now TOP NOTCH everytime!    [see photo]  1/2 inch gel on top of metal seat pan - then 1 1/2 inch of HD foam on top of the gel...  professionally patterned, sewn and excellent finish! click on photo to enlarge.

I am reporting back my first impressions of the adult-sized replica Krate E-BIKE that was recently delivered to me by Pedal Chopper.

Overall, I think the bike is awesome, and I am very happy with my purchase! I took the bike out on a 6 mile spin around my neighborhood.  I used just pedal assist and it was unbelievable!

I was pedaling for exercise and whenever I hit an incline and dropped below 15 mph the electric motor would kick in to get me back up to speed.

On steep hills it was even more amazing! I felt like the bionic man! I would just stay in 5th gear and keep pedaling and it would maintain 15 to 18 miles an hour with minimum additional effort from me.

The motor has 5 power settings, and the recommended power level for most situations is 3, but you can switch up or down on the fly. On level 1 or 2, a bit more pedaling effort is required to maintain higher speeds, and on level 4 you have to pedal super fast just to keep up... Speed level 5 is just for max speed and it will hit 25 to 28 mph on level ground. I have also hit 32 mph down the hill. That's fast on a bicycle!

In pedal assist mode I am thinking the battery will last well over 20 miles, but I will need to verify when I have more time to ride longer distances.

Of course, you can also use the thumb throttle to maintain speed without pedaling, but that draws the battery down faster and gets monotonous. Pedaling is so much more engaging and provides useful exercise.

In addition, you can use the bike as a standard pedal bike without the electric motor. Jim uses high-quality pressed bearings in the hubs, so the bike coasts exceptionally well. Also, the battery and motor add just 12 pounds of weight to the bike, so pedaling the bike with the electric motor assist is definitely practical.

 Regarding quality, the bike feels very solid, smooth, quiet and comfortable. The front and rear suspension really soak up the bumps, and the brakes do their job well, inspiring confidence, especially when you need to stop quickly. I could have ridden it all day long!  but it was a little too cold. Hopefully, we get some more warm days here in Northern, NJ before the Winter starts.       - ANTHONY P. PETRALIA / LOCOMOTION POWERSPORTS /  NJ

Love the bike. It's not just great, it's exceptional. Rides , pedals, shifts , stops great. Looks terrific. My wife says I look 30 years younger riding it.

Thanks!!! - J. Thrall / Boerne, TX

EVERY BOYS DREAM THAT GREW UP IN THE 60'S !!!

NOW ADULT SIZED [by pedalchopper.com] AND PRACTICAL for those same boys - who are all grown up now! 

PHOTO LEFT: is of the "smaller" 20"inch original Kids sized Schwinn Stingray "Krate" bike series. 

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HISTORY OF THE KRATE - The coolest, most coveted of the Sting-Rays was the Krate, a bike that puts a smile on the face of those who once owned this iconic ride. For many children living in America in the 1960s and 1970s, their first taste of freedom and adventure came on the wheels of a bicycle. In the days when motorcycles, muscle cars, and drag racers filled every kid with the need for speed, the bicycle was their answer. And the bike of choice? The Schwinn Sting-Ray. The coolest, most coveted of the Sting-Rays was the Krate, a bike name that puts a smile on the face of those who once owned this iconic ride.
From the Sting-Ray would come extensive lines of banana seat bikes including, the Fair Lady, Manta-Ray, Fastback, and what is likely the most memorable edition of the Sting-Ray line to date: the Schwinn Krate. Birth of the Krates

Check out the poem - I asked A.I. to write! lol!

In the realm of wheels where memories glide,
My adult-sized Stingray Krate, a joy to ride.
Crafted with care by PedalChopper's hand,
A piece of nostalgia, forever will stand.

With colors that shimmer, bright as the sun,
Each pedal I push feels like childhood fun.
The banana seat cradles me soft and secure,
In this rolling art piece, my heart finds its cure.

High-rise handlebars reach for the sky,
As I cruise down the street, oh how time flies by.
Five speeds at my fingertips, I shift with delight,
Every turn and every corner feels perfectly right.

Electric or pedal, the choice is my own,
A modern twist on a classic well-known.
The rear disc brake whispers - safety in motion,
While I savor each moment, lost in the notion.

With a sturdy frame built for adults like me,
This Krate is a treasure—my spirit runs free.
So here’s to my bicycle, my joy and my pride,
On this adult-sized Stingray, forever I’ll ride!