[ETL]

I didn't realize until fairly recently how many different models of Schwinn "Krates" there were (not all had "Krate" in the name. ie, Pea Picker (green), Lemon Peeler (yellow), etc). Growing up, I had only been aware of the Orange Krate and Lemon Peeler. I think they were the biggest sellers. Nowadays, in mint condition, they can go for as high as $8,000-$10,000!, with the major of mint conditions going for around $2,000-$3,000.

Also didn't realize the huge number of copycats or competitors from other companies, the main one being the Raleigh Chopper. There were a LOT of them. Much more than I knew about growing up in the late-60 and early 70s.

[mowowie]

In the early to mid 70’s here in the boston burbs i remember seeing those Choppers around..everyone wanted one.