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Old 05-16-08, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by pastorbobnlnh
Your Collegiate was built by Giant under contract for Schwinn, sometime in the mid-late '80s. Your Japan built bike was made by Panasonic or Bridgestone, again under contract, probably in the mid '70s to mid '80s. It's hard to know without a more complete discription, serial numbers, or pictures.

During these times Schwinn continued to also build many of their bikes in the US.
Upon cleaning and closer inspection of the Collegiate, I found "G1284" stamped into the rear lug. Does that denote 1984 date?
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