Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries - how much is this 70's Schwinn worth?

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l_chrystine
05-05-09, 07:31 PM
Silver 1970s Chicago built 53cm Schwinn Traveler 10-speed in pretty good condition, it's grey and has all of the original parts. Small scratches on top and down tube. Single lugged steel lugged frame Araya steel tubular rims Large flange alloy hubs Schwinn gumwall tires Steel Randonneur style handlebar Aluminum alloy stem 30-52 double plateau sprocket w/ 170mm crank arms GT420 rear derailleur GT 450 front derailleur. It is advertised for $200.00 What would you say? This is my first bike in years.


wrk101
05-05-09, 08:16 PM
Way too high.

ohjonnybegoode
05-05-09, 08:29 PM
If I'm not mistaken, the mid-70s Schwinn Travelers are kind of considered a Japanese Varsity. I'd say $100...no more than $125, if it's in really good shape...(depending on your market location, of course.)