Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries - Can someone tell me how much this bike is worth? Schwinn women's world sport

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BoldMoves
05-06-10, 05:55 PM
I was gonna buy this off someone cause they're selling it for 70 bucks, but I just got the pic and it's a women's frame so i was thinking it might not be worth it. (I'm a girl, I just prefer men's frames much more, especially if I'm planning to resell it for profit I figured the worth goes down)

looks to be in good condition though, your thoughts?

http://i50.tinypic.com/35ajaeq.jpg

any feedback would be great! I guess the other thread is posted in the wrong section my bad

mparker326
05-06-10, 06:06 PM
That is probably at the top end of the price range of what it would sell for. You would have a hard time making any money on a flip.
BoldMoves
05-06-10, 06:14 PM
thanks, yea I'm seeing them on craigslist for 60. I'll ask her to take it down to 50. Is it a bike worth riding as a commuter?

wrk101
05-06-10, 06:25 PM
That's a real bottom end bike. Price is low as well, so its just a matter of what it is worth to you, and how much of a budget you have. The drop top bar bikes have minimal value. Mixte style are much preferred, and sell for quite a bit more.

In 1984, Schwinn improved the World Sport quite a bit, with an alloy crankset, better frame, etc. The bike above is before those improvements.

Personally, I would aim higher, but it depends on your budget. For a commuter on a budget, IMHO, its hard to beat a rigid frame MTB. Here's a 1994 Trek 950 I set up for my wife. Ignore the seat height, I raised it for a test ride by me. I think these bikes make fantastic commuters. They can easily handle fenders, racks, have excellent modern components, are light weight, and cheap right now.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3229/2959020027_e798fa87a5_b.jpg
BoldMoves
05-06-10, 06:28 PM
a nice bike, that's for sure! I already ride a MTB as a commuter so i figured a roadie would be a nice change, but I dunno if I'd be happy riding a women's frame when I could pay a little more and get a higher end model.
Wisco
05-06-10, 06:59 PM
Looks like the bike in the pic at least has been upgraded to alum. rims. I sold one of these, with similar alloy rims, new seat, and new bar tape/cables/etc for $150 this summer. But I certainly wouldn't pay $60 for it. Unless you live in NYC/Portland/SF.
wrk101
05-06-10, 07:42 PM
a nice bike, that's for sure! I already ride a MTB as a commuter so i figured a roadie would be a nice change, but I dunno if I'd be happy riding a women's frame when I could pay a little more and get a higher end model.

Roadmaster MTB is not going to ride like a sweet Trek. Everything is better: wheels, brakes, cranks, derailleurs, shifters, etc. You will see more benefit from moving up to a LBS branded MTB, than buying a bottom end road bike.