Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries - Bought this Schwinn last night. Cannot find any information.

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MaxRenn
08-09-11, 01:55 PM
So I'm satisfied with my purchase and I have already had a ton of fun riding it. I just wanted to see if anyone had any information as to what model of Schwinn road bike this is. I took some pictures and if there is any other information, or if you need more pictures, let me know.

Thanks in advance.


ALBUM FOR SCHWINN ROAD BIKE (http://imgur.com/a/wssjj#ckdIf)
http://i.imgur.com/ckdIfh.jpg


tugrul
08-09-11, 02:03 PM
That's a Schwinn as much as this guy was Edgar in Men in Black.

http://www.alicia-logic.com/capsimages/mib_008VincentDOnofrio.jpg

MaxRenn
08-09-11, 02:09 PM
I think it's a repainted Schwinn Prelude.


jfsaxophone
08-09-11, 02:52 PM
Aside from the color, and a couple of stickers, it looks almost identical to this Schwinn Varsity 700C from Walmart:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Schwinn-700c-Varsity-Road-Bike/4698938

I worked on one for a friend, and it seemed okay given what it was, except the headset was too tight.

wrk101
08-09-11, 02:52 PM
XMart bike. Well, I see jfs beat me to it.

Nutted rear axle, odd shift levers on bars next to stem = typical XMart.

MaxRenn
08-09-11, 03:11 PM
The only reason I say it's a prelude is because when I looked under one of the brake cables I saw a bright blue color.
Schwinn Prelude (http://www.amazon.com/Schwinn-Prelude-Mens-Road-Wheels/dp/B000KZ1GHQ/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top)
Exactly like this bike. Also the specs match up too. Guy said he just put new tires on it, Innova flame treads 700C x 25 rated 100 PSI.

Guess I learned a lesson...

wrk101
08-09-11, 06:25 PM
You are having fun riding it, thats all that matters!!!

MaxRenn
08-09-11, 10:57 PM
I'm just soured on the price. I made some sacrifices and my expectations of the bike were higher. I feel like a damn fool, but I'm going to ride it tomorrow. Isn't the bikes fault!