Need help with identification, scwinn? What model?
06-17-14, 10:43 AM
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Need help with identification, scwinn? What model?
I just got what i am pretty sure is a scwinn cruiser.
However, i do not know that for sure.
Also, no idea on model name nor possible value.
Is this classic or vintage?
If you could help with model name and possible value that would be great!
However, i do not know that for sure.
Also, no idea on model name nor possible value.
Is this classic or vintage?
If you could help with model name and possible value that would be great!
06-17-14, 11:10 AM
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Curious, what makes you think Schwinn? There are so many cheap modern repop-like designs out there these days, this could be one of them. If it's truly a Schwinn, SN# will be at the bottom of the head tube for this era.
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This is a modern cheap reproduction Schwinn likely made in China used these are worth about $100 in excellent condition. They sell for less than $200 new right now.
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A quick rule of thumb is that anything with those linear-pull brakes is going to be from 1997 or after. The unicrown fork is also an easy way to tell if you're looking at a new bike. The old Schwinns didn't use tubing, they were flat bladed. Example:
This is a modern, department store bike, probably with an aluminum frame. It's going to be hard to tell what the exact model is without any markings on the frame.
This is a modern, department store bike, probably with an aluminum frame. It's going to be hard to tell what the exact model is without any markings on the frame.
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