Late 80s Schwinn Impact MTB, curious about popularity, rarity?
11-03-15, 02:42 AM
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Late 80s Schwinn Impact MTB, curious about popularity, rarity?
I haven't run across many of these, much less this size. Can snag this one for about $50 or so. Thinkimg about a drop bar conversion. And run som fat rubber for the desert sand, to keep at work...
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If it is your size and interests you as the basis for a cool project--- go for it! 
$50 for a frame that fits is a great price. Can't find a catalog scan for late '80s Schwinn MTBs, but the 1990 Impact looks like a nice bike.
$50 for a frame that fits is a great price. Can't find a catalog scan for late '80s Schwinn MTBs, but the 1990 Impact looks like a nice bike.
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It is neither rare, nor is there much interest. That said, it is a good, solid bike that will continue to run well during and after the coming, zombie apocalypse..
11-03-15, 10:56 AM
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I have an 88 impact that was painted to look like a paramountain. Scooper was nice enough to send me the spec page last year. here it is
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Appreciate the input. I hope to look at it this weekend. I am 6'3", so this should fit pretty good. I have a couple others I'm looking at too, but more money. Including a Trek 7000.
11-03-15, 02:01 PM
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I have one, paid $35 for it and overhauled it. Rides kind of dull. I like my Trek and Miyata MTBs a whole lot better.
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Actually looking at other bikes too. Just strange to see so many 22" MTBs show up at the same time.
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