80's Schwinn Cimarron MTN Bike
05-23-14, 05:04 PM
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80's Schwinn Cimarron MTN Bike
Need help deciphering year of this model, I was told it was 1984 from owner but then researched a little and showed Cimarrons initial bike in 1985, Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Here is parts list;
Full XT Group- Brakes, Thumb Shifters, Derailleurs, Pedals
175 MM Shimano Crankset, Suntour BB, Shimano Biopace Chainrings 48,38,28
Araya RM-25 26" Wheels
Shimano 600 Sealed Headset
Suntour XC Seatpost and Avocet Touring 1 Leather Saddle
Tektro Levers
Salsa Stem, Avenir Comfort Riser Bar (These may be aftermarket)
Serial # is SD641676
Headbadge# is 2406
You can see this in one of the pics but the number 7 is covered by a cable, There is also another number, 445, Its located on back of bottom bracket area.
Here is parts list;
Full XT Group- Brakes, Thumb Shifters, Derailleurs, Pedals
175 MM Shimano Crankset, Suntour BB, Shimano Biopace Chainrings 48,38,28
Araya RM-25 26" Wheels
Shimano 600 Sealed Headset
Suntour XC Seatpost and Avocet Touring 1 Leather Saddle
Tektro Levers
Salsa Stem, Avenir Comfort Riser Bar (These may be aftermarket)
Serial # is SD641676
Headbadge# is 2406
You can see this in one of the pics but the number 7 is covered by a cable, There is also another number, 445, Its located on back of bottom bracket area.
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05-23-14, 05:52 PM
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It's an '87.
05-23-14, 06:00 PM
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Missing some of its original bits, most notably wheels, stem, levers, etc. No problem, both of mine are missing several original parts as well!
05-23-14, 06:21 PM
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I think it's an '86 (frame is D6 = April '86), but the headbadge should have the actual assembly date. From what I've seen Schwinn started using Sunrise Red in '86 although it wasn't listed in the catalog until '87.
05-23-14, 06:32 PM
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"240" = two hundred fortieth (August 28) day of "6" = 1986.
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05-24-14, 05:56 AM
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Nutted axles. Maybe the 1986 had nutted axles, both my 1987 and 1989 were QR, as is the catalog scan from Stan.
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05-24-14, 06:50 AM
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'86 was supposed to have quick-release hubs according to the catalog ('85 was bolt-on), but as other components seem to have been changed on this bike maybe these were as well. For example the rims were supposed to be "hard anodized" (gold-brown in color) versions of the RM-25, and these don't look like that. Another telling feature is that Schwinn changed the frame geometry from a 70-70 deg. head-seat tube in '85-'86 to 70-72.5 in '87-'89. I believe when they made that change they also deleted the brazed-on cable guides under the bottom bracket, as my early '87 model has a plastic bolt-on guide.
05-24-14, 01:34 PM
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Its a sweet bike, It is so quiet and smooth. Schwinn was making some great products then.
Thanks for all the help, Any idea as to value?
Thanks for all the help, Any idea as to value?
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05-24-14, 01:46 PM
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I'd say probably $150 to $200 in that condition. I'm waiting to see how much this apparently unridden '86 model will go for: Schwinn Cimarron 21 Speed Custom Porsche Red Really One of A Kind 1985 MTB | eBay
Despite what the seller says I believe that is another '86 like yours, also in Sunrise Red. The only thing special about it is the original unused condition, but that alone does indeed make it special.
Despite what the seller says I believe that is another '86 like yours, also in Sunrise Red. The only thing special about it is the original unused condition, but that alone does indeed make it special.
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I'd say probably $150 to $200 in that condition. I'm waiting to see how much this apparently unridden '86 model will go for: Schwinn Cimarron 21 Speed Custom Porsche Red Really One of A Kind 1985 MTB | eBay
Despite what the seller says I believe that is another '86 like yours, also in Sunrise Red. The only thing special about it is the original unused condition, but that alone does indeed make it special.
Despite what the seller says I believe that is another '86 like yours, also in Sunrise Red. The only thing special about it is the original unused condition, but that alone does indeed make it special.
I too saw the ebay bike; there's nothing "one-off" about the color, and they also stated that the bike was built at the Waterford shop; I don't buy that at all. Looks just like mine did before I converted it. That said, it's a pretty bike and someone will enjoy it.
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Im watching that as well, I also think its Sunrise Red, or another option may be that it really is a Porsche Red paint, that Schwinn maybe matched it closely for subsequent years and names it Sunshine Red
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Geez, that seller is full of B.S. isn't he?
Still a nice bike, if NOS turns your crank.
Still a nice bike, if NOS turns your crank.
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