Originally Posted by
shecky
The Schwinn wins on character and probably durability. If it's intact and running, it'd be good. But it has some quirks, such as oddball 597 tires, oddball BB threading, and will likely be a big headache if you ever decide to seriously upgrade some parts.
+1
A stock vintage/retro schwinn would cost more to convert.... as they would have a 27 inch wheelset (you might want to go universal with 700c (more choices); a 700c wheelset instead of running a 27 inch front and 700c back; FYI: 27 inch wheels are bigger then 700c). And then if you do, you'll have to get different brakes (only if you want/need them) as the stock brakes for 27 inch might not reach low enough.... Plus you might run into some stuff that needs replacing....