Thread: Ross vs Schwinn
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Old 11-24-09 | 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by RobE30
So after sitting and looking the schwinn over from top to bottom and then some, I realized it needs ALOT of cleanup de rusting etc. It turned out to be a voyager 11.8 w/ a 3-ring crank and a 6 speed rear. Maybe someone swapped parts? Many of the shiny bits were quite rusty and were starting to flake off. All the allen bolts on the crank were rusted, the paint was chipping off, decals were missing, really rusty spokes etc etc. I just didn't feel like the bike came anywhere close to justifying his asking price of $150 AS-IS.

Sooo.... I traded him a Schwinn Breeze (quite clean, curbside find) and $40 cash and walked away w/ a half decent Ross w/ good components. He also threw in a new tire up front. I'm not sure if the seat is really a Brooks or not, but it is really comfy. Pics to follow
Based on that description, great decision to walk away from that Schwinn. And working a trade to get a 600 equipped bike and conserve cash - perfect!!
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