Originally Posted by
thinktubes
Good point on Trek = bulletproof.
Growing up, Schwinns were known for being indestructable. Most of my paper route bikes were old balloon tire Schwinns dating from the 1930/40s.
Now I see the same thing with old Treks. Good bones on those bikes.
I hear these expressions = all the time.
From Americans.
Please explain how a Trek is more bulletproof than a ______ (quality vintage lightweight).
Good Bones? didn't they use Reynolds, Ishiwata, etc tubing like most others?
Schwinn indestructable = more steel. More steel on a bike is not desirable in an adult's lightweight.
I thought people bought adult Schwinn's because they were cheaper and more available than imports. Or that's all they knew.
Perhaps this is a case of - people speak highly of their choice in purchases, so as not to sound like they made a 'less than great' decision. And besides, made in America, makes us (USAers) all feel a little bit patriotic.