That's OK, man. The vintage look is OK, but Schwinn is not exotic, they are heavy tanks, its really old and not great technology (components) and you will spend a fair amount of money in your bike shop getting it overhauled.
The price is the problem. Look around more and you will be glad.
If you love the vintage look, check out the Classic and Vintage forum. They can give you much better advice on vintage bikes.
http://www.bikeforums.net/forumdisplay.php?f=181
Originally Posted by
Brian Ratliff
Otherwise, pay double that and get a used road bike from this decade. You will get much more use out of a modern bike and it will be serviceable into the next decade.
He won't even have to pay double that. He can get much better for that money.
And check out this thread...
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=268941