Originally Posted by
JunkYardBike
I'm not usually one to make the argument of the preservationist, but in this case I will. The Superior is a relatively rare frame, and to have found one NOS is even more rare. From a collector's viewpoint, I think it would be a shame to modify and respray an NOS frame.
I might understand if there is some outstanding element in ride quality and sizing that can't be found in other available frames, and you want to modernize it...but it's NOS!
Okay, enough preaching. It's your frameset, it's America. Have at it.
It's not a frame set, it the frame only, no fork -- frame with headset cups installed. It came in its original box with the shipping papers to the Schwinn dealer.
I've seen complete Superiors, in pretty good original condition, sell in the $200 to $300 range. I don't think there is tremendous collector demand for them. Besides, hunting down an original NOS fork and components would be impossible. The retro look and the fact that it is CroMo and handmade in the US is what appeals to me.