Originally Posted by
Old Fat Guy
Around here, A tuned 5 speed Schwinn, w/new tires and in clean condition, is worth $150-$200.
Or you can go to X-Mart and get a new Next or Magna, for the same price, and toss it after 6 weeks because it's junk.
At least the Schwinn will last another 30 years.
If anyone can get them for me at a dime a dozen, I'll buy as many as you can get. They are the perfect campus bike, fenders & chainguard, plus reliability all are in its favor.
It's not a racer, but it will go across campus quite nicely, steel wheels and all.
If you are truly interested in buying womens three and five speeds, check out CL for the Omaha and Lincoln Ne. and DesMoines Ia. areas. There are womens Schwinn 3 and 5 speeds on those listings every couple days for next to nothing. 25-45 dollars is average asking price and I've bought plenty to use as parts bikes to fit onto a mens frame for less than $20.