Hi, I'm new to the world of road biking but have years of previous BMX experience. Anyway, I just picked up this Schwinn World from my boss for $25. Its been sitting in his basement collecting dust for the past 10 years or so. It seems to be in great shape other than having dust all over it.

I was hoping you guys could help me figure out what year it is and the exact model. I think it's just a regular World but I'm not positive. The serial number on the rear dropout is GD703838 The number on the bottom of the top tube by the steering tube is G2 and F0 on the bottom tube. I tried doing a serial number search but didn't find much. It also has JCY Tech D87 hubs, Star levers, and Suntour controls if that means anything. Like I said, I'm brand new to all of this. Also, how does this bike rank? Is it a good bike, piece of junk, solid but old...?

The tires are old and dry rotted. Wal-mart has tubes for $3.50 and tires for $15. The bike shop I visited earlier today said their tires and tubes were about $25 and $6 respectively. Is there much of a difference between the Bell tire at Wal-mart and a tube a local triathlon shop would carry? I'm not racing, just looking to get in shape and commute to work. I don't want to put a ton of money into the bike but I don't want to be illogically stingy either.

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