This is my World. It's a '85 I think. When I bought this it was to flip but it was in such nice shape I ended up keeping it. Now it's become my daily rider. It's a tank and I really should put some alloys on it but it rides so smooth like it is I jusk can't bring myself to change anything. I personally like stem shifters and don't think that DT's are a advantage. I think it's really a personal choice. Sometimes I wonder if it's really just a form of bike snobbery, but everyone's got an opinion,right?. No offense I hope taken. Anyway the World isn't high on the Schwinn lineup but it's a hellava workhorse and should be a great bike for you. And you got it at a good price. Some maintainence and it will be around for a long time.
I read somewhere that these are Giant built frames and the derails,brakes and hardware are sturdy units. Find a saddle that works for you and adjust the post hieght and bars for preference and have fun riding!!!

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