The specs for both the World sport and World (87 models) are here - http://www.trfindley.com/flschwinn_1...0/1987_17.html

World Sport Chro-moly, the World Hi-Ten Steel. Yet the weight was not much different. ( I have a 80 Continental with alloy rims, weighs the same as my 73 Super Sport, both 34#s, and both ride great, smooth and straight)

The "World" name on many Schwinns from the early 70s on was used to help identify bike made overseas. The mid 80s was a period when Chicago was building less, the second plant in Mississippi were producing the name plated models, and yet Schwinn imported models to try to stay competitive with the demand for bikes also produced overseas, now including Giant, Fuji, and Panasonic name plate models.

Still the World had alloy rims, and some better than low end components at the time, yet likely better than many components or other brands.

Price break factoring started to play a major factor in bicycle marketing, and also competition from new start-ups, and do not forget the MTB interest.


FWIW, I like the World being discussed here and know it will be a good ride for the purpose the OP desires it to serve, and more likely even other duties. The White is sharp as well.