Originally Posted by duffer1960

I think the Caliente was from their Mississipi-built era. Sadly for us, one of their mistakes might have been to remain committed to American manufacturing as they got slaughtered by lower-cost Asian competition. The Caliente was the entry-level 'racing' bike, the '80's version of the Varsity.

When Schwinn was owned and run by Schwinns, you could count on the frame strength being best in class. I wouldn't be afraid to ride it anywhere. I am not a thrill seeker though ... ymmv.