1972 Schwinn Super Sport Worth?
10-18-10, 04:31 PM
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1972 Schwinn Super Sport Worth?
I have a 1972 Schwinn Super Sport. I believe most of the vitals are original. I'm not too familiar with the value of what I have here. Thanks for any feedback!
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The value of the super sports are in their frames. The frames are fillet brazed cro-molly like some of the higher models. The components on super sports are mostly steel and fairly heavy (but bomb proof). I wanted one and was watching for a while, they seem to sell pretty easily for $150.00ish. I was looking to spend less of course... I would say I would spend up to 100 dollars on one and more if it was good cosmetic shape.
I have seen super sports go as high as 500-600 dollars for very nice ones, of course I think that is nuts. Schwinns are like that... sometimes you can't get $50.00 then all of a sudden one sells for a giant chunk.
I have seen super sports go as high as 500-600 dollars for very nice ones, of course I think that is nuts. Schwinns are like that... sometimes you can't get $50.00 then all of a sudden one sells for a giant chunk.
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In my area a good rideable Schwinn like that is in the $150.00 range, more if it's show quality.
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A Super Sport is very different from a Continental or a Varsity.
The fact they look so much alike leads many people to dismiss the inherently superior Super Sport.
The fact they look so much alike leads many people to dismiss the inherently superior Super Sport.
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The value of the super sports are in their frames. The frames are fillet brazed cro-molly like some of the higher models. The components on super sports are mostly steel and fairly heavy (but bomb proof). I wanted one and was watching for a while, they seem to sell pretty easily for $150.00ish. I was looking to spend less of course... I would say I would spend up to 100 dollars on one and more if it was good cosmetic shape.
I have seen super sports go as high as 500-600 dollars for very nice ones, of course I think that is nuts. Schwinns are like that... sometimes you can't get $50.00 then all of a sudden one sells for a giant chunk.
I have seen super sports go as high as 500-600 dollars for very nice ones, of course I think that is nuts. Schwinns are like that... sometimes you can't get $50.00 then all of a sudden one sells for a giant chunk.
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Thanks guys! Most things on the bike seem to be original Schwinn equipment... The only rust on the entire bike is on the rack in the back. I think it's a fine bike. I picked it up today at a farm in Utica, MI for $60. I think it was a fair deal. 
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Surface rust on the crankset - needs to be cleaned off. Dump the rack as fast as possible; it's in bad shape and scratching the paint. I realize the GB-made Schwinn stems were long too, but not that long. Remove the stem, grease it to prevent aluminum-to-steel bonding in the steerer tube, and re-install it at a safe height.
The rims don't look to be a match. Are they both aluminum, or did someone do the classic trick of throwing a pair of Conti/Varsity wheel (specifically, the rear) on a Super Sport?
You'll have to do a bit of TLC here before it's worth more than you paid for it. Good deal at any rate though.
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The rims don't look to be a match. Are they both aluminum, or did someone do the classic trick of throwing a pair of Conti/Varsity wheel (specifically, the rear) on a Super Sport?
You'll have to do a bit of TLC here before it's worth more than you paid for it. Good deal at any rate though.
-Kurt
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