Is an '87 Schwinn Traveler worth $125?
06-14-12, 07:46 AM
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Is an '87 Schwinn Traveler worth $125?
Below is the ad for the bike and the link to the ad which has the picture on it.
Excellent original condition with new tires. 21" frame with a stand-over height of 31 ".
https://images.craigslist.org/5Gb5K55...6ed5371549.jpg
Excellent original condition with new tires. 21" frame with a stand-over height of 31 ".
https://images.craigslist.org/5Gb5K55...6ed5371549.jpg
06-14-12, 07:55 AM
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The first one is much higher quality then then then the 2nd one. $125 wouldn't be bad if you just want something to commute on, etc.
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06-14-12, 08:10 AM
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The frame sizes are so different, do you know what size of bike fits you? Either one looks like a good bike, but if they don't fit, they don't fit....
06-14-12, 08:12 AM
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+1 Dramatically different sizes there.
+1 That second bike is a turd. The first one is pretty decent for the price. Got to love the "new cables". Oh yeah, just one problem, guy lost the Schwinn cable stops, so the rear brake cable is just looped through.
+1 That second bike is a turd. The first one is pretty decent for the price. Got to love the "new cables". Oh yeah, just one problem, guy lost the Schwinn cable stops, so the rear brake cable is just looped through.
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Originally Posted by wrk101
+1 Dramatically different sizes there.
+1 That second bike is a turd. The first one is pretty decent for the price. Got to love the "new cables". Oh yeah, just one problem, guy lost the Schwinn cable stops, so the rear brake cable is just looped through.
+1 That second bike is a turd. The first one is pretty decent for the price. Got to love the "new cables". Oh yeah, just one problem, guy lost the Schwinn cable stops, so the rear brake cable is just looped through.
06-14-12, 09:18 AM
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Your about my height, the first one, 21" frame should be a good starting point. The second one, 27" frame, umm, maybe if you like to ride while wearing a cup.
The rear brake cable looped, ehhh, shouldn't be a deal breaker, more aestheitcs, might lose a little grab on the rear brake but the majority of your stopping power comes from the front.
The rear brake cable looped, ehhh, shouldn't be a deal breaker, more aestheitcs, might lose a little grab on the rear brake but the majority of your stopping power comes from the front.
06-14-12, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by atmdad
Your about my height, the first one, 21" frame should be a good starting point. The second one, 27" frame, umm, maybe if you like to ride while wearing a cup.
The rear brake cable looped, ehhh, shouldn't be a deal breaker, more aestheitcs, might lose a little grab on the rear brake but the majority of your stopping power comes from the front.
The rear brake cable looped, ehhh, shouldn't be a deal breaker, more aestheitcs, might lose a little grab on the rear brake but the majority of your stopping power comes from the front.
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Not ridiculous IMO, it's Craigslist afterall, you are supposed to haggle a bit. For someone looking to flip it they won't make anything off it, but you sound like someone looking for something to use/ride so I would say it is a "Fair" price. Although, I would actually offer $80 as a starting point and see what the seller might counter with. If they come back at $100 everyone is happy. Quick tip, only negotiate face-to-face, the only thing you say over the phone/email is "I am interested in the Bike when/where can I take a look at", or something along those lines.
Just my opinion even at $125 that is probably a much better bike than you would get spending the same $125 on something brand new at the big box stores, doubt you would find an entire bike for $125 at a LBS.
Just my opinion even at $125 that is probably a much better bike than you would get spending the same $125 on something brand new at the big box stores, doubt you would find an entire bike for $125 at a LBS.
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06-14-12, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by atmdad
Not ridiculous IMO, it's Craigslist afterall, you are supposed to haggle a bit. For someone looking to flip it they won't make anything off it, but you sound like someone looking for something to use/ride so I would say it is a "Fair" price. Although, I would actually offer $80 as a starting point and see what the seller might counter with. If they come back at $100 everyone is happy. Quick tip, only negotiate face-to-face, the only thing you say over the phone/email is "I am interested in the Bike when/where can I take a look at", or something along those lines.
Just my opinion even at $125 that is probably a much better bike than you would get spending the same $125 on something brand new at the big box stores, doubt you would find an entire bike for $125 at a LBS.
Just my opinion even at $125 that is probably a much better bike than you would get spending the same $125 on something brand new at the big box stores, doubt you would find an entire bike for $125 at a LBS.
Thanks for the advice!I learned a lot in just a couple posts
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The first bike at $125 is a good price - if it fits you. I sold an 85 that was slightly different (stem shifters) with new tires for $150 last week. Of course, rural areas a better price might be $100; in NYC it could be $200.
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I rode a Traveler for 25 years, indluding a TOSRV (200 miles in 2 days) on it. I loved it. This one is later and lighter than my old bike.
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