World sports were schwinns attempt to produce a less expensive bike by going overseas, and they kept this one at a low price point, yet kept the features and groupset pretty good for that level of bike. Apr, 2014 world sports were schwinns attempt to produce a less expensive bike by going overseas, and they kept this one at a low price point, yet kept the features and groupset pretty good for that level of bike. The paramount was developed for track and road racing by emil wastyn, a 6 day racing frame builder, mechanic and schwinn dealer in chicago, who immigrated from belgium this was a noexpensespared project of frank w. Craigslist search, craigslist is no longer supported. The schwinn bicycle company was founded by germanborn mechanical engineer ignaz schwinn 18601948 in chicago in 1895. This bike was my fathers and has been in dry storage for the last 35 years. What do you guys think of the value of this schwinn world sport. While it did function well, it looked a little rough. Bills 1985 schwinn world tourist htf ffs old ten speed. Make offer mint condition 1970 schwinn sunurban bike with new seat book rack new breaks. Your vintage bicycle could be worth hundreds vintage bike.
Could work with bike bicycle beach cruiser schwinn catty prewar pre war tandem strech kids adult electra nirve single speed 3 speed 3 spd electra ladies cruiser full size cruiser 26 inch rims 24x3 rims road bike mountain bike custom bike cruser kruiser. Schwinn also marketed a topshelf touring model from panasonic, the world voyager, lugged with butted tange. Schwinn womens cruiser vintage bikes for sale ebay. It has a lot of schwinn approved original stickers on it as well as the original dealer sticker. Our bicycle database is constantly growing with pricing information and bicycle specs daily. Schwinn traxion mountain bike, full dual suspension, 29inch wheels. Highquality schwinn bicycles in this selection are available in mens, womens and kids designs. How to tell if your front wheel is original with a 1987 schwinn world sport womens road bike. Schwinn 270 recumbent bike bluetooth connectivity, syncs with the schwinn trainer app and other apps for fitness trackingsync with free downloadable ridesocial app and see the world as you virtually ride alongside friends in real time29 programs 12 profile, 9 heart rate control, 4 custom, 2. Get the best deals on schwinn womens cruiser vintage bikes when you shop the largest online selection at. Had a fun little schwinn shop in my northern in home town, too. I have a near perfect condition 1983 schwinn world traveler. Get the best deals on schwinn vintage road touring bikes when you shop the largest online selection at. Mine has a rear fender, same color as rest of paint but no front fender.
It is impossible to estimate a correct monetary value for any single bicycle, because the market and collectors interests change constantly. Made in taiwan in november of 1983 by giant for the schwinn bicycle company. With their dummy tanks, they were designed to look like real motorcycles. Vintage bikes have always had their fans and collectors. Apr 17, 2015 local pick up huntington beach ca this bike is exceptionally nice for the age of it. Want to know how much your vintage bicycle is worth and where to sell it. Mike gs 1972 schwinn world traveler old ten speed gallery. Apr 20, 2016 a 1983 schwinn world tourist 10speed city bike. Beautiful original columbia tourist 3speed bicycle made in usa in excellent condition. The original rear fender had a homemade rear strut on one side. The heart of every schwinn standard lightweight or juvenile bicycle is the electroforged frame. Oct 20, 2011 i am pretty, passionate about my ol 1972 schwinn world traveler, though. The schwinn tourist series started in 1980 and the series is still being made today. The frame is 24 inches tall so its good for 6 foot or taller riders.
I believe the header reads ladies schwinn world tourist. How can i see if a vintage bike is worth its money. Cimarron model an outstanding touring bike outfitted with the worlds finest components. Find used 1973 schwinn bicycles with a large selection of new and used bicycles at local bike trader. After a thorough cleaning, it is now a smooth riding and very comfortable bike. Another serial number beneath the bottom bracket, aligned parallel to the frame. Schwinn front fender stock, metal, fenders, front and rear, maroon. I am not positive of the year but the owners manuel is ed 1982.
What is the most valuable vintage bike in the world. If you look at the component labeling it will say schwinn approved and on the seat tube should give a country of origin. World street, view blue book, world tour, view blue book, world tour dlx, view blue book. Outstanding value for your adults and teenagers looking for the key features of a premium priced bicycle with schwinn quality and style. Additional parts rear fender stock, metal, fenders, front and rear, maroon. I have a schwinn world traveler ten speed road bike bicycle for sale. Browse available blue books matching road bike, schwinn. The tank is actually a toolbox, with an opening flap on one side below. There are online resources such as the bicycle blue book, but i find it to be highly inaccurate, says wallace, who. However not being a bike aficionado it may actually be the super rare 1974 model. After declaring bankruptcy in 1992, schwinn has since been a subbrand of pacific cycle, owned by the multinational conglomerate, dorel industries. Very nice book about the history of chicagos very own arnold, schwinn bicycle company. Find used schwinn touring bicycles for sale with a large selection of new and used bicycles at local bike trader. Item has some overall wear such as some scuff and scratches from previous use.
In the three decades immediately following world war ii, schwinn nearly. Get the best deals on schwinn womens cruiser vintage bikes when you. Youll love the smooth ride and premium brakes and shifting mechanisms that are standard on these popular bicycles. The schwinn bicycle company was founded by germanborn mechanical. This model features a straight handle bar design which sets itself apart from all the other models that had a curled handle bar like usual road bikes. A serial number on the underside of a bottom bracket.
This bike has been completely tuned up and cleaned and rides great. That 70s schwinn vintage bike channel 16,117 views. Leather saddle in perfect condition, head badge chicago 66039 perfect. Vintage bicycles schwinn breeze bicycle nelos cycles. The book has a pretty comprehensive history of the schwinn family and company. Vintage columbia tourist 3speed bicycle made in usa.
With traditional design for convenient use, such as upright handlebars and a mattress saddle for comfortable riding. Now lets get back to the question how much is my schwinn worth. The world on schwinn bikes is code for bikes made for schwinn by others. A popular bike at a reasonable price schwinn quality throughout. List a bike that you want to sell or trade for free. Granddad was a blue schwinn paramount hand built by oscar wastyn. You could be the proud owner of this vintage maroon colored schwinn world tourist 5 speed. Rare 1972 schwinn 10 speed world traveler road bike. Schwinn phocus 1400 and 1600 drop bar road bicycle for men and women, alluminum frame, 14 or 16speed drivetrain, carbon fiber fork, 700c wheels, multiple colors.
Schwinn world vintage touring road bike 64cm xlarge lugged steel gravel charity. Budget bicycle center has vintage bicycles from all eras. Schwinn vintage road touring bikes for sale in stock ebay. Thirtyfive years later the bicycle world is awash with bikepackinggraveladventure bikes, so the moment is probably just right to update this machine and sell it as the latest and greatest touring bike. I believe it is a 1972 schwinn world travler, a rare collectible itself. The schwinn varsity 10speed is the most popular bicycle ever. It became the dominant manufacturer of american bicycles through most of the 20th century. Vintage womens schwinn world tourist bike bicycle red cruiser 1980s dark cherry. I found an 85 schwinn le tour luxe which shared the exact frame with the 2nd from the top of the line voyager series of touring bikes that year and shared a lot of the same components of both the top voyager and the 2nd place voyager, the luxe weighs 26 pounds.
So we went to ebay, searched for schwinn stingray and now lets make it a little more specific. Browse this fantastic collection of schwinn bikes at dick s sporting goods and discover the perfect ride for your needs. Maroon, in perfect condition, with all oem fenders and components. Schwinn s standard road bike model from panasonic was the world traveler, which had a highquality lugged steel frame and shimano components. Schwinn paramount sports tourer le tour super sport continental varsity duration. Vintage schwinn world tourist a little rusty on the chrome parts of the bike and the paint is faded. There is nothing sweeter in this world than new bike day. I have a near perfect condition 1983 schwinn world. Schwinn bicycle museum at classic cycle classic cycle. Here is a ladies 1985 schwinn world tourist 5 speed with ffs and positron. The bottom bracket where serial numbers are typically located is circled. By the way, i understand finding a good deal on a so so bike. Schwinn soon had a range of low, mid and upperlevel bicycles all imported from japan.
The schwinn bicycle company was founded by germanborn mechanical engineer ignaz. This bicycle features a sporty yet classy look which distinguishes itself from its predecessors. Price and other details may vary based on size and color. Shop for schwinn discover bicycles online at target. I am pretty, passionate about my ol 1972 schwinn world traveler, though. On my schwinn world sports made in taiwan by giant there is an one letterfour. World sports were lugged frames, instead of the heavy internal lug frames schwinn had been producing up to that point, and had a okay reputation. A great first bike that can be fitted with cycle aids for the younger rider. Schwinn originated the unique electroforging process to produce the stongest bicycle frame made today. I bought my world traveler when i was a junior in high school, and after graduating and going to work i had lost the desire to ride, and i figured i had no use for the bike any longer. I have no idea how much my old 85 schwinn le tour luxe in bright blue which is what schwinn called the color is worth, probably not a whole lot but it is in almost new condition and all original except for the seat and tires of course, i actually have the original seat but its not comfortable for long rides so i put my brooks b17 on it. Get the best deals on schwinn world when you shop the largest online selection at.
Schwinn world in vintage bikes for sale in stock ebay. Schwinn, who wanted the bike to be introduced in 1938. Some schwinn bicycles have the unique identifying number their serial number on the head tube. Schwinn touring bikes for sale local bicycle trader. In 1985 schwinns ad copy called their cimarron model an outstanding touring bike outfitted with the worlds finest components. If you want to know your way around stingrays and krates and such, this is the book to own. This is bills 1985 schwinn world tourist ffs in the htf 5 speed variety.
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A collectible red world schwinn road bike in working condition. Vintage womens bike schwinn caliente red ladies bicycle 19 frame 27 tire condition. This model features a straight handle bar design which sets itself apart from all the other models that. At the time i just blew it off thinking they were misinformed. If you go to may 2009 on my blog you can read about my first encounter with the shimano ff intiger system. We sell s of vintage, classic, retro, reproduction, and antique bicycles for the avid collector. Now the thrills of lightweight cycling can be had at a modest cost with this beautiful schwinn world. Schwinn rear rack black, zefal, rear rack basket black, wald handlebar basket. Rare 1972 schwinn 10 speed world traveler road bike bicycle.