1987 Schwinn Prelude
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1987 Schwinn Prelude
Hi,
I'm new to the whole biking thing and am looking to make a purchase. I have been scouring craigslist. Would the below 1987 Schwinn Prelude with all original parts be a worthwhile purchase?
Thanks
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bik/3680420579.html
I'm new to the whole biking thing and am looking to make a purchase. I have been scouring craigslist. Would the below 1987 Schwinn Prelude with all original parts be a worthwhile purchase?
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https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bik/3680420579.html
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Hi,
I'm new to the whole biking thing and am looking to make a purchase. I have been scouring craigslist. Would the below 1987 Schwinn Prelude with all original parts be a worthwhile purchase?
Thanks
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bik/3680420579.html
I'm new to the whole biking thing and am looking to make a purchase. I have been scouring craigslist. Would the below 1987 Schwinn Prelude with all original parts be a worthwhile purchase?
Thanks
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bik/3680420579.html
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I like it. Seems a little steep for WNY, but maybe not in Philly. Appears to be in great condition and I think these are pretty decent bikes. I thought they came with Columbus (Tenax?) tubing but I don't see a sticker on this one. They weren't top of the line, they weren't bottom of the line and could be a great start depending on what you plan on using it for.
I would try to talk him down a bit and of course how badly/quickly you want a bike factors into the negotiations, but if it fits this certainly wouldn't be a horrible first bike.
I would try to talk him down a bit and of course how badly/quickly you want a bike factors into the negotiations, but if it fits this certainly wouldn't be a horrible first bike.
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I like it. Seems a little steep for WNY, but maybe not in Philly. Appears to be in great condition and I think these are pretty decent bikes. I thought they came with Columbus (Tenax?) tubing but I don't see a sticker on this one. They weren't top of the line, they weren't bottom of the line and could be a great start depending on what you plan on using it for.
I would try to talk him down a bit and of course how badly/quickly you want a bike factors into the negotiations, but if it fits this certainly wouldn't be a horrible first bike.
I would try to talk him down a bit and of course how badly/quickly you want a bike factors into the negotiations, but if it fits this certainly wouldn't be a horrible first bike.
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Thanks for the replies. I'm 5'8'' so I am fairly sure that a 54 should fit. Ideally, I am considering making this a fixed gear once I get a little more experience. I am fairly certain the owner would accept 200 for it.
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Your money your choices obviously, but! I'd keep that prelude as a real road bike, there's plenty of nice fixies on your CL for decent prices if you decide you want to go that route, you could have 2 very nice bikes and still keep the price below what most roadies pay for a single "entry level" bike.
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+1 to thinking twice about converting this to a fixie. To each his own, it's your money, and all of that. But to make such a nice, complete, original road bike and strip it of many of the things that make it a great bike would be too bad IMHO. You can buy a brand new ready to ride fixie for $200 and allow someone who would appreciate this bike for what it is really enjoy it.
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I love my Prelude, smooth and fast. Price seems reasonable, maybe a little high. Worth $200 all day
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I think it is a good buy, it looks unused. However at 5'8" I think 54 may be a bit small for you. A 56 may be better fit unless you have a short inseam.
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I own a 1988 Prelude and it is indeed Columbus Tenax, weighs 22.8lbs, suntour index accushift 5000 group, weinmann 700c wheelset. Its worth at least 250 if not more. I paid more for mine but mine was from a local LBS. I say 250 is fair but it never hurts to try to talk someone down....this one looks to be in VERY good shape.
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I love talk of fit online - as if anyone has any idea what size does and does not fit someone. Even with a reference point like height, to say 54 or 56 or <pick a size> may or may not fit is completely arbitrary. I'm 5'8" and 54 is the max I can ride - I prefer smaller. None of that means anything to some random 5'8" person online though.
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I love talk of fit online - as if anyone has any idea what size does and does not fit someone. Even with a reference point like height, to say 54 or 56 or <pick a size> may or may not fit is completely arbitrary. I'm 5'8" and 54 is the max I can ride - I prefer smaller. None of that means anything to some random 5'8" person online though.
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Should get a discount because the cranks are not parallel to the ground and the valve stems are not hidden by the fork and seat stays
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Sweet bike, good price. I would go for it. Condition looks really nice.
Make it fixed gear if you want, but keep all the original parts so you can turn it back someday and don't do anything stupid like grinding off the cable stops or RD hanger.
Make it fixed gear if you want, but keep all the original parts so you can turn it back someday and don't do anything stupid like grinding off the cable stops or RD hanger.
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I love talk of fit online - as if anyone has any idea what size does and does not fit someone. Even with a reference point like height, to say 54 or 56 or <pick a size> may or may not fit is completely arbitrary. I'm 5'8" and 54 is the max I can ride - I prefer smaller. None of that means anything to some random 5'8" person online though.
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I should have known better than to question BG. I didn't mean any disrespect, just trying to give the OP the benefit of the doubt. Much love guys, you're the ones that make this site so great - I'm just along for the ride.
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Looks like I missed the boat in this bike. Back to the Craigslist board. Thanks for all the feedback!
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I'm late to the party, but I would be all over that bike for $250 , as the end user. Looks to be in great condition .
Edit: sorry you lost it !!
Edit: sorry you lost it !!
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