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Old 06-30-19, 01:52 AM
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Hello from California

Just getting into cycling. Picked up my first Schwinn today, Serial says it’s a 1952 or 1956, but says Prelude on the side. Very confused, but excited to get into Cycling!
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Old 06-30-19, 07:09 AM
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Welcome. Preludes date to the 80's, not the 50's.
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Old 06-30-19, 07:19 AM
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Hi from Orange County

welcome fellow Californian. Great season to start riding.
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Old 06-30-19, 03:23 PM
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Welcome. The Classics and Vintage forum people will help you identify the bike.
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Old 06-30-19, 07:52 PM
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Welcome From NorCal!! Contra Costa County to be exact!
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I love when I visit my son in San Diego ! I rent a bike and follow him on his long board down the boardwalk��
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Old 08-18-19, 02:52 PM
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Serial number should tell the year
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Old 08-18-19, 03:16 PM
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Hello fellow Californian and welcome.
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Old 08-22-19, 10:18 AM
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Welcome to the group. I'm in So Cal, and you?
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Old 08-24-19, 10:48 AM
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Hello! I'm new here too!
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Old 08-26-19, 08:19 AM
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