Hello from California
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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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Welcome. Preludes date to the 80's, not the 50's.
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Welcome from SoCal.
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Welcome. The Classics and Vintage forum people will help you identify the bike.
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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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Welcome to the group. I'm in So Cal, and you?
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hello!
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Welcome!
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Hello from Sacramento.