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Old 02-28-20, 02:15 PM
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To the right person, given the pristine condition, you might get $300 for that bike. Sounds like way high for an old Super Sport, but again, it takes the right buyer. Would I pay that much? No.


To someone just looking for a bike to ride, half that amount or even less. IMHO, the old Chicago Schwinns get interesting at Super Sport and higher. Fillet brazed, cromoly frame, Brooks saddle, alloy rims. Buyer will need to be interested in nostalgia. I'd consider one at a lower price, and do a resto-mod: three piece crank, lighter and better wheels, more alloy bits, etc. But I would not resto-mod this one. Its in too nice of condition.

I sold an early 1970s Sports Tourer (one step up, but it was a big step) in very similar condition. Did pretty well. The early Superiors and Sports Tourers are nice bikes.


Theres a Sports Tourer on ebay right now with an asking price of $25,000! Now that is ambitious!

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