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Old 05-10-18, 12:15 AM
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RiddleOfSteel
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This is the main picture from the ad. The spec list is as follows:

1987 Schwinn Prologue - black/grey - 63.5cm or 25" frame size
Shimano 105 Super SLR brake levers
Shimano 105 dual pivot calipers
Shimano 105 7-speed down tube shifters (all 105 is "champagne-era" stuff)
Shimano 105 hubs laced to Weinmann rims - 7-speed Hyperglide cassette
Shimano Deore XT triple crankset - 180mm - 52/42/30T rings - M730-era
Shimano Deore XT FD - M735-era
Shimano Deore XT RD - M735-era

It was advertised as a "Schwinn Hybrid Bicycle." Interesting! Certainly set up for comfort and not speed as it was originally intended. And as you can tell, it was in great shape. Unbelievable!



But time to get it home to me! This was the box it arrived in. It was packed by the local bike shop, by some guys that definitely knew what it was about. No foam/pool noodle job, but sufficient to get it to me unscathed.



And on to the stand!



A bit grubby here and there. SoCal climate good for preservation, even if the previous owners--who were actually from Seattle and took the bike with them--let it collect dust and dirt.

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