Can you help ID this Schwinn?
09-23-22, 06:41 PM
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My best guess is a Suburban with a front (bottom bracket) freewheel. IIRC these were early '80s models.
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09-23-22, 07:30 PM
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Doesn't it read "World"....on the top tube? covered up by recoiled lock is probably the word Sport. Early 80s made in Taiwan.
that would be my guess
that would be my guess
09-23-22, 11:44 PM
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That is a Schwinn World Tourist. It was made in Taiwan. This one has the Shimano Front Freewheeling System. Some people like this feature. Most do not. It was a short lived attempt at easier shifting. If it works, then great. If it does not, then fixing it can be a problem. Bike shops don't work on them. Parts are non-existent or expensive.
In the regular 5 speed version, these can be quite nice bikes. It is an offshore, Schwinn Approved version of the Suburban.
The bike itself was well made by Giant. They were not giant at the time but was eager and willing to take orders from Schwinn and impress impress them as well. They did good. Schwinn tanked and Giant became a Giant in the bike industry.
If you are thinking of buying it @LBCwanabe, factor in this Front Freewheeling system (FFS) as a big negative even if it works. I wouldn't pay more than $50 for it. But that is my opinion. If you have a three piece crank, a standard freewheel and a rear derailleur to swap out, this would be a good thing to do if you are going to ride it a lot.
If you are really handy, and you like the FFS, don't let me deter you. Get it and use it. Keep up on the maintenance. Remove the shifter cable from the housing and give it fresh grease, then put it back the same way it came out.
In the regular 5 speed version, these can be quite nice bikes. It is an offshore, Schwinn Approved version of the Suburban.
The bike itself was well made by Giant. They were not giant at the time but was eager and willing to take orders from Schwinn and impress impress them as well. They did good. Schwinn tanked and Giant became a Giant in the bike industry.
If you are thinking of buying it @LBCwanabe, factor in this Front Freewheeling system (FFS) as a big negative even if it works. I wouldn't pay more than $50 for it. But that is my opinion. If you have a three piece crank, a standard freewheel and a rear derailleur to swap out, this would be a good thing to do if you are going to ride it a lot.
If you are really handy, and you like the FFS, don't let me deter you. Get it and use it. Keep up on the maintenance. Remove the shifter cable from the housing and give it fresh grease, then put it back the same way it came out.
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09-24-22, 05:07 AM
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Thank you @Velo Mule. I have the components to make the drivetrain traditional. Is the bottom bracket standard English threading?
That is a Schwinn World Tourist. It was made in Taiwan. This one has the Shimano Front Freewheeling System. Some people like this feature. Most do not. It was a short lived attempt at easier shifting. If it works, then great. If it does not, then fixing it can be a problem. Bike shops don't work on them. Parts are non-existent or expensive.
In the regular 5 speed version, these can be quite nice bikes. It is an offshore, Schwinn Approved version of the Suburban.
The bike itself was well made by Giant. They were not giant at the time but was eager and willing to take orders from Schwinn and impress impress them as well. They did good. Schwinn tanked and Giant became a Giant in the bike industry.
If you are thinking of buying it @LBCwanabe, factor in this Front Freewheeling system (FFS) as a big negative even if it works. I wouldn't pay more than $50 for it. But that is my opinion. If you have a three piece crank, a standard freewheel and a rear derailleur to swap out, this would be a good thing to do if you are going to ride it a lot.
If you are really handy, and you like the FFS, don't let me deter you. Get it and use it. Keep up on the maintenance. Remove the shifter cable from the housing and give it fresh grease, then put it back the same way it came out.
In the regular 5 speed version, these can be quite nice bikes. It is an offshore, Schwinn Approved version of the Suburban.
The bike itself was well made by Giant. They were not giant at the time but was eager and willing to take orders from Schwinn and impress impress them as well. They did good. Schwinn tanked and Giant became a Giant in the bike industry.
If you are thinking of buying it @LBCwanabe, factor in this Front Freewheeling system (FFS) as a big negative even if it works. I wouldn't pay more than $50 for it. But that is my opinion. If you have a three piece crank, a standard freewheel and a rear derailleur to swap out, this would be a good thing to do if you are going to ride it a lot.
If you are really handy, and you like the FFS, don't let me deter you. Get it and use it. Keep up on the maintenance. Remove the shifter cable from the housing and give it fresh grease, then put it back the same way it came out.
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FWIW….. It was explained to me that one of the ideas behind this system was to make shifting easier for people who where used to shifting their 3 speed while coasting. Could be true, could be road apples who knows but it sounded good at the time.
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09-24-22, 09:32 AM
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Thanks for all the info everyone. This forum is the best! I have an appointment to go look at it today and I will report back
. I notice the shifters on this bike are different from the ones in the add. This is intriguing!
. I notice the shifters on this bike are different from the ones in the add. This is intriguing!
09-24-22, 10:18 AM
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Thank you @Velo Mule. I have the components to make the drivetrain traditional. Is the bottom bracket standard English threading?
If you do get it, please post pictures from when you get it, especially if the derailleur and shifters are original or if you are unsure. Then progress pictures.
This bike has steel rims. That is normally a big negative for the following reasons: Heavier than aluminum, less stopping ability than aluminum and prone to rust. The rims on the Schwinn World are of decent quality. On the World Sport that I had they cleaned up nicely. The chrome they used seem to be good quality. They seemed to ride well. I didn't notice a weight difference, but wasn't looking either. That leaves only poor braking performance, especially in the rain.
Get new brake pads. The consensus here is that Kool Stops are the best. I also have used Jagwire brake pads and they worked well. In fact, I think I used the Jagwire pads on the Schwinn World Sport.
If the paint is in good condition, it should clean up well. The paint on these bikes is also good quality. Be careful around the decals. There is no clear coat. The brazing on this frame is also good for it's position in the Schwinn line up.
