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Old 03-20-22, 05:08 PM
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Iv'e only ridden it up and down the block a few times but it is very smooth and comfortable. I like it.
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Old 03-27-22, 04:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Millhouse56
Hi guys, I just found a nice Schwinn Heavy Duti That I can't determine the year. It has the clover sprocket, a round rear reflector and the heavy duti decal on the top tube. is it a refurbished frankenbike? The only numbers I could find were 2850 stamped on the head badge.



Clover sprocket is on nearly every schwinn cruiser ever.
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Old 03-27-22, 06:51 AM
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That kind if not old and was made in China long after Schwinn stopped building USA bikes. Probably 1995 and newer. They are good bikes. Roger
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Old 03-31-22, 07:05 PM
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1975 Schwinn Heavy-Duti


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Old 05-01-22, 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by surreal
I love me some Worksman bikes, but I feel pretty strongly that the 7/8" post is decidedly light-duty (compared to 1" on the SHD)... 1" tubing throughout on the Worksman compared to the oversized tubes on the SHD.... Worksman has some stronger wheels, no doubt... I tend to prefer Worksman due to some semi-custom options, plus they're US-made, but they have plenty of flimsy stock components. I've been using some thick-walled stainless tubing for seatposts, and that's been pretty good....but it takes some courage on Worksman's part to claim that they can handle 400+ lb riders, with a 7/8" seatpost

I've owned a Worksman LGB model since new in the 1990's. As you note the seatpost is not up to the load capacity of most of the rest of the bicycle. There are a lot of Wald steel components of low quality on the new version. The stem and handlebar and seatpost and seatpost clamp come to mind. I got about 20 years of service then the frame broke on the seatpost tube. It broke at a poorly welded bracket for the chainguard was mounted. I've had the frame rewelded, love steel for repairablilty, but have yet to get it back together. I also agree 1" tubing is minimal for the workouts these bikes get. However I got 20 years of hard service hauling groceries home from the store.
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