NBD - 1992 Schwinn Crosspoint
04-03-22, 01:48 PM
#1
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2020
Posts: 29
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 7 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 10 Times
in
5 Posts
NBD - 1992 Schwinn Crosspoint
So I was on the hunt recently for a new-used bike. At $200 max my budget didn't allow much and I was coming across many 80's department store mountain bikes.
Well I held out and I'm glad I did. Today I found a used Schwinn Crosspoint in pretty decent shape. Mostly original - the grips have been changed as well as the saddle. The shifters I'm unsure about. It has Wolber GTX 2 rims on it.
Anyways, it's a huge improvement over the 30 year old Venture (Sears) bike I've been using, which was too big for me anyways.
I'm looking forward to spring and getting back into cycling after a bit of a hiatus.
Well I held out and I'm glad I did. Today I found a used Schwinn Crosspoint in pretty decent shape. Mostly original - the grips have been changed as well as the saddle. The shifters I'm unsure about. It has Wolber GTX 2 rims on it.
Anyways, it's a huge improvement over the 30 year old Venture (Sears) bike I've been using, which was too big for me anyways.
I'm looking forward to spring and getting back into cycling after a bit of a hiatus.
Likes For BearCatSafari:
04-03-22, 02:42 PM
#2
2k miles from the midwest
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Washington
Posts: 1,964
Bikes: ~'75 Colin Laing, '80s Schwinn SuperSport 650b, ex-Backroads ti project...
Mentioned: 18 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 525 Post(s)
Liked 931 Times
in
446 Posts
I had one of those a few years ago, dark green. Nice solid hybrid from the early 90s, I think that was the top of the line "cross" model those years. Big tire clearance, wide gearing, lots of rack/fender mounts. Should be a good one.
04-03-22, 02:47 PM
#3
Extraordinary Magnitude
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Waukesha WI
Posts: 13,642
Bikes: 1978 Trek TX700; 1978/79 Trek 736; 1984 Specialized Stumpjumper Sport; 1984 Schwinn Voyageur SP; 1985 Trek 620; 1985 Trek 720; 1986 Trek 400 Elance; 1987 Schwinn High Sierra; 1990 Miyata 1000LT
Mentioned: 84 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2607 Post(s)
Liked 1,694 Times
in
933 Posts
Sweet bike!
As you probably are aware- the Schwinn "cross" bikes were among the original "hybrids" as an attempt to cross an ATB with a road-ish bike- which ended up being a great all-rounder. It looks like the Crosspoint was the highest level model with a full CrMo frame/fork and Deore LX level components...
As you probably are aware- the Schwinn "cross" bikes were among the original "hybrids" as an attempt to cross an ATB with a road-ish bike- which ended up being a great all-rounder. It looks like the Crosspoint was the highest level model with a full CrMo frame/fork and Deore LX level components...
__________________
*Recipient of the 2006 Time Magazine "Person Of The Year" Award*
Commence to jigglin’ huh?!?!
"But hey, always love to hear from opinionated amateurs." -says some guy to Mr. Marshall.
Commence to jigglin’ huh?!?!
"But hey, always love to hear from opinionated amateurs." -says some guy to Mr. Marshall.
04-03-22, 10:08 PM
#4
Car free since 2018
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 684
Bikes: Mostly japanese ones
Mentioned: 13 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 257 Post(s)
Liked 269 Times
in
134 Posts
I have a Crosspoint and a Crosscut. They're great for riding around more upright or if you wanted wider tires. I did replace the stem and handlebars because my wrists didn't like the straight bars.
04-04-22, 06:29 AM
#5
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Michigan USA
Posts: 875
Bikes: A bunch of old bikes.
Mentioned: 7 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 278 Post(s)
Liked 862 Times
in
415 Posts
Likes For daverup:
