Museum bikes from 1945 to 1965 classic cycle bainbridge. Schwinn values and pricing youre looking for from 2005 to 2012. In estimating your schwinns value you will want to. Schwinn manufactured millions of bicycles in its heydey. Schwinn bicycle museum at classic cycle classic cycle. Feeling an obligation to at least try to keep people riding bikes past their teenage years, schwinn made adult bikes for a nearly nonexistant u. Fresh grease in the hubs and bottom brackets and headset, the. There are online resources such as the bicycle blue book, but i find it to be. He will fly like and eagle on his new schwinn falcon. See more ideas about vintage schwinn bikes, vintage bicycles and bicycle. Vintage schwinn bicycles for sale local bicycle trader.
Historical provenance can significantly increase monetary value but it must be proven, the seller must have valid original, confirmable documents that support claims. The worlds only trusted resource for finding the value of used bikes. But beyond making mens and womens road, mountain, hybrid bikes and bicycles for kids, we make memories. Schwinn spin bikes are manufactured by nautilus, a company that has been in existence for over a century. Searchable appraisal guide to current market values for vintage bicycles. If you can find one of the older, more rare vintage schwinn bicycles in mint condition, they get fetch a decent price. For instance, m ost bikes sell for less in the winter than in the spring. For more than a century, the name schwinn has represented a leader in the bicycle industry.
The pros closet is staffed with a team of bicycle experts who evaluate highend bicycles every day. Schwinn produced the varsity as far back as the early 1950. Warren, whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985. Since the pros closet is the worlds largest seller of preowned bikes, our experts can track asking prices, sale prices, depreciation trends, using a mountain of data. Browse this fantastic collection of schwinn bikes at dick s sporting goods and discover the perfect ride for your needs. Discussion in the bike cafe started by campybob, apr, 2014. Bikejinni bike valuation price calculator is based on latest algorithm to calculate and forecast the fair market bike resale value price of any old second hand bike online. Product title schwinn monroe 350 watt hubdrive, urban, fixie, electric bicycle, 8 speeds, mens size medium average rating. Complete bikes usually cost more than just framesets, which may in turn be easier to find. If you look to the right side of this page you will see schwinn bikes that are for sale at ebay right now unless you are reading this on a smart phone, and their values.
Discussion in bike buying advice started by daniel dixon, oct 17, 2016. Im sure this bike deserves and needs a complete mechanical overhaul. The stingray book is also worth the extra money if you wish to buy them on ebay. Our experts give you the confidence to buy, sell, or trade so you are back on the road faster. The company has been making bicycles since 1895, and indoor exercise bikes since 1965, so it seems they know a thing or two about bikes. The schwinn falcon is a perfect match for a rider 7 to years old, 48 to 60 inches tall that is growing fast and ready for a bigger bike and will appreciate the simplicity of. It takes around 10 seconds to know the tentative old bike valuation price for most of modelsbrands produced and sold in.
Ebay lets you sort things and when you are looking for the value of a particular type of bike a good place is to sort it by price. Youll also find parts for schwinn bikes of all ages. Several vintage bikes sold for large sums at the 1997 schwinn family auction. The schwinn bicycle company was founded by germanborn mechanical engineer ignaz schwinn 18601948 in chicago in 1895. Schwinn exercise bikes uprights, recumbents, indoor cycling.
The valuation tool was created from years of data, research, and industry experience. It was a 12speed with the shimano sis for the rear derailleur and had i think, too lazy to get up and look a suntour crankset. Our bicycle database is constantly growing with pricing information and bicycle specs daily. Vintage schwinn bicycles a must have collectible items. Other kids bikes are just shrunken down versions of adult bikes, so typically the grips are too large, the pedals too wide, and the seats are too big. Now lets get back to the question how much is my schwinn worth. Schwinn exercise bikes uprights, recumbents, indoor. In average, italianmade groupsets like campagnolo and galli are valued more than the japanese shimano and suntour or the french simplex and huret. Your vintage bicycle could be worth hundreds vintage bike. With a year range in mind, its easy to zero in on the listings you want and even contact a dealer to ask. Used bike valuation second hand bike price calculator.
The drum hubs front and rear are expensive pieces, and those are going to make up a large part of the value of this bike. Youll see many of the models schwinn produced in the last half of the 20th century, along with some older models from the earlier part of the companys history. Schwinn bicycles became the dominant brand sold in the u. Schwinn vintage cruiser bikes for sale in stock ebay. Fresh grease in the hubs and bottom brackets and headset, the cranks lined up again, everything adjusted correctly, etc. Because of this, very few schwinn models are considered collectible. Jul 17, 2017 complete bikes usually cost more than just framesets, which may in turn be easier to find. Just because a bike is old or you remember it fondly that doesnt mean that it appreciated in value over the years. These indoor cycles come in different designs, some of which might suit your needs and preferences better than others. Remembered for iconic bikes like the phantom, the varsity, the stingray and the original krate and picker series of childrens bikes, schwinn has made it possible for riders of all ages to experience the thrill of riding a bicycle.
So we went to ebay, searched for schwinn stingray and now lets make it a little more specific. Free assembly for all store and order pick up purchases for bikes 20 and up. Department stores sometimes made bikes that looked like the more expensive models, which makes it even more difficult for beginning collectors to identify the maker and style of their bike. How can i see if a vintage bike is worth its money. Within each category of vintage bicycles prices tend to have a great overlap.
When people sell things on ebay they post pictures of what they are selling. It became the dominant manufacturer of american bicycles through most of the 20th century. We have the highquality, affordable cardio machine youre looking for. Without that, it is just hearsay and adds no value.
This site gathers and preserves such documentation. Buying or selling without iguide could be hazardous to your wealth. Scooter values and pricing youre looking for and with over 40 years of knowledge about motorcycle values and pricing, you can rely on kelley blue book. Schwinn did allow some dealers to sell imported road racing bikes, and by 1973 was using the schwinn name on the le tour, a japanesemade lowcost sporttouring 10speed bicycle. Almost all schwinn bicycles made after 1995 are made in china, and chinesebuilt schwinn bicycles have almost no value for collectors in the vintage world. Youll love the smooth ride and premium brakes and shifting mechanisms that are standard on these popular bicycles. It is difficult to predict what the selling price for your bike might end up being. To estimate the value of a schwinn bike, find its serial number, which should be stamped under the crank, by the rear axle, or between the front.
Department stores sometimes made bikes that looked like the more expensive models, which makes it even more difficult for beginning collectors to identify the maker and style. Schwinn build decent quality albeit often overweight. Most models of schwinn bikes have years of images and information via old catalogs, advertisements and schwinn documentation. Get the best deals on schwinn vintage bikes when you shop the largest.
May have been ridden 4 or 5 times for less than 100 miles. Offers only valid within the 48 contiguous states of the continental u. List a bike that you want to sell or trade for free. So, when youre looking for vintage schwinn bicycles, make sure youre finding americanmade versions. New schwinn ic3 indoor cycling bike with tablet holder. It takes around 10 seconds to know the tentative old bike valuation price for most of modelsbrands produced and sold in india during last 15 years.
Not to sound too much like an accountant, but theres a substantial effect that has nothing to do with the real value of the bike. However, there are a few factors that can help you to gauge a rough estimate of the value of your vintage schwinn. Vintage 40s 50s schwinn typhoon bicycle original paint antique 24 balloon tire. It was manufactured in 1970, and is excellent condition, with all of its schwinn approved parts. If youre considering buying or selling a vintage schwinn, youll need to get an idea of how much it is worth. Because so many were made, they do not have great value as collectibles. I picked it up for 36 dollars and took alot of rust off the rims and other chrome areas. Since 1898 weve created the very best in bicycles and continue this legacy today. The brand from yesterday that is riding into tomorrow schwinn was established in 1895, by ignaz schwinn in chicago, il. Schwinn has been making bicycles since 1895 and is considered an american innovator of the modern bicycle. After declaring bankruptcy in 1992, schwinn has since been a subbrand of pacific cycle, owned by the multinational conglomerate, dorel industries. Product title schwinn stingray bicycle, single speed, 20inch whe. Highquality schwinn bicycles in this selection are available in mens, womens and kids designs. See our full lineup of indoor cycling, recumbents, uprights, airdyne bikes, and more.
The schwinn collection classic cycle bainbridge island. Determining the actual worth of your antique schwinn can be tough, andread more. If youll give us the chance, wed like to get your little one cruising comfortably again. Its an 1965 black schwinn breeze with an 2speed bendix yellow band kickback rear hub and s6 rims and tires and the headlight, seat and rack i put on. These things are placed in collections because the owners are too old or are too. How much is my schwinn sierra mos from 1990s worth. Dozens of companies have manufactured bicycles over the years, including murray, huffy, schwinn and even some department stores such as sears. Dec 11, 20 determining the actual worth of your antique schwinn can be tough, and really it comes down to one factor it is worth whatever you are able to get someone else to pay for it.
Find used 1972 schwinn bicycles with a large selection of new and used bicycles at local bike trader. Old schwinn varsitys have little or no resale value today. Bikes with original or periodcorrect parts in good condition also increase value. Find your used bicycle blue book value the pros closet. Your bike could be worth some old powerbar wrappers to some people, and to others, it could be worth up to half its original retail price, depending on if there is an emotional connection to it or not. Find vintage schwinn bikes for sale with a large selection of new and used bicycles at local bike trader. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Our goal is simple we build um so you can enjoy um see more ideas about bicycle, bike and vintage bicycles.
Schwinn has numerous stationary bikes models, including recumbent exercise bikes and upright bikes. Oct 03, 2008 within each category of vintage bicycles prices tend to have a great overlap. Weve compiled data from thousands of bicycles bought and sold over the years to design and develop our bicycle value guide. Anyway i dont know about the quality of the components but i do know the value of vintage and the value of 4 season tires. Dec 10, 2015 woodys restoration exists to reawaken the simple joys of bicycling. We show you how to find the value of your vintage bicycle and where to sell it in. There is now way to determine the value of an older bike. We lead the market in highend preowned bicycles in this post, we will provide you with a couple of bicycle valuation strategies for when you are interested in.
In particular, womens bicycles have very little value as collectibles. Eventually, the market for adult bicycles grew smaller as cars became more affordable. Our value guide provides the most comprehensive, reliable, and accurate valuation for bicycle values based on condition, year, brand, model and msrp. To understand the value of your bike you must carefully study the marketplace. Feb 23, 2012 the drum hubs front and rear are expensive pieces, and those are going to make up a large part of the value of this bike. Schwinn developed strong trading relationships with two japanese bicycle manufacturers in particular, bridgestone and national panasonic.