Which old Schwinn have I bought?

[Steg O'Saurus]

I've just bought this Schwinn off eBay and I'm trying to find out a bit about it (Year/Model Name, etc), but when I've searched for similar frames they all seem more curvy. I can't find one anywhere with straight frame tubes. Does anybody know about these? Any help much appreciated.

Edited by Steg O'Saurus on Wednesday 6th July 09:08

[Kell]

Is it definitely a Schwinn?

I might have a sticker on it, but that doesn't necessarily mean it definitely is one...

However, someone on here might have a better idea...

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/

Edited by Kell on Wednesday 6th July 10:10

[Steg O'Saurus]

Kell said:

Is it definitely a Schwinn?

I might have a sticker on it, but that doesn't necessarily mean it definitely one...

Well, that's what I'm beginning to wonder.
They did some straight bar ones, but I can't find one on the internet with exactly the same frame layout.
It's either very rare... or not a Schwinn. I'm hoping it's the first option!

[Matt_N]

Could trawl through here:

http://bikecatalogs.org/SCHWINN/years_by_model.htm...

Personally I don't think it's genuine.

Normally with that triple triangle frame design the downtube would be curved as would the cross brace with a few exceptions but it just doesn't look right to be a real Schwinn IMO.

Edited by Matt_N on Wednesday 6th July 13:00

[schmunk]

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=schwinn+la+salle...

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=schwinn+la+salle...

I wouldn't be so sure - there seem to be several pictures of similar bikes described as "Schwinn" on t'internet.

[Matt_N]

schmunk said:

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=schwinn+la+salle...

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=schwinn+la+salle...

I wouldn't be so sure - there seem to be several pictures of similar bikes described as "Schwinn" on t'internet.

Could be.

The seat stays on those La Salles on google are curved though, the OPs are not and the top tube has a different bend to it.

[schmunk]

http://www.pedalroom.com/bike/khaki-klunker-18268 looks to be the same - 1990s 'vintage'...

Also similar brand new - http://www.schwinnbikes.com/usa/bikes/cruisers/hea...

Edited by schmunk on Wednesday 6th July 14:34

[anonymous-user]

Looks similar to the Kona Humuhumunukunukuapua'a (its the national fish of Hawaii if youre interested) but that bike looks a long way from stock pictures I can find... Looks nice though, I wouldnt worry too much unless you paid a significant premium based on it being a Schwinn

[Steg O'Saurus]

schmunk]http://www.pedalroom.com/bike/khaki-klunker-18268 looks to be the same - 1990s 'vintage'...[/footnote said:

Thanks, I think you're right, it's a Schwinn "Heavy Duti".

That one seems to be the same frame, but mine looks like it's had replacement forks.

Edited by Steg O'Saurus on Wednesday 6th July 21:40

Edited by Steg O'Saurus on Wednesday 6th July 22:02