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Kate
My friend bought a new house and this model of Schwinn bicycle (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Antique-Schwinn-Pixie-childs-bike-bicycle-original-16-blue-stingray-old-/300609992604?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45fdc0779c) was in it, but in an adult size. I'm wondering what the model is called and what years it was manufactured.
Answer
The first two looks like JT so it would be September 1982
Here is John's vintage bikes with link to schwinn date code pdf that you can download to your computer for future reference.
http://www.johnsvintagebikes.com/
If you need any other help then go to these two forums I go to The Classic and Antique Bicycle Exchange & Ratrod Bikes that also have for sale and wanted sections if you want to look for a bike some where else.
http://www.thecabe.com/vbulletin/content.php
http://www.ratrodbikes.com/
I guess your going to use it for parts like he his selling it for unless you can fix the weld on it but if you do not know how to then you want to look for a different one a ebay or Craigslist and the two links above.
The first two looks like JT so it would be September 1982
Here is John's vintage bikes with link to schwinn date code pdf that you can download to your computer for future reference.
http://www.johnsvintagebikes.com/
If you need any other help then go to these two forums I go to The Classic and Antique Bicycle Exchange & Ratrod Bikes that also have for sale and wanted sections if you want to look for a bike some where else.
http://www.thecabe.com/vbulletin/content.php
http://www.ratrodbikes.com/
I guess your going to use it for parts like he his selling it for unless you can fix the weld on it but if you do not know how to then you want to look for a different one a ebay or Craigslist and the two links above.
What is a good bicycle for a beginning cyclist?
justwonder
Currently in my early 40's. I haven't spent much time riding a bike since I was a kid, though I have used the Lifecycle at the gym many times. Now I have moved to a place where there are a lot of outdoor trails and I want to get into outdoor cycling. But I don't want to spend a lot of money for a fancy bike right away, since I'm still a beginner.
What is a good entry-level bike that I should look for. What price range are we talking? 300? 500?
Thanks.
Forgot to add, I'll be looking at men's bikes.
;-)
Answer
Avoid buying a bike at a place like Wal-Mart. Often the bikes are put together incorrectly, are unsafe, and they are so-o-o heavy and uncomfortable. In addition, they often have very few sizes, if any beyond child and adult, and fit is THE MOST IMPORTANT THING with any bicycle. While these bikes are cheap, the quality also absolutely sucks. (Try picking one of those babies up, then compare it to a bike from an actual bike shop!)
Next: what kind of riding do you want to do? All paved bike paths, on the road, on trails? If you want to do any trail riding, you want a mountain bike. If you are going to only ride on paved paths or roads, you will want a hybrid or road bike.
Find a local bike shop and talk to a sales person about the kind of riding you want to do and your budget. Actually, go to a few shops that sell different brands. Test ride a few different bikes and see what feels good. Different brands all have slightly different geometries. Some good brands to look for include Specialized, Trek, Giant, Gary Fisher (mountain bikes only), Jamis, Cannondale, Bianchi and Fuji. Schwinn is even back in the market making some decent stuff, but only if you buy it from a bike shop, not a big chain store! Jamis bikes are not as widely available as some of these other brands but are often the best priced for what you get.
For just starting out you can find a bike for under $500. Generally avoid anything under $350 unless it is on sale. If you buy after the 2007 models come out, you can probably get a 2006 model on sale this fall.
A road bike (with drop bars and everything) will probably be out of your price range--they generally start up around $600+ since they are not as popular with recreational cyclists. But if you are going to ride on pavement, you can find a 700c wheel hybrid, or "flat bar" road bike in the $500 range. If you are going to be riding off road, stick to the name brands, but you can get an entry level bike in the $400-$500 range.
Avoid buying a bike at a place like Wal-Mart. Often the bikes are put together incorrectly, are unsafe, and they are so-o-o heavy and uncomfortable. In addition, they often have very few sizes, if any beyond child and adult, and fit is THE MOST IMPORTANT THING with any bicycle. While these bikes are cheap, the quality also absolutely sucks. (Try picking one of those babies up, then compare it to a bike from an actual bike shop!)
Next: what kind of riding do you want to do? All paved bike paths, on the road, on trails? If you want to do any trail riding, you want a mountain bike. If you are going to only ride on paved paths or roads, you will want a hybrid or road bike.
Find a local bike shop and talk to a sales person about the kind of riding you want to do and your budget. Actually, go to a few shops that sell different brands. Test ride a few different bikes and see what feels good. Different brands all have slightly different geometries. Some good brands to look for include Specialized, Trek, Giant, Gary Fisher (mountain bikes only), Jamis, Cannondale, Bianchi and Fuji. Schwinn is even back in the market making some decent stuff, but only if you buy it from a bike shop, not a big chain store! Jamis bikes are not as widely available as some of these other brands but are often the best priced for what you get.
For just starting out you can find a bike for under $500. Generally avoid anything under $350 unless it is on sale. If you buy after the 2007 models come out, you can probably get a 2006 model on sale this fall.
A road bike (with drop bars and everything) will probably be out of your price range--they generally start up around $600+ since they are not as popular with recreational cyclists. But if you are going to ride on pavement, you can find a 700c wheel hybrid, or "flat bar" road bike in the $500 range. If you are going to be riding off road, stick to the name brands, but you can get an entry level bike in the $400-$500 range.
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