05-20-2012, 01:20 PM
Hello, I just purchased a (what I think is a 1988) Schwinn Woodlands yesterday for $50 at a thrift store. The thing that I first noticed about it, is that the entire thing (except for a few minor chips on the front fork and on the back by the tires) seems to be original. Even the tires say Schwinn Slickrock and are gum tires. The seat is in excellent condition, and the shoes on it look great. The only thing that baffles me is the brakes look to be a bit 1970's style to me. I'm not sure as to why, but maybe it's just because it's a mountain bike.
If anyone can confirm this is a 1988 (on the badge it says 3228, so I figured that is the 322nd day of 1988). & I would like to know a rough price on how much this bike is worth. It shifts beautifully, the tires still have a lot of tread, the break shoes are great, and everything is there. Like I said, just a few minor chips on the front fork and the back part of the frame by the rear wheel (I don't know the terminology for it). Also, the spoke guard on the rear wheel is slightly yellowed with a small crack, which I don't think that's a big deal, but wanted to add it!
I will provide a picture (it's not the best quality) but it will show that it's a Schwinn Woodlands and yeah. I hope to get some incite on the year and worth of this bicycle.
If anyone can confirm this is a 1988 (on the badge it says 3228, so I figured that is the 322nd day of 1988). & I would like to know a rough price on how much this bike is worth. It shifts beautifully, the tires still have a lot of tread, the break shoes are great, and everything is there. Like I said, just a few minor chips on the front fork and the back part of the frame by the rear wheel (I don't know the terminology for it). Also, the spoke guard on the rear wheel is slightly yellowed with a small crack, which I don't think that's a big deal, but wanted to add it!
I will provide a picture (it's not the best quality) but it will show that it's a Schwinn Woodlands and yeah. I hope to get some incite on the year and worth of this bicycle.