Schwinn High Sierra

[rasmith3530]

I am looking at buying a Schwinn High Sierra. I'm guessing it to be a 1986 or so model, as it has the cam-operated Suntour brakes. Does anybody have experience with these brakes? Is $100 or so a decent price if the bike is in fairly decent shape? I want it for its unusual nature.

Thanks,

 

[tDuctape]

I am looking at buying a Schwinn High Sierra. I'm guessing it to be a 1986 or so model, as it has the cam-operated Suntour brakes. Does anybody have experience with these brakes? Is $100 or so a decent price if the bike is in fairly decent shape? I want it for its unusual nature.

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Thanks,

They are pretty straight forward and certainly with a little google help you can find directions on the internet on how to adjust them.

Fun little project.

 

[Andrew Gorman]

I've always found them pretty bulletproof. And High Sierras are great bikes. I'd call $100.00 anywhere between a high fair price and steal, depending on where you are, and if the frame is 21" or taller.
Here's some basic info on the brakes:
http://sheldonbrown.com/canti-rollercam.html
and
http://jail.sine.com/sheldonbrown/sheldonbrown.com/canti-rollercam.html

 

[rocknrolla]

These High Sierras have very good reviews and seem to be low maintanence once built. Nice choice!

 

[muddywaters]

Shwinn High Sierra

I bought a Shwinn High Sierra new in the mid 80's. It has thousands of miles on it and all I've ever done to it was replace a worn out bottom bracket and replaced tires. It's a rock.

 

[jim wayne]

High Sierra

These are really great bikes just picked up a nice 85 from an estate sale. Has 4130 tubeing.