1961 Schwinn Firebolt help condition/value

[Superman1984]

Would you guys give me your opinions on this bike's condition & maybe what it's worth IF Anything ? I am not Really a fan of these frames nor red .I know you guys have said Schwinn uses specific tires on some rims so would this be 1 of those type bikes? I can get it for less than $100,View attachment 1095636

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Is it worth having around as a nice cleaned original ?

 

[Superman1984]

Oh by the way. I am positive it has a bendix rear hub ...... if that helps any. I read they're good like Komet Super & New Departure

 

[Roger Henning]

Schwinn never made a Firebolt. I would have see it in person to comment on the price but it looks more like a $50 bike to me. Roger

 

[Oilit]

Maybe a 60's Typhoon - with a bent fork, replaced seat and handlebar. Paint looks decent, but that fork is bent pretty bad.

 

[Superman1984]

Maybe a 60's Typhoon - with a bent fork, replaced seat and handlebar. Paint looks decent, but that fork is bent pretty bad.

Yeah. I am passing on it so if anybody wants it for anything .... i can give you the listing from FB

 

[Adamtinkerer]

Short head tube suggests a 24" bike.

 

[Superman1984]

Short head tube suggests a 24" bike.

Yeah it has 24" wheels. Wasn't sure they are stock + another reason I don't care for it /Schwinns & weird tire sizings etc. I prefer 26x2.125 or 26x3" with a little modification capable bikes

 

[Adamtinkerer]

Yeah it has 24" wheels. Wasn't sure they are stock + another reason I don't care for it /Schwinns & weird tire sizings etc. I prefer 26x2.125 or 26x3" with a little modification capable bikes

24" bikes are the red headed step children of the bike world!

 

[Superman1984]

24" bikes are the red headed step children of the bike world!

Well ... with me the whole frame design, the schwinn maker, and 24" wheels has basically limited me to straight bar style frames, TRM tanked girls bikes, & modern day Chinese made bikes that can look old. Somebody has got to love the soulless gingers in the bike world though