1980 Schwinn Cruiser 5

[GTs58]

There is definitely a crowd that collects these bikes since they were Schwinn's last Chicago built Balloon models, plus they had heavy duty wheelsets. The last of the earlier Balloon Schwinns was the 1964 Wasp, then the reintroduction of Schwinn's ballooner was the 1977 Spitfire.

I purchased this near mint 81 Cruiser 5 for $150 and sold it for $375. I could have sold it for much more but I liked the kid that bought it.

 

[cyberpaull]

Love all the 5-Speeds. Here is my 78 Klunker-5.

 

[how]

sweet

 

[1979AL]

The fenders, rack and headlight were dealer installed or aftermarket accessories, and did not come on the bike in the box from Schwinn.

More pictures before cleaning.

do you still have the bike for sale?

 

[cds2323]

do you still have the bike for sale?

Unfortunately the bike is long gone. The bike was so clean I kinda regret selling it, it’s hard to find untouched original bikes that are in such nice original condition. Sold via my local CL to a person who happened to be a CABE member, not sure if she’s still on tho.

 

[Xlobsterman]

There is definitely a crowd that collects these bikes since they were Schwinn's last Chicago built Balloon models, plus they had heavy duty wheelsets. The last of the earlier Balloon Schwinns was the 1964 Wasp, then the reintroduction of Schwinn's ballooner was the 1977 Spitfire.

Actually, the "California Cruiser" was Schwinn's first balloon tire bike introduced in 76 before the Spitfire!