1981 0r 1982 Schwinn Superior Gran Sport Orange

[bikecrazy]

That is one special bike! Great color too.

 

[milesmoriarty]

thank you! its posted on ebay now. not because I don't love it, I just don't have the expertise in this field. also, major knee problems if I ever wanted to take it for a spin.. that's a real bummer

 

[GTs58]

You left out the critical information in your listing, like the frame size. Looks like a 19" but I could be wrong.

 

[milesmoriarty]

You left out the critical information in your listing, like the frame size. Looks like a 19" but I could be wrong.

1302 : headbadge
20412 : serial
I measured 60mm.

 

[Freqman1]

60 cm? How did you measure? Thanks, Shawn

 

[Freqman1]

60 cm? How did you measure? Thanks, Shawn

Measure from the top of the seat tube to the center of the crank using either cm or inches (or both for your Ebay listing). You can Google "How to measure a road bike frame" as well to see what I'm talking about. V/r Shawn

 

[milesmoriarty]

Thats what i did Also used the registry to confirm frame size

Schwinn Paramount Registry Database

www.jaysmarine.com

 

[Schwinn499]

Mainland...Don Mainland. You can tell the difference by where is says Superior in multiple places. I highly doubt a TdF bike, trainer or not, would have the retail safety stickers on it.

 

[milesmoriarty]

Thats a valid point. This is why i am still in "training wheels." I guess the next question is, because so few were made between 81-83, using older parts for assembly. Is there a true stock example of a "Superior" from this era?

 

[milesmoriarty]

Headbadge and serial number correlation. The frame may be older or built for a paramount. Forensic test needed