Sold 1981 Schwinn Cruiser 5

[49autocycledeluxe]

1981 Cruiser 5 rescued from 30 years on a back patio under a tarp. recently disassembled and cleaned up. original Schwinn Studded Balloon tires have cracks in the whitewalls but are structurally sound. Schwinn shifter is from a 5 speed lightweight and I believe the derailleur is from something else as well. original paint has a good shine but also a good amount of scratches. took it on a 5-10 mile ride a few weekends ago and everything functions as it should.

local pickup only in Fremont Ca. price is $400.00, though a vintage trade is always a possibility.

 

[GTs58]

Do you have a good shot of the freewheel face?

 

[49autocycledeluxe]

@GTs58​

why do you want to see that? my phone needs charged to take a picture.

 

[GTs58]

@GTs58​

why do you want to see that? my phone needs charged to take a picture.

Someone has mentioned that they have a French freewheel on the 1981 cruiser five. I’ve had three 5 speed cruisers and don’t remember what brand freewheel was on them. But I don’t think I had one that was French.

 

[49autocycledeluxe]

Someone has mentioned that they have a French freewheel on the 1981 cruiser five. I’ve had three 5 speed cruisers and don’t remember what brand freewheel was on them. But I don’t think I had one that was French.

I can't see what it says, but my spare Atom Drum wheel says Shimano on the freewheel.

 

[GTs58]

I can't see what it says, but my spare Atom Drum wheel says Shimano on the freewheel.

That's what I think is correct. Here is the one that is on someone' Cruiser 5 and he was told it's correct. But with Schwinn during this time, anything is possible.

 

[detroitbike]

That's what I think is correct. Here is the one that is on someone' Cruiser 5 and he was told it's correct. But with Schwinn during this time, anything is possible.

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the pictured freewheel is correct.

 

[ozzie]

Someone has mentioned that they have a French freewheel on the 1981 cruiser five. I’ve had three 5 speed cruisers and don’t remember what brand freewheel was on them. But I don’t think I had one that was French.

I had one with caliper brakes and French hubs.

 

[Dra]

When did schwinn stop making USA bicycles

 

[GTs58]

The last few models that were made in the US were some light weights made in the Greenville plant. That ended in 91 I believe