1981 Schwinn The Sting info

[Eric Rosa]

I came across the 1981 Schwinn Sting at a garage sale a couple years back. The man putting on the sale said the bike belonged to his son and it wasn't for sale. After a couple years of contact with the father, he passed his sons contact information to me and the son is willing to take the bike down to let me take a good look at it and possibly buy it. I'm not really knowledgeable on vintage bmx so I was wondering what this bicycle is worth so I don't go in blind. I cant really find a price comparison other what one is listed for on ebay. I appreciate any help! Hopefully I can make a deal on it.

 

[Schwinny]

I came across the 1981 Schwinn Sting at a garage sale a couple years back. The man putting on the sale said the bike belonged to his son and it wasn't for sale. After a couple years of contact with with the father, he passed his sons contact information to me and he is willing to take the bike down and let me take a good look at it and possibly buy it. I'm not really knowledgeable on vintage bmx so I was wondering what this bicycle is worth so I don't go in blind. I cant really find a price comparison other what one is listed for on ebay. I appreciate any help! Hopefully I can make a deal on it.

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Hand made, exotic to the BMX world. Highly desirable to BMX collectors of 20" BMX bikes. Very rare in really good original condition.
I sold a hashed 1979 model two years ago with very few original parts for $350 in 30 minutes when I tried to sell it. I undersold it and could have got more if I tried.
https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/schwinn-sting-what-have-we-here.215884/

With the BMX market blowing up right now, and the condition that one is in, I would say that one is at the top end. Retail, with a little time and patience, I wouldn't be surprised if that was a $3500 bike.
But, you'll need to jump into the BMX crowd. The CABE is not the best place although there are a few here that really go for them.
No telling, but I'd pay $800, maybe a thou on a wholesale find like this.
If he asks for an offer, I'd start at $500 and judge his response. He may know what's up.

 

[Eric Rosa]

Hand made, exotic to the BMX world. Highly desirable to BMX collectors of 20" BMX bikes. Very rare in really good original condition.
I sold a hashed 1979 model two years ago with very few original parts for $350 in 30 minutes when I tried to sell it. I undersold it and could have got more of I tried.
https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/schwinn-sting-what-have-we-here.215884/

With the BMX market blowing up right now, and the condition that one is in, I would say that one is at the top end. Retail, with a little time and patience, I wouldn't be surprised if that was a $3500 bike.
But, you'll need to jump into the BMX crowd. The CABE is not the best place although there are a few here that really go for them.
No telling, but I'd pay $800, maybe a thou on a wholesale find like this.
If he asks for an offer, I'd start at $500 and judge his response. He may know what's up.

I appreciate your response, I'm definitely going to try and purchase it. It looks like it'll clean up like new

 

[Schwinny]

I appreciate your response, I'm definitely going to try and purchase it. It looks like it'll clean up like new

Yes, those tires, pads, grips and seat are the cream. OG parts like that are golden.

 

[Eric Rosa]

Yes, those tires, pads, grips and seat are the cream. OG parts like that are golden.

When I first saw this bike I thought it might be a good one. I need to get into the BMX world because I've heard of some parts and bikes that bring crazy money haha
Also.. the original sprocket is hanging on the wall in this garage, I forgot to snap a picture of that too.

 

[byke!punk]

It’s seller’s market for vintage BMX like that. An exceptional find right there. You play the cards right on that and WOW-E. Guys cut off a finger for every stem, fork, what have you…it really is stupid

 

[Eric Rosa]

It’s seller’s market for vintage BMX like that. An exceptional find right there. You play the cards right on that and WOW-E. Guys cut off a finger for every stem, fork, what have you…it really is stupid

Oh wow, now I'm really hoping I can make a deal on this thing!

 

[birdzgarage]

The parts are worth more than the frame and fork.f&f are about 1000.redline flight cranks with the double dimple bb and sprocket are 1000 plus.200 for the dx pedals.250 plus for the gt bars.looks like a suntour power stem,another 250.sunshine hubs on 7x hoops another 400 to 500

 

[birdzgarage]

That bike was assembled from parts.none of that stuff would be original on a stock complete. I'm not even sure it came complete. I think it was frame and fork only.to get top dollar if selling it needs to be parted out

 

[Eric Rosa]

The parts are worth more than the frame and fork.f&f are about 1000.redline flight cranks with the double dimple bb and sprocket are 1000 plus.200 for the dx pedals.250 plus for the gt bars.looks like a suntour power stem,another 250.sunshine hubs on 7x hoops another 400 to 500

Oh wow thank you for the info. The sprocket that originally was on it Is hanging in the garage as well. He wold swap cranks and sprockets depending on the track