Detroit and Chicago CL

[phantom]

Gotta love those locations for bikes. This one would last about 4 minutes on Atlanta CL and sell for at least a hundred more..

1965 Schwinn Traveler 3-speed - bicycles - by owner - bike sale

1965 Schwinn Traveler 3-speed coppertone in great original condition. $175.00 obo

detroit.craigslist.org

 

[phantom]

Schwinn Cruiser - bicycles - by owner - bike sale

Nice Schwinn Cruiser 5 speed 26 " Made in Chicago back in 1980-81 . Rides like new !

chicago.craigslist.org

 

[GTs58]

It's all about location, location and location.

 

[phantom]

It's all about location, location and location.

Honestly here is what I think. Back in the 50's 60's both cities were booming with huge populations and there were a whole lot of middle to upper middle income earners that could afford to buy their kids a Schwinn. The largest city in the South was Atlanta metro with about 1/2 a million. Average workers didn't make the same money as union workers and a Schwinn would have been a real splurge over a department store bicycle.

 

[tripple3]

pics of Cruiser 5 $390 Detroit CL

I'm sure it's worth that and more at todays values;
Schwinn Sold ALL they made,
and that's a BUNCH!!!

 

[56 Vette]

Smoking deal on the chestnut cruiser 5, at memory lane and Monroe, one was going for $1000, a nice black one was going for $800. I bought mine for $300 at Ann arbor a few years ago, not in this nice of shape. After a full blow apart detail, tires and tubes, it's one of favorites to ride!

 

[mickeyc]

Another Detroit area Cruiser 5.....

SCHWINN 1983 CRUISER 5 SPEED - bicycles - by owner - bike sale

Original bike.inside stored for years. Recent new schwinn tires , tubes and bearings cleaned and regressed.no rust or nicks. Ready to ride. Leave phone will not answer e mail.

detroit.craigslist.org

 

[StingrayRider]

I picked up this one from the Boise craigslist for 275 last summer.

 

[1motime]

Anyone ever take a chance and contact a stranger on Craigslist and try to buy and ship a bike like these? I don't have that sort of trust

 

[ditchpig]

Anyone ever take a chance and contact a stranger on Craigslist and try to buy and ship a bike like these? I don't have that sort of trust

It's all about the the communication. I try to get a phone number or direct email and see if the seller is genuine. Haven't had an issue with the ones that came accross with quick replies and honest answers. Goes for Kijiji too.
Kryn