For all the Cruiser 5 Lovers

[Arjnmrskr213]

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Was checking offer up, when I came across this. I don't know if his prices are spot on but he has 6 really nice Cruiser 5 with what looks like OG paint. They have some twisted lowrider crap parts like twisted fender braces but nothing that can't be switched back out

 

[PlasticNerd]

A bit pricey, IMO.

 

[49autocycledeluxe]

looks like somewhere he got the idea that they were worth $1,000 each.

 

[Arjnmrskr213]

Idk since we're out in California if those prices would be correct. Or if they are completely krazie even for Cali. To be honest I never understood why the cruiser 5 and spitfires commanded more money than any middleweight from the 70s I would of thought they'd be worth less since they are newer

 

[fordmike65]

I work in Alhambra in case anyone needs info or would like me to put eyes on them if you're interested.

 

[49autocycledeluxe]

Idk since we're out in California if those prices would be correct. Or if they are completely krazie even for Cali. To be honest I never understood why the cruiser 5 and spitfires commanded more money than any middleweight from the 70s I would of thought they'd be worth less since they are newer

Cruiser 5's and Spitfires ride much better than the earlier stuff, add the 5 speed and cool drum brake and the Cruiser 5 is a great bike for a "late model".

I've had a pretty good Cruiser 5 on Craigslist for a couple months at $475.00 and have not had one call.

 

[koolbikes]

Idk since we're out in California if those prices would be correct. Or if they are completely krazie even for Cali. To be honest I never understood why the cruiser 5 and spitfires commanded more money than any middleweight from the 70s I would of thought they'd be worth less since they are newer

Well according to the Schwinn Catalogs and Dealer Spec books, they are Balloon Frame Bicycles, not Middleweights. They have S2 wheels, rear Atom drum brakes and are awesome riding bicycles. These are the last of the great U.S.A. Schwinn made 26", 24", 20" Balloon Frames.

 

[Xlobsterman]

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Was checking offer up, when I came across this. I don't know if his prices are spot on but he has 6 really nice Cruiser 5 with what looks like OG paint. They have some twisted lowrider crap parts like twisted fender braces but nothing that can't be switched back out

Value is all subjective! It is a nice collection of bikes, but I would never pay that price for one of them! But as I have stated many times before, the people out in California have more money than brains sometimes! He has them all listed separately also for $1000ea. The Copertone bike is a repaint, and there are condition issues with some of the others if you look at all of them in the individual listings.

 

[Xlobsterman]

Well according to the Schwinn Catalogs and Dealer Spec books, they are Balloon Frame Bicycles, not Middleweights. They have S2 wheels, rear Atom drum brakes and are awesome riding bicycles. These are the last of the great U.S.A. Schwinn made 26", 24", 20" Balloon Frames.

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Actually, some of the early 1980 modes still used the middleweight frames. One of the bikes in his lot has a middleweight frame.

ORIGINAL SCHWINN 5 SPEED CRUISER for Sale in Alhambra, CA - OfferUp

Reconditioned/Certified, Asking $1000. Ill let it speak for its self. Serious people only. No low ballers.. Make an offer!;

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[koolbikes]

Appears they have ALL been SOLD.