Let’s see some late 70’s/early 80’s Cruisers and Spitfires

[GTs58]

My red 81 cruiser and my brown 80 cruiser 5 with the atom drum brake.

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Better check both again. The Chestnut is a 1981 and most likely with an MR serial. I think the Red one is a 1983. Check the build dates on the head badges. Nice looking examples.

 

[Dannuus]

Better check both again. The Chestnut is a 1981 and most likely with an MR serial. I think the Red one is a 1983. Check the build dates on the head badges. Nice looking examples.

Better check both again. The Chestnut is a 1981 and most likely with an MR serial. I think the Red one is a 1983. Check the build dates on the head badges. Nice looking examples.

My memory aint what it used to be. Here you go!

 

[GTs58]

My memory aint what it used to be. Here you go!

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Schwinn started stamping the head badges with the build dates starting in 1976. The Chestnut was built on the 86th day of 1981 and the Red was built on the 186th day of 1983. Very nice pair of Cruisers!

 

[Dannuus]

I would love to know how you could tell the exact years on them before you saw the serial numbers! Can you provide me this week's Powerball numbers please?

 

[koolbikes]

My memory aint what it used to be. Here you go!

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Nice original Cruiser examples. On your 1983 Cruiser I have never seen that style "Schwinn" Top Tube Script without the feathers before, very nice.
I also see you went with the most comfortable, Super Cushy Schwinn Accessory Seat, I Like it !

 

[Dannuus]

Does anyone have the painted rack that was offered in 81? Also, my red 83 is celibrating its 40th birthday today!

 

[blue72beetle]

Can someone help me understand why these things are so popular? I see them for $300-$500, and I don't get it. Late 70s/early 80s Schwinns aren't all that popular, and for that money you could buy 2 or 3 decent Typhoons (I know, not a ballooner).

 

[Dannuus]

Can someone help me understand why these things are so popular? I see them for $300-$500, and I don't get it. Late 70s/early 80s Schwinns aren't all that popular, and for that money you could buy 2 or 3 decent Typhoons (I know, not a ballooner).

I like them simply because there are a lot less of the ballooners than middleweights.

 

[coasterbrakejunkie1969]

Can someone help me understand why these things are so popular? I see them for $300-$500, and I don't get it. Late 70s/early 80s Schwinns aren't all that popular, and for that money you could buy 2 or 3 decent Typhoons (I know, not a ballooner).

First of all they are the end of the line for Chicago Schwinns. I think the combination of a middleweight frame and balloon tires from the factory attracts people. Also lots of guys lived through the beach cruiser days and these were the standard. I think at the time the Typhoon was on the decline and you see more cruisers then Typhoons.

 

[koolbikes]

Can someone help me understand why these things are so popular? I see them for $300-$500, and I don't get it. Late 70s/early 80s Schwinns aren't all that popular, and for that money you could buy 2 or 3 decent Typhoons (I know, not a ballooner).

Balloon Tire Cruiser models are a way better ride than a middleweight. Ride one and you will understand.
Schwinn is known for the iconic cantilever frame 26"/ 24" / 20" models and these are the last of the U.S.A. Built Schwinn Quality Bicycles.