Schwinn Cruiser Modified to add 5 speed shifter, rear caliper brake, and tank horn. $350

[GTs58]

Here's the eBay listing. I don't see any numbers that should be stamped in the head badge that indicated the actual build date. There is a Giant sticker on the right rear drop out that have been said to have the build dates on them.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/394074952148?campid=5335809022

 

[Xlobsterman]

Thanks for your message, When I googled Schwinn, the site showed that the Cruisers were made between 1980-1984. Where can I find the info that they were made after 1984? Also, I thought I could only send one picture. I would be happy to send some more if you you can help me understand how to send them, or, if you want to give me your email address, I could send them to you that way. Thanks, Steve

There is no serial number database for the Taiwan made bikes such as yours. You will need to date it by the 4 numbers stamped into the head badge on the front of the bike, or from the date code on the small white sticker on the right rear drop out. If I had to guess, I would say your bike is a 1986, or 87 model? If you can post pics of the date codes I mentioned, we can confirm that for you. You can also date it from the decal scheme on the bike. Yours is similar to this 86 catalog pic.

 

[Stephen Gordon]

Here's the eBay listing. I don't see any numbers that should be stamped in the head badge that indicated the actual build date. There is a Giant sticker on the right rear drop out that have been said to have the build dates on them.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/394074952148?campid=5335809022

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The sticker on the right rear drop only identifies the local Bike shop. Thanks

 

[GTs58]

The sticker on the right rear drop only identifies the local Bike shop. Thanks

That white sticker says Giant............schw app. That's the manufacture's sticker. I do see a real faint date stamping on the head badge but cannot make out any numbers.

 

[Stephen Gordon]

That white sticker says Giant............schw app. That's the manufacture's sticker. I do see a real faint date stamping on the head badge but cannot make out any numbers.

Thanks. I'll double check.

 

[Xlobsterman]

The sticker on the right rear drop only identifies the local Bike shop. Thanks

There is a small white sticker on the RIGHT REAR DROPOUT that says GIANT and has 4 numbers on it indicating the month and year the bike was made at the Giant Bike Factory in Taiwan!