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Schwinn Lemon Peeler 1972 Krate Mint Unused On Ebay

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mike1117

Wore out three sets of tires already!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/287041863147.
To start off, I like this very interesting bike, and it looks to be unused as title states, and looks very sharp. And I do not like to poke my nose into other people's listings but there are some things though that I see in the pics that do not match the description that I think a potential buyer should know. Perhaps seller is even a member on this site. Listing states the bike is a 1972 which would have a disc brake on it if you wanted this bike to be correct for that year, seller states period correct, so a 1971 bike would have the rear caliper brakes, so it could be said to be period correct, not just that year I suppose. However listing states, " Every single part on this is vintage Schwinn correct . NOT any recent remake". Now it depends on how one determines what "recent" means I suppose. But there never was an original1968-1973 Krate built with the bow reflector type pedals as shown. The rear tire is a 1998-99 or possibly newer Raised Black Letter tire. They did not not make these tires until the 1998 repop coaster yellow and blue Stingrays of that time which had these tires on them, while the 1998-99Krates had the RWL tires on them both tires being made overseas. Rear shocks look from pics to be shiny/polished chrome, period correct shocks would not be shiny chrome as those shown, a more dull type chrome/cadium silver type finish on it (I could be wrong about the shocks, would have to see bike in person). Might be some other stuff not period correct, however the seller never states this is an NOS bike and is correct in doing so. Seller states some NOS parts were used which is correct. Now that said, I would like to own this bike, it looks to be done very well with some great parts on it, and I do wish the seller good luck with the sale.

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/287041863147.
To start off, I like this very interesting bike, and it looks to be unused as title states, and looks very sharp. And I do not like to poke my nose into other people's listings but there are some things though that I see in the pics that do not match the description that I think a potential buyer should know. Perhaps seller is even a member on this site. Listing states the bike is a 1972 which would have a disc brake on it if you wanted this bike to be correct for that year, seller states period correct, so a 1971 bike would have the rear caliper brakes, so it could be said to be period correct, not just that year I suppose. However listing states, " Every single part on this is vintage Schwinn correct . NOT any recent remake". Now it depends on how one determines what "recent" means I suppose. But there never was an original1968-1973 Krate built with the bow reflector type pedals as shown. The rear tire is a 1998-99 or possibly newer Raised Black Letter tire. They did not not make these tires until the 1998 repop coaster yellow and blue Stingrays of that time which had these tires on them, while the 1998-99Krates had the RWL tires on them both tires being made overseas. Rear shocks look from pics to be shiny/polished chrome, period correct shocks would not be shiny chrome as those shown, a more dull type chrome/cadium silver type finish on it (I could be wrong about the shocks, would have to see bike in person). Might be some other stuff not period correct, however the seller never states this is an NOS bike and is correct in doing so. Seller states some NOS parts were used which is correct. Now that said, I would like to own this bike, it looks to be done very well with some great parts on it, and I do wish the seller good luck with the sale.

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Thoise are also the 1998 pedals with the round or diamond shaped holes.
 
https://www.ebay.com/itm/287041863147.
To start off, I like this very interesting bike, and it looks to be unused as title states, and looks very sharp. And I do not like to poke my nose into other people's listings but there are some things though that I see in the pics that do not match the description that I think a potential buyer should know. Perhaps seller is even a member on this site. Listing states the bike is a 1972 which would have a disc brake on it if you wanted this bike to be correct for that year, seller states period correct, so a 1971 bike would have the rear caliper brakes, so it could be said to be period correct, not just that year I suppose. However listing states, " Every single part on this is vintage Schwinn correct . NOT any recent remake". Now it depends on how one determines what "recent" means I suppose. But there never was an original1968-1973 Krate built with the bow reflector type pedals as shown. The rear tire is a 1998-99 or possibly newer Raised Black Letter tire. They did not not make these tires until the 1998 repop coaster yellow and blue Stingrays of that time which had these tires on them, while the 1998-99Krates had the RWL tires on them both tires being made overseas. Rear shocks look from pics to be shiny/polished chrome, period correct shocks would not be shiny chrome as those shown, a more dull type chrome/cadium silver type finish on it (I could be wrong about the shocks, would have to see bike in person). Might be some other stuff not period correct, however the seller never states this is an NOS bike and is correct in doing so. Seller states some NOS parts were used which is correct. Now that said, I would like to own this bike, it looks to be done very well with some great parts on it, and I do wish the seller good luck with the sale.

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Mike1117, I have NO stake in this bicycle, but the seller's description is a poor attempt of creating provenance for a restored bicycle. One of those cases were too much information holds no merit. First, the bicycle has No Reserve, so I expect the auction to end early due to some issue with incorrect listing, blah, blah, blah, as I feel that it's a fishing expedition to feel the market out or to find its value.
We could tear this bicycle down over what is original & what is repop, what is correct or what is incorrect, but I will say it again, its restored using original & repop Schwinn parts. The value is in the parts not the bicycle as a whole.
 
Mike1117, I have NO stake in this bicycle, but the seller's description is a poor attempt of creating provenance for a restored bicycle.
In fact, according to that wall of text description, this bike was built entirely from spare parts:
He had the frame that he got from the Chicago Schwinn company that was never painted. He had bought out the last of the parts he could get from them and this was part of it.
I thought the paint shade looked a little "off" for Kool Lemon (it seems closer to the later Canary Yellow), and it turns out (elsewhere in that wall of text) that it was painted by a local body shop.
 
seller really Hyped this bike...There are tons out there like this assembled from various orig and repop parts and repainted
it's just a "Yawn....not another one of...."
 
Can't be a legit sale? Unbelievable if true...
Ad clearly states that the bike is built from parts. If it's indeed a 72 frame, all 72s were disc brake bikes...

Just a quick look...
Bike has caliper brake, not disk as it should
Color is incorrect
Repro sissy bar/shock assembly
Worst of the worst reissue rear slick, and a black wall to boot. Kenya front tire.
Wrong seat tag for 72 (but nice seat otherwise)
68 shifter
Late model reissue reflector style bow pedals
Non schwinn top nut on head set
Incorrect front 4 dimple front fender
Possible chrome rear fender brace?
Not a Schwinn light, atleast not one that I've ever seen?
Chainguard bracket has obvious pitting, or some kind of textured coating on it.

I really hope someone didn't actually buy this! There are some nice original parts on it, but this is a 2000.00 bike at the most if I'm being generous.
My 2 cents anyway
 
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