Schwinn Stingrays

[Re-Cyclist]

A buddy of mine just picked up two Schwinn Stingrays. Both are survivors in really clean condition except for the tires which have some dry-rot. One is a fenderless '73 5 speed in campus green with green seat. The other is a '75 (thumb shift) in red with fenders and a black seat. I'm thinking about buying both from him, but I haven't kept pace with prices on these. I'll have to give him $1.300.00 for the pair. Is this a fair price? I really don't have room for any more bikes so I'll probably hang onto them for a while, and then sell both. I just want to be sure that I can get my money back when the time comes. I have no photos to share yet, but I'll work on it. By the way, these are straight Stingrays (not Krates or Fastbacks)

 

[Re-Cyclist]

A buddy of mine just picked up two Schwinn Stingrays. Both are survivors in really clean condition except for the tires which have some dry-rot. One is a fenderless '73 5 speed in campus green with green seat. The other is a '75 (thumb shift) in red with fenders and a black seat. I'm thinking about buying both from him, but I haven't kept pace with prices on these. I'll have to give him $1.300.00 for the pair. Is this a fair price? I really don't have room for any more bikes so I'll probably hang onto them for a while, and then sell both. I just want to be sure that I can get my money back when the time comes. I have no photos to share yet, but I'll work on it. By the way, these are straight Stingrays (not Krates or Fastbacks)

 

[xochi0603]

It seems like all the money to me. I saw them on ebay earlier today then the sale ended.

 

[Re-Cyclist]

It seems like all the money to me. I saw them on ebay earlier today then the sale ended.

Thanks..... He did buy them this morning, so that would make sense. He tells me that he paid $1,150.00.

 

[unregistered]

Seems a bit steep. I feel like trigger 5 speeds, even in nice shape are a $350 tops bike lately. The stik shift one maybe $500, $550 tops. Depends how bad ya want them, I guess...

 

[Re-Cyclist]

Seems a bit steep. I feel like trigger 5 speeds, even in nice shape are a $350 tops bike lately. The stik shift one maybe $500, $550 tops. Depends how bad ya want them, I guess...

Thanks....this is good info. Think I'll pass on these.

 

[Sambikeman]

Did the sissy bars get bent while being shipped ? The green one is nice to bad there is a hole in the seat.

 

[schwinnlax]

The habits of some people are strange. I have not followed Stingray prices, but I'd beware of any bikes someone just bought and then wanted to sell same day.