Ten Most Collectible Bikes Of All Time

[frankabr.]

I think we can all agree on this!

1. Schwinn Aerocycle
2. Schwinn Autocycle
3. Schwinn Motocycle
4. 1955 Boy's Schwinn Phantom
5. 1955 Girls Blue Schwinn Phantom
6. 1971 Schwinn Grey Ghost
7. 1970-71 Schwinn Cotton Picker
8. 1948 Schwinn Excelsior Straightbar
9. 1953 Schwinn Panther
10. Anything Else Made By Schwinn, Including Early 50's Schwinn Hornet, Wasp, or Spitfire, Stingrays, etc.

There should be absolutely no argument here that these are the ten most collectible bikes of all time.

Best regards, F.A.

 

[spook1s]

If you say so.....

I'm sure there are MANY people here who would beg to differ!

 

[richtrix]

Do you mean.... Ten most collected Schwinns ? or the 10 most collectable Bicycles? No doubt Schwinn bikes are very collectable and fine bikes but there's a lot of bikes that are more desirable and rare than some listed in your top ten......Just my opinion.......

 

[frankabr.]

All Bikes All Brands, These Are The Best

Theres been a lot of "Schwinn Bashing," lately, but I prefer to call it what it really is: Schwinn Envy!

These ten bikes, I think we can all agree . . . Are The Best Ever Made!!!! Of Any Brand!!!!!! The test of time will tell. One hundred years from now, no-one will remember the name "Elgin Bluebird." Bluebird, Schmubird. But "Schwinn Phantom," they will say, "Now That Was A Bike!"

I'm glad that you all now see my point of view. I place the Schwinn with other great products of the ages:
Leica Cameras
Martin Guitars
Rolls Royce Automobiles
Picasso Paintings
Penn Fishing Reels
Gibson Banjos
Stradivarius Violins

Feel free to add to the list. But you do not have permission to disagree.

F.A.

 

[s1b]

Thats like comparing the Mona Lisa (Elgin Bluebird) to a Wal Mart wall filler (Schwinn). Sorry, but Colson Commander is another piece art. I agree the Schwinn will be remembered more, but that doesn't mean its always the best. 1957 Chevy Bel Air to a 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk. The Chevy is nice , but the Studebaker Hawk is pure art.

Theres been a lot of "Schwinn Bashing," lately, but I prefer to call it what it really is: Schwinn Envy!

These ten bikes, I think we can all agree . . . Are The Best Ever Made!!!! Of Any Brand!!!!!! The test of time will tell. One hundred years from now, no-one will remember the name "Elgin Bluebird." Bluebird, Schmubird. But "Schwinn Phantom," they will say, "Now That Was A Bike!"

I'm glad that you all now see my point of view. I place the Schwinn with other great products of the ages:
Leica Cameras
Martin Guitars
Rolls Royce Automobiles
Picasso Paintings
Penn Fishing Reels
Gibson Banjos
Stradivarius Violins

Feel free to add to the list. But you do not have permission to disagree.

F.A.

 

[Luckykat32]

Well said...

"What's popular isn't always right, & whats right isn't always popular" -anonymous

Thats like comparing the Mona Lisa (Elgin Bluebird) to a Wal Mart wall filler (Schwinn). Sorry, but Colson Commander is another piece art. I agree the Schwinn will be remembered more, but that doesn't mean its always the best. 1957 Chevy Bel Air to a 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk. The Chevy is nice , but the Studebaker Hawk is pure art.

 

[slick]

Just curious how many NON schwinn bikes you have ridden, or had the chance to gaze your eyes on in person? I'm only 5'9" and every time I ride my B6 my knees are in my face constantly bumping into the bars when you have to turn also..on my speedline airflow i'm much more at ease and don't have to plan on when to stop pedaling before I come across a turn in front of me. As far as collectible goes, how many schwinns have you seen bring in over $5k except for an Aerocycle? In my opinion they are on the low end of the hi dollar collectors spectrum unless it's one of those " I had one of those when I was a kid" or "i always wanted one but never got one when I was that age so I want one know to rekindle my youth". And yes I own more than 1 schwinn and I ride ALL of my bikes long distance. Just my opinion.

Theres been a lot of "Schwinn Bashing," lately, but I prefer to call it what it really is: Schwinn Envy!

These ten bikes, I think we can all agree . . . Are The Best Ever Made!!!! Of Any Brand!!!!!! The test of time will tell. One hundred years from now, no-one will remember the name "Elgin Bluebird." Bluebird, Schmubird. But "Schwinn Phantom," they will say, "Now That Was A Bike!"

I'm glad that you all now see my point of view. I place the Schwinn with other great products of the ages:
Leica Cameras
Martin Guitars
Rolls Royce Automobiles
Picasso Paintings
Penn Fishing Reels
Gibson Banjos
Stradivarius Violins

Feel free to add to the list. But you do not have permission to disagree.

F.A.

 

[Buster1]

Guys, I think FA is just pulling your legs. Spreading a little holiday cheer.

 

[tony d.]

top ten

Well said...

"What's popular isn't always right, & whats right isn't always popular" -anonymous

I'd say substitute the 48 exselseor with a 48 strate bar ace it's easier to spell my best quote is

It's not good becaus it'sold It' old becaus it's good =o)

 

[frankabr.]

My Point Is That You Don't Have To Have Every Bike On Someone's Checklist!

When I see a "ten bike's you must have" checklist, I laugh. That checklist isn't my list, thats someone elses checklist. Rather than dabbling in this bike or that, I believe in specialization. The collector world is much too diverse to be characterized by one list.

I'll give three quick examples: In the collector guitar world, there are Martin People and Giblson People. There are acoustic collectors, electric guitar collectors, bass guitar collectors, collectors of early American guitars, the list goes on and on. I used to collect 35mm cameras, and was a member of the Leica Historical Society. There are Leica collectors, Nikon rangefinder people, early foldout camera people, spy camera collectors, etc. In the toy train world there are Lionel people, American Flyer people, this scale train, that scale.

You get the picture.

I believe that specialization is preferable to non specialization. Rather than dabble in all things, I'd rather be a specialist in one.

My take on things, and I hope I've made you think about this subject. Happy Holidays,

F.A.