The "HOLY GRAIL" of Schwinn MTB frames!

[Mr. Monkeyarms]

IMO it is not a defect, just a mistake! Humans are prone to making mistakes, that is why they still make pencils with erasers on them..........LOL

The upside down badge is similar to the upside down serial numbers on some of the Chicago bikes! Either way, I like it that way. Not only is this a rare frameset, but it just may be the only one ever produced with the badge upside down.............?

Anyone can have a bike like everyone else. It takes a unique person to appreciate unique bikes.

Again, super cool find!

 

[Balloontyre]

Nice pick up! I've got a Japanese Takara with same frame fork, I don't know who made frames for them tho

 

[Xlobsterman]

Anyone can have a bike like everyone else. It takes a unique person to appreciate unique bikes.

Again, super cool find!

Yes, it is a unique find that's for sure!

I have seen these frames before, and had a discussion about them on another bike forum a few years ago. So I had a bit of knowledge about them beforehand. I just couldn't believe my eyes when the seller sent me the pics of the frame they had.

The seller gave me a price, and I said done deal. I had a bit of an issue with the seller in getting a shipping quote, but we resolved that after a few days. I almost thought the sale was going to fall through because of it. But it all worked out in the end......

 

[Mr. Monkeyarms]

I love it when you go to look at an old bike someone has with little to go on at first & find something truly rare/unique & better than expected!! It doesn't happen often enough but makes up for times when it goes the other way. Congrats!

 

[Fritz Katzenjammer]

COOL! Build it up! Whats the point of having it if you don’t use it.

Some nice Araya rims on Sunshine hubs with an SR crankset, stem & seatpost and Suntour derailleur. (5speeds only please) Mmmmmm!

Oh... and Dia Comp brakes.

it would be that thing you only take out for a ride on the nicest days, the rest of the time you just polish it and look at it while your beer gets warm.

can you tell I like old Japanese bikes? Just a bit...

 

[J-wagon]

Very cool! . Some discussion about this by @Les who also has 1983 frame and fork.

Post in thread 'Need help IDing this '83 MTN bike' https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/need-help-iding-this-83-mtn-bike.208073/post-1437859

 

[gkeep]

So you gonna "Rat " it out right??

Seriously, in coming years that will be like the TOC bikes out there that are still packed in the factory crate. Scarce as hens teeth and museum quality condition.

 

[Xlobsterman]

So you gonna "Rat " it out right??

Seriously, in coming years that will be like the TOC bikes out there that are still packed in the factory crate. Scarce as hens teeth and museum quality condition.

YES, this is a museum quality bike frame that's for sure! And I am still in awe of finding it in this condition after all these years!

 

[DrRumack80]

YES, this is a museum quality bike frame that's for sure! And I am still in awe of finding it in this condition after all these years!

Leave it as it sits. Once you start building it up, it's no longer NOS. This will only appreciate in value.

 

[Xlobsterman]

Very cool! . Some discussion about this by @Les who also has 1983 frame and fork.

Post in thread 'Need help IDing this '83 MTN bike' https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/need-help-iding-this-83-mtn-bike.208073/post-1437859

The serial number from my frame is just a bit earlier than the frame that Les has.